Camp BoldFire
Camp BoldFire offers a unique overnight experience for girls aged 11-17, focusing on leadership, STEM, and outdoor adventure through a research-based curricu...
▌ Editor's read The Camp BoldFire website, hosted on Google Sites, loads successfully and describes an overnight camp for girls aged 11-17. The camp's mission is to empower young women through leadership, STEM, and outdoor adventure, with a curriculum designed by university professors. The founder is Dr. Sarah G. Smith, a university professor, suggesting an academic foundation for the program. The camp has previously held events at Golden Lake Camp and Sparrow Lake, Ontario, indicating a focus on outdoor settings. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state or provincial licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The site does not explicitly state whether staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp BoldFire' were not found, nor were specific social media handles listed on the website. The program is clearly an overnight camp, but the owner type is not specified beyond being 'Project BoldFire'.
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
Camp BoldFire serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 12–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1675 Pakenham Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
- Cost notes: CAD. No cost information available for 2026. Financial aid is available through scholarships.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp BoldFire
- What ages does Camp BoldFire accept?
- Camp BoldFire is open to children ages 12–18. 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 BoldFire cost?
- Camp BoldFire doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. No cost information available for 2026. Financial aid is available through scholarships. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp BoldFire's hours?
- Camp BoldFire 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.
- Does Camp BoldFire provide lunch?
- Camp BoldFire does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp BoldFire with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.