Ottawa's Best Summer Camp!

Let's Get Padling!

Looking for an unforgettable summer experience for your child? You’ve found it! The Ottawa River Canoe Club (ORCC) offers the best summer camp experience in Ottawa. Nestled on the scenic banks of the Ottawa River, our camps are designed to blend outdoor adventure, skill development, and endless fun for kids of all ages and abilities.

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Camp Options for Everyone

At ORCC, we offer a variety of summer camp programs tailored to meet the interests and needs of every child. Whether your child dreams of becoming a paddling pro or just loves the water, we have the perfect camp for them:

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Recreational Camps (Ages 6 - 14)

These camps provide campers with a taste of all types of boats, opportunities to explore nearby sites (such as Sheila Mckee Beach, Aylmer Island, Aylmer Beach), and a focus on all-round summer fun. Activities include paddling, swimming, and enjoying outdoor adventures with friends. Our recreational camps are as follows:

Competitive Camps (Ages 10 - 15)

Designed for kids ages 10 - 15 who want to develop their sprint paddling skills. These camps emphasize skill development and fitness while balancing structured practices with social time, allowing older campers to build friendships and get to know one another.

Our Competitive Development (CompDev) program is only available to athletes who have participated in a summer of I2C and/or a combination of Fall, Winter, and Spring training. Coach permission is required to register for CompDev

Inclusive Camps (Ages 12 - 35)

Our inclusive camps option which was developed by a team of Registered Recreation Therapists and supported by future Therapeutic Recreation graduates from Algonquin College is designed with a person-centered approach and strengths-based care in mind.

Open to indivdiuals living with intellectual and/or developmental disabiliities, our PaddleAll camp open to campers ages 12 to 35 offer campers the opportunity to develop their motorskills, explore the Ottawa RIver, and simply enjoy our Canadian summers!

*ORCC also offer fully integrated weeks with our Youth Camps offering extra support within the camp.

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Spaces fill up fast for Ottawa’s best summer camp! Don’t miss the chance to give your child an unforgettable summer filled with adventure, fun, and growth.

Join us at the Ottawa River Canoe Club for a summer your child will never forget. Adventure awaits!

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Why Choose ORCC

These camps provide campers with a taste of all types of boats, opportunities to explore nearby sites, and a focus on all-round summer fun. Activities include paddling, swimming, and enjoying outdoor adventures with friends.

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Water Adventure

Kids will paddle, swim, and explore the beautiful Ottawa River, learning canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), dragon boat, outrigger, and more!

Inclusive Programs

We welcome all skill levels, from first-time paddlers to seasoned water enthusiasts, ensuring every camper feels confident and included. This includes offering high quality camps to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Expert Coaching

Our experienced and certified staff provide a safe and supportive environment, focusing on both skill-building and fun.

Beautiful Location

Our club is located in a natural oasis just minutes from Kanata North that’s perfect for kids to connect with nature while staying active in a dafe enviornment.

Friendship & Fun

Campers leave with new friends and lasting memories after days filled with paddling, swimming, exploring, and games!

Questions?

Reach out to our camp coordinator at camps@orcc.ca