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Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp

Summerfest Summer Camp at Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp · $1,395/week

A traditional overnight camp offering a variety of activities for campers aged 7-16 in 12-night sessions.

▌ Editor's read Camp Couchiching's website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing its programs and philosophy. Established in 1919, it is a non-profit organization with a rich history, celebrating over 100 years of operation. The camp offers traditional overnight programs for campers aged 7-16, emphasizing skill development, community, and outdoor activities. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 for campers aged 7-10 and 1:5 for campers aged 11-16, along with a commitment to staff training and background checks. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 106 reviews, with many praising the positive environment and dedicated staff. While not ACA accredited (as it's a Canadian camp), the camp appears to adhere to high standards of safety and program quality.
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Since 1071919+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 3990 Longford Mills Rd, Orillia, ON L3V 0Z3, Canada
  • Phone: (705) 325-8189
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $2790 for a 12-night session. Price converted to weekly.

Runs 24-hour residential, 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

  • Offers canoe trips
  • Leadership programs for teens

↘ Watch for

  • Website can be slow to load

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp

What ages does Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp accept?
Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp 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 - 12-Night Traditional Camp cost?
Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp publishes $1,395/week for the standard session. $2790 for a 12-night session. Price converted to weekly. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp's hours?
Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional 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 Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp?
Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp 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 - 12-Night Traditional Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp 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.
How does Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp compare to other specialty camps in Orillia?
Camp Couchiching - 12-Night Traditional Camp is one of 7 specialty camps in Orillia 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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