stuff to do on, near — or way above — land
With over 160 acres to roam and explore our land programs offer kids diversity in programming and the opportunity to explore the diverse landmass that surrounds camp. Each program offers its own set of accomplishments and awards for kids to work towards achieving. The programs also offer drop in options for kids who want to simply play for a period.
Our Sports Program is divided further into a variety of different active programming options. This area encourages kids to request sport activities they are interested in taking part in. From Baseball, to Bocce Ball and everything in between, the flexibility of the programming board creates an opportunity for kids to help shape the activities offered on a day to day basis.
archery
Archery is a sport that thrives off of popularity from movies and children’s tales, making it the activity for all-ages. The strength of the archery program comes from Can-Aqua’s patient and knowledgeable instructors, and a unique and well-structured award system. After learning the safety rules and basic shooting techniques, it will be easy to pick up and shoot your first arrow. The thrill of hitting the target is unforgettable!
Rated: Instructional
sports
From soccer balls to frisbees, hockey sticks to surf boards, sports play an important role in developing leadership and confidence. Promoting teamwork and exercise, sports at Can-Aqua are all about FUN!
Our FOREST FIELD and grounds are home to classic summer team sports like Soccer, Volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee. Head over to the REC HALL and test out your wrist shot at Floor Hockey. The shape of the rink is sure to add a new “angle” to your game. Cool off at the WATERFRONT and grab some friends for a refreshing game of Water Polo.
Want to try something new? Learn to toss the disc on our extensive Frisbee Golf course! Challenge your cabin mates to a game of Sphairee, a unique hybrid of tennis and ping-pong! Or explore camp through a classic game of Bocce Ball.
Rated: Recreational
nature
At Nature campers have the opportunity to learn about the world around them. Campers will examine the landscapes of CanAqua, investigating tree species, animal life in the area and the environment. Kids engage in leaning and playing in the world around them. They even have an opportunity to make their own maple syrup! Nature activities cater to all ages and directly links to both the Can-Aqua Tripping and Camp Craft philosophies.
Rated: Instructional
mountain biking
With over 300 acres to discover, private trails on our own property and miles of Ontario Trails to navigate, the mountain biking program at Can-Aqua gets kids outside and riding. Campers are welcome to bring their own bikes or make use of ours, and will have the opportunity to sign up for this program on a regular basis.
Campers enrolled in the specialty camp for Biking are required to bring their own bikes or rent an advanced bike from the camp.
Rated: Instructional
camp craft
Learn skills to survive and thrive in the wilderness. Collect and arrange kindling, tinder and fuel to start your first five-minute fire, then graduate to building bigger flames and cooking hot chocolate and macaroni. Explore the woods to mark your own trail, then learn to navigate your way through the Can-Aqua orienteering course with a compass. By your final award, you’ll have been trained to spend an evening of camp proving your survival skills by building your own shelter and cooking your own dinner. Learning the way of the woods and how to harness all of the natural environment’s potential will help make you a camping expert – eager and ready to explore with ease.
*Due to safety considerations, Camp Craft is open to campers ages 12 or older*
Rated: Instructional
climbing
Our Natural Forest Climbing Initiative is nestled into the forest and offers two unique courses to explore.
This high climbing course is a great addition to camp and is an ideal partner to the “Lipsett Low Ropes Course”, our Low Ropes and team building initiatives.
With two separate courses, soaring into the sky, this is an adventure for the bravest of campers!
Rated: Recreational
aerial rope course
Looking for some high flying adventures? Can-Aqua is proud of our 16 element arial ropes course. This self belay course allows campers to move accross the top of our maple forest, being challenged with various elements to traverse. This popular spot at camp is not to be missed!
Rated: Recreational
fencing
Fencing is a great way for kids of all ages and sizes to build agility, strength, endurance, and flexibility. In addition to fitness benefits, fencing promotes intellectual development, decision-making skills, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
Campers are able to join a single class or attend all week as they learn about the culture of duelling and the rules of engagement.
Rated: Instructional
More Stuff to Do on Land
tug o’ war
tire swings
tether ball
slip ‘n’ slides
sand “sculptures”
ping pong
paddle ball courts
hammocks
frisbee
big chess
basket ball court
ball tag
Wait, There’s Even More!
The Can-Aqua Games
One of the most exciting programs of the summer camp experience is our Camp Can-Aqua Games!!! The mini-games take place halfway through each month, followed by a larger games program at the end of each month.
Activities during the Can-Aqua Games are a mix of athletic, creative, artistic and intellectual. This mix of options ensures all campers are engaged and involved in what is a definite highlight of each summer session at camp.
During the games our campers are divided into teams for friendly competition in a wide range of challenges. The end goal….winning the session’s Token. The Revered Council Games is a camp-wide evening program that serves as the much-anticipated finale of our beloved Can-Aqua Games.
Campers are placed onto one of three teams in their first year at camp. Each year as they return to camp, they remain on their Can-Aqua Games team.
The Mud Pit:
Don’t Worry It’s Very Clean Mud!
We’re not sure if this activity is on land, in water, or in the arts, but if you’re up for a good wallow, this is the place to be! Found under the hashtag “don’t try this at home”, the camp Mud Pit offers kids a place to be…well…kids. Whether you’re pretending you’re a hippopotomus, “doing your make-up” or building mud-pie skyscrapers, this is creativy that couldn’t possibly get any closer to Earth.
If you didn’t already know, we have a Lake. And showers. The latter being equipped with the World’s Cleanest Soap. Which is a good thing, on account of the fact that all our Mud is really just borrowed, and –eventually–we want to send it back from whence it came.
After Dinner Entertainment & Activities
Every night is a new adventure at Camp Can-Aqua during Evening Program. Will it be a running game, like Capture the Flag or Battleship? Will it be an adventure, like Councillor Hunt, Can-Aqua Carnival or Clue? Which song will your cabin perform a lip sync and dance to for “Air Bands”? How about a creative skit at Campfire? How about watching senior staff “fire dance”? Every year there are new activities and games, including recent additions such as Cranium and Iron Chef Can-Aqua.
Action! Drama! Laughter! There’s something for everyone!
Feel the excitement building as the staff exclaim, “Tonight’s Evening Program is….”
