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Swallowdale Camp

Summer Address:

   Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
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Off-Season Address:

   Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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WHERE ADVENTURES BEGIN!... Since 1943, Canadian and international campers have joined together for a summer of fun, laughter, friendships, sports, activities, adventures and memories. Located on Fairy Lake in the beautiful Muskoka region of Ontario, Swallowdale Camp welcomes campers ages 7 – 15.

Cabins accommodate 8 – 12 campers in bunk beds. Staff are also housed in a separate room within the cabin to ensure proper supervision at all times. Each cabin has electricity, a toilet and a sink. Central showers are also available. Campers are divided by age and gender, and take pride in being part of their “cabin family” in friendly competitions and games. Our campers are never bored. Every day they choose 5 sport or specialty activities from a vast array of options. All activities are instructed and supervised by dedicated camp staff.

Water Sports: Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Sailing, Swimming, Windsurfing

Court & Field Sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Mountain Biking, Frisbee Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball

Specialty Programmes: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Martial Arts and Woodworking

LIT programme (maximum 15 participants): Young people aged 16 years are welcome to apply to this leadership programme which allows participants to gain hands-on experience and develop an array of skills including social responsibility, self-confidence, teamwork and communication.

Language Instruction: ESL is available as an option for international campers as well as Canadian campers whose first language is not English. 10 hours per week of ESL is taught by qualified instructors. (ESL comprises 2 activity periods daily)

Our staff: The high quality of our language, sports and activities programmes is further augmented by our staff of sensitive, dedicated and professional instructors and counselors. They truly care about each student, and ensure that students receive the attention and care needed to make their stay great.

We offer flexible session dates and optional transfer services from Toronto, Montréal or Québec City. Swallowdale Camp truly is the place where adventures begin.

So why wait? Register today for a summer experience you’ll never forget.

Camp Type:  Residential
Year Established: 1943
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 7 to 16 years old
Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): CISS
Camp Director(s): Derek Doucet & Erica Chellew
Nearest Large City: Toronto, ON
Off Season Rental:
Accreditations ?
CCA OCA
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: ESL
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Languages
Study Abroad and International Camps: Canada
Traditional Camps
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Archery
  •  Baseball and Softball
  •  Basketball
  •  Fishing
  •  Martial Arts
  •  Soccer
  •  Swimming
  •  Tennis
  •  Volleyball
  •  Water Sports
  •  Windsurfing

Adventure Activities:
  •  Mountain Biking

Academic Activities:
  •  ESL

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  International Exchange
  •  Talent Show
  •  Wood Working


Additional Activities:
Dance, Frisbee golf, Ultimate Frisbee

Dates for Summer, 2008

  • 4 weeks: June 29 - July 26
  • 3 weeks: June 29 - July 19
  • 2 weeks: June 29 - July 12
  • 2 weeks: July 13 - July 26
  • 3 weeks: July 28 - August 17
  • 2 weeks: July 28 - August 10
  • 2 weeks: August 04 - August 17