Unleash your summer! Empower Simcoe’s Summer Adventures Youth Camp is a fun-filled, inclusive day camp designed for high-school aged youth to build friendships, explore new interests, and experience something amazing each week. From outdoor adventures to creative expression and hands-on learning, every week features a unique theme packed with exciting trips, activities, and team-based challenges.
Campers will travel across Simcoe County and beyond—from Orillia to Toronto—immersing themselves in nature, sports, science, the arts, and more. Whether we’re exploring scenic caves, tackling cooking battles, visiting Canada’s Wonderland, or creating masterpieces during Art Week, each day is crafted to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create unforgettable memories.
Led by experienced staff in safe, welcoming environments, this is your invitation to Be. Belong. Thrive. all summer long.
| WEEK 1
07 JUL to 10 JUL |
Orillia
Location: Empower Simcoe – 35 West St N, Orillia
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Theme: Adventures in Orillia
Activities include Bowling, Beach days, etc. Week around Orillia offers participants a fun and educational experience exploring the local community through exciting field trips, hands-on activities, and team challenges. Youth will have the opportunity to discover hidden gems, learn about local history and culture, and connect with the people and places that make Orillia unique. Each day will focus on a different aspect of town, from historical landmarks to local businesses and natural spots. |
$340 |
| WEEK 2
14 JUL to 17 JUL |
Barrie
Location: Empower Simcoe – 40 Fraser Ct, Barrie
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Theme: Ultimate Sports Week
Trip: TBD Description: Get ready to move, compete, and have a blast! Ultimate Sports Week is packed with action, featuring a mix of classic games, team sports, and exciting challenges. From basketball and soccer to obstacle courses and relay races, youth will build skills, teamwork, and confidence while having fun. With daily competitions, skill-building drills, and friendly tournaments, this week is perfect for athletes of all levels. Lace up your sneakers and get in the game! |
$385 |
| WEEK 3
21 JUL to 24 JUL |
Barrie
Location: Empower Simcoe – 40 Fraser Ct, Barrie
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Theme: Quest in nature
Trip: Scenic caves & Blue Mountain – Charter Bus Description: Explore the great outdoors through hands-on activities, wildlife discovery, and exciting adventures! Campers will learn survival skills, go on nature scavenger hunts, and investigate the wonders of plants, animals, and ecosystems. From building shelters to tracking wildlife and creating nature-inspired art, every day brings a new adventure. Get ready to connect with nature, spark curiosity, and embrace the wild! ️ |
$385 |
| WEEK 4
JUL 28 to 31 JUL
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Innisfil
Location: Cookstown Community Hall – 20 Church St, Cookstown.
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Theme: Inventors Lab
Description: Dive into a week of hands-on STEM challenges, from coding to launching rockets! Each day explores a new field—engineering, chemistry, robotics, and more—through interactive projects and team competitions. Participants will design, build, and experiment while developing problem-solving skills in a fun, creative environment. Science meets imagination in this action-packed adventure! |
$370 |
| WEEK 5
05 AUG to 07 AUG *SHORT WEEK* |
Innisfil
Location: Churchill Banquet Hall – 6322 Yonge St. Churchill
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Theme: Art Week (Quest for Imagination)
Trip: To Toronto *SHORT WEEK* Art week is an exciting, hands-on experience where can explore their creativity through painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. Each day features a different art theme, such as nature or abstract expression, and campers will rotate through workshops and art stations. The week includes outdoor art adventures, group projects, and more! Get ready to show off your creativity with our Art program |
$295 |
| WEEK 6
11 AUG to 14 AUG |
Barrie
Location: Empower Simcoe – 40 Fraser Ct, Barrie
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Theme: Quest for Adventure
Trip: Canada’s Wonderland Description: Gear up for a week of excitement, teamwork, and thrilling challenges! Adventure Quest is all about pushing limits, solving mysteries, and tackling epic obstacles. youth will navigate scavenger hunts, conquer team challenges, and test their problem-solving skills in action-packed adventures. From escape room-style puzzles to high-energy relay races, every day is a new quest! |
$385 |
| WEEK 7
18 AUG to 21 AUG |
Barrie
Location: Barrie TBD
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Theme: Master Chef Week
Description: Get ready to chop, mix, and whip up some fun! In MasterChef Week, participants will put their culinary skills to the test as they tackle exciting cooking challenges, learn secret chef techniques, and create delicious dishes. From mystery ingredient battles to sweet dessert showdowns, this week is all about creativity, teamwork, and, of course, TASTY TREATS! |
$385 |
| WEEK 8
25 AUG to 28 AUG |
Barrie
Location: Empower Simcoe – 40 Fraser Ct, Barrie
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Theme: The Great Art Escape
Trip: Arcadia Earth Toronto Description: Pack your imagination and get ready for an artistic adventure like no other! The Great Art Escape is a week filled with color, creativity, and hands-on fun. Campers will explore different art styles, experiment with unique materials, and bring their wildest ideas to life! From painting and sculpting to mixed media masterpieces, every day is a chance to escape into a world of artistic expression. Get ready to dream big, create boldly, and make a mess (the fun kind)! The group will be going on an adventure to Arcadia Earth in Toronto! |
$385 |
Please Note:
We encourage you to join our Youth Link program, which runs in monthly increments. This program offers a valuable opportunity for your child to meet other youth participating in the summer program, as well as to connect with the Empower Simcoe staff that’s working in the summer.
Refund Policy:
Cancellation more than two weeks prior to the start of the course will result in a full refund, minus a 15% administration fee (up to a maximum of $50). If you need to withdraw from the course due to a physician’s order, you will receive a refund for half of the remaining term. No refunds will be given for dismissals due to disciplinary action, late arrivals, or early departures.
How do I know if the youth require 1:1 supports to attend Empower Simcoe’s Youth Programs?
(If the answer is yes to any of the following, they need 1:1)
- Does the youth need assistance in the washroom?
- Does the youth struggle to transition to new activities or stay with a group?
- Is the youth a flight risk?
- Is the youth at risk of self-harm or harming others?
In order for a family-employed Support Worker to accompany the youth to the program, that Support Worker must either:
- Submit a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that has been completed within the last 90 days from the time of submission, or
- Must have completed the CHAP (Community Helper for Active Participation) registration process through supportyourway.ca/respiteservices.com.
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