What ages does Camp Wingate - Starter Camp accept?

Camp Wingate - Starter Camp is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Wingate - Starter Camp cost?

Camp Wingate - Starter Camp publishes $2,350/week for the standard session. CAD. $1000 deposit required. Sibling discount available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Camp Wingate - Starter Camp's hours?

Camp Wingate - Starter 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 Wingate - Starter Camp?

Camp Wingate - Starter Camp is operated by a private business, with 65 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 Wingate - Starter Camp provide lunch?

Camp Wingate - Starter Camp 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.

▌ Aquatic · Ages 6–8

Camp Wingate - Starter Camp

Camp Wingate · $2,350/week

Camp Wingate offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience for boys and girls, focusing on skill development, friendship, and personal growth in a su...

▌ Editor's read The Camp Wingate website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. Google reviews for 'Camp Wingate' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with themes highlighting the positive impact on children's confidence, the variety of activities, and the caring staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The 'About Us' page states the camp was founded by Bob and Arlene Roberts and has been operating for over 65 years, indicating a long-standing tradition. The camp offers an overnight program for boys and girls, with a specific 'Starter Camp' option for younger campers. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety and child development. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, given its private ownership and fee structure. Social media handles for Instagram (@campwingate) and Facebook (campwingate) are prominently displayed on the site.

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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Camp Wingate - Starter Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. aquatic content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 1961 (65 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Aquatic
Ages: 6–8
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 1580 Ch Du Lac-des-Trois-Frères, Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, QC J0T 2B0, Canada
Phone: (514) 489-0414
Cost notes: CAD. $1000 deposit required. Sibling discount available.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Wingate - Starter Camp

What ages does Camp Wingate - Starter Camp accept?: Camp Wingate - Starter Camp is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Wingate - Starter Camp cost?: Camp Wingate - Starter Camp publishes $2,350/week for the standard session. CAD. $1000 deposit required. Sibling discount available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Wingate - Starter Camp's hours?: Camp Wingate - Starter 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 Wingate - Starter Camp?: Camp Wingate - Starter Camp is operated by a private business, with 65 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 Wingate - Starter Camp provide lunch?: Camp Wingate - Starter Camp 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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