Experience the Extraordinary
The Camp Kahuna Sleep Away Camp combines traditional camp activities like swimming, fishing, cooperative games, camp wide themed events with the extraordinary. We have had visits from international recognized BMX Bike Stunt Teams, rock bands like the Spoons, Kings and Glass Tiger, Olympic medal winners, magicians, animal experts and athletes like Pinball Clemons. Every year we search for presenters who are can inspire and motivate our campers. We strive to exceed your expectations.
A Typical Kahuna Overnight Program
We develop unique programs every summer that will inspire children to pursue leadership. We believe everyone has the potential to be a leader. Children just need to understand how to use their personal gifs to help themselves and help others.
We have see tremendous personal growth in the campers that attend Camp Kahuna. We help them develop the characteristics of a leader: respect, responsibility, taking initiative, integrity and trust. We do this through the activities and workshops we provide.
Our Staff
Our staff are dedicated to the campers who attend Camp Kahuna. They are handed pick by Scott Graham and his lead staff. We want individuals who model and teach leadership. Most of our staff are university age and have had summer camp experience. They all have there police checks, and first aid and CPR training.
Scott Graham, director of Camp Kahuna has received awards from the Governor General of Canada, is a bestselling author of six children’s books and tours Canada teaching students leadership and anti-bullying skills. There are no other camps in Canada that offer the same leadership and direction as Camp Kahuna.
Our Facility
We rent Camp Sidrabene, an incredible 65 acre property in north Burlington that is surrounded by the Niagara Escarpment. Ou campers sleep in cabins that all have their own washrooms. We have an industrial kitchen, gym, basketball courts and access to an outdoor pool. The property is breathtaking.
Every year we come up with different activities and invite different performers to entertain our campers. We provide unique experiences that are designed to provide an incredible camp experience that will be the highlight of the summer. Past performers have included: rock performers such as Alan Frew (Glass Tiger) Kenny McLean (Platinum Blonde), the Kings, Gord Deppe, TV personalities from the televsion shows Life with Boys and The Next Step, Pinball Clemons (Toronto Argonauts), One Movement Dance Company, BMX Bike Stunt Crew (The Crazy Crew). We even had laser tag last summer.
Every year we strive to create an incredible camp program because our goal is to provide the most unique and incredible camp experience for the children we serve. We will exceed your expectations.
OVERNIGHT CAMPS 2019
HALF WEEK SESSION – Wednesday, July 3rd to Friday, July 5th, 2019
(Two nights & Three full days – all inclusive)
Location: Blue Springs Scout Reserve
Just south of Acton – Transportation included
FULL WEEK SESSION – Sunday, August 11 to Friday, August 16, 2019
(Five night & Six full days – All inclusive)
Location: Camp Sidrabene – Burlington
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 1st, 2019 – 9:00 a.m.
The campers wake up at 7:30 and are off to the flag pole for morning announcements and the leadership “Thought of the Day.”
8:00 am – Breakfast
After breakfast we offer three workshops that change each day. Past workshops have included visits from celebrities i.e. “Spinner” from Degrassi, Nathan Macleod, star of “Life With Boys”, Bubble Soccer, Magic Workshops, Sports Events, Juggling, Dance, Crafts, Sound Recording, Drama. These workshops change every year. We strive to offer workshops that reinforce leadership concepts.
12 noon – Lunch
Our afternoon is filled with our big camp events. We have had events like: The Amazing Race, The Zombie Mud Run, Search for Atlantic, Survivor, Hawaaian Luah…
Here is an example:
1:00 pm – Rest Period
2:00 pm – The Great Kahuna Carnival featuring jousting, an inflatable obstacle course, the Eliminator Obstacle Course, a rock wall, the Sports Dome and cotton candy
4:00 pm – Swimming, fishing, campfire cooking workshops.
5:00 pm – Dinner
6:00 pm – Preparation for evening activities
In the evening we have sit down presentations mixed with our dances, bands and campfire programs. Here is an example:
6:30 pm – Capture the Flag
7:00 pm – Camp Rock Band/Dance Party
8:00 pm – The Hypnotist Show
9:00 pm – Survival theme Campfire
10:00 pm – Lights Out
We strive to give our campers incredibly delicious and nutritious meals. We buy our own food and it is cooked at camp. We have fresh fruit and vegetables at both lunch and dinners. Our breakfasts have been french toast, cereal, bacon and eggs, egg and cheese camp mcmuffins, and omelettes. We give our campers food they like, but that is nutritious. The kids eat in our mess hall for all meals. If there are specific allergies, we try our best to meet campers’ specific needs. All meals are nut free and we have vegetarian options as well as making accommodation for gluten free meals. We will have fruit/snacks available at supervised times during the day, in case a camper is hungry before a meal.
We realize for some parents, it is a big step to let your children to go off on their own to camp for a week. We appreciate your trust and will ensure your children are well fed, cared for and safe. We go beyond what is expected to provide an amazing week of summer camp. Your child will return home with experiences and stories that will be shared for years. We look forward to seeing you at camp.