Activities
The Ecology Center
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.
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
>Ope Critter Bingo
>>A game of bingo using pictures of "critters" found around Camp Opemikon
>Go Bug
>Go Bug
>>A play on "Go Fish", a card game to learn more about the insects at Camp Opemikon
>Leave No Trace
>Leave No Trace
>Nature Detective
>Nature Detective
>>Investigate all of the living things at Camp Opemikon
>Predator-Prey
>Predator-Prey
>>A hide and seek predator vs prey game.
>Tree Trail Program
>Tree Trail Program
>>Learn more about the variety of trees around Camp Opemikon
>Water Cycle
>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
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
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.
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,
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).
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
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
Low ropes
Guided program: Ideal for beaver and cub ages, the low ropes course is a facilitated activity, per Scouts' Challenge Course Standards. The Opemikon Rover Crew have certified personnel to operate the course but Groups must confirm that a trained facilitator is available.
Guided program: Ideal for beaver and cub ages, the low ropes course is a facilitated activity, per Scouts' Challenge Course Standards. The Opemikon Rover Crew have certified personnel to operate the course but Groups must confirm that a trained facilitator is available.
1.5 hrs session, $50 +HST for Scouting groups and $57.50 + HST for Guiding groups, session max capacity 24.
1.5 hrs session, $50 +HST for Scouting groups and $57.50 + HST for Guiding groups, session max capacity 24.
Book online through the reservation system prior to your stay (in the “Programs Saturday Use only” drop-down menu).
Book online through the reservation system prior to your stay (in the “Programs Saturday Use only” drop-down menu).
Should you have any questions, or to confirm facilitator availability, please send an email to info@opemikon.org and include the Rover Crew at crew@opemikon.org.
Should you have any questions, or to confirm facilitator availability, please send an email to info@opemikon.org and include the Rover Crew at crew@opemikon.org.
High ropes
High ropes
Guided program: Offered for Scout youth and older, the high ropes course is a facilitated activity, per Scouts' Challenge Course Standards. The Opemikon Rover Crew have certified personnel to operate the course but Groups must confirm that a trained facilitator is available.
Guided program: Offered for Scout youth and older, the high ropes course is a facilitated activity, per Scouts' Challenge Course Standards. The Opemikon Rover Crew have certified personnel to operate the course but Groups must confirm that a trained facilitator is available.
2 hrs session, $125.00 + HST for Scouting Groups and $140 + HST for Guiding groups, maximum capacity of 24 per session.
2 hrs session, $125.00 + HST for Scouting Groups and $140 + HST for Guiding groups, maximum capacity of 24 per session.
Book online through the reservation system prior to your stay (in the “Programs Saturday Use only” drop-down menu).
Book online through the reservation system prior to your stay (in the “Programs Saturday Use only” drop-down menu).
Should you have any questions, or to confirm facilitator availability, please send an email to info@opemikon.org and include the Rover Crew at crew@opemikon.org.
Should you have any questions, or to confirm facilitator availability, please send an email to info@opemikon.org and include the Rover Crew at crew@opemikon.org.
Digital Self Guided Programs
Digital Self Guided Programs
Self guided programs: Free for anyone to use, there are a variety of programs for your group to run at camp or anywhere your group is having a meeting or event.
Self guided programs: Free for anyone to use, there are a variety of programs for your group to run at camp or anywhere your group is having a meeting or event.