Camps for Children
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Marygrove Camp and Camp Ozanam: Providing a subsidized overnight camping adventure for eligible children.
Marygrove Camp welcomes girls ages 5–13 for an 8-day camping adventure on the shores of Georgian Bay. Camp Ozanam welcomes boys, ages 7–12 for a 7-day camping adventure on Deer Lake in South River.
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About the Experience
Both camps provide a fully subsidized camp opportunity (no fees) for children from families who are experiencing difficulties as follows:
- Families who cannot afford to take their children on vacation due to restricted income, illness, lack of funds, and other challenges.
- Children from families in need.
We are experienced camp operators; the Society has been operating camps for over 60 years and both camps are accredited by the Ontario Camps Association. Registrations open in March of each year. Please contact your local Saint Vincent de Paul for details and to register your children for camp.
Each camper’s holiday is fully subsidized through the generous support of Parishioners and in the case of Camp Ozanam, through the Archdiocesan ShareLife Campaign in partnership with Catholic Charities.
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Marygrove Camp provides a fully subsidized camping experience during the months of July and August for 1,100 plus girls between the ages of 5 and 13. Located on Georgian Bay near Penetanguishene, Ontario. Marygrove Camp is a residential camp situated on Georgian Bay, near Penetang, Ontario. Open to eligible girls ages 5–13, Marygrove provides an 8-day camping experience for children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy a camping adventure. Families who are experiencing financial or domestic hardship may contact the Society to determine their eligibility. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Greater Toronto Central Council, helps over 1,000 girls each summer, registering eligible campers through home visits. Each camper’s holiday is fully subsidized through the generous support of an annual Camp Collection held in the parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto.
What’s it like up there?
Picture 39 acres of beautifully treed grounds, a quarter mile of waterfront, with sandy beaches and a football size playing field. Now picture yourself enjoying nothing but fresh air, good friends and the great outdoors and you have just captured the wonder of Marygrove Camp. Campers participate in a full range of activities, including swimming, canoeing, crafts, drama, sports, co-operative games, cook-outs, sleepovers, hikes, stargazing and campfires. Our location on Georgian Bay provides excellent opportunities for swimming in a shallow, supervised swimming area. Each session celebrates a special theme recognizing our favourite seasons and events throughout the year.
Camp Ozanam provides a fully subsidized camping experience during the month of August for 600 boys between the ages of 7 and 12. Camp Ozanam is open to eligible boys ages 7–12, Camp Ozanam provides a 7-day camping experience, for children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy a camping adventure. Families who are experiencing financial or domestic hardship may contact the Society to determine their eligibility. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Greater Toronto Central Council, helps over 600 boys each summer, registering eligible campers through home visits. Each camper’s holiday is fully subsidized through the generous annual support of Catholic Charities, funded through the Archdiocese of Toronto ShareLife.
What activities do campers participate in?
Campers participate in a full range of activities, including swimming, camp crafts, ball hockey, archery, hiking, biking, tenting, Frisbee golf, volleyball, basketball, obstacle course challenge, campfires and canoeing.
Calling all Camp Staff!
Interested in working at Marygrove Camp for Girls or Camp Ozanam for Boys? Applications for the summer season accepted after January 15th.
