Chippewa Summer Camps

Start the summer off with a blast! Come join us for some fun in the sun at Chippewa Park as we celebrate our first week of camp. Activities include a little bit of everything Chippewa has to offer. Activities include games, crafts, exploration hikes, and fire-building. Don’t let this summer slip by, join us!

Unleash the adventurer in you, Little Explorer! Our camp is designed to spark the love of nature in every camper. Through gaining basic knowledge of the great outdoors and venturing on nature walks, fire building, shelter building and many more exciting activities, you are sure to make unforgettable memories and discoveries with us!

Become a Ninja Warrior at Chippewa Summer Camps! You will have a blast in this high energy camp as you complete challenges and games that are sure to bring out your hidden ninja skills. Get your stealth on, it’s time to become a Ninja Warrior

Ahoy Mateys! Welcome to Pirate’s Pradise, where young pirates-in-training can live out their wildest swashbuckling dreams. Campers will embark on a journey filled with pirate training, games, and challenges while on a quest to find the legendary treasure of the notorious pirate Blackbeard! Face the rival pirate crews and solve puzzles to be rewarded for your hard-earned treasures! Join us for an unforgettable adventure at Chippewa Summer Camps AKA Pirate’s Paradise!

Step right up to the wild side of the circus, where adventure and excitement await! Enjoy a variety of circus-themed games, crafts, and activities that will keep campers engaged and entertained in the great outdoors. Join the circus fun and let the wildness begin at Circus in the Wild!

Calling all detectives! Get ready to sharpen your skills and solve some of the most intriguing mysteries at Chippewa Summer Camps. From decoding secret messages and tracking down clues to solving puzzles and cracking codes, campers will feel like real-life detectives. Grab your magnifying glass and get ready to uncover the truth, one clue at a time!

Savor the last bit of fun-in-the-sun with us at Chippewa Summer Camps! Each day will be centered on a different theme and filled with excitement. One day we may be Superheroes and the next we may be Mad Scientists! As the sun sets for the summer, let’s make memories to last a lifetime!

Are you ready to unleash your inner adventurer and explore the best that Chippewa has to offer?  This week is packed with a variety of outdoor activities and games. Campers will have the opportunity to explore the great outdoors and engage in a range of activities such as hiking, fire-building, teambuilding challenges, and crafts such as tie-dye!  Don’t miss out on a week filled with fun, memories, a ton of outdoor activities.

Embark on a wild adventure and become a Wilderness Warrior at Chippewa Summer Camps. This camp is designed for young outdoor enthusiasts who are ready to explore and learn survival skills. Activities include fire-building, shelter building, canoeing, navigating through wilderness, and other activities that will challenge the natural warrior in you! Join us and you will gain new skills and memories to conquer the wilderness.

Are you ready to make a splash and dash your way through summer? Join us this week where everyday is a water adventure. Activities include canoeing & kayaking, water sports, arts and crafts, and fun obstacle courses. Campers will make new friends, learn new skills, and have some fun in the sun!

In this high-energy camp, teams will have to work together to make it to the pit-stop at the end of each day. The 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 which may trip up even the quickest team! On Thursday night, the challenges will end at a sleep-out at Chippewa Park. Pick-up will be noon on Friday at campers’ designated pool.

Cook up a storm and become a Master Chef at Chippewa Summer Camps. This week, campers will participate in creating delicious dishes, and playing food-themed games. Each day, teams will be presented with new challenges and compete for the Master Chef trophy! Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a scrumptious and a friendly competitive week.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking for fun, this week is sure to be a thrilling experience. Join us as we journey through the world of sports and compete in events like relay races, sports, heated games of dodge ball, and so much more. Be a part of the camp’s own mini-Games where you can earn medals and have a blast in a fun and supportive environment.

In this outdoor skills-based camp, challengers will have to work together as a team to show off their outdoor abilities. As a unit, the campers must survive the elements, construct shelter, build fire, and look for water among other challenges. Each day brings new and exciting tasks to test your limits and push you to the next level. On Thursday night, challenges will ended as the teams participate in closing ceremonies at a sleep-out at Chippewa Park. Pick-up will be at noon on Friday at campers’ designated pool. 

Savor the last bit of fun-in-the-sun with us at Chippewa Summer Camps! Each day will be centered on a different theme and filled with fun. One day we may be Superheroes and the next we may be Mad Scientists! As the sun sets for the summer, let’s make memories to last a lifetime!

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

Don't forget to check out our newest Program, the leaders in training program!  

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.  

Weather dependent, there is also lifeguard supervised swimming at Sandy Beach near Chippewa Park a couple times throughout the week and three times a week at the pools at the end of the day from 3:30-4:30pm