2020 Dates & Themes
Shadow Lake Weekends
Shadow Lake Weekends are fully-supported camp getaways for those with an intellectual disability. We’ll do arts and crafts, enjoy movies and music together, go for walks in the great outdoors, have campfires, and so much more. Experience the joy of each season with us at Shadow Lake!
Dates:
Jan. 10 – 12, 2020
Jan. 24 – 26, 2020
Feb. 7 – 9, 2020
Feb. 21 – 23, 2020
Mar. 6 – 8, 2020
March Break Camp
date: March 16 – March 20, 2020
Enjoy a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor activities over the week; build friendships, expand daily living skills, enjoy nature, get creative in our arts and crafts studio or burn off some calories in our sports barn. No matter what you’re looking to do, you’re sure to find it and have a blast too! For guests aged 7-17.
Check in: Monday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Check out: Friday 10: a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Summer Camp
dateS: JUNE – AUGUST, 2020
In the summer, Shadow Lake becomes a bustling home-away-from-home for over 500 guests and about 100 staff members. The summer camp is self-directed, meaning guests choose the activities they participate in. Our enthusiastic staff are dedicated to making the campers’ experiences one they will never forget! See below for this year’s camp dates and weekly themes.
Summer Camp Dates & Themes
+ Summer Week 1: Off to the Moon/Space
Date: June 7 – 13, 2020
Stargaze and identify all the planets in the galaxy. From crafts to space simulators, we will be learning and doing activities related to space this week.
+ Summer Week 2: Music
Date: June 14 – 20, 2020
Lots of singing, dancing and karaoke is in store this week. Showcase your talent and explore all different types of music, from drumming circles to sing-a-longs.
+ Summer Week 3: A Year in a Week
Date: June 21 – 27, 2020
Celebrate all the seasons and festivities of a year, including a visit from Santa, a haunted Halloween extravaganza, Chinese New Year and more.
+ Summer Week 4: Oh Canada!
Date: June 28 - July 4, 2020
Pack lots of red and Canada gear – we’ll be celebrating our beautiful country with fun activities all week long. And get ready for a spectacular fireworks display on July 1st!
+ Summer Week 5: Superheroes
Date: July 5 – 11, 2020
Have a favourite superhero? We can’t wait to hear about it! Help us save the world and get excited to see which superhero will visit us this week.
+ Summer Week 6: Camp Hollywood
Date: July 12 – 18, 2020
From Disney movies to our TV favourites, this is a week of theatre, games, music, glitz and glam! Will you get your name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame or star in our Shadow Lake movie? Come showcase your talent - we can’t wait to see what you’ve got.
+ Summer Week 7: The 2020 Shadow Lake Games
Date: July 19 – 25, 2020
Show us your Shadow Lake spirit! Your cabin will become a country to earn points and compete in fun activities all week. We’ll have amazing opening and closing ceremonies AND a parade.
+ Summer Week 8: Shadow Lake's Got Talent
Date: July 26 – Aug. 1, 2020
Do you have a special talent to share? This is the week to come and show us. We’ll have a spectacular show by a talented magician and host one of our all-time favourite nights, the crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Shadow Lake.
+ Summer Week 9: Wacky Water
Date: Aug. 2 – Aug. 8, 2020
This week, we will do everything we can to stay cool with water. From activities on the lake to hanging out at the splashpad, you’ll want to stay in your bathing suit all week long.
+ Summer Week 10: Adventure
Date: Aug. 9 – Aug. 15, 2020
Meet some special animal guests up close and enjoy “safari rides” on the water. See how much wildlife you can spot - we’ll be hiking through the forest non-stop this week.
+ Summer Week 11: NEW! Steps to Independence
Date: Aug. 16 - 22, 2020
Mornings are for Steps to Independence activities. Afternoons are spent participating in traditional camp activities. In the evenings, fun social events are planned. Please note: Participation requires lower support needs (8 guests: 1 staff, limited to 40 guests total).
How to Apply for Camp
Visit MyCommunityHub.ca to apply for all of our camp programs!
Payment can be made by credit card or cheque. If you need help applying for camp, please contact us by email: shadowlake.office@cltoronto.ca or call: 905-640-6432.
“Camp is important to me because I love going to Shadow Lake camp. I like going because its the best camp in the world. I can stay up late, the activities are fun, food is good and the games too.”
-Sammy Curti, Camper