Venture: Overnight Summer Camp for Kids Ages 9-10
Where Independence Starts to Grow
45+ Years of Camp Excellence
Purpose-Built for Ages 9-10
High Staff-to-Guest Ratios
Iconic Waterfront & Adventure Activities
Ontario Overnight Summer Camp
See Venture In Action
Venture is where 9–10 year olds begin to take ownership of their overnight camp experience, trying new things, building friendships, and growing in confidence.
Venture is more than a camp program. It’s a place where campers are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow.
What Makes Venture Different?
More independence within a structured environment
Campers begin making more of their own decisions
Stronger peer friendships and cabin connection
Expanded activity options
Staff who guide, support, and step back when it matters
A balance of challenge, fun, and personal growth
A screen-free week, days filled with outdoor play, activities, and new friends instead of tablets and TV.
The Venture Quest Card Challenge: a week-long collectible card adventure exclusive to Venture, where campers earn cards for daily missions in wellness, friendship, and activities
The Venture Quest Card Challenge
New for Venture: every camper takes part in a week-long collectible card adventure. Each day, campers can earn printed trading cards by completing missions built around personal growth, friendship, and trying new activities, plus bonus cards for standout moments of leadership, kindness, and creativity.
There’s no prize to win. The cards themselves are the reward, and completing the set becomes an achievement campers are genuinely proud of. It’s collecting, exploring, and connecting rolled into one, designed around what 9–10 year olds love most.
“Our son had so many good stories from all the sports and adventures he was able to experience. The counsellors were amazing and he had a great time, especially as a first-timer."
Chris - Parent of Venture guest
What is Venture?
Venture is our overnight summer camp program for children ages 9–10.
It builds on the foundation of WILD by introducing more independence, responsibility, and opportunity for growth, while keeping the structure and support guests need.
In Venture, campers begin to:
Take more ownership of their daily experience
Try new activities with greater independence
Build deeper friendships
Grow in confidence and resilience
Navigate challenges with support from staff
Why Venture Is Different
A Typical Day in Venture
Structure stays consistent, but ownership increases.
- Cabin wake-up and morning routine
- Breakfast with their cabin group
- Morning activity block (waterfront, ropes, creative arts, team games)
- Lunch
- Free time and cabin connection
- Afternoon activities
- Dinner
- Evening program (section wide games, theme nights, campfire)
- Cabin wind-down and bedtime
Campers begin to take more responsibility for how they show up each day.
Sample Schedule:
Venture Camp Activities for Ages 9–10
Campers experience a wide range of age-appropriate overnight camp activities, including:
Waterfront tubing and swimming
Ropes course
The Kraken and Wibit Waterpark
Creative arts and crafts
Team sports
Outdoor challenges
Camp-wide games
Evening programs and campfires
Safety, Care, and Support
Trained and experienced staff
Leadership supervision and oversight
On-site medical care
Structured cabin environments
Clear communication pathways
Campers are given room to grow. while always being supported.
Frequently Asked Questions About Venture
What ages is Venture for?
Venture is designed for children ages 9–10.
How is Venture different from WILD?
Venture introduces more independence, responsibility, and challenge while maintaining strong support from staff.
What if my child has never been to overnight camp?
Many Venture campers are first-time guests. Staff are trained to support them as they adjust to camp life.
How long is Venture camp?
Standard Venture sessions are one week long.
What is the Venture Quest Card Challenge?
The Venture Quest Card Challenge is a week-long collectible card program exclusive to Venture campers. Campers earn printed trading cards by completing daily missions focused on emotional wellness, friendship, and camp activities, with bonus cards awarded for moments of leadership, kindness, adventure, or creativity. There are no prizes, the cards are the reward, and campers bring their collection home as a keepsake of their week.
