reservations for 312. all tables near the water.
no waiting, or wading.
Food & Nutrition
Dining Hall
Our food service at Can-Aqua is child friendly and fantastic! Meals are planned and prepared by our Food Service Director and we are always striving to innovate and improve. Mealtime is a big part of the memories at camp. Campers receive 3 well-balanced and nutritious meals daily in our central dining hall facility as well as a snack each night. Vegetarian options are available at every meal. We recognize that campers may have individual preferences and therefore, are proud to offer a salad and alternatives bar in addition to each regular meal. Cabins are assigned a table as their home base for every meal at the start of each session.
Buffets, Picnics & BBQs
In addition to eating in the dining hall, our frequent buffet lunches, outdoor picnics and barbeques provide fun and social eating experiences that many campers note as their favourite part of the Can-Aqua experience.
Each evening, our camp day finishes with a quick snack before heading to bed.
Special Diets
At Camp Can-Aqua we endeavour to support children with food allergies and dietary restrictions. For any allergies or restrictions that may involve a specialized meal, parents may be asked to supply meals to support their campers needs.
Parents may communicate with our staff prior to their child’s arrival at camp to review each campers individual needs and preferences.
Special diets our food service staff have supported include:
- Vegetarian
- No Pork (we provide substitutes)
- Gluten Sensitivities (added fee of $150 per 2 week session)
- Soy Allergy (we provide substitutes)
- Egg & Dairy (we provide substitutes)
Please note: We are not able to support a Vegan diet, nor can we support multiple dietary restrictions. If you’re camper has significant dietary needs, we can recommend other camps that may specialize in these specific needs.
Can-Aqua is Nut Aware!
Camp Can-Aqua is a camp that is proud to be inclusive of many allergies, diets and restrictions. As a result of this active focus, we are proud to promote a nut sensitive dining hall experience.
Because we are the home to many children with nut allergies each summer, we do our best and take several measures to support kids with these type of allergies. With this in mind, to be successful, we need your help and support. Here is what you can do!
- Ensure no food is sent to camp with your child (this is good for both allergies and for animals!)
- Do not send your child care packages that contain food in them.
- Educate your child on the allergy and why it is important to be nut sensitive
For more information on our food service, please contact our Director at andrewmartin@canaqua.ca
Health & Wellness
Our health centre at Camp Can-Aqua is simple, functional and designed to meet the everyday needs of our campers. Our health team is kind, supportive and caring, and they understand the importance of nurturing a child’s needs when they are away from home.
In addition to our on-site health team, we are located just 15 minutes from the nearest hospital, ensuring quick access to medical care in the event of an emergency.
Campers are welcome to visit the Health Centre throughout the day as needed. For campers who take medication on a regular basis, a clear schedule is posted and medication is prepared for them at the appropriate times. Cabin counsellors help remind campers when necessary, but each camper is responsible for visiting the Health Centre to receive their medication.
Our health centre staff may include RN’s, NP’s, MD’s and certified First Aiders. While some sessions have nurses or doctors on site, others may be staffed by a qualified first aider only. For this reason, we are not equipped to support campers who require ongoing or specialized medical care.
