CANADA’S PREMIER SPORTS CAMP FOR GIRLS

Camp Ak-O-Mak offers girls aged 7-16 a unique summer program of competitive swimming, open water swimming, triathlon, sprint canoe and kayak racing. In addition to these pillar sports, Camp Ak-O-Mak offers instructional programs in more than 25 other sports and activities.

Camp Ak-O-Mak was founded in 1928 as the world’s first swimming and sports camp for girls. Many of our campers have gone on to become All-Americans and even Olympians.

Our campers enjoy an authentic Canadian summer camp experience in a beautiful, wilderness setting. We’ve kept our campground rustic and “unplugged”, so girls can experience the wonder of nature – sometimes for the very first time!

Competitive Swim Camp

LOCATION AND CAMPGROUNDS

Camp Ak-O-Mak is situated on the shores of Ahmic Lake where campers enjoy our private waterfront and 400 acres of property, including open fields, woodland trails, forest and wetlands. Camp Ak-O-Mak is a 3 ½ hour drive north of Toronto and is located in the picturesque Parry Sound region of Ontario, Canada.

Swimming Camp for Girls

Waterfront

Camp Ak-O-Mak’s waterfont sits in a sheltered bay on beautiful Ahmic Lake which provides an ideal environment for our open water swimming program. Camp Ak-O-Mak enjoys 1.5 km of private shoreline and has 50 metre and 25 metre pools built right into the lake for swim practices and technical work. Adjacent to the long and short course pools is a water polo pool plus a diving tower. Sunfish sailboats are moored just off our beautiful Sandy Beach which is the perfect place for triathlon events, teaching novices to swim and enjoying beach games and fun in the sun.

Sports Camp for Girls

Land Sports

Camp Ak-O-Mak makes great use of our large grass playing fields which boast a baseball diamond, soccer pitch and archery range. We also have two beach volleyball courts, two solid surface tennis courts and a fleet of mountain and road bikes. Running and mountain biking trails wind their way through the woods and the surrounding private cottage roads.

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FACILITIES

The Main House

The Main House retains a timeless, historic quality and its walls are lined with athletic memorabilia. Built in the Adirondack style, it has a large wooden porch over-looking the lake. A rustic granite stone fireplace adds warmth on chilly days. The upper balcony and ceiling are resplendent with flags of the world, representing the nationalities that have attended camp over the decades.

Dining

Campers enjoy family style, home-cooked meals in the lower level of the Main House. Camp Ak-O-Mak boasts a professional chef who takes pride in serving locally sourced (wherever possible), fresh, home-cooked meals. Camp Ak-O-Mak has a reputation for great food! All meals are made from scratch in our kitchen so our chef is able to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Very restricted diets may incur additional cost. Campers are encouraged to help themselves anytime to a variety of fresh fruit which is always available between meals.

Medical

Camp Ak-O-Mak has an infirmary centrally located on campus in the Main House. Health care services are provided by a licensed medical doctor and/or registered nurse who are available 24 hours. Parry Sound Hospital is a 30 minute drive from camp.

Laundry

Camp Ak-O-Mak has a laundry house on the premise laundry is provided at least once a week.

Spiritual Life

Camp Ak-O-Mak’s core values have remained the same for decades: treat others as you wish to be treated; respect yourself and your body; respect others; stand up for what is right. Try, try again. Camp Ak-O-Mak is a non-denominational, non-religious camp. Campers participate in a weekly “vesper” service around the camp fire where values such as integrity, tolerance, friendship and character are stressed.

Inspection and Accreditation

Camp Ak-O-Mak’s facilities and programs meet or exceed all of the requirements for accreditation by the Canadian Camping Association, the Ontario Camps Association and is annually inspected by the Ontario Public Health Department.

Sessions and Capacity

Camp Ak-O-Mak offers 2, 3, 4 and 7-week sessions that run from the end of June until early September. Girls ages 7 – 16 can attend any and all sessions. Enrollment for each session is limited to a maximum of 96 campers. Our smaller camp size fosters a closely-knit atmosphere where younger and older campers establish friendships that otherwise may not occur in larger groups. It also provides more opportunities for true mentorship and one-on-one skills instruction, particularly in our longer sessions. After living and playing together for weeks at Camp Ak-O-Mak, every girl knows the name of everyone else in camp!