SWALLOWDALE CAMP

SESSIONS LENGTH
2, 3 or 4 week sessions
LIT: 3 week sessions plus 1 or 2 weeks Practicum
July 03 to August 13

WHERE FRIENDSHIPS & ADVENTURES BEGIN!
Operating on the beautiful grounds of Rosseau Lake College in Ontario’s world-famous Muskoka region, Swallowdale Camp is the perfect choice for a traditional summer camp adventure. Canadian and international campers join together to develop skills in sports, arts, outdoor activities and leadership. Camping traditions run deep in the Canadian spirit and are embodied in this programme, which has been in continuous operation since 1943. At Swallowdale Camp, students come to appreciate the stunning beauty of the nature that surrounds them, and the cultural distinctions that make up our global community.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• Traditional summer camp offering a true Canadian experience
• Opportunity for integration with Canadian campers
• Water & land sports; art & music programming
• 10 hours of English instruction available weekly (optional)
• Leader In Training (LIT) programme for campers aged 16 – 17 years
• Outdoor Education

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHT

* Sample Schedule – Our team is currently working on schedule options that are safe and healthy in the context of COVID-19. We expect to publish details in Spring 2022.

This option provides classroom instruction in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on helping students of all proficiency levels to improve in their fluency and accuracy of speech.

• 10 hours per week
• 1 hour = 60 minutes
• Maximum of 15 students per class
• Professional and qualified instructors
• Communicative methodologies
• 3 levels of ESL: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
• Placement test on first day

This course is a perfect opportunity for students to learn and appreciate their natural surroundings. 10 hours weekly
• 1 hour = 60 minutes
• Themes include protecting the environment, native history, and resource management
• Students learn valuable skills and an appreciation for sustainability and the natural world
• Optional camping trip

Students enjoy all day activities. They are divided into weekly modules. As the week progresses, students develop their skills in each of their
chosen activities.
• 5 periods daily devoted exclusively to activities
• Water and land sports, dance, art, music and skill-building exercises
• Each activity programme is divided into weekly modules
• Ideal for campers seeking to maximize their activity choices

The concept of “leadership” is put into motion by providing participants with a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience in a camp environment.
• 3 week session
• 16-17 year olds accepted
• 10 hours weekly of specialized classes
• 3 periods daily of practical training while learning to lead and instruct activities
• Acceptance is by special application
• First Aid training
• CISS Leadership certificate
• Possibility to extend upon completion for 1-2 weeks with a Practicum Add-On

DAILY INSTRUCTED ACTIVITIES
• 5 x 1-hour instructed activity periods five days per week
• Campers select their activities at the beginning of each week
• Activities operate in one-week blocks to ensure solid skill development

WATER SPORTS
• Canoeing • Kayaking • Sailing • Fishing • Swimming • Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)

LAND SPORTS
• Archery • Ball Hockey • Fitness • Outdoor Survival • Soccer • Volleyball

ARTS & MOVEMENT
• Arts & Crafts • Dance • Drama • Yoga • Guitar (Beginner) • Woodworking

RECREATIONAL PERIOD (REC)
On regular camp days, 1 hour is allocated as a recreational period (REC). During REC, a variety of water and land sports & activities are offered.
These activities are supervised but are not necessarily instructed.

EVENING ACTIVITIES
(may include…)
• Campfire • Camp games • Dances • Overnight Camping • Skit Night • Sports Challenges • Talent Show

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
• Niagara Falls
• Canada’s Wonderland