Session Details
Acorn Introductory Sessions
Tamarack provides great introductory Acorn opportunities for campers to enjoy an overnight camp experience of a lifetime at Tamarack for one of the following time frames:
- Acorn 1 for Hawthorns born in 2015 and 2016.
- Acorn 2, 3, 4 and 5 for Hawthorn campers born in 2013 to 2016, and Juniper campers born in 2011 and 2012.
- Acorn 3, 4 and 5 for Sequoia campers born in 2009 and 2010.
7 days
June 30
to
July 6
14 days
June 30
to
July 13
11 days
July 27
to
August 6
7 days
August 7
to
August 13
11 days
August 7
to
August 17
There is an opportunity to extend your child's stay beyond Acorn 1, 2, 3 or 4, subject to availability.
Regular Sessions
Many campers (born in 2007-2016) enjoy an even more extensive Tamarack experience by participating in one of the following regular sessions:
49 days
June 30
to
August 17
38 days
June 30
to
August 6
28 days
June 30
to
July 27
22 days
July 27
to
August 17
Taste of Tamarack Options
6 to 10-year-old campers who are looking to get a short but sweet “Taste of Tamarack” can enjoy a one day trip or weekend experience.
Younger campers who are looking to get a short but sweet “Taste of Tamarack” can enjoy a one day trip (campers born in 2013-2017) Tamarack experience!
When?
This action-packed day trip departs from Chesswood Arena at 4000 Chesswood Drive (near Allen Road and Sheppard) at approximately 8:00 am and returns at approximately 8:00 pm.
The two dates that the Day Trip is being offered in Summer 2023 are:
- Wednesday July 19, 2023 (rain date, Thursday July 20, 2023).
- Tuesday August 1, 2023 (rain date, Wednesday August 2, 2023).
What?
Day Trippers will:
- Have full access to Tamarack’s facilities and programs
- Be immersed in Tamarack’s camp spirit, including a variety of land sports, water sports, arts and other programs
- Join in various aspects of camp life, including cheering and sing songs in the dining hall
- Enjoy Tamarack’s great food, programs and facility, meet new friends and leave them wanting more!
- Campers will be supervised at all times by camp staff and senior leadership campers
Who?
The “Taste of Tamarack” Introductory Day Trip experience is available to:
- Any child born in 2013-2017 (finished grades SK – 4)
- A camper who has not previously attended an Introductory “Taste of Tamarack” Day Trip, weekend or regular Tamarack session.
How?
You can register your camper for the Tamarack Introductory Day Trip experience at this link.
- A fee of $95.00 (plus HST) is payable for the Day Trip, including coach bus transportation, lunch, dinner and snacks, camp activities and a Tamarack t-shirt.
- This fee would be applied as a credit towards a regular Tamarack camp session registered for and attended by the camper in question in 2023 or 2024, such that the day trip would end being free in such case (not available as a credit against a Mini Acorn Weekend program).
- Please note that the full payment of $95.00 plus HST is required at the time of registration to reserve a space for your camper.
Cancellations
Any cancelling camper will be charged a $30.00 administration fee for cancelling up to 2 weeks prior to the start of the Day Trip and the full $95.00 fee for cancelling less than 2 weeks prior to such Day Trip. Any cancellation must be received in writing. Any refund will be processed in September 2023.
Younger campers who are looking to get a short but sweet “Taste of Tamarack” can enjoy a 3 day, 2 night weekend (for campers born in 2012-2016) Tamarack experience!
When?
Our 3-day, 2-night weekend experience is available, departing on Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. and returning at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, on each of the following weekends:
- Mini-Acorn Weekend 1 – Friday August 4 – Sunday August 6, 2023.
- Mini-Acorn Weekend 2 – Friday August 11 – Sunday August 13, 2023.
Who?
The Mini-Acorn Program experience is available to:
- Any camper born in 2012-2016 (finished grades 1-5).
- A camper who has not previously attended a Mini-Acorn Weekend program or regular Tamarack session.
What?
Our Mini-Acorn campers will:
- Have full access to Tamarack’s facilities and programs
- Be immersed in Tamarack’s camp spirit, including an incredible variety of land sports, water sports, arts and other programs
- Join in all aspects of camp life including cheering and sing songs in the dining hall
- Enjoy Tamarack’s great food, programs and facility, meet new friends and develop camp memories that will last a lifetime
- Gain access to Tamarack’s facilities and programs under the supervision of caring, committed camp staff and senior leadership campers
Why?
Some campers this age are ready for a 7 or 11 day trip or even a 2, 3, 4, 5 ½ or 7-week session at Tamarack. Some, however, need and enjoy a more gradual introduction and the Mini-Acorn weekend opportunity is the perfect, unintimidating way for them to get their feet wet!
How?
- You can register your camper for the Tamarack Mini-Acorn Program experience at this link.
- A fee of $250.00 (plus HST) is payable for the Mini-Acorn Weekend trip, including coach bus transportation, lunch, dinner and snacks, camp activities and a Tamarack t-shirt.
- This fee would be applied as a credit towards a regular Tamarack camp session registered for and attended by the camper in question in 2023 or 2024, such that the weekend trip would end being free in such case.
- Tamarack is pleased to provide all meals, supervision and transportation as part of the Mini-Acorn package
- Please note that the full payment of $250.00 plus HST is required at the time of registration to reserve a space for your camper.
Cancellations
Any cancelling camper will be charged a $100.00 administration fee for cancelling up to 2 weeks prior to the start of the weekend and the full $250.00 fee for cancelling less than 2 weeks prior to such Day Trip. Any cancellation must be received in writing.
The above Mini-Acorn weekends are a One-Time Opportunity. Only campers who have not previously attended such a Tamarack weekend experience are permitted to attend a Mini-Acorn weekend.
If campers have previously attended a Mini Acorn weekend, we look forward to welcoming them for a 7-, 11-, 14-day or longer regular Tamarack session as an amazing next step!
Family Weekend August 18-20, 2023
Where everyone gets to be a camper.
Make Tamarack a “home away from home” for the entire family with our annual August Family Weekend! The camp is transformed into an “all inclusive” family experience where adults and kids get to experience the magic of Tamarack. From adult-only activities and talent shows to waterskiing, sailing, fishing, arts and campfires, the weekend is truly world class. Known as being the BEST WEEKEND OF THE SUMMER, you won’t want to miss out on the Camp Tamarack Family Weekend.
This weekend is sure to SELL OUT.
Please email [email protected] for more information!
