PROGRAMS

SWIMMING

RKY Camp’s incredible waterfront sets the stage for a great program. This area will focus on fun, safety and learning new skills. All campers are required to do a swim test with our qualified lifeguards on the first day of camp. Personal flotation devices are available.

BOATING

Our boating program consists of canoeing and kayaking. Our program is designed to incorporate, safety, skills and on the water lessons. While on the water all campers are required to wear PFD’s and are supervised by our lifeguarding staff.

ADVENTURE

Leadership, teambuilding and challenge by choice are the pillars of the RKY leadership program. While learning about harnessing, rope and climbing safety participants will be able to climb our revamped 30 ft climbing wall, Vertical Playpen, Dangle-a-Maze and other low ropes elements. Our lead instructor is certified to a Level 1 ropes certification.

NATURE

Benefiting from our beautiful site on Eagle Lake, the RKY nature program focuses on immersing campers in the natural world. Campers engage in an exciting program that uses the RKY hiking trails, wetlands and diversity.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

This program is designed to help foster all camper’s creative side. We offer various crafts, games and opportunities for campers to learn many new skills. Some activities include tie-dye, candle making, beading and various theatre games.

BLUE RAG PROGRAM

Our Senior and Leadership Campers are given the opportunity to partake in the RKY Blue Rag program. The program is designed to help campers and staff challenge themselves and foster personal growth and development. This program begins with selecting a personal goal that you wish to accomplish during your stay at camp and working with another Blue Ragger to achieve these goals. Personal challenges can vary from jumping off the RKY tower to making a new friend at camp!

DUKE OF EDINBURG AWARD

Adventure and personal challenge have always been pillars of RKY programming for 81 year. Through a partnership with the Duke of Edinburg Award RKY Camper can use our out tripping program and various other components of there leadership development towards achieving all levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold) of their award. RKY Camp is also offering Bronze and Silver Adventurous Journeys & Practice Journeys during the Spring and Fall. Please contact rkycamp@kingston.net for more information.

CAMP FEATURES

• A highly forested site
• Creeks, ponds and marshes
• Nearby trails for hiking and skiing
• 200 seat full service dining room in our winterized main lodge (The Homestead)
• 16 spacious, rustic cabins with bunk beds (some winterized!)
• Centralized washroom facilities
• 1 Large Recreational Hall
• Rinks for skating, hockey and broomball
• A wide range of wilderness and environment equipment (ie. For outtrips, orienteering, pond study)
• 30 canoes, 20 kayaks, sailboats
• Water docks, diving tower, nets, tubes, masks, snorkels
• Outdoor Education Programs that fit with the Ontario Curriculum for Science and Technology
• indoor fireplace
• 28’ climbing wall/vertical playground/postman’s walk
• low ropes courses
• Within 20 min. of:
  • Eastern Cowboy Horseback Riding
  • Two Provincial Parks: Sharbot Lake Park and Frontenac Park Rivendell Golf Course

All of our activities are planned to:

• ensure personal and spiritual enrichment by providing a healthy, safe and enjoyable camping experience
• develop appreciation for individual and group differences through cabin living
• provide the opportunity for increased self-esteem and fitness by improving skills and resourcefulness in the out-of-doors
• promote conservation ethics by instilling an awareness and appreciation of the natural world
• encourage independent thinking, self-reliance and creative expression
• encourage evaluation of experiences and clarification of values