We are excited to offer a wide range of CNIB Lake Joe camp programs PLUS “Partner Programs” in collaboration with staff teams from CNIB, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, DeafBlind Community Services, and INCA Quebec.
Our adult programs are designed to engage our community, whether you’re coming for the first time or as a favourite past-time. Some have mandatory program activities, while others are “drop-in” programs. Please review the detailed descriptions below and download the CNIB Lake Joe 2024 In-person Camp Programs Guide for full details on pricing, transportation and more.
Important program point: To attend Adult Programs, participants should be able to navigate the site with limited guidance after an initial introduction and site tour and will not require one-on-one support from staff. Participants needing additional support throughout their stay should register with someone who will provide the level of assistance required.
Welcome to CNIB Lake Joe’s Adult Camp Programs (virtual orientation session)
Included in the registration fee for adult programs, this Zoom meeting is your chance to meet others registered in advance, review housekeeping details, and get answers to your questions so you can spend ALL of your time at CNIB Lake Joe focused on fun, family and friends. Full details will be provided to registrants at the beginning of the season.
Guide Dogs AdvoCamp (partner program)
June 6-10, 2024
AdvoCamp is a weekend for working guide dog teams to get together to learn, network and enjoy the beauty of CNIB Lake Joe! With a focus on access rights and advocating for yourself, the weekend also includes lots of tips for your four-legged partners and, of course, recreation and fun!
For more information about this partner program, please contact Larissa Proctor, Director, Community Relations and Engagement at larissa.proctor@cnib.ca or 226-920-5498.
Adult Leisure Weeks
June 17-22, 2024 (priority for guests who are Deafblind)
July 22-27, 2024
Escape and spend a week on the shores of beautiful Lake Joseph in Muskoka. Choose from a variety of activities, such as swimming, sailing, fishing, outdoor cooking, art and music, allowing you to connect with others who have similar interests. Enjoy camp experiences at your leisure and end your days around the campfire with friends, new and old.
To register, please visit https://cniblakejoe.campbrainregistration.com
Active Adult Week
July 8-13, 2024
Experience new activities and sports, meet new friends, and build confidence. Each day, guests will learn about a different sport or active recreational program and focus on this area for the morning.
Skilled facilitators and blind athletes will guide you through each sport, outlining the rules, sharing important adaptations for safety and comfort, and coaching you to success. During the afternoon, guests will have a more leisurely “choose your own adventure” experience and can participate in “drop-in” programs. Additionally, you’ll also learn about nutrition, mental wellness and how to keep up your skills and stay active wherever you are.
Important program point: Active Adult Week is designed for people who can and want to participate in physical activity for three hours each morning. Guests who are not interested in or able to attend the morning sports sessions should consider the “free flow” experience offered by the Adult Leisure Weeks or Holiday programs.
To register, please visit https://cniblakejoe.campbrainregistration.com
Young Adult Week
July 8-13, 2024
Ages: 19-29
Need an escape from your busy life? A change of scenery? A chance to meet new people like you? We invite you to join us for Young Adult Week for people ages 19-29. Enjoy fun camp activities like art, music, and social and other recreational activities with other like-minded people on similar journeys and make it a summer to remember. This program will involve structured, set programs in the morning and a “choose your own adventure” experience in the afternoon where guests can decide what “drop-in” programs they want to attend.
To register, please visit https://cniblakejoe.campbrainregistration.com
Canadian Leadership Development Program (CLDP)
July 29 - August 3, 2024
Ages 15-29
Join a group of like-minded young adults on the shores of beautiful Lake Joseph for a chance to relax, learn, become a better leader, and have the best summer ever! This exciting week will be filled with a combination of workshops, recreational activities and social events.
Learn about public speaking, advocacy, self-awareness and personal brand, all in addition to the traditional activities that make CNIB Lake Joe so special. Working with skilled facilitators, participants will have the opportunity to try new things in this fun, safe and supportive environment, and further explore leadership.
Important program point: This program aims to provide participants with leadership knowledge and skills that can be applied in various spaces. The application for the CLDP program will have additional questions that are to be completed by the applicant to gauge the participants’ fit for this program and ensure their success.
To register, please visit https://cniblakejoe.campbrainregistration.com
Orientation & Mobility / Guide Dog Immersion (partner program)
September 15-20, 2024
The Orientation & Mobility / Guide Dog Immersion program is an intensive, weeklong, collaborative training program for applicants of CNIB Guide Dogs. Each day, participants will work one-on-one with Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialists and Guide Dog Mobility (GDM) Instructors to develop and refine the skills required to be successful guide dog handlers. Guests will have the opportunity to practice in real life settings with guide dogs at CNIB Lake Joe and in nearby downtown Parry Sound.
Important program points:
- Participants in this program must be a CNIB Guide Dog program applicant.
- Invitations for this program are sent directly to applicants who may benefit from more O&M and/or GDM training.
- Click here to learn more about applying for a CNIB Guide Dog.
To find out more about this program, contact Tracy Garbutt, Client & Stakeholder Relations, CNIB Guide Dogs at tracy.garbutt@cnib.ca, 204-894-6926.
There are more programs to explore in our Family Programs and Holiday Weeks sections!
Application
To apply, please visit https://cniblakejoe.campbrainregistration.com
For more information:
- Visit cniblakejoe.ca
- Download the CNIB Lake Joe 2024 In-person Camp Programs Guide for full details on pricing, transportation and more.
- Contact us:
- Email: LakeJoe@cnib.ca
- Toll Free: 1-877-748-4028
- Phone: 705-375-2630
- Address: CNIB Lake Joe, 4 Joe Finley Way, MacTier, ON P0C 1H0