Chippewa Summer Camps

Step right up to witness the amazing Chippewa Summer Camps circus! Campers will juggle new skills, perform exciting acts, and experience the magic of the carnival through games, crafts, and creativity. 

Join us for a week filled with creativity and adventure! Bring along your curiosity and get ready to explore. This camp invites campers to dream big through play, art, and teamwork. The ultimate week to use your imagination!

Ahoy Mateys! Set sail for a nautical adventure where campers will explore an underwater world. From hidden treasure to ocean wonders, campers will dive into a world of pirates and sea creatures while learning and having a splash-tastic week!

3…2…1… BLAST OFF! Get ready for a week filled with intergalactic fun. Campers will launch into an out-of-this-world adventure and explore space, science, and cool experiments through games, challenges, and hands-on discovery!

Step into the world of ninjas! Campers will practice ninja skills by doing obstacle courses, secret missions, and teamwork games designed to build agility, focus, and confidence. We will be joined by special guests to teach us some ninja moves!

Bring the magic of winter into summer! Campers will enjoy winter themed games, creative crafts and icy challenges that spark imagination and fun. Every day will be a chilly adventure full of laughter, teamwork, and *cool* surprises!

Lights, Camera, Action! For the last week of camp, campers will step into the worlds of their favourite movies and video games through creative games and hands-on activities. From mining for diamonds to training like the K-Pop Demon Hunters, we’re sure to have something for everyone to close of summer 2026.

Kick off your summer with Chippewa Summer Camps! Join us for an action-packed week filled with exciting challenges and fast-paced games. Campers will work together, face off in friendly competition, and build leadership and teamwork skills while having nonstop fun. You won’t want to miss this!

Turn up the heat this summer with Chippewa Summer Camps! Get ready for a culinary adventure where campers will get to learn new recipes, make up their own, and compete in cooking challenges based on shows like MasterChef and Is It Cake. Join us to cook up an unforgettable experience! 

In this high-energy camp, teams will have to work together to make it to the pit-stop at the end of each day. Racers will follow clues as they travel across the park and complete challenges to see which team can work together the most successfully. But be careful, there are detours, roadblocks, and even U-Turns that may trip up even the quickest teams! 

*On Friday night, the challenges will continue into the evening at an Evening at Chippewa event. Campers will stay at Chippewa into the evening and be dropped off at their designated pick-up/drop-off locations by 10:30pm.  

Adventure awaits in the wild! Older campers will tackle survival skills like navigation, shelter building, and outdoor problem-solving while working together in team challenges. This week is packed with exploration, hands-on learning, and real wilderness adventures. Plus, we’ll take a trip to Fort William Historical Park mid-week for a real-life adventure, where history and nature collide in this wild expedition!

Think you have what it takes to solve the case? Put your detective skills to the test! Campers will solve puzzles, crack codes, and uncover secrets using team-work and hands-on activities to unravel mysteries of the forest. 

*On Friday night, the mystery will continue into the evening at an Evening at Chippewa event. Campers will stay at Chippewa into the evening and be dropped off at their designated pick-up/drop-off locations by 10:30pm.  

Prepare for action-packed training! Campers will tackle obstacles, strategy challenges, and Ninja Warrior inspired team missions. This camp combines skill, speed, and teamwork for an unforgettable adventure. We will be joined special guests to teach us ninja moves!

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking for fun, this week is sure to be a thrilling experience. Be a part of the camp’s own Olympic games where you can earn medals and have a blast in a fun and supportive environment. 

*On Friday night, the Olympics will continue into the evening at an Evening at Chippewa event. Campers will stay at Chippewa into the evening and be dropped off at their designated pick-up/drop-off locations by 10:30pm.  

Step into the worlds of movies and video games! Campers will tackle challenges, team missions, and creative projects inspired by their favorite stories and characters. Get ready to level-up your skills through creative gameplay and experience Chippewa Summer Camps like never before.

To volunteer with Chippewa Summer Camps, email Volunteer Program Coordinator: jennifer.bulloch@thunderbay.ca. 

Maximum Camper to Leader ratio is 10 to 1.

Drop off and pick up is at Volunteer Pool or Churchill Pool (identify which location during registration). Bus transportation to Chippewa Park is provided by an accredited bus company for campers and staff.  

Campers will be able to swim daily indoors at their designated pick-up and drop-off pool location between 3:30pm-4:30pm. Campers will also swim at Chippewa's Sandy Beach several times throughout their registered week (weather dependent). At all swimming locations, there are lifeguard(s) on duty to oversee safety and supervision of campers and staff.