2026 Day Camp Information

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We can't wait to welcome your campers to Kintail this summer! Below you'll find all the information you need to prepare for your visit!

Please read your confirmation email carefully in case there are any changes for your child's specific camp week. The information below is general, but what we expect for the summer.

Drop-Off and Pick Up 

Drop off 9:00-9:20AM | Pick up 4:30-4:50PM

Notice: We require ID from those picking up campers before allowing any camper to leave in order to ensure the safety of that child.

Bus Drop-Off and Pick Up 

*The below may have slight changes or have updates between now and your camp session. Please carefully review your confirmation email (usually sent the Tuesday prior to your camp) to ensure no locations or times have shifted!

Goderich Bus Drop-Off and Pick Up

K2 Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10

K4 Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 25

K7 Tuesday, August 4 - Friday, August 7

K9 Monday August 17 - Friday August 21

Knox Goderich Church, Newgate Street Parking Lot 

Drop off 8:30-8:40 *Bus departs sharply at 8:45 | Pick up 5:00PM

Kincardine Bus Drop-Off and Pick Up

K3 Mon July 13 - Friday July 17

Knox Presbyterian Church, 345 Durham St, Kincardine, ON N2Z 1Y6

Drop off 8:30-8:40 *Bus departs sharply at 8:45 | Pick up 5:00PM

Lucknow Bus Drop-Off and Pick Up

K10 Monday August 24-Friday August 28

Lucknow Tennis Court Parking Lot, 533 Hamilton St. Lucknow

Drop off 8:30-8:40 *Bus departs sharply at 8:45 | Pick up 5:00PM

We require ID from those picking up campers before allowing any camper to leave in order to ensure the safety of that child. If you are unsure if your camper has registered to access the Day Camp bus, please reply to this email and we will confirm for you! 

 What Campers Should Bring to Camp

* Please label everything you bring

* Please do not bring: CELL PHONES, money, electronic games or expensive jewellery.

* Nut Aware Facility - Campers are welcome to bring snacks, just not ones with nuts. Please do not bring treats or snacks on site that contain any peanut or nut products. This is for the health and safety of all our campers and staff members, some of whom have life-threatening allergies. 

Packing List  

▪ Swim suit 

▪ Water shoes if desired

▪ Beach towel

▪ Sun screen

▪ Clothing for active outdoor living

▪ Hat (important)

▪ Jacket

▪ Pants

▪ Water Bottle

▪ 2 pairs of shoes, one old - one pair should be closed toe, for running games and challenge course activities

Please do not send campers to camp with cell-phones or other electronic devices.

Lost and found is held for one week, then donated.

Campers with Medical Needs 

 Please ensure your medical form is completed and up to date. If your camper had medication that needs to be administered during their time at camp please come to the main office and bring the medication there, or speak to the staff signing in campers for the bus.

Medications: Please bring prescription medications in their original container, or seal-packed by a pharmacist, marked clearly with your camper's name. Camp Kintail has Tylenol & Advil in the Health Centre, so you do not need to bring that to camp with them. All medications and vitamins need to be given to the Healthcare Team as we do not keep any medications with campers. Please consider going to your pharmacist to get your child's medications packaged in a blister pack as this really helps our Healthcare Team.

*Epipens and inhalers will be carried by the campers, please speak with the healthcare team when you arrive, or speak to the staff signing in campers for the bus.

Cell Phones

Campers will enjoy a week connecting with each other and exploring nature! Please do not send your campers with electronics, cell-phones, i-pods, tablets, or anything else that could distract themselves or their new friends. 

A Day At Camp

Every day may not look exactly like what is listed below but this gives you an overview of roughly what to expect! There are many different session activities and there is no guarantee as to which sessions your camper will participate in each week, but as long as weather permits they will go to the beach every day after lunch. Session blocks include activities like archery, arts and crafts, slide, slingshot, fire building, fort building, rock wall (ages 7+), high ropes (ages 9+), nature hike, and more! 

9:15		Drop Off
9:30	Session 1	Chapel This is a time for group discussions as a cabin or small group based on that day's FLASH theme.
10:00	Session 2	Group Activity Session Campers will get to enjoy one of the camp's age appropriate activities like Archery, Arts & Crafts, High Ropes,etc.
11:00	Session 3	Group Activity Session Campers will get to enjoy one of the camp's age appropriate activities like Archery, Arts & Crafts, High Ropes, etc.
12:15	Session 4	Lunch will be served and there is always a full salad bar for campers as well as soy butter and jam to make sandwiches if a camper doesn’t prefer the main meal. Our menu is designed to be child friendly but if your camper talks to their counsellor alternatives can be offered if needed!
1:00	Session 5	Free Swim Every day campers will get to enjoy Free Swim! At this time campers can swim, play on the sand, or try a watercraft (canoe, kayak, corcl, etc.)
3:00	Session 6	Primetime Game This is a large game played by two day camp groups at once! The games will vary based on age, weather, and number of players but can include Capture the Flag, Safari, RISK, BattleShip, Amazing Race, Gauntlet, and more!
4:00	Session 7	Campfire A beautiful way to end the day, staff lead the group in song and snacks are offered.
4:30		Pick Up

Will my camper be with their friend?

You can log in to your camp account and check you “Camper Form” to ensure that you’ve listed your child's friend. If you see the friends name listed under “Cabin Mate Request,” then you can expect that your campers will be together for the week! Log in to check your account here! If you did not list a cabin mate request, but have one now, please email office@campkintail.ca. We do our best and want to accommodate all requests. If we make a mistake and someone is not in the correct group with a friend or family member requested, just let us know and we will get it fixed. We do our best to get it right for every camper as we want them to have an amazing time at Kintail, but occasionally we do miss a request.

It is ideal for campers 7 and under to be in groups together, with children 8 and over to be in the older groups together as different activities are offered for our older participants. In the event of an age gap, the older child would go down into the younger program.

How to help prepare my camper?

1. Read this email with them and try to answer questions they might have! It will be reassuring to feel prepared/ know exactly what to bring/ have an idea of what a day might look like. Have your camper pack with you so they can be sure that they have everything they need.

2. Come for "Kirk in the Cedars" our once a month Sunday service at 4 with a dinner be donation at 5! No need to RSVP, and while you're here just let us know and we'll happily send a staff out to tour you.

3. Visit our social media and look at photos of the camp! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. See photos of the site as well as some of the activities so your camper can be more familiar with everything!

4. Reassure your camper that home will be there waiting for them at the end of the day. Camp is a place that is designed to be safe and fun for kids! Focus on staying in the present and think positive thoughts. 

All Camp Kintail Policies

Camp Kintail works to keep everyone safe and healthy while at camp. You are invited to explore our policies and contact us with any questions that arise. 

• Inclusive Policies for Campers, Guests, and Staff of all Gender Identities and Expressions Camp Kintail supports and protects our LGBT+ campers, staff, and guests.

• Camp Kintail Child Abuse and Disclosure Policy Camp Kintail protects children and reports suspected instances of child abuse. 

• View all policies (ie. Allergy Policy, Accessibility Plan and Policies, Bullying Prevention Policy, Privacy Policy) Camp Kintail prioritizes inclusion and safety at all times.

Settling Your Accounts

If you typed in your credit card information when you registered, you will have a payment set to be taken on your card on a particular date which will be noted on the invoice in the payments section. If your invoice shows a balance of "0" take a look at the payments section to see if your payment has been "approved" or if the payment is "pending." If it is "pending," the payment will be charged to the card on the date specified. If you have any questions about this, would like to change your credit card, or would prefer to pay another way please reply to this email. If your credit card payment is typed in and needs no change, you can skip this section.

If you do not have a credit card payment set up you can settle your account in one of the following ways, ideally the week before your camp session to allow for our flexible cancellation policy.

We are unable to accept debit card payments.

• direct an EFT to office@campkintail.ca with the campers first and last name in the memo line

• bring cash/ cheque/ credit card when you arrive

  
  

Directions:

Camp Kintail is located between Goderich and Kincardine - 85153 Bluewater Highway (Hwy 21), Goderich. GPS directions are 85153 Bluewater Highway, Ashfield – Colborne – Wawanosh.