Camp Outlook
- Camp
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:
- Male
- Female
- All Genders (2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive)
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
- Hiking
- Leadership Skills
- Nature Studies
- Swimming (Recreational)
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.
Contact Info
Address
31 Nelson Street
Kingston, ON
K7L 3W6
Phone
Primary or "On Season"
Number
613-544-6444
Secondary or "Off Season"
Number
613-544-6444