Camp Couchiching
Traditional overnight summer camp offering a wide range of activities on Lake Couchiching.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL is for the Ontario Camps Association profile page for Camp Couchiching, not the camp's direct website. However, it confirms the camp's existence and status as an OCA member. Further research indicates Camp Couchiching is a non-profit overnight camp established in 1919, making it one of Canada's oldest camps. The camp's official website (campcouchiching.com, found via Google) details programs for various age groups, including leadership development. Google reviews for Camp Couchiching show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the dedicated staff. Social media handles like @campcouchiching on Instagram and 'campcouchiching' on Facebook are active, showcasing camp life and activities. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies were not immediately found on the OCA profile, the camp's long history and positive reviews suggest a well-regarded operation.
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Couchiching is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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
- 107 (1919 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 7–16
- Address: 2600 Rama Rd, Longford Mills, ON L0K 1L0
- Phone: (705) 325-8189
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost varies by program, from $1365 to $2790 per week.
8 sessions (3 one-week, 5 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 14.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,790
- Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 24, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,495
- Session 6 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,365
- Session 2 Jul 12 – 24, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,790
- Session 3 Jul 26 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,790
- Session 5 Jul 26 – Aug 14, 2026 · 3 weeks · $4,120
- Session 7 Jul 26 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $1,365
- Session 8 Aug 9 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $1,365
↗ What parents like
- Long history of operation
- Offers leadership programs
↘ Watch for
- Website can be slow to load
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Couchiching
- What ages does Camp Couchiching accept?
- Camp Couchiching 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 Couchiching cost?
- Camp Couchiching publishes $1,365/week for the standard session. Cost varies by program, from $1365 to $2790 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Camp Couchiching?
- Camp Couchiching is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1919 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 Couchiching provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Couchiching includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Camp Couchiching offer transportation?
- Camp Couchiching provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
Planning guides
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