Established in 1920, Chikopi was voted one of Canada’s 7 Best Summer Camps for boys. For over 100 years Chikopi continues the tradition of teamwork: building sportsmanship, character, leadership, friendship, and self-confidence through sports. Chikopi is a modest, family orientated rustic summer camp. Chikopi is the #1 choice for boys who enjoy the outdoors and a wide variety of sports. Boys attend from all over the world; third and fourth generations of campers come back year after year. Chikopi is Tech-Free, our focus is sports, the outdoors, and the time-honoured games of capture the flag, speedball, timed baseball, and many more. Accredited by the Ontario Camps Association since 1965, Chikopi is monitored and inspected by all applicable government agencies.
Our program is fully sports orientated. A mix of assigned and u-pick activities provides a well-rounded experience. Being a small camp ensures everyone knows your name within days. We have small classes ensuring one-on-one instruction. Free specialized classes are available in swimming, soccer, tennis, and sailing. Each summer consists of weekly special competitive events. Meals are served family style, helping boys master the art of communicating and socializing. The boys live in 12-14 person cabins where they gain the unique ability of coping skills. Counselors reside in the cabins as chaperones. Chikopi is non-denominational, cabins take turns each week reflecting and explaining their understanding of the Golden Rule.
Chikopi counselors are hand-picked by the Directors, they are chosen for their leadership and role-model qualities. All counselors and staff are interviewed and undergo a thorough background check. Almost every counselor was a Chikopi camper, thus ensuring continuity of over 100 years of traditions. Counselors and staff participate in weeks of training before the campers arrive. Counselors are required to be First Aid Certified and the majority are Lifeguard certified.
Registration is ongoing. Enrollment is simple: contact the office to ask for a registration form or download it from our website. Complete the Chikopi registration form and return it to the office. Each registration requires a $500 non-refundable deposit. Discounts are available for siblings. Cabin requests can be accommodated when the campers are within 18 months of each other’s age.