Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East
Camp Ten Oaks offers a one-week overnight camp experience for 2SLGBTQ+ identified, assigned, or questioning children and youth aged 8-17, focusing on communi...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Ten Oaks website loads successfully and describes an overnight camp for 2SLGBTQ+ identified, assigned, or questioning children and youth aged 8-17. The camp is operated by the Ten Oaks Project, a registered charity, indicating a nonprofit owner type. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo a rigorous screening process, including police record checks, confirming the presence of background check language. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Ten Oaks' show a 4.9-star rating from 30 reviews, with themes highlighting the inclusive and supportive environment for campers. The camp offers a sliding scale fee structure and significant financial assistance, demonstrating a commitment to accessibility. Social media handles @tenoaksproject on Instagram and 'tenoaksproject' on Facebook are easily found on the site.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1B4, Canada
- Phone: (613) 800-7000
- Cost notes: CAD. Sliding scale available with four tiers of fees. Financial aid is available. A deposit of 10% of the agreed upon fee is required.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East
- What ages does Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East accept?
- Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East cost?
- Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East publishes $2,266/week for the standard session. CAD. Sliding scale available with four tiers of fees. Financial aid is available. A deposit of 10% of the agreed upon fee is required. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East's hours?
- Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East 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 Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East?
- Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East 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 Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East provide lunch?
- Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks East 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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