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Each camp at Oneida offers a unique experience with a variety of activities.

Jr. and Sr. High

Ages 13-15, 16-18, for Boys and Girls

Jr. and Sr. High camps bring lasting memories and friendships to males and females during their teenage years.

Camp traditions are a special part of these camps' activities, including Jr. High's "Royal Rumble", "Reading of the Psalms" and Sr. High's "Plank of Doom" and "Christ Candle". Unique and fun theme meals bring many opportunities to dress up and be creative.

Bible studies and devotions focus around current issues facing teenagers - building a firm foundation in Christ to help them on a right path for adulthood.

Adrenaline, Heatwave and Typhoon

Various ages 8-15, for Boys and Girls

Most of the camps at Oneida are co-ed (mixed males and females). Campers interact with each other throughout the week in a variety of activities that create and nourish friendships which can last a life time.

Fun activities are planned throughout the week, and interatcive bible studies ensure kids have a fun time with learning about Christ's love for them.

'Extreme' and 'Arts' Camps

Ages 7-12, for Boys and Girls

Two themed camps that run concurrently during the same week. They will have separate activities, but enjoy meal times, bible study and campfire together.

  • Extreme
    Campers focus on good sportsmanship, Godly team-building skills and practicing techniques during extra sports periods.
  • Arts
    Campers focus on arts, including drama/acting, voice and dance.

Wilderness Camp

Ages 11-15, for Boys and Girls

A chance to get out into "the wild", this camp makes full use of Camp Oneida's 100+ acres of land, including a wooded area. Throughout the week, campers experience the great outdoors as they sleep in tents, cook food over the open fire, canoe, hike and learn survival skills.

Notes:

  • Limited to 20 campers per camp
  • Campers will be off-campus during the week for a canoe trip on the Grand River and Bike Trip

Girls Camp

Ages 9-12, Girls

An opportunity for "Girl Power" to flourish, this camp is an exclusive camp just for girls and has become very popular over the past few years. The atmosphere is warm and supportive and the emphasis is always on growing and gaining self-esteem.

Squirt Camp

Ages 6-8, for Boys and Girls

A great way to get your young one "initiated" to Camp Oneida. Squirt Camp is half-week in duration and designed to introduce your child to the camping experience.

Notes:

  • Squirt Camp lasts 4 days and 3 nights, Sunday to Wednesday
  • Camp ends after supper on Wednesday, 7pm

Did you know? Parents and grandparents who attend as leaders receive half-price registration for their children/grandchildren at the same camp.

Illumin8 ("Illuminate")

Ages 4-10, for Boys and Girls

Make your child's last week of summer extra memorable with a half-week camp filled with fun games, exciting bible stories and introductions to some of camp's great traditions. When they go back to school, they'll be telling their friends all about what they did at camp.

Notes:

  • Illuminate lasts 4 days and 3 nights, Sunday to Wednesday
  • Camp ends after supper on Wednesday, 7pm

Did you know? Parents and grandparents who attend as leaders receive half-price registration for their children/grandchildren at the same camp.

Building Oneida's Leadership Team (BOLT)

Ages 14-17, for Boys and Girls

BOLT is Oneida's leadership program to train 15-17 year olds that are interested in developing their leadership skills.

BOLT is now mandatory for first time leaders who are under 18 years old.
More Information about BOLT

More Information about Camps

Contact info@camponeida.com for more information about camps.

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