Thanks as always for providing such an awesome, wonderful environment at Hurontario!!! Our boys just love it so much, and this is their first year doing the month session vs the 2wk session!
Declan did the 11day North Trip and expressed to us on Visitor’s Day that he essentially wants to move to Hurontario Island for life! Love it!
Seeing both our boys so happy and having grown in so many positive ways since starting camp a few years ago, and in particular this Summer, is truly a joy all around!
– Emily, 2024
I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to you and the entire team for making Jason’s experience at the Hurontario camp truly unforgettable. Over the past two weeks, he had a fantastic time and created memories that will last a lifetime. He’s already hoping to return every summer! I was initially quite worried since this was his first overnight camp, but I’m so relieved and happy with how everything turned out..
– Sooyang, 2024
Owen had an amazing time at camp this summer…both on river and in camp. He made a lot of friends and looks like he honed some hard skills as well…loving the tripping and competing in the months.
This was a gamble for us moving camps and we’re thrilled with how it turned out.
– Heather, 2024
Just a quick note of thank you to Camp Hurontario for everything. Andrew has been going to Hurontario since he was 6. This was his 9th year, and his cabin did the Kesagami River trip. Even after 9 years, he tells me that this session was the best ever. It has been so gratifying to see Andrew grow from a shy, tentative boy into a confident 15-year-old, in many ways thanks to the rewarding experiences and lessons learned at Hurontario. My younger son Liam, who has been going since he was 5, also tells me that this year was the best ever. It makes me so very happy to see them come back from camp each summer a little bit more independent and resilient. Thanks to the whole staff for the ongoing hard work and commitment to our boys.
– Eric, 2024
Niko came back home full of excitement. He expressed that on his first day after 10 minutes of getting into his cabin, his stress disappeared. He got along very well with the 8 of his cabin partners, he loved the activities, he missed his phone the first two days and then after that he did not care anymore, he loved his counselor and all the people who helped with the activities, and the food was amazing. He really enjoyed the experience of being around a boy’s camp.
Thank you very much for creating this special memory in Niko´s life. He will not forget. Please extend our gratitude to your colleagues.
– Claudia, Thomas and Niko, 2023
Atzin had a great time at camp! Thank you for all your support! In addition to having a great time, he got his Bronze Medallion, conquered his fear of heights, climbed to the top of the rock climbing wall and jumped off several cliffs into the water. He improved his canoe sterning skills and learned to feather paddle, worked on his paddle-making and did the Dumoine River trip, which included 35 rapids!
He really liked all his cabinmates and his two counsellors. Thanks to everyone for giving Atzin an experience of a lifetime. I am so grateful.
– Liane, 2023
Rigel had a fabulous time at camp, absolutely loved his counsellor, Simon, and is excited for next year already.
– Roxanne, 2023
Rowan absolutely adored his counsellors, and we know that they both (and others) went above and beyond in their support of Rowan in his first experience away from home.
– Sam, 2023
Graeme had the BEST time! It makes me so happy.
He’s been practicing his soloing and sanding his paddle since he got home.
– Josie, 2023
Ryan loved camp and is looking forward to it next year. Put us down for the Three and a Half week session in August.
– Colin, 2023
Heading to Hurontario is the best way to spend a summer! Whether on a canoe trip in Labrador, sailing on the Georgian Bay, or watching a sunset with your friends, camp allowed me to develop life skills that I simply couldn’t have found anywhere else.
At camp I met some of my closest friends, gained confidence in who I am, and developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Every day I use the leadership skills, resiliency, and interpersonal abilities that I developed as a camper and counsellor at Hurontario. Best of all, my days at Hurontario were some of the most fun and memorable that I’ve had.
I am so grateful for all that camp has done in making me the individual I am today.
– George Phelp
My name is David Buckley and I’m a 16 year old incoming CIT. I’ve been at camp Hurontario for the last 9 summers and loved every second of all those summers. When my mom first asked if I wanted to go to camp as a 7 year old boy I didn’t know what to think. And then she mentioned canoeing, sailing, and archery. Let’s just say I was hooked.
After my first summer, it quickly became the highlight of my year, which is why I’ve gone back every summer.
A key aspect of my enjoyment at camp is the incredible staff and leadership team that work tirelessly to ensure we are always safe and in good spirits while enjoying the beauty of Georgian bay and the fun of camp.
Camp Hurontario has truly shaped me into the young man I am today and I’m forever grateful for the experiences I gained at Camp Hurontario. I hope to see you on the bay next summer.
– David Buckley
I had the pleasure of working at Hurontario from the ages 16 to 21, and can wholeheartedly say that the experience has provided me with numerous lifelong friends in both campers and staff, many challenges and educational experiences, and an immense love and respect for the outdoors.
In an environment where staff and campers alike often return summer after summer, the relationships I was fortunate to create were built on many years of like-minded enjoyment of the remarkable setting of the Georgian Bay and the amazing activities and canoe trips at Hurontario.
Increased responsibility year after year on staff always challenged me as I was able to learn and grow from new obstacles and challenges which arose. My fondest memories from Hurontario were on canoe trips, creating lifelong bonds with one another and witnessing character growth in campers and staff alike as we enjoyed and combated the unpredictability of Canada’s wilderness.
Hurontario has had a positive impact on all aspects of my life and I will always look forward to visiting in the summers.
– Cam Smith
Hurontario has been a key part of our extended family for decades. My brothers and my husband all grew up at the camp, now followed by our two sons and my nephews.
The back to nature, rustic approach of Hurontario is exactly the break our boys need every summer from screen-filled city living. The confidence and resilience Hurontario builds in boys is exceptional, fostered by the excellent tripping program and all the opportunities to develop independence and maturity.
They have developed skills, friendships and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
– Catherine Graham
