Activities

The Ecology Center

Self-guided programs: We offer a number of ecology and outdoor education activities from our Ecology Center. There is a small fee per 1.5 hour session, $15 + HST or Scouting Groups, $20 + HST for Guiding Units.

>Ope Critter Bingo

>>A game of bingo using pictures of "critters" found around Camp Opemikon

>Go Bug

>>A play on "Go Fish", a card game to learn more about the insects at Camp Opemikon

>Leave No Trace

>Nature Detective

>>Investigate all of the living things at Camp Opemikon

>Predator-Prey

>>A hide and seek predator vs prey game.

>Tree Trail Program

>>Learn more about the variety of trees around Camp Opemikon

>Water Cycle

>>Fun experiments to learn more about the water cycle

Please coordinate your request and payment with the Camp Warden, Aaron Lidstone at (343) 548-0777 (call or text) or aaron.lidstone@scouts.ca

Archery

Certification to run the range: In accordance with Scouts Canada's Standards, at least one Scouter must be a Certified Range Instructor. The course for this certification is available at: Archery Canada. Sessions are 2 hours for a maximum of 24 participants.

Scouting Groups: $100/group, Guiding Units: $115 + HST,

Archery is booked online through the registration system prior to your stay (in the “Programs Saturday Use only” drop-down menu).

Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Camp Warden, Aaron Lidstone at (343) 548-0777 (call or text) or aaron.lidstone@scouts.ca

Low ropes

Guided program: Great for all ages, the low ropes course is a facilitated activity, per Scouts' Challenge Course Standards. We tailor the program for the age and number of participants.

The program will challenge Beaver and Cub Scout sections to test themselves physically while helping others in the section. For Scouts and older, the program creates opportunities to practice problem solving, develop trust, build team skills, and exercise leadership.

Beavers & Cubs: 90 minute session, $50 +HST for Scouting groups and $57.50 + HST for Guiding groups, session max capacity 24.

Scouts+ : 2 hour session, $65 +HST for Scouting groups and $74.50 + HST for Guiding groups, session max capacity 24.

The Opemikon Rover Crew have certified personnel to operate the course, but Groups must confirm that a trained facilitator is available prior to booking. Contact the Crew at crew@opemikon.org.

Once confirmed, book online through the reservation system prior to your stay (in the “Programs Saturday Use only” drop-down menu).

Should you have any questions, please send an email to info@opemikon.org and include the Rover Crew at crew@opemikon.org.

High ropes

Guided program: Offered for Scout-aged youth and older (10+), the high ropes course is a facilitated activity, per Scouts' Challenge Course Standards. The exciting are designed to be memorable and fun, while helping to build confidence, a sense of belonging, self-worth, and accomplishment.

2 hrs session, $125.00 + HST for Scouting Groups and $140 + HST for Guiding groups, maximum capacity of 24 per session. Please note that sessions may be shared with other Groups/Sections.