2026 OCA Health Conference

Thank you for everyone who attended the 2026 OCA Health Conference that was held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby, ON! Together, we celebrated 45 years of the OCA Health Conference.

The Health Conference provides a professional development opportunity for camp and outdoor education health care providers, camp directors, or any staff members looking to learn more about health care operations at camp and how to better support your health centre staff!

This conference is for:

  • A new or returning camp nurse or health care centre staff looking to update their knowledge of camp health care.
  • A camp director or any staff member looking to learn more about health care operations at camp and how to better support your health centre staff.
  • A health care professional interested in professional development, and the opportunity to learn more about the ins and outs of health care in a camp setting.

Workshop streams this year are Wellness, Physical Health and Policy. Click here to view our Schedule-at-a-Glance!

Refunds

All refund requests must be sent in writing to the OCA Office to be reviewed. Refund requests submitted before Friday, April 10, 2026, will incur a 20% administration fee. Any refund requests submitted Saturday, April 11 or later will incur a 40% administration fee. Any questions about refunds? Please email events@ontariocamps.ca.

About the Venue 

Trafalgar Castle School is an all-girls, independent day and boarding school located in the heart of downtown Whitby, ON. It can be reached by local transit, ride-share and taxi services. Close proximity to the 401 and Whitby GO station. Parking is available on-site and is free.