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Our Programs & Services

With over 100 acres to explore, there is always a new adventure to live. Glenbrook is a traditional camp which focuses on fun and hands-on learning. We have 40 years of dedicated experience and have developed our camp programs to focus on themes of nature, recreational sports and farm activities. These themes coupled with a variety of interesting activities like Arts & Crafts, allow for a balanced approach and therefore a well-rounded experience. All programs are designed to be age appropriate.

Animals, Arts & Crafts, Archery, Barn Activities, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Campcraft, Canoeing, Climbing Gym, Creek Exploring, Drama/Video, Half-Time, Low Ropes Course, Mountain Biking, Nature Discovery, Outdoor Cooking, Overnights, Playgrounds (2 hayloft and 2 open air), Soccer, Special Events, Swimming (recreational & Red Cross lessons), Tickle Trunk, Tree House, Wagon Rides, Peace Program and more!!!

Trail Blazers: Exclusively for 7 - 11 year olds

Bouldering Wall
Mini-Golf Course
Climbing Wall

"To me, Glenbrook is an excellent camp... amazingly fun, with great outdoor activities! The sleep over is always a blast! I would come again because of the fun things we do and because the people are always REALLY nice, and great to be around! This camp is important to me 'cause of all the friends I have made over the past three or four years!"
-- Kate, 12 years old, Markham, Ontario

At Glenbrook, our programs are all designed to be age appropriate as well as experience specific to certain age groups. In order to ensure our high safety standards there are some programs that have age limits, for example, Mountain Biking and Archery both start at 9 years old. All of our campers are placed in age specific groups according to the age they will be turning by the end of the year. No exceptions to this policy will be made due to safety concerns. Grouping a bunch of friends together may happen naturally if all the children are the same age, however we at Glenbrook feel that going to camp is all about making new friends. We will accommodate a group request for one friend but please ensure that the friend also indicates that they need to be with your child. If both parties do not make the same request then it can not be accommodated.

Our groups are well supervised by excellent staff who have all been carefully selected through an interview process and trained at several different training events prior to the beginning of camp as well as on-going training throughout the summer. The following is a list of our specific Program Divisions as well as the counsellor to camper ratio and group sizes for each.

Primary Division: 3 1/2 to 6 years old - 1 counsellor : 5 campers - maximum 10 campers in group

Junior Division: 7 to 9 1/2 years old - 1 counsellor : 7 campers - maximum 14 campers in group

Intermediate Division: 9 1/2 to 11 years old - 1 counsellor : 7 campers - maximum 14 campers in group

Senior Division: 12 - 13 years - 1 counsellor : 10 campers - maximum 10 campers in group

For more specific age appropriate programming please check out our Sample Schedules.

Trail Blazers Program (7 - 11 year olds)
The Trail Blazers Program is exclusively for our campers aged 7 - 11 years. Trail Blazers includes 1 week at Glenbrook Day Camp and 4 nights at Fraser Lake Camp, our overnight camp in Bancroft, Ontario. This is the perfect opportunity for our Glenbrook campers to experience an overnight camp for a short period of time. Fraser Lake Camp is operated by the same guiding principles as Glenbrook Day Camp, and the same counsellors will accompany your campers to Fraser Lake Camp, along with their friends from their Glenbrook group. At Fraser Lake, they will get the chance to participate in camp-wide Special Events, nightly campfires, kayaking on beautiful Fraser Lake, swamp adventures, mountain biking through the picturesque Fraser forest, visiting our Tree House, and many other exciting opportunities. Transportation to/from Fraser Lake Camp is included in the Trail Blazers Program fee. Please contact the office for more details.

L.I.T. Program (Leader-In-Training - 14 years old)
These 2-week sessions will be very valuable to those who want to gain experience with their leadership abilities. Those who participate will spend time developing their leadership skills through group initiatives and experiential activities. As well, they will participate in the Program Areas of camp. This program is essential in developing individual leadership styles and will be beneficial for anyone planning to participate in Student Council, Leadership Programs or Athletic Teams in High School.

C.I.T. Program (Counsellor-In-Training - 15 years old)
An intensive 4-week course that teaches everything you need to know about being a counsellor. From leadership development, to qualities and characteristics of campers, to behaviour management, these C.I.T.'s will be well prepared to work as a counsellor upon successful completion of this course.

Download C.I.T. Application Form. (PDF - 64k)

Please contact Sarah Dougald, our Director, for further information. Candidates are carefully selected through an interview process.

Special Challenges Program
Glenbrook has integrated children with special needs into the program for many years. Small counsellor to camper ratios allow for the fullest participation.

  New UNBOUND Program - Individualized life skills programming for youth and young adults with special needs. Get more details...

Download UNBOUND Information Sheet (PDF - 76K)

Download UNBOUND Questionnaire (PDF - 60K)

Hand-in-Hand Program
Glenbrook is a not-for-profit charity that attempts to keep fees as low as possible. Financial assistance is also available to families in need to allow children to come to camp and live an exciting adventure.

For more information, or to donate to this program, please contact the office.

Transportation
Our unique door-to-door busing system is far-reaching and available to all children within certain boundaries:

• South East: Toronto Beaches
• South West: West of the Don Valley Parkway & 401
• North: Davis Drive in Newmarket
• East: Pickering
• West: West - Dufferin Street, Toronto

If the pick-up location is outside of these boundaries, please call the office to discuss options. Student Express provides exceptional service to our campers. Parents may also choose to drive or car pool their children to and from camp.

Before/After Care Programs are available for early drop off and late pick-ups. This is an added-bonus for parents to ensure your children are safe and amused beyond normal camp hours. This convenient service is available in the morning between 7:30 and 9 a.m. and in the afternoon, between 4 and 6 p.m.

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