Grade 3 – Grade 8
Fall Theme – Healthy Relationships
I CAN BE – September 19th-21st
Male, Female, and Non-Binary programming Options!
(Formerly This is Me/Operation M3)
Adults living with disabilities
Day camp – June 24-26
Overnight camp – June 23-27
Day Camps
Primary Day Camp
Try It Day Camp – waitlist
Adventure 1: 8-8 waitlist
Adventure 2: 8-8 – waitlist
Age 4-8 years (PreK-Gr 2)
Primary Day Camp – August 5-8 – waitlist
Primary Overnight Camp – August 5-8 – waitlist
(note children must be 4 before the first day of camp)
Age 6-12 years (K-Gr 6)
Try-it Day Camp – July 7-11 – waitlist
Adventure Camp 1 – July 27 – August 1 waitlist
Adventure Camp 1 8:8 – July 27 – August 1 waitlist
Jr Mountain Bike – July 27 – August 1 waitlist
Sci-Ventures Camp – August 17-22 – waitlist
Age 8-12 years (Gr 2-6)
Wild-Ventures – August 17-22 – Waitlist
Age 8-15 years (Gr 2-9)
Mountain Bike Adventure – July 13-18
Stage and Studio – July 13-18
Adventure Camp 2 – August 10-15 – waitlist
Adventure 8-8 Day Camp – August 10-15 – waitlist
Age 12-17 years (Gr 7-11)
Teen Chill – June 29- July 4 – waitlist
Teen Art and Photography – June 29 – July 4 – waitlist
Teen Stage and Studio – June 29 – July 4 – waitlist
Teen Mountain Bike – June 29 – July 4
Age 15-17 years (Gr 9-11)
Teen Leadership – June 29 – July 11
Note: Age is by December 31st, 2025 (except primary camp)
Jr. Mountain BIke - Trail
Mountain Bike Adventure - Downhill
Our Jr. Mountain Bike program is Camp Tamarack introduction to trail riding and for those kids that may not quite be ready for downhill mountain biking at Nitehawk. Instructors from Nitehawk will join us each day at camp, providing each camper with a bike and helmet to use.
Mountain Bike Adventure
Taking it a step up from Jr. Mountain Biking, our campers will spend each morning, at Nitehawk, developing their mountain biking skills (instruction provided by Nitehawk), from 9 – 12 Monday – Thursday.
Please note: Campers need to be able to ride without training wheels for ALL Mountain Bike Programs
Operation M3: Boy's Camp
In this program, camper’s will learn life and wilderness skills that will empower them, challenge them, and grow their confidence. Camper’s will have the chance to use the climbing tower, giant swing and learn wilderness skills as part of this program.
Using adventurous and innovative programming in a camp setting, our goal is to allow participants to feel welcome and discover something new about themselves. Our trained staff will work in small group settings to ensure each campers connects with someone and has the opportunity to find where they belong in our community.
This is Me: Girls Retreat- Fall
During this program, campers will grow in their confidence as we tackle topics such as body confidence and healthy friendships, in a setting filled with adventure. Camper’s will have the opportunity to use the climbing tower, giant swing and learn wilderness skills as part of their program.
Using creative and innovative programming in a camp setting, our goal is to allow participants to feel welcome and learn something new about themselves. Our trained staff will work in small group settings to ensure each campers connects with someone and has the opportunity to find their voice in our community.
Teen Leadership 13 days (3 day out-trip)
Teen Leadership – Our new updated program needs its own page!
Visit our Teen Leadership page HERE to learn more about our improved program and to apply.
Teen Camp
Teen Mountain Bike Adventure
Our Teen programs will be the ultimate experience with a new challenge presented to campers each day. These challenges will allow teens to develop skills in communication, initiative and leadership. They will also have the opportunity to experience our camp programs including archery, giant swing and the adventure course.
Teen Camp
In this program, teens will choose from 1 of 4 streams: Chill, Photography, and Stage & Studio and Dungeon and Dragons for their afternoon activities.
Chill: For teens who would prefer a more relaxing week, the schedule will contain our traditional camp activities as well as unstructured time to socialize, read, play camp games, or arts and crafts.
Dungeon and Dragons: Nestled in the heart of an enchanted forest, our camp offers a thrilling blend of imaginations, strategy, and camaraderie. You will have the chance to don your capes and armor as we delve into a world of magic and mystery. Led by experienced Dungeon Masters, you will embark on quests to vanquish fearsome monsters, solve perplexing puzzles, and unearth hidden treasures.
Art and Photography: Over the week teens will have the opportunity to develop Art in Nature: Through painting, drawing, photography and nature itself. They will also have the opportunity to enter the Roberta Bondar Summer Camp Photography Challenge.
Stage & Studio: Teen stage and studio will focus on the theatre arts, with a talent show on the Friday before pick up.
Teen Mountain Biking
Each morning, Monday – Thursday, campers will head to Nitehawk to work on their down hill mountain biking skills, with bikes, helmets and instruction provided by Nitehawk. Campers will grouped according to their ability and skill level so that they can develop their skills. Afternoons and evenings will be full of adventure and fun at Camp.
Stage and Studio
This camp is an introduction to the basics of the creative arts with a focus on creativity. Campers will have a chance to participate in an open and supportive environment where they can write, design and create projects of their choice. The week will end with a talent show and project display for family members of our campers.
Each day will be interspersed with exciting activities that campers enjoy such as swimming, campfires, games and more!
Wild-Ventures
Wild-ventures provides an opportunity to learn survival skills. Campers will go hiking, build shelters, use a flint and steel to build a fire, and camp out in our tents onsite.
Other activities include Camp wide games, archery, orienteering, climbing tower and giant swing
Sci-Ventures Camp (Ages 6-7)
Sci-Ventures Camp (Ages 8 - 12)
Adventure Camp with a science twist! Have you ever wanted to try all those crazy backyard experiments? This is your chance to get messy, and mix up your own concoctions to create messy explosions and bubbly eruptions. Plus, you get the opportunity to try out all our camp activities and games.
Primary Day Camp
Primary Overnight Camp
An opportunity for the little ones to try out summer camp like our Adventure Camp, the possibilities for FUN are endless! We adapt our programs to suit the needs and abilities of our younger campers. This group of campers have the opportunity to climb and use our giant swing and participate in daily arts and crafts, group games and water-based activities. Snacks and Lunch are provided.
Daily drop off is between 8:30 and 9:00 am and Pick up is between 4:30 and 5:15 pm. (Friday between 4:00 and 4:30 pm)
Note: Early drop off begining at 7:30 am is available for an additional fee of $50
Primary Overnight – For our youngest campers who are excited to stay overnight! All Meals and snacks are provided
Drop off will be Tuesday Morning with pick up on Friday afternoon. (Limited spaces)
Please note: Campers must be 4 before camp starts
Adventure Camp 1
Adventure Camp 1 8:8
Adventure Camp 2: 8-8
Adventure Camp 2
Just like a “Choose Your Own Adventure” Book, the campers are provided with opportunities to learn new skills and try new activities. Our schedule is booked full with fun activities from the giant swing to the Climbing Wall, swimming and more. The possibilities are endless!
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE OPTIONS!
1. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS – Welcome to Camp Tamarack, where young adventures can make the choice to embark on an epic journey through the realm of Dungeons and Dragons! Nestled in the heart of an enchanted forest, our camp offers a thrilling blend of imaginations, strategy, and camaraderie. You will have the chance to do your capes and armor as we delve into a world of magic and mystery. Led by experienced Dungeon Masters, you will embark on quests to vanquish fearsome monsters, solve perplexing puzzles, and unearth hidden treasures.
2. Creative Arts – Paint, glue, and glitter galore! If you choose creative arts, this will be your opportunity to get messy, get creative and unleash your inner artist in a way that is unique to camp and yourself.
3. Sports – Are you exploding with energy? Do you have a competitive drive? If you choose the sports option, this will be your opportunity to show off your skills or learn new ones in sports, such as no contact rugby, soccer, volleyball, and more
4. Wilderness – Is nature your happy place? Immerse yourself in the outside world by choosing the wilderness option. One day, you will be building forts, the next, learning knots perfect for fun or your next adventure. We will build fires and get acquainted with the plants and animals that share our forest.
Check out our Adventure 8-8 program!
Have fun all day at camp and sleep in your own bed each night!
Sunday – Thursday: Pick up after our final activities for the evening 8:30 pm
Mon-Friday Morning drop off is at 8 am
Sunday drop off / Friday Pick up as per the guardian handbook
Try It Day Camp
A great way to start out and try camp. Your camper will experience all that camp has to offer and have choice within their day as well. With everything from Archery to Climbing and more.
As part of the Try it Day Camp program on Thursday camp goes till 8:30 pm. Campers will have the option to stay over night. (limited spaces available)
Friday morning all campers will enjoy a pancake breakfast at 8:30 am
Snacks and Lunch are provided each day
Early Drop Off (7:30 – 8:30 am) is available for an additional fee of $50 and includes breakfast.
Adult Camp - Overnight Option
Adult Camp - Day Option
Adult Camp provides the opportunity for adults living with exceptionalities to come together and enjoy life at camp. Our activities offer a variety of low and high energy levels, and gets everyone moving and making new friends. We always enjoy our end of week celebration with a dance
SUMMER CAMP / CANCELLATION POLICY 2025
| Cancellation requests submitted before June 1st are fully refundable, minus a minimum $25 administrative fee or 5% which ever is greater.
Cancellation requests made after June 1st and at least two weeks before your selected camp start date is 50% refundable, with an additional $25 administrative fee or % % whichever is greater. Cancellations occurring less than two weeks prior to the start date will result in non-refundable registration fees. Refunds will not be issued if a camper is withdrawn from the program at the request of the camper, their parent/guardian, or if the camper is expelled due to behavioral issues. Camp Tamarack reserves the right to cancel any program if registration numbers do not meet the necessary threshold to cover operational costs. In such cases, a full refund will be given if an alternative date cannot be arranged. If cancellation occurs due to medical reasons with a valid doctors note or family emergencies, you may receive a camp credit applicable to future programs. If a camper gets sick while at camp and is unable to return, the camp will credit the family the value of the fees for the remaining time for a future event or camp session. The credit must be used before the end of the following summer camp season. |
Our 2025 Payment Plan Policy
Policy 1:
A 20% non-refundable deposit is due at enrollment to hold your campers spot, with all remaining fees due within 120 days or by June 1st, 2025, which ever is sooner. Registrations received as of June 1st, 2025 must be paid in full at time of registration.
Policy 2:
(4 payments) A 20% deposit due at enrollment to hold your campers spot, 25% due April 1st, 25% due May 1st and 30% due June 1st 2025
What does that look like for you?
- Sign in to our online registration and complete all paperwork and select your campers program.
- Choose to pay 20% of your total invoice.
- Pick either the 4 installment plan or the 120 day plan
- On day 120 or June 1st, 2025 (whichever is sooner) your on-file credit card will be charged the remaining balance of your invoice. If you choose to pay by e-transfer we will send you a reminder a week before payment is due.
- Feel free to make any additional payments during the 120 day time period.
What if I don’t make the final payment?
Your camper’s spot and 20% deposit will be forfeited.
What does 20% look like?
| Total Cost of Program | 20% due at Enrollment | Remaining Payment |
| $750 $650 |
$150 $130 |
$600 $520 |
| $540 | $108 | $432 |
| $535 | $107 | $428 |
| $425 | $85 | $340 |
| $325 | $65 | $220 |
| $275 | $55 | $220 |
| $250 | $50 | $200 |
PLEASE NOTE: Spring / Fall programming are not required to follow these DUE DATE schedules. Please reach out to info@camptamarack.ca to discuss payment options for these sessions.