Cow Island Day Camp

Summer 2024 registration is now open!

July 2nd to Aug 9th, 2024

Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Our goal: To create community and build strong friendships across our big lake.

Why Camp?

  • For the comfort and pleasure of knowing your child is developing social skills, learning to make new friends, and interacting with diverse group of children. 

  • The sheer happiness that your child is completely separated from screen time.

  • Curriculum developed by an educator, your child will participate in carefully crafted activities intended to foster learning and curiosity. 

  • On our island, your child will truly connect with nature through lead activities and in free play.

  • Summer camp is renowned for helping children foster self-confidence and build resilience.

  • You get 3.5 hours of bliss and freedom (we are all parents & grandparents, we get it).

  • We work around your schedule. Sign up for a day, a week, or multiple weeks. 

“Camp offers a crash course on meeting new people, helping children build social skills, explore their independence and improve their self esteem.”

— Stephen Fine, Research Chair for the Ontario Camps Association

Camp Details


Information

  • Ages 4 through 13

  • $20 per day or $80 per week for 5 days or $65 for a 4 day week

  • Fees include daily tuck

  • All camp activities take place on Cow Island, a short boat ride from Portland

  • Camp follows the Ministry of Health regulations

  • Our camp is on Cow Island and is boat access only. You need to bring your campers to and fro by boat.


Daily Schedule

  • 9:00–9:30 am: Arrival, meeting friends and getting organized

  • 9:30–10:15 am: Large group game

  • 10:15–11:15 am: Small group activity. Campers choose between sports, crafts, design challenges, arts, and other fun activities.

  • 11:15–11:30 am: Snack

  • 11:30 am–12:15 pm: Water activity including free swim, sand toys and organized water games

  • 12:15-12:30 pm: Tidy up and get ready for pick-up


Available weeks for 2024

  • Week One July 2nd to July 5th (4 Days) 

  • Week Two July 8th to July 12th 

  • Week Three July 15th to July 19th 16 spots remaining

  • Week Four July 22nd to July 26th Very few spots remaining

  • Week Five July 29th to Aug 2nd 12 spots remaining

  • Week Six Aug 6th to Aug 9th (4 Days) Very few spots remaining


Counsellors & Counsellors in Training

Meet Our Counsellors & Counsellors in Training

Fisher, Brady, Noah, Jacob, Dean, Abby, Alex, Jack, Kylie, Julianna, Robyn, Rory, Marina, Cassandra, Lindsay, Maura, Olympia, Brooke, Thomas, Maddie, Max, Lavender, Poppy and Blake


Looking for Leadership Training Campers

  • Ages 12–14

  • Registration as a regular camper but offered leadership training skills during group activity times


Looking for Counsellors in Training

  • Ages 14–15

  • Volunteer position.

  • Resume and interview required.

  • Build your experience and earn volunteer hours. Documentation provided. 


Looking for Counsellors

  • Ages 16 and older

  • Monday to Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm

  • Anyone who enjoys working with children

  • Swim qualification of Bronzed Medallion highly desired

For any questions related to camp, camp registration or potential employment, please email us.