Registration Details
How do I register online?
At 10:00 am on the day of registration, a link will appear on the Get Outdoors Summer Camp page titled Register Online. This website will ask you to sign-up as a new user or sign-in if you have previously registered for OFAH youth events. It will then lead you through all necessary information to be completed in order to finalize your registration. The following will be needed:
- camper first & last name, birth date, gender
- parent or guardian name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- emergency contacts
- camper T-shirt size
- camper OFAH membership # (if they have one already)
A detailed information package will be emailed to you one month prior to the date of camp. This information package will include: packing list, map and directions, drop off and pick up times, as well as information on what to expect.
Can I register my child for multiple camps?
No. Due to the very high demand for the camps, each youth may only attend one summer camp so that as many as possible can experience the outdoor fun!
Does my child need to be an OFAH member to be registered in the Summer Camp?
Your child does not need to be a member prior to registration; however, he/she will need to be an OFAH member to attend the camp. Therefore, to avoid deregistration, they are required to get a membership within one month after registration. You can do this online at www.ofah.org/join or call (705) 748-6324 x 651 and ask for the membership department.
Can I call in to register?
No. We have moved to online registration only. Please find a computer location (friend, neighbour, library, etc.) with an internet connection for registration (registration date is listed on the website - www.getoutdoors.org).
Can I register my friend's/relative's child for camp?
Yes. You will just need to add them to your 'household' during registration. Please have their first/last name, birth date, gender and OFAH membership number (if applicable) ready. By registering a child on their parent/guardian’s behalf, you are taking responsibility for the information you provide and ensuring the parent/guardian(s) are aware of all details by forwarding any correspondence sent to you.
Camp Details
Where is the camp?
The camp is located at the Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC), 15 minutes north of Minden, Ontario. The KOC is located on its own private lake surrounded by 243 acres of wetlands and mature forest.
Is this an overnight camp, and if so, what are the accommodations?
Yes. Your child will spend four days and three nights at camp. The facility offers clean cabins with two-piece bathrooms located close to a shower house, a large dining hall, recreation center, sauna, and swimming area. Feel free to check out the KOC facilities at www.kinark.on.ca/koc/facility/.
What does my child need to bring?
The OFAH Get Outdoors Program will provide all program equipment needed. A list of specific items that your child will need to bring will be included in an information package emailed to you one month prior to the camp date. These items would include personal belongings, such as clothing, bug spray, sunscreen, sleeping bag, pillow, etc.
- PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS! This will make lost items easily returned.
- Due to increased allergy concerns, we ask that no outside food be brought to camp. Snacks and refreshments will always be made available to the campers.
- ALL ELECTRONICS AND VALUABLES ARE TO BE LEFT AT HOME for everyone to better enjoy his or her experience, and to prevent loss, damage, etc.
Can my child bring snacks?
No. We do not want to encourage local critters to join our camp experience. Your child will be provided with all meals and snacks that they require. Healthy snacks are always made available to campers.
How many staff are present at the camp?
For every five campers there will be, at minimum one staff available. With 60 campers you can expect, at minimum 12 staff and volunteers at all times; however, in most cases there are 15-20 staff and volunteers on site.
Do staff/volunteers sleep in the cabin with the campers?
No. Staff responsible for each cabin will sleep in tents directly outside the cabin, close by to monitor behaviour and be available for emergency purposes. We strongly believe the children deserve privacy in their sleeping quarters.
Can my child request to be in the same group as a friend or family member?
Upon registration, any requests can be added in the notes section. Activity groups are usually based on the ages of each child. All efforts will be made to meet your requests, although if the number of youth in each age range vary, some requests might not be possible. These groups will be a mixture of boys and girls of similar age.
Can my child request to be in the same cabin as a friend or family member?
Cabin assignments are made after all participants have had the opportunity to meet each other and find common interests with their peers. Campers are encouraged to provide input on cabin assignments, and all efforts will be made to meet these requests. All cabins will be gender-specific.
Does my child need money?
No. Your child should have no need for money; all equipment is provided. All valuables and electronics are to be left at home. We are not responsible for misplaced items.
Is there a bus pick up location?
We are very proud that our participants come from all corners of the province, and as a result, there is no one location that a pick up would be economical. It is your responsibility to get your child to and from the camp location. Keep in mind, if you arrange for a carpool, please ensure that all paperwork has been signed prior to and arrives with your camper.
