In addition to the information listed above, campers registered in youth camps can expect to spend the majority of their day in or on the water. Field games are played in the morning and occasionaly during the day in poor water conditions. Youth camp participants rarely, if ever do crafts (unless self-directed during freetime).

During free time campers are able to swim, paddle, or play with a wide variety of games such as cards, board games, jumbo jenga and more; some campers choose to use that time to read and thats okay too!

In essence, the youth camps program is all about developing strong paddling skills while building lifelong friendships.

Generic Day Schedule

• 9:00 AM: Field Games
• 9:30 AM: Water Activity #1
• 10:45 AM: Snack / Break
• 11:00 AM: Water Activity #2
• 12:30 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 PM: Freetime
• 1:45 PM: Water Activity #3
• 3:45 PM: Clean Up
• 4:00 PM: Pick-Up

Rough Week Schedule

• Monday: Staying around the ORCC - Intro to Canoe / Kayak / SUP
• Tuesday: Dragon boat to Aylmer Beach (campers will have the opportunity to buy a treat at a corner store in Aylmer, QC)
• Wednesday: War Canoe and the opportunity to try a sprint boat.
• Thursday: Day trip to Pinheys Point (crew boats)
• Friday: Choice boats, possible pre-lunch paddle to Aylmer island. Return to ORCC for the fun-gatta (fun race) which includes campers at all levels.

Please note that this is only a rough camp schedule. Plans change depending on river conditions as well as well as what the campers are most interested in doing.

• Government Approved PFD (if you have one)
• Backpack
• UV resistant clothing
• Change of clothes & plastic bag to put wet clothes in
• Bathing suit & towel
• Running shoes & water shoes (watershoes of some sort are necessary as we have a rocky shoreline)
• Hat, spray on sunscreen & insect repellent (apply the first layer before coming to camp)
• Lunch, snacks & water bottles

​​Note: Campers must be able to apply sunscreen, change their clothes, and use the washroom on their own. We will ensure sunscreen is applied safely and properly during the many break times throughout the day. Staff are not permitted to apply sunscreen, insect repellent or accompany campers to the washroom.

Appropriate Watershoes: These may include crocs, watershoes, waterproof sandals such as keens or any other shoe that can be worn in water. Flip-flops are not a viable option.

Water Safety:

• All campers undergo a swim assessment on their first day of camp that includes swimming 50 meter and treading water in the river. This assessment allows our counsellors to determine each campers comfort level in and around the water. No camper will be turned away due to swim ability as ALL campers, regardless of swim ability, are required to wear a Government of Canada Approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while on or near the water.
  
  Realizing that our participants have varying swimming abilities, the ORCC recommends that all paddlers strive to attain a progressive swim competency following the Red Cross Swim Kids program.  

Coach to Camper ratio

• Youth Camps: 1:9 ratio

***Information below is for 2023, prices and dates subject to change for 2024. Details will be finalized and updated by January 25.

Camp Rates are as follows:

• $349 Per Child / Per Week
• $280 Per Child / Per Short Week

Short Weeks

• July 4 - 7
• Aug 8 - 11
• Aug 28 - 31

Late Pick-Up

• Late pick-up is offered until 5:00PM for $45 per week/per camper

Credit Card Policy

• ORCC offers a variety of payment methods such as e-transfer, credit card, and PayPal.   However, credit card/PayPal transactions cost the club thousands of dollars every year.  In an effort to keep program pricing reasonable, we ask those participants who wish to pay by credit card or PayPal to ensure you also pay the credit card/PayPal convenience fee to help offset the costs to the club. No convenience fee is charged for electronic transfers to treasurer@orcc.ca

Cancellation Policy

Please be aware of the ORCC Cancellation Policy:

• Program registration cancellations which are received two weeks prior to the start of the program will receive a full refund less the $15 non-refundable administration fee.
  
• No refunds are available within two weeks of the start of the program or once the program has started; a prorated credit only will be issued.
• In the case of injury or illness, a medical certificate may be required, and refunds will only be offered as camp fee prorated credit to be used for a future ORCC camp or program registration.