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CNIB Lake Joe: Summer Camp/ESL Immersion (ages 8-18)

Start Date July 28, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
End Date August 2, 2025 10:00 am EDT
Event Type
In Person
Program Type
CNIB Lake Joe
Location

CNIB Lake Joe
4 Joe Finley Way
MacTier ON P0C 1H0
Canada

Experience the excitement and traditions of summer camp in our fully accessible facility. Try new activities, learn new skills and create new friendships – all while developing confidence and independence in a safe and supportive environment.

This program includes a combination of unique, smaller group-focused activities and traditional camp-wide games and programming. There is something for everyone of all skill levels! Activities will be varied including archery, pottery, swimming, music, art making, canoeing, 5-a-side soccer, mini-golf, the climbing wall and more! Campers will be grouped by age, allowing them to connect with peers, have fun, and fully enjoy the camp experience.

 

Welcome to our French Friends! During this week, French-speaking children who are blind or have low vision will be joining the Summer Camp program to have fun and make friends while practicing and perfecting their English language skills. For more information about the ESL component of this program and to apply, please contact Salma Moudrika, Program Lead, Children and Youth at salma.moudrika@inca.ca or 1-800-465-4622 ext. 236.

Note: This program is open to children and youth who are CNIB participants as well as sighted siblings and friends.

 

To apply, please visit https://cniblakejoe.campbrainregistration.com. Our new CNIB Lake Joe: 2025 Application Tutorial video series and CNIB Lake Joe Application Guide outlines the step-by-step processes to successfully complete your 2025 online application.

For more information:

  1. Visit cniblakejoe.ca
  2. Download the CNIB Lake Joe 2025 In-person Camp Program Guide for full details on pricing, transportation and more.
  3. 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
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