PROGRAMS

SWIMMING

RKY camp’s waterfront sets the stage for an incredible swimming program. With a focus on skill development and fun, campers will love this area on a hot summer day!  While at the waterfront there are qualified lifeguards supervising. There are personal floatation devices available for all swimmers.

BOATING

Consisting of canoes and kayaks this program helps campers develop skills, and confidence on the water. Campers learn about boat and water safety though lessons, and practice it the duration of the session.  While on the water or out in a boat, there are lifeguards with the campers, and on the docks supervising. All participants are required to wear personal floatation devices.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

This program is designed to help foster all camper’s creative side. We offer various crafts and games including tie- dye, silk screening, leather crafts, beading and theatre-sport games.

ADVENTURE

In Adventure, campers will learn about harnessing, safety, ropes and climbing techniques. Campers will challenge themselves to climb the walls of our 30 foot Climbing Wall, get a foot on our Vertical Playground and other High Ropes. All participants are required to wear a helmet for protection. The lead instructor at the climbing wall has at least a Level 1 ropes course certificate. Other instructors have been carefully trained in belaying skills.

Low Ropes consists of a series of obstacles designed to challenge groups and individuals to work together to accomplish a task. From trust activities and group initiatives to cooperative activities and problems. Our Low Ropes program is designed to develop self confidence, cooperation amongst the group, decision making skills, leadership, goal setting and teamwork.

CAMP CRAFT

Consisting of a combination of camping and survival skills, this very popular program allows campers to stretch their outdoors skills and knowledge. Campers will learn fire building, cooking on campfires, knot tying, shelter-building and orienteering. Our archery program allows each camper to test and development their bow and arrow skills.

CANOE TRIPPING

RKY Camp believes that every camper should have the opportunity to experience being in a canoe. Every cabin will embark upon a two, three or four day canoe trip. Our overnight trips are led on our very own Eagle Lake, and introduce our Youth Campers to wilderness camping. Our Senior campers travel to off-site locations to complete their three or four day canoe trips, complete with campfire cooking, portaging and of course, paddling! Staff leading these expeditions are qualified lifeguards, and all participants are required to wear personal floatation devices.

NATURE

RKY Camp is conveniently located near hiking trails, wetlands, a bog and a beaver dam – an outdoor adventure at our doorstep! Our nature program focuses on an appreciation and respect for the natural world. Campers can immerse themselves in the natural environment, and gain respect and an appreciation of the natural world.

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