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At Camp Muskoka, we believe in the magic of the camp experience: sharing of a community environment, helping campers develop new skills, self-esteem and leadership abilities, all while exploring the wonders of nature. A truly incredible summer vacation! Another important aspect of Camp Muskoka is encouraging new friendships, which start from the moment our campers arrive. Every camper is placed into their cabin group and teamed up with new friends. Together these cabin mates will share the Camp Muskoka experience.

A Typical Day at Camp Muskoka

•an optional morning activity such as a swim, field game, morning run or yoga.
•just before breakfast, the cabin group will unite as a community for cabin clean-up.
8:00 am breakfast
9:00 am first program period starts
10:30 am everyone will gather for a break and mid-morning snack. 
10:45 am to 12:15 pm second program
12:30 pm lunch
•after lunch campers enjoy one of their favorite times of the day...Tuck Time!!! With tuck in hand campers are given free time to relax, interact with friends or participate in counselor-led activities such as guitar workshops, frisbee golf or tetherball.

2:00 pm third program period
3:30 pm afternoon snack an break
3:45 pm to 5:15 pm fourth program
5:30 pm dinner is served followed by camper free time
7:00 pm every evening, we offer exciting camp-wide activities ranging from camp fire programs and forest games to themed events. 
8:00 pm evening snack
•following evening snack, junior campers will share some quiet time together getting ready for “Lights Out”. 
•older campers will have the opportunity to enjoy one more program period in their cabin groups before they start to wind down for the night.
Throughout their stay, campers have over 50 activities to choose from with a variety of options offered every program period. There are always passive, active and adventurous levels of activity. Programs are offered both in small intimate groups and as large group activities. Campers may experience something new, engage in one of our specialty programs (please see Specialty Programs page 12) or participate in more of their favorite programs. By offering our campers the opportunity to choose their own activities, each camper personally custom designs their own camp experience.
As a grand finale to each 2 week session, exciting themed activities and events will take place, including a ‘Jam Night’, ‘Talent Showcases’, water balloon games, a formal dinner and a ‘Karaoke Dance Party’. Community Living is a key component to the success of the Camp Muskoka experience. Teaching children the value of a “we” society as opposed to a “me” society is another initiative we strive for. “Many hands make light work” - campers will work together in community initiatives such as cabin clean up, serving meals, helping to tidy-up the dining hall after meals and setting up for special events. 
Campers returning year after year will enjoy continued skill development and expanded programming, presenting campers with the opportunity to reach higher skill and achievement levels. For older campers, programs focus more on acquiring leadership and life skills, opening up future opportunities as leaders and counselors (please see Leader-in-Training Program).