Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp
A traditional overnight camp offering a variety of activities for campers aged 7-16 in 3-week sessions.
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Couchiching loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is a registered charity (non-profit) operating since 1919, founded by John Latimer. The camp offers overnight programs for campers aged 7-16, with sessions ranging from 3 to 7 weeks. While not ACA accredited, the camp is licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Education (license number 00000). The site mentions that all staff undergo a thorough screening process, including police record checks and vulnerable sector screening. Google reviews average 4.8 stars from 125 reviews, with many praising the positive impact on their children and the dedicated staff. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@campcouchiching) and Facebook (CampCouchiching) page.
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Since 1071919+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 107 (1919 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 3990 Longford Mills Rd, Orillia, ON L3V 0Z3, Canada
- Phone: (705) 325-0500
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD. Tax is extra. Sponsorships may be available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp
- What ages does Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp accept?
- Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp is open to children ages 7–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp cost?
- Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp publishes $4,120/week for the standard session. CAD. Tax is extra. Sponsorships may be available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp's hours?
- Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp?
- Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1919 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp compare to other specialty camps in Orillia?
- Camp Couchiching - 3-Week Traditional Camp is one of 7 specialty camps in Orillia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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