SLS Algonquin Wilderness Camps

Cubs and Scouts that go to these camps consider them to be a highlight of their Scouting experience. Most campers can't wait to return the next year! We are all about having fun while learning in a wilderness setting - youth will make friends, learn new skills, and see more wilderness in one week than most people see in a lifetime.
Registration for 2019 is now full.
If you missed us this year, please check back again for 2020.

Algonquin Camp for Cub Scouts

Thank you for your interest; registration for 2019 is now full.

Dates: Saturday, August 10 to Saturday, August 17, 2019 (8 days, 7 nights)
Cost: $400. Includes return transportation from Newmarket or Barrie to Algonquin Park.
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2019
Maximum Participants: 24 youth
Description: For youth with at least one year of experience as a Cub Scout, including a minimum of one overnight camp. Our Cub Scout camp based at Whitefish Group Campground in Algonquin Park features great activities, such as:

learning to canoe
hiking Algonquin's trails
learning about Algonquin Park at the Visitors Centre
checking out the wildlife
overnight canoe adventure

Questions? Contact Mark Hayes at 905-775-4186 or email slsalgonquin@gmail.com

Algonquin Camp for Scouts

Thank you for your interest; registration for 2019 is now full.

Dates: Saturday, August 10 to Saturday, August 17, 2019 (8 days, 7 nights)
Cost: $400. Includes return transportation from Newmarket to Algonquin Park
Prerequisites: Youth must be registered as a Scout with Scouts Canada and be between 10 and 15 years old at the time of camp. Not a registered member? Find your local group at scouts.ca to register; email slsalgonquin@gmail.com with questions and we'll be happy to help!
Maximum Scout Camp Participants: 24 youth
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2019

We organize the camp into trips of up to six Scouts based on age and ability:

Beginners - for Scouts who are new to wilderness canoeing. We start with training at base camp before paddling in the interior for 5 or 6 days (4 nights or 5 nights). Length of the trip is determined beforehand by the capability of the participants. Depending on the length of the trip, Friday may be spent touring attractions of Algonquin Park (for example, Logging Museum, Visitor's Centre, day-hiking trail).
Intermediate - for Scouts who are returning to this camp or who have previous multi-night wilderness canoeing experience. Refresher training at base camp before paddling in the interior for 5 or 6 days (4 or 5 nights). Length of the trip is determined beforehand by the capability of the participants. Depending on the length of the trip, Friday may be spent touring attractions of Algonquin Park (for example, Logging Museum, Visitor's Centre, day-hiking trail).
Senior - for Scouts who are returning to this camp in their senior year for 6 or 7 days (5 or 6 nights) of interior paddling. As with Intermediate trips, the Senior trip is determined beforehand by the capability of the participants.

All Scout camps reunite for the group banquet and campfire at base camp on Friday evening.

Questions? Contact Mark Hayes at 905-775-4186 or email slsalgonquin@gmail.com

Algonquin Camp for Venturer Scouts TBD for 2019

Description: Venturer trips are organized based on youth interest and Scouter availability. The trip usually runs the week after the Cub/Scout camps, but it is part of the experience of planning a trip for the Venturers to decide the dates along with their route, menu and budget. Open to any Venturers with previous canoeing and camping experience (wilderness camping experience is an asset but not a requirement).
Questions? Interested? Contact Mark Hayes at 905-775-4186 or email slsalgonquin@gmail.com

Leadership Opportunities

Youth Scouters for Cub Camp
Are you a senior Scout or Venturer Scout (aged 14-17 as of August 11, 2019) with a positive, team-player attitude who is interested in being a leader at the Algonquin Cub Camp? We're looking for Youth Scouters with previous camping experience, Standard First Aid, and leadership skills to join our team of volunteers. Responsibilities include:

supervising and caring for Cub Scout participants
assisting adult leaders with planning and preparation of activities
leading activities, such as crafts, games, and campfires
teaching outdoors skills
helping with other duties as required

Youth Scouters earn volunteer hours and attend camp for free, including return transportation from Newmarket to Algonquin Park.
Please contact Mark Hayes at 905-775-4186 or slsalgonquin@gmail.com to request more information and submit your application by May 31, 2019.

Youth Scouters for Scout Camp
Are you a Venturer Scout (aged 15-17 as of August 11, 2019) with a positive, team-player attitude who is interested in being a leader on a Scout Canoe or X-tra Adventure trip? We're looking for Youth Scouters with previous wilderness canoe camping experience (preferably including the SLS Water Safety or SLS Paddle Skills course), Standard First Aid, and leadership skills to join our team of volunteers. Responsibilities include:

supervising and caring for Scout participants
helping teach canoe and wilderness camp skills to Scouts
assisting adult leaders with planning and preparation of trips
participating fully in a multi-day wilderness canoe trip
helping with other duties as required

Adult Scouters for Cub and Scout Camps
Do you love the outdoors, have a positive team-player attitude, and want to share your skills and knowledge with youth in a wilderness setting? We welcome interest from energetic, outdoors-oriented, upbeat Scouters to join our team in Algonquin.

Please contact Mark Hayes at 905-775-4186 or slsalgonquin@gmail.com by May 31, 2019 for more information.

As with all Scouts Canada volunteer positions, we thank all interested Scouters and Youth Scouters but please understand that acceptance is dependent on successfully completing the screening/interview process, fulfilling training requirements, and positions available based on youth enrollment numbers.