Swimming has been part of Camp Chikopi since its founding in 1920. Located on Ahmic Lake in Ontario, Canada, our overnight boys summer camp integrates swimming into daily life as both a life skill and structured activity.
This page outlines our recreational and learn-to-swim program.
Campers arrive with varying levels of experience. Some are confident swimmers. Others are just beginning.
Our recreational swim program focuses on:
Water safety
Confidence building
Proper technique
Comfort in open water
Progress is measured by safety, skill development, and increased confidence.
Campers with limited swimming experience begin in shallow, supervised areas of the waterfront.
Instruction includes:
Floating and breathing control
Safe water entry and exit
Basic stroke development
Lake awareness
Staying calm in deeper water
As skills improve, campers progress into broader swim programming.
All campers complete a swim assessment upon arrival and are placed according to recognized Canadian swimming standards.
Waterfront activities are supervised by certified lifeguards. Safety instruction is integrated into all swim periods.
Recreational swimmers participate in structured instruction and supervised swim periods within designated areas of the lake and waterfront.
No camper is required to participate in competitive swim training.
All campers may choose to participate in traditional distance swims, including:
The Knoepfli Mile Swim
The Chikopi Mile
Ahmic Lake Swim
Participation is voluntary and based on individual readiness.
Swimming takes place in Ahmic Lake, part of the Magnetawan River system.
Facilities include:
A 50-metre lake-fed pool
Supervised beach areas
Kayaking
Paddle boarding
Sailing
Campers develop comfort in natural freshwater conditions within a structured and monitored environment.
Camp Chikopi operates as a multi-sport camp. Swimming complements land sports and other waterfront activities as part of the daily rotation.
The emphasis remains on safety, steady improvement, and confidence.
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Phone: 705-387-3811
Winter Office (Nov–May): 954-566-8235
Email: campchikopi@aol.com
