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Camp Pathfinder - Canoe Tripping

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Summer Address:

   Source Lake, Ontario, Canada
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Off-Season Address:

   Rochester, New York, USA
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Since 1914, Pathfinder has offered boys the finest wilderness camp experience. Located on Pathfinder Island, Source Lake, in world-famous Algonquin Park, Ontario. 

At Pathfinder, we live in a close community of friendship and adventure. Our campers discover the rewards of being in a spectacular natural setting without technology’s distractions. They thrive on the Pathfinder traditions of teamwork and leadership. 

An expert, highly trained Staff of 70 counselors provide the crucial 1:2 ratio that ensures individual attention for every boy. Many of our Staff are developed from our own camper ranks. Chosen for their skills and personality, they guide and encourage the next generation. 

Boys come from 15 states, 7 foreign countries. Only 110 boys are accommodated, ages 7-16.  A special 1-week session is available for new boys ages 7-8. An excellent 2-week program is conducted each summer for first-time boys ages 8-12. Traditional Pathfinder sessions are 3 1/2-weeks and 7-weeks for ages 8-16.

Trippers in Pathfinder’s trademark red canoes cruise throughout the 3,000 square miles of Algonquin. Older boys venture down wild rivers across Ontario and Quebec. Trips range from 2-days to 25-days, including Temagami, Kipawa, Lake Superior, Western Ontario, Quebec, and rivers to James Bay.

 

Pathfinder conducts a rich in-camp program, including Red Cross Swimming, Ecology, Ropes-Challenge/Climbing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Trail biking, Archery, Primitive skills, Survival, Arts, and Athletics.

Campers thrive on the many traditions and events unique to Pathfinder's 95-year history.

 

Accredited by the Ontario Camping Association. Member Canadian Camps Association.

Camp Type:  Residential
Year Established: 1914
Gender: Boys
Age of Campers: 7 to 16 years old
Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): Michael Sladden
Camp Director(s): Michael Sladden
Nearest Large City: Toronto
Off Season Rental: No
Accreditations ?
CCA OCA
Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Canoeing
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Visual Arts

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Archery
  •  Fishing
  •  Swimming
  •  Volleyball

Adventure Activities:
  •  Assorted Adventures
  •  Canoeing
  •  Environmental
  •  Kayaking
  •  Mountain Biking
  •  Orienteering
  •  Ropes Course
  •  Sailing
  •  Survival Skills
  •  Wilderness

Academic Activities:
  •  Leadership


Additional Activities:
Canoe Trips!

Mic-Macs (ages 7-8)

- Mic-Mac Session 1: July 7-13

- Mic-Mac Session 2: Aug. 2-8

 

Chippewas (ages 8-10)

- Session A: July 1st -13th

- Session B: July 13th – 25th

- Session C: July 27th – Aug 8th

- Session D: Aug 8th – 20th

- First Half: July 1st – 25th

- Second Half: July 27th – Aug 20th

 

Crees / Ottawas / AAs (age 11-16)

- First Half: July 1st – 25th

- Second Half: July 27th – Aug 20th

- Full Season July 1st – Aug 20th

 

CITs (age 16 by invitation)

- Full Season: June 25th - Aug 20th






See other camps in: Source Lake, Ontario