Since 1981, Camp Can-Aqua, has been a place where friendships and memories extend long past summer. The Can-Aqua Experience is about learning, developing relationships, building confidence and, most of all, having fun.
Located 2.5 hours from Toronto and Ottawa, in Bancroft Ontario, our 160 acres of private wilderness is the backbone of an excellent summer camping experience. Throughout the summer months, our campers are exposed to a wide range of activities on land, water and in the arts. Our individualized program model ensures kids are in control of what they do, which builds a world where kids are eager, engaged and enthusiastic all day, everyday.
Kids from around the world return to Can-Aqua year after year because we are a community where they thrive. By handing over control of their days, our campers remain engaged in their experiences, while building independence, confidence and compromise. Our campers learn and develop valuable communication, teamwork and leadership skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Selecting the right camp is one of the most important decisions a parent camp make for their child. At Camp Can-Aqua we understand the significance of that decision and we work tirelessly to the trust parents put in us to take care of their kids.
There’s no better place than Camp Can-Aqua for kids looking for a summer home where they can thrive.
We’re a proud member of the Ontario Camps Association (OCA) and the Canadian Camping Association (CCA), and have been recognized as one of North America’s Best Summer Camps.
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For over 40 years, Camp Can-Aqua has been successfully giving our campers control of their days through the use of our program board. Each evening during dinner, campers head to the board and choose their next day’s adventure. We love this system, as not it give kids a sense of ownership and control over their day. In addition, it teaches the importance of compromise as kids will not always get everything they want.
A typical day is comprised of four activity periods, a single period of free time and an evening program. Once signed up, attendance lists are created for the following day and campers are expected to be at their activities ready and on time.
When you have your own private lake, you’d be crazy not to have tons of programs on the water! On any given day, our lake is filled with boats, swimmers and excitement. Our exceptional instruction is partnered with some terrific and creative options so kids can choose between improving a skill or splashing around.
Our water programs include the following options:
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At Camp Can-Aqua, our campers spend a good part of each typical day engaged in activities that are both exciting and educational. For this reason, we place terrific emphasis on the quality of instruction that we offer.
Situated on 160 acres of stunning Ontario landscape (and on our very own private lake), Camp Can-Aqua is a slice of paradise! Our exceptional instruction teaches kids skills they will take with them throughout their lives. Our leisure programs ensure summer campers have the perfect mix of skill development and crazy fun. A camper community of up to 250 kids, no child goes unnoticed at Camp Can-Aqua!
