On Gull Lake since 1932
Kilcoo Camp
Summer camp for boys aged 6 to 16
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Ages 6 to 16
Summer Camp
Overnight sessions for boys aged 6 to 16.
Schools & Youth Groups
School Groups
Outdoor education for schools and youth groups.
For Organizations
Corporate Retreats
Custom retreats and team-building getaways.
Visitor's Day at Kilcoo
From our families
We are confident that when Henry looks back as an adult, he'll tell us that Kilcoo was one of the most influential forces in shaping who he becomes. The camp's leaders, the friendships he's forged, the confidence he's gained, and the traditions he'll carry forward will have left a lasting impact far beyond what any school, coach, or university could offer.
Sarah & Dana S.,Kilcoo parents
Summers on Gull Lake
Why Kilcoo
2026 marks the 95th summer of Kilcoo Camp on the shores of Gull Lake, just south of Minden in beautiful Haliburton County, Ontario. Since 1932, Kilcoo has welcomed boys from across Canada and around the world to experience an unplugged, outdoor summer rooted in friendship, tradition, and personal growth, an experience they will carry with them long after their session ends.
Kilcoo is an accredited member of the Ontario Camps Association (OCA); adheres to the Code of Professional Ethics; and shares the core values of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Inclusiveness, Caring and Openness.
Engaging Staff
Mentors who were once campers themselves, invested in every boy's summer.
Idyllic Setting
On the shores of Gull Lake in Haliburton County, since 1932.
Experiential Growth
Confidence and independence built through hands-on challenge, every day.
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Things To Do at Kilcoo
From the waterfront and canoe tripping to land sports, music, and the arts, Kilcoo offers a wide range of activities where each camper can discover what they love, try something new, and gain confidence under the guidance of a dedicated and caring team of staff.
Canoeing
Kilcoo strives to ensure that every camper can feel at home in a canoe; it is one of the foundations of our entire program.
Sailing
Younger campers are taken out sailing by experienced staff, while older campers are taught the skills necessary to set sail on their own.
Swimming
All campers take part in daily swim lessons from NLS-certified instructors, as well as many opportunities for free swim at our jumping tower, water trampoline, and beach area.
Rock Climbing
Campers can climb one of four rock walls at our Climbing Tower, as well as earn levels for their knowledge of knots, belaying, and climbing safety.
Interactive Camp Map
Every corner of Kilcoo, mapped.
From the waterfront, to the campfire pits, all searchable by name. Get hands-on with the type of experience your son will have during his session.
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Choose Your Session
Wanderers: One-Week Sessions
Designed for boys entering Grade 1 or 2 in September, our new 7 Day/6 Night Wanderers program is the perfect way to experience the magic of camp for the very first time. Campers must be 6 years old on or before July 1, 2027.
Two-Week Sessions
Two-week sessions are available in July for campers 8 to 12 years of age and in August for campers of all ages. The two-week program remains a great introduction to overnight camp for younger campers and now provides all campers trying to balance summer commitments with a session at Kilcoo.
Four-Week Sessions
The month at camp is the ultimate experience at Kilcoo, the classic and traditional way for campers to learn, grow and mature. The four-week session is available to campers aged 8 to 16.