Camp Can-Aqua Overnight Summer Camp

Camp Can-Aqua is a long-established overnight summer camp in Cardiff, Ontario, Canada (about 20 min south of Bancroft). It’s not an aquatic centre - it’s a co-ed residential summer camp focused on outdoor adventure, activities on land and water, leadership, arts, and community building. ------- Camp Can-Aqua Offers ------- - Traditional overnight summer camps (1-, 2-, and 4-week sessions) for kids and teens - Leadership and extended programs for older teens (including canoe trips and leadership training). - Specialty camps, such as waterski and wakeboard instruction sessions and film camps. - An engaging 55-minute performance filled with laughter & audience interaction - Family weekend camp programs that include activities for all ages. - Outdoor learning centre programs for school groups focusing on teamwork and outdoor skills. ---------- OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAMS ----------- - One-Week Traditional Overnight Summer Camps Description: A classic overnight camp experience tailored for younger campers or first-timers. Kids live in cabins with peers close in age and choose their activities daily, blending structured group programming with free-choice electives. Ages: Typically 5–12 (with a special Session 5 all-ages week for 5–15). Focus: Fun, confidence building, social connection, and introduction to traditional camp life. When: Multiple one-week sessions throughout the summer ( Sun Jun 28 - Aug 23) Typical Activities: Water sports, land games, arts, group events, campfires, and more — campers help choose daily electives. Price Range: Varies by session ($1,675 to $1,775 + tax). - Multi-Week Traditional Overnight Summer Camps (2–4 Weeks) Description: Longer traditional sessions with deeper immersion into camp life. These include more sustained activity choices, community-building, and outdoor tripping. Ages: 6–15 for 2-week sessions; 9–15 for 4-week sessions. Focus: Growth, skill development, friendships, and outdoor adventure. Overnight “out-trips” are part of the experience (1–2 nights). When: Several sessions during summer June 28 to August9). Highlights: 2-Week Sessions: Great for building confidence and skills. 4-Week Sessions: Includes advanced experiences like advanced out-trips and skill certifications, plus the popular mid-session “Can-Aqua Games.” Price Range: Around ~$3,350 + tax for 2-week sessions and ~$5,765 + tax for 4-week sessions. - Waterski & Wakeboard Specialty Camps Description: Single-week camps blending traditional camp life with focused waterski and wakeboard instruction. Each camper gets daily coaching and tailored training on Superior Lake waters. Ages: 9–15. Focus: Skill development in waterskiing and wakeboarding including on-water sessions and dry-land training. When: Offered in specific weeks across the summer. Price: Around ~$1,850 + tax per session. 🎬 4. Film Camp Description: A creative, single-week program in partnership with the Northern Ontario Film Academy. Campers learn movie-making - from acting and directing to editing, while still enjoying the full residential camp experience. Ages: 9–15. Focus: Hands-on film production and creative arts. When: Usually mid-to-late summer (e.g., one week in August). Price: Around ~$1,750 + tax. - Family Weekend Camps Description: A weekend getaway for families at the camp. There’s a mix of structured activities and free time, all ages are welcome — from toddlers to adults — with options to try traditional camp fun together. When: Several long weekends in summer and early fall (June 5–7, June 12–14, Sept 4–7, Sept 18–20, etc.). Price: Usually $850–$1,085 + tax for a family of up to 5, with additional guests at a smaller rate; there’s also One-on-One Weekend option for a parent + child pair. Focus: Family bonding, camp activities, relaxing by the lake, and community events.