Camp · Specialty · Ages 16–21 · $160/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 16–21

CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars

CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars · $160/week · ★ 4.9 (64 reviews)

CNIB Lake Joe offers an accessible overnight camp experience in Ontario, Canada, specifically designed for individuals with sight loss and their families.

▌ Editor's read The CNIB Lake Joe website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp for individuals with sight loss. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page, indicating a strong history and experience in serving its community. It is part of the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind), a registered charity, making it a nonprofit organization. While the specific 'SCORE Scholars' program is mentioned as a partnership with CNIB Lake Joe, the primary website focuses on the broader camp offerings. The camp offers overnight programs with various activities tailored for accessibility, including accessible waterfront activities, tandem biking, and arts and crafts. Social media handles found are @cniblakejoe on Instagram and CNIBLakeJoe on Facebook. Google reviews for 'CNIB Lake Joe' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the inclusive environment and dedicated staff. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or background check language was found on the website. The camp is located in Ontario, Canada, and is not listed in the US-based ACA directory.
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 16–21

CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars 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
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 16–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 4 Joe Finley Way, MacTier, ON P0C 1H0, Canada
  • Phone: (705) 375-2630
  • Cost notes: CAD. Subsidies are available for participants who qualify.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars

What ages does CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars accept?
CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars is open to children ages 16–21. 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 CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars cost?
CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars publishes $160/week for the standard session. CAD. Subsidies are available for participants who qualify. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars's hours?
CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars 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 CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars?
CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 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 CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars provide lunch?
CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars 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.
How does CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars compare to other specialty camps in MacTier?
CNIB Lake Joe - SCORE Scholars is one of 8 specialty camps in MacTier that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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