Lakefield College Schools Summer Programs
Highlights
- Educational and traditional camp-like fun
- Various activities
- Outdoors every day
- Community-minded
Focused on Languages for an enriched camp experience.
Overview
With 144 years of outdoor education experience, LCS provides fun and challenging programs for students and campers ages 4 to 18. Each program is full of opportunities to learn in and through the outdoors on our 315-acre waterfront campus. We believe strongly in nurturing the development of the whole person by focussing on community-minded leadership, character education, and environmental sustainability.
Programs are open to all children and youth ages 4-18, from Ontario and around the world.
At LCS, our programs are grounded in principles of community-minded leadership, character education, and environmental sustainability. By emphasizing these values, we aim to nurture the development of the whole person and instill in our campers a sense of responsibility and respect for themselves, others, and the natural world around them.
Our beautiful 315-acre waterfront campuses provide the perfect backdrop for our programs, with state-of-the-art facilities and access to Katchewanooka Lake. Students enjoy the best of both worlds, earning a course credit or completing an enrichment program while engaging in traditional camp-like experiences, such as swimming at the waterfront, learning or improving canoeing skills, exploring new sports, and gaining skills across a variety of activities—all while spending part of the summer with friends in the beautiful Kawarthas!
One of the key aspects of Lakefield College School Summer Academy & Programs is our commitment to fostering a sense of community among our campers. We believe that learning to work together and support one another is an essential part of personal growth and development. Through team-building activities and other social events, our campers have the opportunity to make new friends, build lasting relationships, and develop valuable social skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.
4-18 yo
From June to August
1 week
English
Max 500 campers
Co-Education
Private
Since 1879
From $230
Activities
Academics
- Grade 10 Civics & Careers
- Grade 10 Science
- Grade 11 Biology: Travel Marine Biology Program
- Grade 12 Advanced Functions
- Leaders in Training: Designing Your Future
- Nutrition and Health
- Culinary Arts Intensive
- English Language Learners: Outdoor Adventure Course
- From Seed to Table: The Future of Food
- Junior Day Camp (minis)
- Junior Day Camp
- Climbing Adventures
- Waterfront Adventures
- Bridge Weekend
- Bushcraft Adventures
- Climbing Adventures
- Seed to Table: Junior Adventures
- Wilderness and Camping Adventures
- Seed to Table: Junior Intensive
- Waterfront Exploration Intensive
- Grove Prep for Grades 7&8
- Nature Art Adventures
- Waterfront Adventures
Language lessons
Accommodation & facilities
Students will stay in a single or shared room in one of our air-conditioned residences on our beautiful 315-acre waterfront campus. Room and residence assignments are dependent on the course, student age, and possible cohort requirements. Live-in residential staff provide supervision and support 24/7. Our overnight campers will enjoy breakfast in their residences or Winder Smith Dining Hall, and lunch and dinner in the dining hall or outdoors. Our day students will join us for a delicious lunch. There is always a variety of options for meals and most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Hot entrees range from classic Canadian dishes to world cuisine, and there's always something delicious for everyone.
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Q&A
Refund Policies Refunds depend on circumstances. Please review the information below. Student Change of Plans For all Summer Academy Programs, we will provide full refunds until April 30, 2024, minus a 5% of program cost administrative and processing fee. From May 1, 2024, and up until the day the program begins, a refund of 50% of the program cost can be received. Once the program has begun, no refund will be provided. Please note: All programs are subject to enrolment and may be cancelled; in this case, students will be offered a refund. Students will be able to transfer to another program should their primary selection be cancelled. Withdrawal and Credit Courses/Transcript For students in Grade 9 and 10 courses who withdraw after their course has begun, the course will not appear on their Ontario transcript no matter when they withdraw. For students in Grade 11 and 12 courses, the course will not appear on their Ontario transcript provided they withdraw earlier than five instructional days after receiving their mid-term report for the course. If the student withdraws after that time, the withdrawal is noted with a W on the transcript, and the percentage mark at the time of withdrawal is recorded. What if there aren’t enough students to run a program? We will make every effort to meet our minimum enrolment number for each course/program. However, if our minimum enrolment is not met, we will need to cancel that session. Decisions about cancelling programs where enrolment is low will be communicated to families a minimum of two weeks before the program start date and we will make every effort to provide you with alternative options.
My daughter had an amazing time at LCS! She thoroughly enjoyed the program and teachers and is hoping to return to LCS again next year. Thank you for opening your doors in the summer and allowing children from the community to experience LCS.
My son had an excellent experience during his week long stay at LCS. He really enjoyed meeting people from all over and was able to familiarize himself with the campus for the coming school year! Thanks Lakefield!
Once again LCS knocked it out of the park! What an incredible program with amazing staff. My daughter LOVED every minute being at Northcote. We are so incredibly happy with the opportunities that LCS continues to provide. Thank you!
The location is a sanctuary that has an amazing amount of amenities, total good vibe…we are thinking of enrolling our children here for school!
My son really enjoyed his time in the program. He felt that he learned a lot, appreciated the facilities, and liked the non-classroom activities.