Camp Tamakwa in Algonquin Park

Camp Tamakwa is a children’s overnight summer camp in Algonquin Park located 2.5 hours north of Toronto. Founded in 1936, Tamakwa is home to over 250 boys and girls aged 7-16.

One of the most unique features of Tamakwa is the geographical diversity of our campers and staff. For over 80 years Tamakwa has been providing campers from across Canada, the USA and elsewhere around the world, a chance to develop important life skills, build self confidence, foster lifelong friendships, embrace traditional camping values and return home with an enriched outlook, that there is life and fun without Facebook, Twitter and YouTube! 

At Tamakwa we gently encourage campers to step outside their comfort zone and try new activities. This positive encouragement allows campers to achieve new milestones daily and return home with an incredible sense of accomplishment. In addition, our small, intimate camp size allows for a tight camper to staff ratio where campers feel supported and welcomed in every aspect of daily camp life. 

While thousands of alumni have achieved incredible milestones in their adult life, including winning a Grammy, A Golden Globe, running for US Senate and even going to outer-space, many of them still look back on their years at Tamakwa as some of the best in their lives. Call us now to learn why THIS is your summer camp!

Water Sports

Tamakwa’s watersports span the entire shoreline of South Tea Lake. Activities include:

•Canoeing
•Sailing
•Windsurfing
•Kayaking
•Swimming

Land Sports

With a wide range of landsports to keep everyone busy at all times of the day. Activities include:

•Basketball, Soccer, Baseball,
•Softball, Beach Volleyball,
•Ultimate Frisbee, & more
•Inline Hockey / Skating
•Half-Court Tennis
•Archery
•Fitness

Creative Arts

Our creative arts program gives each camper the opportunity to use their imagination. Activities include:

•Musical Theatre
•Arts & Crafts
•Clay / Pottery
•Woodshop & Paddle Making
•Music / Recording Studio
•Camp TV / Video Production

Outdoor Adventure

With Algonquin Park as our backyard, Tamakwa takes advantage of this by exploring the beautiful pristine surroundings and all it has to offer. Activities include:

•Canoe Tripping
•Ropes Course & Climbing Wall
•Fishing
•Outdoor Fun

For more information on our camp programs, please visit our website and give us a call!

Accreditations

• CCA
• OCA

Camp Focus

Traditional Camps

All Activities