LEAD (formerly LIT)
2024-07-03 15:00:00 - 2024-08-30 14:00:00$350 (+hst)Ages Finished Grade 8, 9 or 10
Self-confidence and leadership skills are some of the most important skills a teenager can develop to ensure success in post-secondary school, work and life. Developing these skills at summer camp is the perfect way to spend a summer. This 3-week program is designed for a teenager who loves the outdoors and would like to develop strong leadership skills. During the first week of training, participants will participate in interesting and interactive staff training workshops and activities designed to challenge and motivate them to reach their leadership potential. Programming will include communication, conflict resolution, goal setting, teamwork, program planning and healthy child development. Following the initial training week participants will have a week shadowing an experienced counsellor during a day camp week and during an overnight camp week. The second 2 weeks can be selected out of the available weeks of camp. This program opens the opportunity for successful candidates to apply to be part of the full-time camp staff team in 2025. This program also has the opportunity to gain volunteer hours.
Open to Grade 8, 9 & 10 students, LEAD participants will earn:
- Emergency First Aid
- ORCKA Canoeing Level 1
- 3 weeks of camp experience
- Certificate of completion
Initial Training Dates:
Wednesday, July 3rd
Thursday, July 4th
Monday, July 8th
Leadership Week–August 6th-9th (overnight)
*The additional 2 weeks of training will be chosen by participants during their first training days.
Emergency First Aid One-Day Course
2024-07-04 08:30:00 - 2024-07-04 16:30:00$110Ages 13-18
This Emergency First Aid course is facilitated by the Bluewater First Aid & CPR Training Centre. The program is a one-day program that offers youth basic first aid training with a Certification that is valid for 3 years.
SPLASH Day Camp #1, #2 and #3
2024-07-08 09:00:00 - 2024-07-12 16:00:00$280 (+hst)Ages 5-13
Lambton Centre has loaded our Splash weeks with all your favourite camp activities, plus some new and exciting adventures. The week will include swimming, archery, low element challenge course, crafts and many fun and exciting games. Experience the wonders to be found in Nature’s Classroom as you explore the trails, wildflower meadows, butterfly breeding program and shoreline marsh. No need to pack a lunch; we will make one for you! Day Camp hours are 9am-4pm with before and after care options (8:30am-4:30pm).
Splash #1: July 8-12
Splash #2: July 22-26
Splash #3: August 12-16
Wilderness Overnight Camp
2024-07-14 18:00:00 - 2024-07-19 22:00:00$400 (+hst)Ages 10-15
Spend a week with a small group of campers learning bush craft, survival skills, orienteering and more! Sleep in a tent at our wilderness campsites, hike the trails, build fires, canoe on the lake and get dirty all while making amazing memories and friendships. Get back to nature with our Wilderness Overnight Camp! Don’t worry, though…we’ll hike into the main camp to swim, complete team challenges, and have even more fun! This camp has been designed for those ages 10+ who want to challenge themselves in an outdoor environment.
Adventure Overnight Camp
2024-07-14 13:11:15 - 2024-07-19 14:00:00$480 (+hst)Ages 7-15
Join the Adventure! Share a sense of community as you build friendships and leadership skills. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in many exciting activities such as canoeing, archery, low element challenge course, mountain biking, swimming, STEM, and more! This camp is truly the perfect place to spend a week this summer.
The Great Boat Build!
2024-07-21 13:11:15 - 2024-07-26 13:11:15$500 (+hst)Ages 10-15
Join David Vine and the Stem2Stern program and build a boat from start to finish!
Stem2Stern is a community organization founded in the summer of 2018. “Our aim is to demonstrate the value of the trades to young people and round out their life experiences. Stem2Stern is on a mission to engage youth with hands-on wooden boat building. While participants gain real-world knowledge and woodworking experience, they also have the opportunity to work as a team and collaborate with others.”
This overnight camp is limited to 16 participants, ages 10+, who will spend the week building a boat together and participating in traditional camp activities. The focus will be on boat building and relationship building. At the end of the week, parents and caregivers are invited to the official boat launch to see the finished boat in action!
Seedlings One Night Camp
2024-07-25 13:11:15 - 2024-07-26 13:11:15$65 (+hst)Ages 5-7
First time overnight campers are invited to stay the night from Thursday-Friday. Experience what it’s like to sleep in a cabin, have a night time campfire, explore camp in new ways and have fun with your cabin group. Register for the night only, or add this night to your Splash Day Camp #2!
All Girls Week Overnight Camp
2024-07-28 13:11:15 - 2024-08-02 13:11:15$480 (+hst)Ages 7-15
“And though she be but little, she is fierce.”–William Shakespeare
This is one of our most popular weeks. Designed to build self-esteem and strong friendships, this camp gives campers the opportunity to challenge themselves in a safe, inclusive environment. Campers will experience all of the wonderful activities and outdoor adventures that Lambton Centre offers all while being mentored by great staff and community partners. Swimming, campfires, canoeing, crafts, drama, nature’s classroom, low elements challenge course and much more. This week promises to be full of energy, joy, excitement, and friendships.
Youth Leadership Week
2024-08-06 13:11:15 - 2024-08-09 13:11:15$350 (+hst)Ages 12-16
| Calling all leaders! Captain of your team? Lead in your orchestra section? Mentor to younger kids at school? Part of student council? Are you someone who wants to learn how to lead better, stronger and with compassion and empathy for others? This week is for you! A high energy week loaded with fun, traditional camp activities, guest speakers, leadership workshops and team building–you do not want to miss this! Explore your personal leadership style, strengths and skills all while making friends and memories. Join us for this fantastic week of learning, growth and amazing fun! |
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Discovery Overnight Camp
2024-08-07 14:00:00 - 2024-08-09 16:00:00$200 (+hst)Ages 7-15
Come and discover what overnight camp is like. This two-night, three-day camp is the perfect opportunity to discover the fun and adventure of overnight camp. Gather around a campfire to sing songs, and enjoy skits. Your days will be packed with activities like crafts, swimming, archery, nature hikes and much more!
Explore the Arts Overnight Camp
2024-08-18 13:11:15 - 2024-08-23 13:11:15$480 (+hst)Ages 7-15
Campers will have their creativity inspired as they explore different creative mediums. Explore different types of art, music, drama, dance and so much more! These activities are in addition to camp favourites like swimming, archery, gaga ball, geocaching, nature’s classroom, canoeing, and campfires.
Sports Spectacular Overnight Camp
2024-08-18 13:11:15 - 2024-08-23 13:11:15$480 (+hst)Ages 7-15
Campers interested in sports will enjoy a variety of sporting activities such as soccer, basketball, mountain biking, lacrosse, tug of war, capture the flag, and more! Compete in teams and develop individual skills during this overnight camp week. These activities are in addition to camp favourites like swimming, archery, gaga ball, geocaching, nature’s classroom, canoeing, and campfires. Special guests be on-site to provide coaching and skills workshops!
