Another camp season begins soon!  We are excited for the return of former campers and staff and we sincerely welcome all new campers to Ahmek and Wapomeo. We look forward to a safe and happy summer for all. The information in this booklet will assist parents and campers to prepare for camp.  Please read it carefully and keep it handy, as it will answer your questions throughout the summer.  

Winter Address

The Taylor Statten Camps
10601 Ashburn Road
Port Perry, ON
L9L 2A4

Toronto Office Phone: (416) 486-6959
Email: info@taylorstattencamps.com

Hours of Operation:

Winter Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Monday to Thursday)
                                       9:00am to 4:00pm (Friday)

Summer Address 

The Taylor Statten Camps
P.O. Box 10007 – Algonquin Park
Huntsville, Ontario
Canada   P1H 2H2

Summer Office Hours: 8:00am to 8:00pm 
September Camp/Fall Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm, and 9:00am to 4:o0pm on Friday’s

Summer Phone: 

Camp Ahmek: (705) 633-5573   
Camp Wapomeo: (705) 535 1515

Summer Emails:
Camp Ahmek Director: david@taylorstattencamps.com
Camp Wapomeo Director: kate@taylorstattencamps.com\
General Email: info@taylorstattencamps.com

Social Media:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/taylorstattencamps/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorstattencamps/

The Taylor Statten Camps is a rustic summer camp for children in the wilderness of Algonquin Park. As such, there is no electricity, heating, or air conditioning, or washroom facilities in accommodation cabins. The Camps operate a “back to basics” approach in every aspect of daily life at camp. Campers swim in lake water (not chlorinated pools), and learn to live in harmony with nature and their surroundings. 

Residence in Algonquin Park (and other parks and remote areas on canoe trip) is shared with wild animals, and campers are encouraged to respect and appreciate these animals. Mosquitoes and other insects are part of camp life. Please make sure that your camper has enough non-aerosol bug repellent with them. Although laundry services are provided, all campers are required to regularly participate in cabin cleaning duties, and section cleanliness. 

At meal times, food is served family style in the dining halls, with the exception of canoe trip where campers often participate in the preparation of food over open fires in a rustic manner.

Campers will get a chance to participate in all the Canoe Lake has to offer, including going on an overnight Canoe Trip.

All campers ( with the exception of our TOCO campers) will go on an overnight trip so please be sure to pack all Canoe Trip items from the packing list.

To learn more about our Canoe Tripping Program, click here –> https://taylorstattencamps.com/canoe-tripping/

Many of our campers are residents of Canada, the majority hailing from Ontario and Quebec. In addition, campers join us from countries around the world and speak a variety of languages. 

The primary language of communication at Taylor Statten Camps is English. However, French, Spanish, and Italian are among the other languages also heard throughout camp every day. With such diversity we cannot always provide a totally English-speaking environment and it is likely that your son or daughter will share a cabin with campers whose first language is other than English. 

Parents hoping to have a fully English immersion situation for their son or daughter must realize that it is often not possible for us to place their children in a cabin without some French and/or Spanish speaking campers. The expectation that campers will immensely improve their English language skills in one or two months is unrealistic. For campers who are motivated to learn, the opportunity to make considerable progress in spoken English is significant.

The Taylor Statten Camps do their best to maintain a trusting and safe environment. There are times when equipment is forgotten, lost or misplaced.  Campers need to understand that they are responsible for knowing where their equipment and clothing is at all times.

The Taylor Statten Camps are not responsible for any lost or stolen property at camp. It is up to the campers and parents to have all articles of clothing, lifejackets and paddles brought to camp clearly marked with the camper’s name.

Lost and found is a major issue at camp.  While we cannot prevent children from sharing their belongings we do try to get as many items as possible back to the campers. There are bins for lost and found in which campers go through frequently.  Labeled clothing, lifejackets and paddles are returned to the sections regularly. Near the end of camp, clothing is organized in the dining hall for campers to claim their belongings.  

After August Camp, we make every effort to return labeled lost and found clothing items. Paddles and lifejackets will be saved at camp for the next season.

For all your labelling needs, please click here.

Our goal at Taylor Statten Camps is to help your camper to learn to live happily away from home, to be independent and to make friends in a new setting.  We need both parental and camper support to achieve these goals. 

Homesickness can affect children of any age and at any point during their time at camp. Our staff are trained to work with your child to ensure they have a positive camp experience and are trained on how to recognize the signs of early homesickness and how to resolve it.

It is possible that when a camper is homesick, they will write letters home describing how they are feeling. Be advised that many bouts of homesickness manifest in seemingly physical illness or a camper may describe a situation in a more negative light. If you receive correspondence of this sort and have any concerns, contact your child’s director.

How can you assist your homesick camper? The best way to combat homesickness is to have an open discussion with your child before camp about their potential feelings of homesickness and communicate with us if you have any concerns about your child’s adjustment to camp. Letter writing is encouraged and sending a letter timed for your child’s arrival to camp can be beneficial. For a more in-depth approach, please refer to the link below.

It is our goal that no child goes home early from camp. We will work to create a safe and happy environment for your child. We do not permit campers to phone home as we have learned this can only add to their feelings of anxiety about being away from you. It is at the discretion of the Camp Director whether a phone call home is permissible.

Please visit, http://www.ontariocampsassociation.ca/finding-the-right-camp/tips-for-parents-blog, to find more information about home sickness.

Be positive about Camp with your camper.

Please do not tell him or her that “they can come home if they do not enjoy camp”… because he or she might try to take you up on it! In order to make your camper’s adjustment to camp life easier, it would be very helpful if they were made aware that they will be responsible for keeping track of their own belongings.  Your camper should be reminded how to keep clean (ie. how much shampoo to use; how often to brush their teeth and change their socks), to make their bed, and to use a broom.

Please show your camper what clothing is being packed, so that it can be identified if the nametag should come off.

Please inform the camp of any allergies your child has. There will be an entire section of the medical form dedicated to this topic; kindly be as thorough as possible. If you would like to provide further information or new details arise after completing your camper’s medical form during registration, you can send an email to info@taylorstattencamps.com.

Any allergy medication (and all other medication) brought to camp will be collected and stored in our infirmary.

Mosquitoes and other insects are part of camp life.  Make sure that your camper has enough non-aerosol bug repellent with them. 

We also have some available in the Tuck Shop. If your child is susceptible to bites, consider sending them with a bug jacket and lighter coloured clothing.

We also recommend Bug repellant soaps  for your camper, try biodegradable Lavender  or Citronella!  Bugs hate it, campers love it! 

Read more about it here!

Although we do consider requests for cabin mates during the registration process, we DO NOT guarantee that campers will be placed in a particular cabin, section, canoe trip, or cabin group.

Placement in a particular section and/or cabin group remains at the sole discretion of the camp administration which is based on a formula taking into account the current age of your camper compared to the other campers, previous experience at camp, session booked, and parental requests. We do not accept cabin mate dis-requests.

Canoe Trip is a huge part of our TSC Program – all campers will go on a Canoe Trip with their cabin group. More information can be found here.

Unless registered for a special Canoe Trip, all campers will go on a “Park Trip” which is in Algonquin Park.
Park Trips vary in length from 1 night for our youngest campers, and up to 11 days for our oldest campers. This is included in your camp fees and is mandatory for all campers.
Special Canoe Trips vary in length from 12 days up to 50 days. These trips are optional, and additional fees apply.

To learn more about our Canoe Tripping Program, click here –> https://taylorstattencamps.com/canoe-tripping/

PARENTS ARE REQUESTED TO NOT SEND OR BRING FOOD, CANDY, OR FRUIT PRODUCTS TO THEIR CHILDREN.

Care packages containing these items do attract wild animals, and we do not want to give these animals any reason to wander into camp. In spite of this request, care packages with food do arrive, because of this any care packages arriving at camp will be opened by the camper and under supervision of the Business Office Administration.

All food items will be removed and NOT RETURNED to your camper  – so PLEASE DO NOT SEND

Please do not send your camper with a large amount of cash, as it is not needed. Each camp has a Tuck Shop on site which has an inventory of clothing, accessories and basic camp needs. 

TSC Tuck Shop will now use a Tuck Shop Wallet that can be added to and topped up at time of registration. All unused funds will be refunded at the end of season, or rolled to the next season.

There is a store on the lake that your camper may go to with their counsellor and cabin group for which a $20 allowance is ample. If your camper is participating in an extended canoe trip or long canoe trip, there may be more opportunities to stop by stores. For these campers we suggest $40 – $60 depending on their canoe trip length. 

Please advise your camper to deposit any cash to the office at Ahmek or Wapomeo, immediately upon arrival.

We cannot accept responsibility for lost or stolen money that is not deposited in the office.

Cell phones, smart phones, other handheld devices and tablets and their use will not be permitted at camp during the summer.  

#nocellphonezone

More details can be found in our Terms and Conditions

Clothing lists can be found on our website here: https://taylorstattencamps.com/registered/what-to-pack/  

While in camp, we advise that campers use sheets and blankets as bedding. A sleeping bag is best suited for tripping and is considered an essential item.

Younger campers may need more sheets, underwear, pyjamas and plastic bed sheets. It is preferable that campers travel to and from camp in “camp clothes”.

Please be advised that sandals and Flip Flops are not encouraged as they can lead to foot injuries. We highly recommend Crocs or similar!

Wapomeo Parents: please have a discussion with your daughter about menstruation. Kindly send sanitary napkins/tampons even if this is just precautionary. Important – Tampons must have biodegradable applicators. 

As well, please note that Wapomeo & Ahmek campers come together for Inter-camp days and often swim. Please ensure that your camper comes with appropriate swimwear. 

We expect campers in our environment to live up to a certain set of standards during their stay at camp. Drug, tobacco or alcohol use, leaving cabins at night unsupervised, sexual contact and sexually inappropriate behaviour, vandalism and bullying are all examples of violations of these standards (see Taylor Statten Camps website for specifics.)  Campers will have an appropriate set of rules explained to them on their first night in camp.  A breach of these policies may result in being sent home.  In such cases, no refund will be provided.  Please go over the camper code of conduct with your child prior to camp; 

https://taylorstattencamps.com/registered/code-of-conduct/ 

Parents who are aware of any possible exposure of their camper to an infectious disease, such as chicken pox, are requested to advise the Camp Office of such exposure before he or she arrives at camp.  In addition, a visit to your dentist is advised before camp.  If dental treatment is required at camp, the services of a dentist in Huntsville will be used and the camper’s account will be charged accordingly.

We provide 3 nutritious meals per day while in camp and on canoe trip, from a varied and balanced menu. Snacks and drinks may be provided at appropriate times as well. We encourage parents to discuss healthy eating habits with their campers before arriving at camp, which may include discussing trying new and different foods, eating at all meals (especially on canoe trip), and drinking plenty of water each day. 

Please note an appropriate size water bottle is an essential camp item. We have Ahmek & Wapomeo Nalgene water bottles available for purchase in our Tuck Shop

We recommend campers with eyeglasses bring an inexpensive or old pair as a backup.  A hard glasses case is essential to protecting glasses while at camp or on trip.

Payments for any camper charges incurred while at camp, including but, not limited to: Transportation, Tuck Shop, Dental or Medical Expenses will be collected by the end of the summer season via the method of payment chosen at the time of registration. Household Statements displaying all processed payments will be sent to the email on file once payment has been processed. The camp will contact the account holder if any charges remain outstanding. 

Please note that we are unable to accept camper registrations for the following summer season if an outstanding balance stands on the account.

Campers who are under 18 and are residents of Canada do not require a fishing license. Non Canadian Resident campers do require a license. If they wish to fish, the Business Office should be notified in writing

Immigration Officials require a valid passport for ALL campers arriving by air into Canada. Some nationalities may require visitor visas. Non-Canadian or non-American passport holding campers participating in the Quetico canoe trip also require advance permission to enter the United States. Please contact the Business Office for further details about passport, visa, or Quetico trip requirements  

Note:  Passports must be deposited in the camp safe in the Business Office upon arrival to camp. Please advise your camper about this.

All campers must have health insurance coverage while at camp or on canoe trip.  Hospital costs are prohibitive and insurance is quite reasonable.  Such coverage must be set up before your campers leave home.  If your camper requires the services of a physician, other than the camp physician, or a hospital, or medical evacuation from camp or canoe trip then charges for these services will be applied to the camper’s account. 

Ontario Residents: Parents of campers who are Ontario residents with provincial health insurance coverage (OHIP) are reminded that some medical costs are NOT covered under government plans. Most prescriptions are covered until you are 25 years of age. 

Out of Province Canadian Residents & Out of Country Residents: Please ensure that your camper has health insurance or is covered under your own. Any medical charges incurred while at camp will be charged to your account. Once the Household Statement is received at the end of the season (or earlier upon request), it can be used to make a claim with your insurance company.

The most important thing to remember is that feeling homesick is not uncommon. Our staff are trained with strategies that help to validate how a camper is feeling but then work to encourage a camper to keep engaged in the camp routine and to focus on what they love about camp. 

We kindly ask that you discuss what homesickness may look like or feel like with your camper prior to arriving to camp. Your co-operation and support regarding this issue is crucial.  

Sling shots and firecrackers are prohibited at Camp.  Matches or lighters are not to be brought to camp by campers and will be confiscated. The camp provides all means for staff to light camp fires while on trip, or in camp.

Knives and their use are not encouraged at camp.  Any pocket knives/Swiss Army knives should be given to the counsellor on arrival at camp, and used under supervision only.  Only those campers over 14 years of age are permitted to have a knife at camp. Only pocket knives (i.e. Swiss Army knife) with a safety mechanism will be accepted. 

All other knives will be confiscated. 

No refunds for unused days can be given for campers arriving late for their session or canoe trip under any circumstances. Similarly, refunds cannot be provided for early departures. The camps cannot guarantee immediate placement on canoe trips that have already departed for late arrivals to camp.

Campers will have their clothes washed, but not ironed, in our own laundry every 8 to 10 days. There is no extra charge for this service. 

IDENTIFICATION ON EVERY ARTICLE OF CLOTHING IS CRUCIAL. 

Check out Mabel’s Labels for all your labelling needs! 

Be sure to search for Taylor Statten Camps 🙂

Due to legislation, all users of all water craft must have life jackets.  The Taylor Statten Camps request that ALL CAMPERS BRING THEIR OWN LIFE JACKETS. They are not available for sale in our tuck shop.

 Although all campers and staff must pass a rigorous water-safety test, a Transport Canada Approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD) must be worn when in a canoe or watercraft AT ALL TIMES.  This is an essential piece of equipment as each camper goes on an overnight canoe trip.

The lifejacket should be bright in colour, ideally Orange, Yellow or Red, comfortable to wear without being bulky or interfering with the use of the arms. All lifejackets should have a whistle secured.

 Lifejackets can be found in sporting goods stores, marinas, department stores and many large automotive supply stores that carry camping and boating equipment. 

** Paddles are also required see below as they are available for Sale**

Because the volume of mail going through the local Post Office in Huntsville is so much greater in the summer, mail to and from Camp may be slow.
From the camps it will take at least 3 days to get to Toronto, where it will then be processed and shipped to its destination. 

General Mailing Address (letters & care packages through Canada Post):

Camper’s Name

c/o Camp Ahmek OR c/o Camp Wapomeo

P.O. Box 10007 

Huntsville, ON Canada, P1H 2H2

Courier Mailing Address (companies that DO NOT ship to P.O Boxes):

Camper’s Name

c/o Camp Ahmek OR c/o Camp Wapomeo

1 Arowhon Road

Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park, ON, P1H 2H2
Phone: 705 633 5573

Courier Packages only arrive twice a week. Purolator, FedEx and UPS deliver directly to the Camp Business Office.  Please do not use any other couriers as they may not be reliable.  

Special Note:  Please ensure that when you send items via courier that they are paid in FULL.  Any packages arriving COD or with any unpaid charges applied to them, will either be refused or charged back to your account. The camp is not responsible for any of these charges.  Please consult your courier company regarding problems that may occur such as Canadian taxes being applied on items crossing the border, insurance issues etc.

Long Canoe Trip Mail

Quetico Trips

*Camper’s Name*
Taylor Statten Camps Quetico
Branch’s Seine River Lodge
P.O Box 546
Atikokan, Ontario, P0T 1C0

Please put the name of the trip and the counsellor’s name (if known) in small writing in the top left-hand corner, it helps when sorting mail! Ex: 50-Day, *Counsellor’s Name*

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING LONG TRIP MAIL: 

1. Kipawa  will not receive mail on their food drop on canoe trip. Please send all mail for Kipawa campers to the regular camp mailing address.

1. Mail for Bisco, Ishpatina or 50 Day campers sent to camp that does not make it to a food drop will be delivered to the campers when they return and as such, regular rules regarding food in care packages will apply.

1. We are unable to guarantee that every piece of mail will reach our long trippers. The camp, as well as our third-party outfitters, try the best we can but due to logistics, sometimes it is not possible. 

Infirmaries are located at both Ahmek and Wapomeo. A camp doctor is available throughout the summer to oversee medical treatment. 

Any medication brought to camp will be collected and kept in the camp infirmary and distributed to your child when required. Exceptions to this will be asthma inhalers and epi-pens.

Please send us any additional medical information by email to info@taylorstattencamps.com, regarding any allergies and medications by May 15th.  

In line with our back-to-basics camp routine, campers do not have access to wifi or computers during their stay. Since mail can be a bit slow, we offer a one way email system so that you as a parent or guardian know your camper is getting your correspondence quickly. With this system, you do not need an account username or password. 

Emails will be printed once daily and there is no limit to the number you can send! 

From your personal email, send an email to camperemail@taylorstattencamps.com. 

Please include camper last name, first name and camp session in the subject line. 

Ie Andrea Basen- July –  WAPOMEO 

Campers are expected to provide their own paddle.  

As considerable sentiment is attached to the paddle, it should be well identified.  A limited amount of paddles are available for sale at the Tuck Shop at camp at a reasonable price for those who do not bring their own.  Paddles can go missing at camp often for lack of identification or carelessness.  For this reason, parents of young campers may wish to provide a very inexpensive paddle. The camps cannot accept responsibility for lost paddles.

When transporting a paddle back home on flights, any cost incurred by the camp from the airline will be charged to the campers account. Alternatively, paddles may be stored at the Taylor Statten Camps, for any campers returning the following year. If interested in this service please contact the office before the end of your camper’s session.

All equipment and articles of clothing MUST be marked with the camper’s full name.  A list of the contents should be included in the baggage. 

Do not send valuables and/or expensive articles to camp, such as iPads, smartphones, MP3 players or jewellery.  Often the warm weather, rain and sand will damage them, and we cannot guarantee their security.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES can the camps accept responsibility for any such items.

The demands of the swimming test which takes place in the first two days and the canoe trip, which involves both paddling and portaging, can be physically challenging for campers who have had a sedate winter. 

Encourage your camper to engage in aerobic activities such as biking, running or swimming, before coming to camp, to ensure that they are ready to enjoy all activities to the fullest.

The Taylor Statten Camps strongly advise that any child expecting to participate in the riding program bring his or her own protective head gear and suitable footwear.  If your child is planning in participating in any of the special riding events, this is especially recommended. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food recommends the American and Canadian Pony Club approved Helmet. These well-padded helmets are of plastic construction with a chin strap. They are tested for impact and shock absorption.  The helmet should fit snugly on the rider’s head. Adjustable helmets are available in many riding retailers. Boots with heels must be worn by all riders. Rubber boots or hiking boots with heels are acceptable. Sneakers and bare feet are unacceptable. 

Any child coming to Camp without the approved head gear will be allowed to ride only if there is a properly fitting helmet among our limited collection.

Roller blades, skateboards and bikes are prohibited at Camp.

It must be understood by both campers and parents that there shall be no smoking or use of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarettes, and no drinking of alcoholic beverages on the Camp property or on any camp programs away from the Camp property.  

It must be further understood that there will be no use of or involvement with marijuana, narcotics, controlled substances, or any accompanying drug equipment. 

Use of any of these substances will result in the camper being sent home. 

No refund will be provided.

Please send your child to camp with an adequate supply of sunscreen and a proper sun safe hat.

For sunscreen, we enourage mineral sunscreen, as this is best for our our lake!

For the health and safety of your camper, please discuss with him/her the harm that prolonged and unprotected sun exposure can cause.

Our staff are vigilant and instruct campers in sunny weather to:

1) Wear a hat!

2) Always wear protective clothing, in particular light coloured, loose fitting clothing.

3) Always wear sunscreen (SPF 30+).  Sunscreen should be reapplied every 4 hours, or after being in the water.  However, campers will be encouraged to apply sunscreen again after lunch.

4) Avoid sun tanning.

We do not accept phone calls to campers.  If there is a family emergency, please contact the Business Office regarding the urgency.  The Camp Director will be notified.  The Camps operate from 8am to 8pm on Eastern Daylight-Saving Time.  

Ahmek: (705) 633-5573

Wapomeo (705) 535 1515

Campers are only permitted to call home with the Director’s permission.

Each camp has a Tuck Shop on site which has an inventory of clothing, accessories and basic camp needs

New in 2023 we will be adding the Tuck Shop Wallet to the registration portal – this will allow you to track what your camper is purchasing, and add money throughout the summer online – stay tuned for more details! 

During the registration process you will be asked to indicate how your camper will be travelling to and from camp. Please check your Invoice to ensure that the proper selection has been made and if there are any errors please alert administration in writing by JUNE 1. We are unable to guarantee a space for your camper on any of the buses if we are not contacted by this deadline.

Please note: All changes to transportation must be made in writing (Email) to administration at info@taylorstattencamps.com, no later than 5 days before the date of travel. Charges will apply to any bus reservations that are cancelled after these dates.

For Airport arrivals or departures, please fill out the forms found on your account by May 15th. Click the link to login, click “view registrations” and you will find the list of camper forms on the right side of the page. Alternatively, you can send us flight information via email. 

Administration can be reached at the Ahmek Business Office: (705) 633-5573 and/or info@taylorstattencamps.com. Please clearly print your camper’s name on each baggage item with waterproof marker. Do not use stickers as they can peel off. 

NOTE: Please use duffel bags, suitcases or hockey bags for your campers.
Trunks are not permitted.

The Taylor Statten Camps provides a comprehensive meet and greet service for campers arriving by air at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

Kindly note that we are unable to meet flights arriving at Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) or any other regional airport. 

Greeters meeting flights will have Taylor Statten Camps signs, and will be wearing TSC apparel.  They will guide campers to a central meeting area where they will wait with other staff for the bus to camp.  Please ensure your camper’s luggage is on the same flight and is very clearly labeled to make the pick-up process as easy as possible. If your camper is travelling as an unaccompanied minor please contact the TSC Business Office for further details of the name of the greeter meeting your child (ID will be required by the airline before your child is released to our greeter).  

Campers arriving by plane must arrive before 11:00am on (Toronto time) on the first day of their camp session at Pearson International Airport (YYZ). 

If this is not possible, campers can fly in the night before their session and spend the night in an airport hotel supervised by our staff greeters.  

The Taylor Statten Camps books this hotel on your behalf. All expenses (hotel room, meals, supervision) will be covered by TSC and charged to your account. Please complete the Airport Transportation Forms for all campers arriving by plane and contact the Business Office, as soon as possible, if your camper is flying as an unaccompanied minor.

For the current Transportation fees, please refer to our Rates and Dates Page  

Kindly note that once your camper meets or is released to our greeter at the airport they must remain under our supervision at all times and we cannot entertain requests for your camper to be released from our care (i.e. to meet local friends or family in the Toronto area for dinner, etc). If you wish for your camper to meet local friends and family on arrival please do not use our meet & greet service and contact the Business Office to discuss other options for your camper to get to camp. Overnight accommodation is provided at an airport hotel; your camper will share a room with other campers of the same sex and a similar age, unless the campers are from the same family (i.e. brother/sister/cousin, etc). More information will be provided to families using this service at a later date.

All campers arriving in Canada with passports other than those issued by Canada and the United States require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) prior to travel. Please ensure you apply for an eTA well in advance of travel online at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp. Campers arriving from some countries may also require an entry visa, please check with your airline. Effective 1 November 2016, Canadian Citizens MUST travel to Canada on a Canadian Passport (unless the Canadian citizen is also an American Citizen and travelling on a US Passport). If your camper is a Canadian Citizen planning to travel to Canada on a passport issued by any country other than Canada or the USA, regardless of country of residence, you will need to apply for a Canadian Passport for your camper to travel to Canada. If you have any questions please contact the TSC Business Office.   

We offer several options of transportation to camp. We also offer an Airport Bus for our campers who are flying into Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Please see below for more details. 

DEPARTURES BY PLANE

Campers departing by plane will take the bus from camp to Pearson International Airport in Toronto (YYZ). We are unable to check-in flights departing from Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) or any other regional airport.

Campers should be booked on the first flight out AFTER 2pm (EST) at Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on the final day of camp.  

If a flight is missed, or cannot be booked until the following day, campers can once again stay in the hotel with our staff greeters, and the cost will be billed to you. Please send us a completed Airport form, by May 15th for all campers departing by plane and contact the Business Office as soon as possible if your camper is flying as an unaccompanied minor. Upon arrival at the airport the TSC greeters will supervise your camper until check-in time, and then assist the camper to security or into the  care of the airline if travelling as an unaccompanied minor. TSC staff are not permitted past security, so if your camper is not travelling as an unaccompanied minor they will be responsible to make their own way to their departure gate and timely boarding. A TSC staff member will remain at the airport (landside) until all flights have departed and will, of course, be available to manage any baggage, seating, cancellation or delay issues encountered on the day of travel. If your camper is travelling to a destination in the United States or to another country via the United States they will be required to clear US Customs and Immigration at Toronto airport prior to boarding their flight. Although TSC staff are forbidden from entering the US border plaza at the airport, TSC staff will assist your camper in completing the required US Customs & Immigration declaration cards at check-in. 

Kindly note that TSC staff are unable to cover your camper’s baggage fees or unaccompanied minor fees so please make arrangements with your airline to pay these fees in advance and advise the TSC Business Office accordingly. If your camper is travelling in a class of service higher than the economy cabin kindly advise the TSC Business Office so that our staff may make use of the priority counters when checking-in your camper.

Please DO NOT send return home plane tickets to campers at camp. All tickets, passports, travel money, etc., must be managed by administration at the Taylor Statten Camps to ensure nothing is lost. If a camper arrives at Camp with tickets for the trip home, the tickets – along with his or her passport and travel money – will be collected and then given back to each camper at the appropriate time. Please advise your camper of this procedure.  In addition, please let the TSC Business Office know if your child is traveling home using a paperless electronic ticket.  This will help us facilitate a smooth return home.

For the current Transportation fees, please refer to our Rates and Dates Page  

Kindly note that up until a TSC staff member releases your camper to an airline representative (if travelling as an unaccompanied minor) or escorts your camper to airport security your camper must remain under our supervision at all times and we cannot entertain requests for your camper to be released from our care (i.e. to meet local friends or family in the Toronto area for lunch, etc). If you wish for your camper to meet local friends and family on arrival at the airport prior to their flight please do not use our airport supervision and check-in service and contact the Business Office to discuss other options for your camper to depart from camp. Overnight accommodation is provided at an airport hotel; your camper will share a room with other campers of the same sex and a similar age, unless the campers are from the same family (i.e. brother/sister/cousin, etc). More information will be provided to families using this service at a later date

Parents who wish overnight accommodation in the vicinity of our Camps may make enquiries regarding reservations at the following resorts and motels.  

Overnight accommodation for parents, family members, and other visitors of campers at the Taylor Statten Camps is NOT possible under any circumstances.

These accommodations are all a short distance by car (none over 60 kilometres from Camp).  As accommodations are frequently at a premium in the summer season, we suggest when requesting reservations, that you mention you are visiting our Camps.  There are also a number of motels in the Huntsville, Dwight and Whitney areas.

Algonquin Lakeside Inn – 705-635-2434 or 1-800-387-2244

Arowhon Pines – 705-633-5661 or 416-483-4393 (off season)

Bartlett Lodge – 705-633-5543 or 1-866-614-5355 or 705-633-5746

Blue Spruce Inn – 705-635-2330

Comfort Inn – 705-789-1701

Crews on Inn –705-224-2424

Deerhurst Resort – 705-789-6411 or 1-800-461-4393

Hidden Valley resort – 705-789-2301 or 1-800-465-4171

Killarney Lodge – 705-633-5551 or 416-482-5254 (off season)

Timber trail Inn – 705-635-1097

White Birches Cottage Resort – 705-635-2322 or 1-800-263-4794