We offer four programmes:
| PROGRAMME |
AGES |
DAILY SCHEDULE |
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIRED |
| Regular Camp |
9-16 |
5 activity periods |
High functioning English |
| Regular Camp with ESL |
9-16 |
3 activity periods + 2 ESL periods |
Beginner to Advanced levels accepted |
| WEP - Wilderness Education Programme |
9-16 |
3 activity periods + 2 WEP periods |
Intermediate to Advanced English |
| LIT - Leadership Training Programme |
17 |
daily personal skill + leadership skill development |
Intermediate to Advanced English |
A typical day at Lakefield Camp...
... is broken into 5 activity periods. Campers select their activity choices from water sports, field and court sports, arts, dance, and introduction to guitar!
If your first language is not English, then you may choose to take English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons. ESL classes comprise two of the five activity periods. You can then choose any other three activities daily. Our ESL classes include:
- 10 hours of ESL weekly
- Professional and qualified teachers
- Small classes – 15 students max
If you choose to take WEP, then two of the five activity periods are dedicated to this programme, which uses the unique outdoor classroom that Lakefield School has to offer. Students gain nature and wilderness appreciation as well as focus on environmental and global issues. You can then choose any other three activities daily.
Daily Schedule (PDF) Programme Overview by week (PDF)
Wilderness Education Programme (WEP)
Download our pamphlet (PDF) - English
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Once again in 2010, we are very excited to offer the Lakefield Camp Wilderness Education Programme (WEP). The programme goal is to involve and educate students using the unique outdoor classroom that Lakefield School has to offer. Activities are fun, safe and educational, and feature programming based on the environment, wilderness appreciation and discoveries unique to the local Canadian landscape. Lakefield has special access to true wilderness and is the perfect setting for this increasingly popular and important study topic. All instruction and conversation will be conducted at an intermediate level of English, offering an alternative means of language training for students who opt to take this programme in place of formal ESL.
| Components covered include: |
Programme structure: |
|
Wilderness living and suvival > building shelters / cooking over a fire
Outdoor "survival" games & challenges
Hikes
Animal and insect exploration > fishing, observing marsh habitats
Map orienteering > using a compass
Native Canadian stories and history
Nature discovery journals
Current societal concerns > global warming, the environment, etc. |
2 periods daily
10 hours per week
Experienced outdoor education instructors
Small groups
Weekly themed components |
LIT Programme
Download our pamphlet (PDF)
Lakefield Camp also offers a Leaders-In-Training (LIT) programme for older campers (aged 17) who want to further develop their leadership skills within our camp environment. LITs gain hands-on experience and develop strong skills in areas such as instructing camp activities, organizing and leading evening programming, conflict resolution, teamwork, and good communication.
Candidates must:
| - be willing to participate for full 4 or 3-week programme |
| - be 17 years old at time of programme |
| - submit an LIT application form |
| - arrange for a telephone interview with director |
Evening Programme
The evening programme is an opportunity for students and staff to have fun together. Activities may include:
- Campfires
- Arts & Crafts
- Computer time (internet)
- Dance/Disco
- Field games
- Skit nights
- Talent shows
- Social Games
… and so much more!