A: The campground is located on beautiful Ahmic Lake and surrounded by deep green forests. Chikopi is situated on over 400 acres of wilderness in the Almaguin Highlands of Ontario, about 185 miles north of Toronto and 30 miles east of Parry Sound. Chikopi has swimming pools built into the lake, large playing fields, courts and miles of hiking, biking and running trails.
A: Founded in 1920 by the late Olympic Swimming Coach Matt Mann of the University of Michigan, Chikopi's philosophy has been to combine sports and wilderness in a traditional camp setting for campers to improve self confidence, and think more positively in every challenge that arises. Emphasis is places on trying your hardest and using proper sportsmanship that also helps to improve social and life skills. Developing social and life skills is a by product in the process of developing technical sports skills.
A: Individual instruction and skill enhancement are provided in over 20 sports throughout the summer. Campers do not have to be good at any or all of the sport activities. They are given the leadership guidance and coaching to do their best. Campers work to improve in their selected sports and gain proficiency in others. Selected sports include competitive swimming, soccer, tennis and more. The coaching staff consists of Olympic, National, University and High School coaches. Located in a popular canoeing region in Ontario, Chikopi also offers challenging and rewarding canoe trips, which supplement the sports program. Competition is an intrinsic part of the program but emphasis is placed on fair and considerate play.
A: Chikopi's 3 to 1 camper staff ratio results in continual assistance and guidance on the spot. Counselors have a diversity of talents and are hand picked from qualified University students, most of whom attended Chikopi as campers. Senior staff members include school teaches and professionals from around the world who continue to mold thousands of boys who cherish their Chikopi experience. Both counselors and campers must abide by our alcohol and smoke free environment at Chikopi.
A: Chikopi is Internationally known for teaching the fundamentals of swimming to all levels of ability, from those learning to swim to those with an enthusiastic competitive swimming background. Competitive swimmers train under experienced coaches in our 50m pool built into the lake. Recreational swimmers not involved with the swim team improve their swimming skills and water confidence.
A: Summary below, contact us for more information.
A: The following is a suggested "meal" plan for 2009. Each day is different and the "routine" nature of the meals provided is avoided.
Nutrition at Camp Chikopi  It is Chikopi's desire to provide the best selection of meals, to be enjoyed by campers. They are designed to replenish the necessary fuel with the ingredients necessary to maintain healthy bodies in Chikopi's active environment. We know that good tasting, plentiful food is important to keeping campers happy. Our competent cooking staff strives to meet this goal. We eat family-style, sit-down meals. Everything from soup and salads to meat and potatoes are welcomed by campers and there always seems to be room for dessert, too. Individual camper needs are a priority, as well. |
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Given the numerous countries represented at Camp Chikopi during the summer, we also try to have an authentic dish for dinner or lunch once a week.
A: Here is an example of recommended equipment and clothing the campers should bring:Clothing
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Optional Equipment (available at camp)
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Camp Clothing and swim caps are available in all sizes at the camp store. The boys will have the opportunity to purchase the clothing, baseball caps etc. the cost will be deducted from their expense account. Uniform T-shirt & short will be issued upon arrival.Stamps: Stamps and phone-cards are sold at the camp store. Please note: only Canadian-issued stamps may be used in Canada.Note: Camp has its own laundry. Clothing should be washable, light, and require NO ironing. It is very important to put your sons name on absolutely every thing that he brings to camp, not just clothing, it is our only means of recognition to enable us to return it to him. Laundry is done every week, please do not pack excessive amounts of clothing.Note: The camp store sells all the toilet articles that your son may run out of while at camp.Note: Rental will only be provided if selected on the Registration Form.Note: Due to our concerns for the environment we request that campers refrain from the use of aerosol cans."DON'T BUY NEW IF SOMETHING OLD WILL DO"
