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2025 Overnight Summer Camp Schedule& descriptions

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​Session #1

Camp l o r  a r z  

Ages 8-11 

Junior/Intermediate Campers

Sunday, July 13@ 6pm to Friday, July 18@ 2pm

 

Colour Warz is a huge part of Summer Camp, some might even go as far as to say it is "the best part of summer camp". Join us for a mulit-day competition where campers are divided into two teams and compete in challenges to earn points. 

But don't worry Campers you will still have the opportunity to participate in all the traditional activities that make summer camp the best part of your summer.  

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Session #2

The Great Outdoors

Ages 7-15

Sunday July 20 @ 6pm to Friday July 25 @ 2pm

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Hey Campers are you ready to learn how to put up a tent, star gaze, make s'mores - and have a cookout for lunch? Then this camp is for you. We will play and explore in nature. With theme days including a camper favourite Wet and Wild Day,  where we have a water balloon fight- summer camp style, and an afternoon pool party. There will be time for scavenger hunts for cabin points, exploring and learning about bugs, and trees while we creek stomp. Don't forget some traditional Forrest FUN with archery and team-building activities in the woods .

But don't worry there will be plenty of time to put on your sneakers and camp gear and enjoy sports and the traditional camp games that everyone loves.

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Session # 3

Sports and Adventure

Ages 8-13

Sunday, July 27 @6pm to Thursday July 31@ 2pm

 

Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Swimming, GaGa Ball, Hand Ball, Badminton, Archery, capture the flag, frisbee golf, cornhole, and amazing race. These are just some of the activities that we have planned for sports week. Along with a day at the ropes course and aerial playground.  So grab your sneakers and join us for a week of sports mixed in with some adventure, and don't forget the traditional summer camp games everyone loves. 

So put down your video games it time to get outside and have a blast.

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Session #4 

Pee Wee - The Magic Of Disney

Ages 5-8

Tuesday August 5 @ 9am to Thursday August 7@ 2pm

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We are bringing the Magic of Disney to Summer Camp. Get ready for a truly enchanting few

Days at our Disney Themed Pee Wee Camp. You will be immersed in Disney-inspired activities,

crafts and even a Princess Ball. Lights out will even be extended so we can enjoy a

movie night together.                                                                                <a href="https://www.vecteezy.com/free-vector/mickey-mouse">Mickey Mouse Vectors by Vecteezy</a>

 

Register now for a magical summer camp experience.  If this is your first time at overnight camp then bring a friend, it will be like a weeklong sleepover. We promise you will love it and will count down the days until you can return.

 

 *Registering with a friend, remember campers MUST be within one year of age to be in the same cabin. (both families must request each other in the cabin partner section of the application.) 

 

Session #5

Junior - Holiday Madness

Ages 6-8

Tuesday, August 5 @ 9am to Friday, August 8 @2pm

 

Trick or Treat, Easter Egg Hunt, Luck of the Irish, Canada Day, NYE Fancy dinner

and dance party and much more. Campers get ready to experience all your favourite

holidays in one week.

 

You will get to play wacky holiday-themed games, look for Easter eggs during a

nature walk, make birthday crafts for friends, Christmas Caroling around the campfire

and so much more. What cabin will win the Christmas tree decorating competition? Don't forget to bring a Halloween costume, an ugly Christmas sweater, something green for St. Patrick's Day and your favourite red and white clothes for the Canada Day BBQ/pool party. WIN the most FESTIVE CABIN at the end of the week for an extra treat. 

 

But don't worry there is still time for traditional camp games, sports and all the things that make summer camp so special.

 

Register now and if this is your first time at overnight camp then bring a friend, it will be like a weeklong sleepover. We promise you will love it and will count down the days until you can return.

 

*Registering with a friend remember campers MUST be within one year of age to be in the same cabin- both families must request each other in the cabin partner section of the application.*

 

Session #6

Camp r  z  

Ages 11-15

Senior Campers

Sunday, August 17@ 6pm to Friday, August 22 @ 2pm

 

Calling all Seniors- You are finally a senior camper and get the opportunity to attend Senior week. Join us for a multi-day competition where campers are divided into two teams and compete in challenges to earn points. Campers also get the opportunity to work on their team-building skills when they participate in the ropes course and other aerial park adventures. 

 

If you enjoy some friendly, spirited competition or just enjoy some silly fun and ridiculous games, then this is the camp for you. Register now and be a part of the weeklong competition as Team RED and Team BLUE compete in a variety of challenges and competitions. But don't worry Campers you will still have the opportunity to participate in all the traditional activities that make summer camp the best part of your summer.  

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CIT Week  Ages 14-15

 

Counsellor in Training:

July 21 to July 25 Training Week, followed by a Shadow week

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​The Counsellor-In-Training is a week long training session followed by a shadow week for 14 & 15 year

old's who enjoy working with children and who may want to work at Gesstwood Camp in the future.

The CIT camp is an application-based program that focuses on all aspects of a summer camp counsellor's responsibilities while emphasizing on leadership, teamwork and responsibility. The camp includes a week long training camp, followed by one week of cabin placement, shadowing a Gesstwood Camp counsellor. CIT's are often offered to come back and volunteer during other weeks of camp to gain more camp counsellor experience getting them ready for when they are eligible to be hired as a camp counsellors. They earn community service hours for the volunteer weeks. 

 

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