Overnight Summer Camp for Boys Ages 7 - 17 in Ontario, Canada - Since 1920

Camp Chikopi is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys ages 7–17 located in Ontario, Canada, offering land sports, swimming, canoeing, sailing, outdoor adventure, and lifelong friendships since 1920.
Camp sessions range from two to seven weeks between late June and August.

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Camp Chikopi is the oldest all-sports boys’ camp in the world and has been family owned and operated for generations.

We offer a structured, active, and completely screen-free summer where boys spend their days participating in sports, outdoor activities, and camp life within a well-supervised and supportive environment.

Each summer, we welcome campers from across Canada, the United States, and more than a dozen countries worldwide. Many families return year after year, with brothers, fathers, and grandfathers all having attended Camp Chikopi.

Why Families Choose Camp Chikopi

• Oldest all-sports boys’ camp in the world

• Traditional overnight camp with over 100 years of history

• Completely technology-free environment

• Structured days with clear routines and supervision

• All campers participate daily in sports and activities

• Community built on effort, respect, and teamwork

• International camper community with many returning families

Whether your son is a competitive athlete or simply needs time away from screens, Camp Chikopi provides a setting where boys are encouraged to stay active, try new activities, and develop independence at their own pace.

Sports and Activities at a Glance

Campers participate in a wide range of sports and outdoor activities at our Ontario overnight summer camp, both on land and on the water.

• Swimming

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Tennis

• Softball

• Ultimate

• Triathlon

• Mountain biking

• Sailing

• Canoeing and kayaking

• Many additional land and waterfront activities

Instruction, participation, and sportsmanship are emphasized at every level.

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Camp Food and Daily Meals

Food is an important part of daily life at Camp Chikopi and something campers look forward to. All meals are prepared on site in our camp kitchen by experienced cooks. There are no microwaves and no pre-prepared meals.

• Meals cooked fresh on site

• Generous portions for active boys

• Balanced menus to support full days of activity

• Familiar favourites alongside healthy options

• Dietary needs accommodated when required

Camp Location

Camp Chikopi is located on a beautiful lake in Ontario, Canada, surrounded by forests and wilderness. Our waterfront location allows campers to enjoy swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and outdoor adventure every day.

The Chikopi Experience

Campers return home more confident, more independent, and better equipped to manage daily life without constant technology. For many boys, Camp Chikopi becomes a place they look forward to returning to each summer.

What Families Say

Camp Chikopi has been voted one of Canada’s 7 Best Summer Camps for Boys.

Families often describe Chikopi as a second home where their sons grow in maturity and independence while enjoying a safe, active summer outdoors.

Camp Chikopi welcomes campers from Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe and many other countries.

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