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Programs & Services

A real Day Camp Adventure, Glenbrook has over 100 acres to explore. Our programming focuses on themes of Nature and exposing children to the natural, outside world through exploration and hands on learning. We also strive to emphasize Peace in all of our programming and camper learning.

Glenbrook serves a diverse clientele of campers and as such campers at Glenbrook have opportunities to make many new friends. Camper groups are age specific, co-ed and comprised of children from all over the GTA. Whether they are exploring the creek, passing a swimming level, or holding the animals in the barn, Glenbrook campers leave camp having had many rich experiences and having gained countless memories.

Some of our campers' favourite programs are: Peace, Nature, Canoe and Kayaking, Biking, Outdoor Cooking, Swimming, Creek, Wagon Rides, Archery, Rock Climbing among many other Glenbrook programs. To check out the other programs, please see the Sample Schedules.

Glenbrook campers are grouped according to their age at the end of the calendar year; our programs are designed to be age specific, in order to offer the best possible programming for all our campers. As such, not all our programs are offered to all our campers. Programs with age restrictions are:

Archery: Intermediate, Sophomore, Senior Campers only
Biking: Intermediate, Sophomore, Senior Campers only
Canoe/Kayaking: Intermediate, Sophomore, Senior Campers only
Climbing: Junior, Intermediate, Sophomore, Senior Campers only
Slip and Slide: Junior, Intermediate, Sophomore, Senior Campers only
Overnights: Junior, Intermediate, Sophomore, Senior Campers only

All other programs are offered to all age divisions.

Our camper groups and programs are supervised and run by excellent staff who have been carefully selected through an interview process and thoroughly trained through several training events. The counsellor to camper ratio for each division is as follows:

Primary Division: 3 ½ to 5 years old; 1 counsellor: 5 campers, maximum 10 campers per group
Junior Division: 6 to 7 years old; 1 counsellor: 7 campers, maximum 14 campers per group
Intermediate Division: 8 to 9 years old; 1 counsellor: 7 campers, maximum 14 campers per group
Sophomore Division: 10 to 11 years old; 1 counsellor: 7 campers, maximum 14 campers per group
Senior Division: 12 to 13 years old; 1 counsellor: 10 campers, maximum 10 campers per group

Trail Blazers Program (7-11 year olds)

The Trail Blazers Program is a 2-week partnership program between Glenbrook and our sister overnight camp in Bancroft, Fraser Lake Camp. Campers spend the first week at Glenbrook, and the following week, the entire camper group and staff spend 4 nights up at Fraser Lake. Fraser Lake Staff will come down to Glenbrook to accompany the group up to Fraser.

The Trail Blazer program is the perfect opportunity for campers to try out an overnight camp experience for a short period of time. Beacuse the Glenbrook staff and the entire camper group go up to Fraser together, the campers feel less anxiety about attending overnight camp since they already know their cabin group. At Fraser, they will participate in the overnight camp programming including camp-wide Special Events, nightly campfires, canoeing on Fraser Lake, visiting the Tree House and many other camp activities.

"The trailblazers was an excellent program for new overnight campers. She loved it and can't wait for next summer!! Thanks."

Fraser is operated by the same guiding principles as Glenbrook. Transportation to and from Fraser Lake is included in the Program Fee. If you are interested, please contact the office for more details.

Special Needs Program

Glenbrook is very proud of the programming it offers our campers with special needs. Our Special Needs program focuses on integrating children, aged 5 to 13 years old, with unique needs into regular camper groups.

Campers in this special program have a Special Needs counsellor who will help them become integrated into the camper group and assist them with their camp day. In this specific program, the camper to counsellor ratio is one counsellor for 2 campers with special needs. We also have a Camper Services Director and a Special Needs Co-ordinator to help support all of our campers with special needs and the staff who work with them.

Our special needs programs ensures that all children have the opportunity to experience camp. It is a wonderful opportunity for children with certain disabilities to become part of a group of their peers, as well as a chance for typically developing campers to learn about children who are different from them.

If you would like more details about the Special Needs program, or are interested in enrolling your child, please contact Sarah at the office.

Unbound Program

This is an individualized life skills programming for youth and young adults, aged 14 to 25 years old, with special needs.

Get more details...

Download Unbound Information Sheet [PDF - 76K ]

Download Unbound Questionnaire [PDF - 60K ]

Hand-in-Hand Program

Glenbrook is a not-for-profit charity that attempts to keep fees as low as possible. Financial assistance is also available to families in need to allow children to come to camp and live an exciting adventure.

For more information, or to donate to this program, please contact the office.

L.I.T. Program (Leader-In-Training - 14 years old)

These 2-week sessions will be very valuable to those who want to gain experience with their leadership abilities. Those who participate will spend time developing their leadership skills through group initiatives and experiential activities. As well, they will participate in the Program Areas of camp. This program is essential in developing individual leadership styles and will be beneficial for anyone planning to participate in Student Council, Leadership Programs or Athletic Teams in High School. Maximum 10 participants.

C.I.T. Program (Counsellor-In-Training - 15 years old)

An intensive 4-week course that teaches everything you need to know about being a counsellor. From leadership development, to qualities and characteristics of campers, to behaviour management, these C.I.T.'s will be well prepared to work as a counsellor upon successful completion of this course. Maximum 12 participants.

Download C.I.T. Application Form. [PDF - 132K ]

Please contact Sarah Dougald, our Director, for further information. Candidates are carefully selected through an interview process.

Transportation

Our unique door-to-door busing system is far-reaching and available to all children within certain boundaries:

South East: Toronto Beaches
South West: West of the Don Valley Parkway & 401
North: Davis Drive in Newmarket
East: Pickering
West: West - Dufferin Street, Toronto

If the pick-up location is outside of these boundaries, please call the office to discuss options. Student Express provides exceptional service to our campers. Parents may also choose to drive or car pool their children to and from camp.

Before/After Care Programs

These programs are available for early drop off and late pick-ups. This is an added-bonus for parents to ensure your children are safe and amused beyond normal camp hours. This convenient service is available in the morning between 7:30 and 9 a.m. and in the afternoon, between 4 and 6 p.m.