The Remedy Kids Need Now
By Geoff Davies Summer camp has long been a tradition and a powerful training ground for generations of young people. Beyond the memories and friendships, the benefits of summer camp, like building confidence, independence, and resilience, often make it one of the most defining experiences of a person’s life. For many, it’s not just the […]
How Much Does Summer Camp Cost?
Summer camps are one of the best ways to keep children engaged and entertained during summer break. With countless variations of summer camp out there, finding one that your child is sure to love is easy. However, one of the biggest concerns parents have when choosing a camp is the cost. While there is no […]
Thank You Article May Volunteer Work Weekend 2023
It’s amazing how much you can accomplish with a little help from your friends! It’s a mammoth task to get our old dame, Camp Ak-O-Mak, looking lively again after a long winter’s slumber. There is so much cleaning, unpacking and setting-up to be done, one could be forgiven for thinking it impossible to achieve […]
2023 Volunteer Work Weekend
It’s amazing how much you can accomplish with a little help from your friends! It’s a mammoth task to get our old dame, Camp Ak-O-Mak, looking lively again after a long winter’s slumber. There is so much cleaning, unpacking and setting-up to be done, one could be forgiven for thinking it impossible to achieve before […]
From Campers to Olympians: 1996-2000
Ak-O-Mak and Chikopi have helped many athletes succeed in sports, including 60 Olympians and over 350 All-Americans. Eight of our alumni competed in the 1996 and 2000 Olympics, and many others have been inducted into different halls of fame.
Empowering Girls: 1941-1991
RoseMary Mann took over the Director’s duties at Ak-O-Mak in 1941 and held the position until her retirement in 1991. Throughout the years, she made countless contributions not only to the camp, but to women’s swimming and water polo, coaching at the University of Michigan, the University of Western Ontario, and directing the first few […]
Expanding the Program: 1930s-50s
Camp Ak-O-Mak expanded its program beyond swimming in the 1930s, later adding various sports including competitive canoeing and kayaking, that produced celebrated Olympian Marcia Jones Smoke.
Founding Years: 1928
Mann began Camp Ak-O-Mak in 1928 when his daughter RoseMary turned eight, initially offering only a swimming program. Syracuse & Harvard swim coach Hal Ulen was the camp’s first director and RoseMary Mann was the first Ak-O-Maker.
2021 Letter’s from Parents
We are very fortunate to have such great Camp Ak O Mak Families! Check out some letters from our Camp parents below! Letter Two My Camper has been home for almost two weeks now and I have been meaning to send this note. I wanted to send a sincere thank you to you and all […]
OCA Congratulates Ak-O-Mak
OCA Congratulates Ak-O-Mak Dear Dianne, I am writing on behalf of the Awards Committee of the Ontario Camps Association. As Chair of the committee it is my pleasure to congratulate Camp Ak-O-Mak on the significant milestone of completing 90 years of camping in Ontario. To help recognize this milestone, during the OCA annual conference (OCA Connects) we […]