North Toronto Christian School (NTCS) - Camp Ke-Mon-Oya

Camp Ke-Mon-Oya is a Christian summer camp owned and operated by North Toronto Christian School and is located outside of Apsley, Ontario.

The program at Camp Ke-Mon-Oya aims to balance the social, physical, educational, and spiritual aspects of camp life.

Activities are an important part of camp, and campers can choose two major activities that they will participate in throughout the week. The activities that are offered are kayaking, canoeing, swimming, wilderness, arts & crafts, photography, sports, drama, and archery. Four additional activities are offered exclusively at Teen Camp: windsurfing, sailing, rowing, and woodworking.

Free swim takes place during the afternoon in Lake Chandos. Campers are given free rein of the swimming area, the beach, and the diving tower under the supervision of lifeguards and counsellors. There is a swimming evaluation held to determine the swimming level of each camper, and lifejackets are available for those who need them. Occasionally, campers are also given the option to use the kayaks, canoes, and windsurfers during free swim.

Counsellors lead campers in singing worship songs. Wide games are played daily. Some popular ones are Capture the Flag, Flame Battlers, and Mission Impossible, which span the camp property and involve all campers.

In chapel, praise songs are led by counsellors and there is a speaker to talk to the campers about God and His Word. Chapel is held twice a day and gives campers the chance to connect with God in between camp activities. Cabin devotions also take place after lunch. They allow campers to learn about God directly from their counsellor and cabinmates.

Canoe trips are organized on the weekends for teen campers who are interested in spending two days with other campers and counsellors, participating in various activities: exploring the wilderness, learning valuable skills, enjoying the outdoors, and having fun! Basic swimming and canoeing skills are required. However, placement into the canoe trips is not guaranteed and will be decided by the camp director, based on numbers and the weather forecast.

Transportation

Campers are required to be at North Toronto Christian School by 8:30 a.m. on Monday morning, as the bus leaves for camp at 9:00 a.m. On Friday, campers return to NTCS at approximately 4:15 p.m. 

*Please contact the camp or visit its website for further details (schedules, fees, registration, etc) or the latest updates.