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Program Dates
Virtual Programs
Teen Programs
Camp Sessions
Campers: July 2 - July 7, 2023
Volunteers: July 1 - July 7, 2023
Camp-at-Home: July 17-2023
In partnership with CQ USA
New Heights Teen Leadership Weekend (Ages 14-17)
Campers: June 9-11, 2023
Welcome to CQ Northern Ontario
Summer Camper Programs
We facilitate a 1-week Overnight Summer Camp Program, hosted at YMCA John Island Camp near Spanish, Ontario. Camp Quality Northern Ontario offers a wide range of programming for different needs and age groups; like swimming, canoeing, nature hikes, kayaking, sailing, fishing, arts & crafts, archery, sports, high and low ropes, LARPing and Camp Sing-Songs.
Service Area
Our summer program is offered to campers from the following regions:
- Algoma District
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Cochrane District
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City of Greater Sudbury
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Haliburton County
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City of Kawartha Lakes
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Manitoulin District
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Muskoka District
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Nipissing District
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Parry Sound District
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Sudbury District
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Timiskaming District
Campers outside these areas may not have access to camp transportation, or may live closer to another Camp Quality camp.
Community Family Programs (Fun Days)
Our Community Family Programs are 1-day camp-style events that happen throughout the year for the entire family. Programs in the past have included: Science Centre Visits, Swimming, Skating, Reunion, and more! Our Community Family Programs are currently being offered in Kirkland Lake, Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury.
All of our programs are 100% free to attend.
Steph
Year first started at CQ: 2016
Roles You've held at CQ: Companion & Teen Program Coordinator
Favourite thing(s) about camp: The camp energy during meal times
What you do outside of CQ: Paddleboarding, traveling, and dance parties
What you are looking forward to for the 2022 season: To see the laughter and joy in the campers :)
Favourite Camp Song: Knife, fork, spoon!
Year first started at CQ: 2013
Roles You've held at CQ: New heights: Companion 2013 (q-group leader), Volunteer Registrar 2014, 2015, director 2015-2020; Northern: Co-director of Camp Life and Operations 2021
Favourite thing(s) about camp:
Everything! From meeting the families and planning year-round for a fun-packed camp experience, to eating, singing, laughing and learning together all week.
What you do outside of CQ: Public Health Professional
What you are looking forward to for the 2022 season: Resuming in-person camp if it’s safe to do so.
Favourite Camp Song: Go Bananas!
Veronica
Meet CQNO's Co-Camp Directors
Our Local Team
Camp Quality Northern Ontario is made possible by a year-round team of volunteers, that plan programs, raise funds, train volunteers and deliver programs. To contact select members of our team, click the orange names below.
Programs
Veronica Charette, Co-Director
Stephanie Kramp, Co-Director
Sara Machum, Family Coordinator
Breanne McTiernan, Volunteer Coordinator
Nicole Cast, Program Coordinator
Michaela McGillis, Fundraising Coordinator
Tibby Tonelle, Program Specialist
Lily Racine-Bouchard, Program Specialist
Alison Cudmore, Secretary
Medical
Nat Ducharme, Medical Coordinator
Proudly Accredited By
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Big Thanks to our CQ Northern Ontario Sponsors
$1000 - $4999
Animar Mechanical
Gore Mutual Foundation
Knights of Columbus 3909
KOA Care Camps
Minnow Lake Lions Club
Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Technica Mining
Temiskaming Foundation
Walmart Canada