Question 1

High Challenge Course

Accepted Answer

Rock Wall & Adventure Tower: Ages 7+ | High Ropes: Ages 9+

At Camp Kintail we emphasize challenge by choice - go as high as you want to go, even if it is just one step up the Rock Wall, and our trained staff are excited to cheer you on! Our set up has an extensive challenge course, offering a variety of fun climbs for participants to take part in. We have a three sided Rock Wall, various traversing High Ropes Elements, and an Adventure Tower offering various partner climbs on the four sides.  At our High Challenge Course we have an accessibility package with specialized equipment to allow for everyone to be able to access and participate in different elements on the course.

All our staff are trained to belay with a selection of them trained to the equivalent of a Level 1 ACCT Challenge Course Practitioner and reviewed by a certified company called Adventureworks. We also always have a Level 2 Certified staff member on site during each climb which allows for the staff to guide campers through the safe climbing practices, ensure climbers are harnessed and help them with climbing techniques to be able to reach whatever goal they set for themselves!

Question 2

Waterfront & Watercraft

Accepted Answer

All Ages

Situated on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron, Camp Kintail is fortunate to have a beautiful stretch of beachfront property. We mark out swimming area each year with buoy lines and campers will complete a swim test on the first day of each week. Waterfront is always supervised by our qualified lifeguards to ensure the safety of all while campers and guests soak up the sun! We have a variety of sand toys to enjoy as well as beach volleyball and 9-square!

At Camp Kintail we offer a variety of Waterfront activities including kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and coracles. Our staff teach participants paddling skills before sending them out onto the lake. If the waves are too high for watercraft, body surfing is a popular activity.

Question 3

Hiking Trail

Accepted Answer

All Ages

Explore our hiking trail to take advantage of the beautiful scenery that Camp Kintail has to offer. Our 4km trail spans across neighbouring wooded land on either side of camp. Discover breathtaking views of Lake Huron and Kerry's Creek along the way while being shaded by a canopy of cedar tress, or relax on the handcrafted cedar bench and listen to the sounds of nature.

Question 4

Garden & Nature

Accepted Answer

All Ages

Camp Kintail has a large garden where we grow produce to serve with our meals and salad bar. From pumpkins and squash, to carrots and beans, our garden has it all! There is always plentiful produce that we harvest in the fall season to freeze and use throughout the year. Along with delicious food, we also use the garden as a teaching and learning opportunity. Participants have the opportunity to learn about growing plants, sustaining a healthy garden, and environment sustainability.

Our nature sessions are a great way to take in the beautiful surroundings of Camp Kintail. Whether it is learning about climate change, bunnies and chickens, or a scavenger hunt of carious plants and critters, we offer exciting programming for any outdoor enthusiast!

Question 5

Camp Wide Games (Primetime)

Accepted Answer

All Ages

Camp Wide Games involve the whole group in one large game using all or a large part of the Camp Kintail site. A popular and classic favourite is known as Capture The Flag. Some other fun Camp Wide Games are Risk, Battleship, Gauntlet, and Safari! Our selection of games can suit any age group. This programming is the perfect way to bring the whole group together before a campfire!

Question 6

Arts & Crafts

Accepted Answer

All Ages

We offer a variety of age appropriate crafts our guests will want to keep to remember their trip to Kintail! Sessions could include crafts like beading salamanders for your backpack, making macramé plant hangers, learning how to make friendship bracelets, and a host of colourful, hands on crafts for our youngest participants. Longer arts and crafts sessions for rental groups can include activities like guided painting sessions, linoleum print making, and more! We can't wait to see what you create the next time you visit!

Question 7

Fire Building & Bannock

Accepted Answer

All Ages

Participants will have an opportunity to learn the different structural options for fire starting and work in small teams to gather all the necessary elements to create their own heat source! From gathering the tinder, kindling, sticks, and logs- to ensuring the correct amount of aeration, campers and students put their critical thinking skills to good use. It's always so fun hearing teams cheering when they successfully start their fires and get to enjoy the fruits of their labour by cooking some bannock over it. This session is led by a Kintail staff and is always a tasty highlight of the day!

Question 8

Disc Golf

Accepted Answer

All Ages

Try out our 18 hole Disc Golf course that brings you all across the site. From open fields, over creeks, or in the woods, there's lot of fun tricks to learn! Disc Golf is similar to golf, but is played with special frisbees known as discs instead of clubs and golf balls. Play for fun or grab a score card and see who wins!

Question 9

Shady Chute 100ft Slide & Slingshot

Accepted Answer

All Ages

The 100ft slide, or "The Shady Chute the 3rd" has become an instant hit at Camp Kintail! Participants slide down the inside of a 3ft diameter tube on plastic toboggans. It is silly, fun, and exhilarating! Keep you eyes open or closed, it is up to you!

Around the corner of the yurts down in the Glen you will find our slingshot range. A staff will teach campers how to safety aim and shoot rocks with our stationary or hand held slingshots. Safety always come first - you must be wearing goggles at all times when firing at the range. There are a variety of metal items, sure to make a loud noise to celebrate your hit!

Question 10

Geocaching & Orienteering

Accepted Answer

All Ages

With GPS devices participants search for the hidden geocaches and record what they discover all around the site! You will be amazed at how fast navigation skills are picked up on!

Question 11

Sports & Games

Accepted Answer

All Ages

Gaga ball is a fantastic variation of dodgeball that is popular for all ages! Players hit a soft ball with their hands, trying to hit their opponent from the knee down. If you get hit you're out - don't worry, a new game will start shortly! Have you ever tried 9-Square? It's a super fun version of 4-square, but you play in the air with lots more participants at a time!

We have 3 large playing fields that are great for sports like football, soccer, and ultimate frisbee. There is also a basketball court outside MacDonald Lodge and various nets set up across site that are perfect for volleyball or badminton. We have a variety of equipment for sports - there is plenty to keep you busy!

Question 12

Campfire

Accepted Answer

All Ages

What's the perfect way to end the day? Sitting together, singing and enjoying a delicious snack (like s'mores!) by a campfire! We have campfires all around the site, including but not limited to the Meadow, Beach, Swing Circle, and Glen. Campfires can be independently run by groups for have Camp Kintail staff attend to lead a variety of fun songs to sing along to! Campfires are a great time for a group to come together, share stories, and reflect on the fantastic day they just had!

Question 13

Low Ropes & Team Building Initiatives

Accepted Answer

All Ages.

These sessions are targeted to create closer and stronger bonds within a group. By participating in a variety of activities and low rope element challenges, participants improve their teamwork and communication with each other. We have many Low Rope elements including, but not limited to, Spiders Web, Pirates Crossing, Bermuda Triangle, Whale Watch, Wizard’s Walk, and more! If there is a specific attribute you want your group to improve on we are happy to prepare programming best suited to these needs!

Question 14

Archery

Accepted Answer

All Ages.

Archery has become increasingly popular over the years! If you are interested in learning or perfecting your bow and arrow skills – this is the perfect activity for you! Our staff facilitate and teach all participants how to hold a bow, load an arrow, shoot, and safely retrieve arrows afterwards.

Question 15

Amazing Race

Accepted Answer

All Ages.

Similar to the Amazing Race TV show, groups of participants will navigate around the site solving problems and completing various tasks to gain any many points as possible within the provided timeframe. Success in these challenges requires teamwork, communication, problem solving, and decision making. The tasks vary whether they are timed or scored – you won’t know where your team is in the standings until the very end when results are revealed!

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