A Day at Kilcoo (Old)

A Day at Kilcoo

Every day at Kilcoo brings something new, but if you’re wondering what a typical day at Kilcoo is like, it might go something like this…

8:00 AM
WAKE UP / POLAR BEAR SWIM

Sunrise brings the morning polar bear swim, for those who aren’t afraid to take a chilly dip!

8am

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8:30 AM
BREAKFAST

The most important meal of the day is served bright and early here at camp.

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9:45 AM
ARCHERY

Archery has a great deal of appeal to many of the campers. Every boy is taught proper use of a bow & arrow. Kilcoo levels are a goal for beginners and experts alike!

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10:45 AM
CAMPCRAFT

Campcraft is one of the more popular activities at camp. Campers learn the essential components of camping, from making a fire and cooking a meal to setting up a tent and hanging a pack.

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11:45 AM
SWIMMING

Every safety precaution is taken for expert swimmers and beginners alike. Non-swimmers are given lessons in a safe and protected buoyed-off area at the sandy beach. For the experienced, there are three 20m enclosed pools at the Tower, as well as a marked free-swim area. Qualified lifeguards are always in attendance.

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12:45 PM
LUNCH

With the ring of the bell, lunch is served. It’s time to refuel!

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1:45 PM
REST HOUR

The perfect opportunity to write a letter home, read under a tree, or do some cloud-watching.

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2:45 PM
WINDSURFING

Windsurfing is one of the more popular water activities at camp. Junior sails and boards are provided to help beginners learn, and patient, qualified instructors help each camper achieve a desired goal by the end of the month. Kilcoo’s protected bay and sandy beach make for an excellent area to learn windsurfing.

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3:45 PM
CANOEING

At Kilcoo, one of our prime aspirations is to help every boy feel at home in a canoe, as well as all other water-craft. Our program offers campers the opportunity to achieve Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association canoeing levels.

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4:45 PM
ROPES COURSE

Depending on their ability, campers may find themselves scaling our 10 m climbing tower, traversing one of the longest and most unique aerial courses in Canada, or rock climbing outside camp.