CNIB Lake Joe: Camp Abilities - Hockey & Watersports (ages 8-18)

Get ready to take your athletic skills to the next level with this goal-oriented sports program designed to boost performance! Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this program offers coaching and specialized sports training to help you reach your personal goals. You’ll have the chance to specialize in an Intro to Blind Hockey, Junior Blind Hockey or Watersports and focus on your chosen activity every morning. In the afternoons, you'll enjoy a variety of fun and active recreational pursuits at CNIB Lake Joe, providing the perfect balance of focus and fun. No matter which program you choose, you’ll get a perfect mix of skill-building and adventure in an inclusive and supportive environment. Whether you're on the ice, on the water, or trying something new, we’re here to help you succeed while having fun!

• NEW! Intro to Blind Hockey: This new introductory program, in partnership with Canadian Blind Hockey, is perfect for those with little to no prior experience in hockey. You’ll start with basic skating skills and gradually learn stickhandling, shooting, and even game play in a manner that is accessible to you. Under the expert care of Canadian Blind Hockey coaches this program is created to instill the blind hockey fundamentals. This program is designed to give you a fun, safe, and supportive environment to explore the new skills of blind hockey. If you need equipment to participate and it’s a barrier, please reach out to Alexis Peterson, Coordinator, Office & Registration at alexis.peterson@cnib.ca.
• Junior Blind Hockey: In partnership with Canadian Blind Hockey, this program will help you develop essential hockey skills such as skating, stickhandling, and shooting. You'll also work on game play scenarios and have the chance to scrimmage with fellow participants. To join this program, you'll need basic skating skills and access to your own hockey equipment, including shoulder pads, hockey pants, shin guards, elbow pads, gloves, a neck guard, mouthguard, helmet, skates, and a stick. To enhance skill building we will be using both blind hockey pucks and standard pucks for drills.
• Watersports: Dive into the excitement of waterskiing and wakeboarding! Participants in this program will focus on mastering these thrilling water sports. You’ll need basic swimming skills and the ability to lift yourself out of the water and onto a platform. Before jumping into the fun, you'll undergo a skills assessment at camp. Don’t worry about bringing your own equipment. Everything you need, from water skis to wakeboards, will be provided.

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