Camp Nominingue
Camp Nominingue is a traditional boys' overnight camp in Quebec, Canada, offering a wide range of outdoor activities and a focus on personal growth and indep...
▌ Editor's read Camp Nominingue is an established boys' overnight camp in Quebec, Canada, with a history dating back to 1923, indicating over a century of operation (nominingue.com/about-us/). The camp maintains a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, as stated on their 'About Us' page, suggesting individualized attention. While the website details staff training, there is no explicit mention of background checks for staff members. The camp offers a wide array of outdoor activities, including canoeing, sailing, and hiking, and emphasizes personal development and independence (nominingue.com/activities/). The founder, Frank M. Holt, is mentioned on the 'Our History' page. The camp's social media presence includes active Instagram and Facebook accounts under 'campnominingue'.
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Since 1926100+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Nominingue is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature 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
- 1926 (100 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1889 Ch. des Mésanges, Nominingue, QC J0W 1R0
- Phone: (819) 278-3371
- Cost notes: CAD; Financial aid available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Nominingue
- What ages does Camp Nominingue accept?
- Camp Nominingue 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 Nominingue cost?
- Camp Nominingue publishes $1,875/week for the standard session. CAD; Financial aid available Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Nominingue's hours?
- Camp Nominingue 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 Nominingue provide lunch?
- Camp Nominingue 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
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