Camp Ouareau
Camp Ouareau is a historic all-girls overnight camp in Quebec, Canada, offering a diverse range of activities focused on personal growth and community.
▌ Editor's read Camp Ouareau is an all-girls overnight camp located in Saint-Donat, Quebec, Canada, established in 1922 by Mabel C. Jamieson. The camp's website, en.ouareau.com, loads successfully and provides detailed information about its programs and philosophy. Google reviews for Camp Ouareau show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents and campers frequently praising the supportive community, diverse activities, and positive impact on girls' confidence. The camp offers a wide array of activities including watersports, arts and crafts, drama, and outdoor adventures, promoting personal growth and skill development. While the website mentions staff are carefully selected and trained, it does not explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio or detail background check procedures. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, which is expected as it is a Canadian camp. Social media handles are prominently displayed on the site, including @campouareau for Instagram and CampOuareau for Facebook.
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Since 1041922+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Camp Ouareau is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts 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
- 104 (1922 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 2464 Route 125, Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, QC J0T 2A0, Canada
- Phone: (450) 882-3017
- Cost notes: CAD; $500 deposit required. Sibling and referral discounts available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ouareau
- What ages does Camp Ouareau accept?
- Camp Ouareau is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Ouareau cost?
- Camp Ouareau publishes $1,628/week for the standard session. CAD; $500 deposit required. Sibling and referral discounts available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Ouareau's hours?
- Camp Ouareau 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 Ouareau provide lunch?
- Camp Ouareau 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.
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