What ages does Camp Towhee accept?

Camp Towhee is open to children ages 10–18. 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 Towhee cost?

Camp Towhee doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. Costs for 2026 are not available. Contact the camp for more information. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are Camp Towhee's hours?

Camp Towhee 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 Towhee?

Camp Towhee is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Camp Towhee provide lunch?

Camp Towhee 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.

▌ Specialty · Ages 10–18

Camp Towhee

Camp Towhee is a therapeutic overnight camp in Ontario, Canada, for children aged 8-15 with learning disabilities and mental health challenges.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Child Development Institute's page for Camp Towhee, indicating it is a therapeutic overnight camp for children aged 8-15 with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. The camp is located in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada, and operates for 25 days each summer. It is run by the Child Development Institute, a non-profit organization. The program focuses on developing social skills, self-esteem, and academic skills through a blend of therapeutic interventions and recreational activities. While the website details the program's goals and benefits, it does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background check policies for staff. There is no indication of ACA accreditation, which is expected for US camps, but this camp is in Canada. The Child Development Institute has a Facebook page (ChildDevelopmentInstitute) but a specific Instagram handle for Camp Towhee was not found. Google reviews for 'Camp Towhee' are limited and do not provide a clear rating or count, with most reviews pertaining to the Child Development Institute as a whole.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 10–18

Camp Towhee 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 specialty, 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: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Specialty
Ages: 10–18
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 1393 Camp Towhee Road, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0, Canada
Cost notes: CAD. Costs for 2026 are not available. Contact the camp for more information.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Towhee

What ages does Camp Towhee accept?: Camp Towhee is open to children ages 10–18. 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 Towhee cost?: Camp Towhee doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. Costs for 2026 are not available. Contact the camp for more information. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Towhee's hours?: Camp Towhee 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 Towhee?: Camp Towhee is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Towhee provide lunch?: Camp Towhee 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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