Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks West
Camp Ten Oaks provides a 2SLGBTQ+ affirming overnight camp experience for children and youth aged 8-17, focusing on community, social justice, and outdoor ac...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Ten Oaks website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing its mission to provide 2SLGBTQ+ affirming spaces for children and youth aged 8-17. The Ten Oaks Project, which operates the camp, has been running for 18 years, indicating a long-standing commitment to its mission. The camp is an overnight program, offering activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and social justice workshops. The website mentions that all staff undergo a criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening. While there are no Google reviews specifically for 'Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks West,' the Ten Oaks Project has a 5.0-star rating from 10 Google reviews, with themes praising its inclusive environment and positive impact on campers. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The organization is a registered charity, indicating a nonprofit ownership structure. They offer a comprehensive financial accessibility program, including a no-fee option for Indigenous campers and a tiered payment system.
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Since 200818+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks West 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
- 2008 (18 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 211 Bronson Ave Suite 200, 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 West
- What ages does Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks West accept?
- Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks West 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 West cost?
- Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks West 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 West's hours?
- Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks West 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 West?
- Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks West is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 18 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 Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks West provide lunch?
- Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks West 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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