Age Groups
Learn about your campers' age group, what a summer looks like for them during their time with us in Algonquin Park​
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Loon Campers Ages 7-10
SESSIONS
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Age 7 – 1 or 2 weeks
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Age 8 – 2 or 3 ½ weeks
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Ages 9-10 – 2 or 3 ½ weeks (most stay Half-Season)
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CANOE TRIPS
Trips range from overnights to 7-day adventures across Algonquin. Campers learn paddling, portaging, and camp skills, with a 1:2 staff-to-camper ratio ensuring fun and safety.
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"SLEEPAGE"
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Ages 7-8 – Cozy lodges (6-8 boys, 3 staff)
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Ages 9-10 – Traditional tents (2 boys, 2 staff)
DAILY LIFE
Mornings: Swim, sports, and adventure
Afternoons: Favorite activities & free time
Evenings: All-camp games, free swim, and campfire stories
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Some days bring exciting overnight trips into the wilderness!
Fox Campers Ages 11 - 12
SESSIONS
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2 weeks – A taste of Pathfinder
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3 ½ weeks – The full experience (most popular)
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7 weeks – A full-summer adventure
CANOE TRIPS
Trips range from 3 to 7 days, reaching deeper into Algonquin. Many campers get hooked on tripping at this age, building skills for longer expeditions in future summers.
"SLEEPAGE"
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Middle Kingdom (Tents 3-13) – Canvas platform tents near the waterfront, housing 3 boys + 1 counselor
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Waterfront Tents (Tents 14-17) – Prime swim-dock location, shared with some older campers
DAILY LIFE
Mornings: Instructional activities – swimming, climbing, paddling
Afternoons: Optionals – sailing, kayaking, archery, biking, athletics, survival skills
Evenings: All-camp games & social time
Campers at this age focus on friendships, teamwork, and skill-building, thriving in a fun and supportive environment.
Wolf Campers Ages 13 -14
SESSIONS
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3 ½ weeks – Half-Season (best for long trips)
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7 weeks – Full summer, full experience
CANOE TRIPS
Trips last 1 to 18 days, exploring Algonquin, Temagami, and beyond. Experienced trippers tackle legendary routes like Pathfinder’s ‘Meanest Link’ and epic park tours.
"SLEEPAGE"
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Skid Row (Tents 18-26) – A secluded tent village fostering independence
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Sunnyvale (Tents 27-30 & 35) – Upper camp, near the ballfield, with a similar independent setup
Campers live in small groups (1:3 counselor-to-camper ratio) and take responsibility for their tent’s rules and duties.
DAILY LIFE
Mornings: Sports, swimming, canoeing, climbing
Afternoons: Out-trips (biking, kayaking, survival skills), advanced training
Evenings: Leadership at council fires, camp traditions, mentoring younger campers
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Older campers embrace independence, leadership, and adventure, making their mark at Pathfinder on land and trail.
SESSIONS
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7 weeks – Full-season for legendary 32-40 day river trips
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3 ½ weeks – Half-season with sensational 18-day trips
THE AA CANOE TRIP
AA trips are expedition-level journeys through remote rivers in northern and western Ontario or Quebec. Campers build lifelong friendships and experience unmatched adventure.
LEADERSHIP & LEGACY
AAs demonstrating leadership and Pathfinder values may be invited to the CIT Leaders Program, beginning a 3-year staff apprenticeship.
Cultural Connections
AA trips venture beyond Algonquin, connecting with Indigenous communities, including Cree and Inuit families in James and Hudson Bay, Nunavik, and Waskaganish. Many trips are welcomed as guests in First Nations communities, deepening Pathfinder’s long-standing relationships.
