Session #1 Junior Colour Warz Ages 8-11

Colour Warz is a huge part of Summer Camp; some might even go as far as to say it is "the best part of summer camp." Since it was so popular with our seniors, we extended this camp favourite to our Juniors. If you are competitive or just enjoy some silly, fun and ridiculous games, then this is the camp for you. Campers will also participate in our ropes course and aerial park adventures. Register now and be part of the weeklong competition as Team RED and Team BLUE compete in various challenges and competitions. What team will take home victory for Junior Colour Warz 2023?  COST: $535

Session #2 Sports and Adventure Ages 8-15

Hey, campers, it's time to put on your sneakers for a week of sports mixed in with some adventure and don't forget the traditional summer camp games everyone loves. 

Not a sports lover... Don't worry; there is something for everyone. Who doesn't love pool games, wacky water games, 4-way soccer, capture the flag, gaga ball, hey dude, your nude, bonkers, archery, frisbee golf, flag football, amazing race, and so much more? Campers will also participate in our ropes course and aerial park adventures. 

So put down your video games it's time to get outside and have a blast.  COST: $535

Session # 3 Pee Wee Holiday Adventure Camp Ages 5-8

Hey, Pee Wee Campers, get ready to experience all your favourite holidays!

You will get to play wacky Holiday themed games, look for Easter eggs during a nature walk, make birthday crafts for friends, Become Rudolph or one of Santa's elves during our drama activities, sing Christmas Carols around the campfire, help your cabin win the best decorated Christmas tree competition, and trick or treat for cabin points to WIN the most FESTIVE CABIN at the end of the week. But that is not all; we will also play traditional camp camps, some silly sports and create a water show for all to enjoy. COST: $320

Register now and if this is your first time at overnight camp, bring a friend; it will be like a weeklong sleepover. We promise you will love it and will count down the days until you can return. *Registering with a friend, remember campers MUST be within one year of age to be in the same cabin. (both families must request each other in the cabin partner section of the application.)

Session #4 Junior Wilderness and Silly Games Camp Ages 8-11

A week of outdoor camping skills combined with outrageous fun. The intention of this camp is to teach campers some life skills needed to survive outdoors and without technology. Skills such as shelter & fire building, teamwork, orienteering, and food preparation. Other camp activities include the ropes course, archery, wild and nature education, aerial park and more.
COST: $425

Session #5 Senior Colour Warz Ages 12-15  

Calling all Seniors- Our Senior campers get a week to themselves at Gesstwood to participate in our Annual Colour Warz Senior Week. This week is a huge part of Summer Camp; some might even go as far as to say it is "the best part of summer camp." Campers will also participate in our ropes course and aerial park adventures. If you are competitive or just enjoy some silly fun, and ridiculous games, then this is the camp for you. Register now and be part of the weeklong competition as Team RED and Team BLUE compete in various challenges and competitions. What team will take home victory for Senior Colour Warz 2023? COST: $535

Session #6 The Best of the Best  Ages 8-15

Need we say anymore? Come spend the last week of summer camp 2023 and experience a week full of all the favourites over the past 10 years. You better remember to pack something blue and red because there will definitely be a colour warz game or two added to the fun. Campers will also participate in our ropes course and aerial park adventures.

Favourite skits, favourite songs, favourite camp-wide games, a surprise visit from some of your favourite staff, and we can't forget about our favourite desserts and meals. Welcome back, pizza casserole and grasshopper pie.

First time at camp? Well, you can't go wrong with The Best of the Best Week; you are guaranteed to have a blast with all of the staff and camper favourites.  COST: $535

CIT Week  Ages 14-15
Counsellor in Training: July 17 at 9am- July 21@ 3pm Cost $665
 

The Counsellor-In-Training is a week for 14 & 15 year old's who want to learn, who enjoy working with children and who may want to work at Gesstwood Camp in the future. The CIT camp is an application based program that focuses on all aspects of a summer camp counselor's responsibilities while empathizing on leadership, teamwork and responsibility. The camp includes a one-week of training camp, followed by one week of cabin placement, shadowing a Gesstwood Camp counsellor.

 

Shadow Week Options:

Choice #1 August 13 to August 18 Overnight Camp

Choice #2 July 30- August 2 Overnight Camp

Choice #3 July 23- July 28 Overnight Camp