Camp Outlook

Created in 1970 by a Queen’s University medical student, Camp Outlook is an independent, community-based, non-profit, charitable organisation, run entirely by volunteers. We believe strongly in the worth and potential of all youth, the power of experiential learning, and the therapeutic value of wilderness tripping. Our mission is to provide young people a chance to develop their sense of self-worth, inner strength, and capacity to succeed. To do this we provide youth of all genders, ages 13 to 17, with the opportunity to experience wilderness camping on summer backcountry canoe trips and fall/winter hiking trips and day activities. We use the therapeutic nature of wilderness tripping to provide an environment that allows them to respond to nature’s challenges and learn about their own abilities in a team while being supported by trained trip leaders. Teamwork and cooperation are what allows our trips to run smoothly; our trip groups often come back from their adventure as a strong community.

Emphasis

Focus

This program has a particular approach or emphasis.

  • Canoe Tripping
  • Outdoor Adventure / Tripping
  • Special Needs
  • Teen Development
  • Wilderness Setting

Format

Session Types

This program offers the following types of sessions:

  • Overnight Program

Session Timings

This program offers sessions during these parts of the year:

  • Spring (or March Break)
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter (or Winter Holidays)

Session Lengths

This program offers the following session lengths:

  • 1 Week
  • 2 Weeks

Community

Ages

This camp offers sessions for these ages:

  • 13 Years
  • 14 Years
  • 15 Years
  • Over 15 Years

Genders

This camp offers sessions for these groups:

  • All Genders
  • Male
  • Female

Refugee Program

This camp has a refugee program. Contact them for more information.

Activities

This program offers the following activities:

  • Camping / Cookouts
  • Canoe Trips
  • Canoeing
  • Leadership Skills

Supports

This program offers the following kinds of support:

  • ADD / ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Behavioral or Emotional Concerns
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Mental Health
  • Tourette Syndrome

Financial

Subsidy Program

This program offers subsidies. Contact them for more information.

Camp Outlook

Contact Info

location_on Address

31 Nelson Street
Kingston, ON
K7L 3W6

email Email

summer@campoutlook.ca

phone Phone

Primary or "On Season" Number
613-544-6444

Secondary or "Off Season" Number
613-544-6444

public Website

campoutlook.ca