Frequently Asked Questions
Each Camper group has a ratio between 1:6 and 1:8 for direct supervision with the overall ratio at Camp being even better than that! Being able to connect directly and meaningful is a key part of the program!
We have programs that run all summer that when you register your camper, we place them automatically in a group. This placement is based on the age that they are as they attend camp. We also have some specialty programs that run certain weeks of the summer (Tennis, Mountain Biking, etc.)
Yes. Each group has at least 2 counsellors and almost all of our staff are comfortable speaking in both official languages. At minimum one of the two will be fully bilingual. Come say ‘hi’ anytime, in any language, we’d love to meet you!
We have designed our camp programs (right down to the age division) very deliberately. We truly believe our program to be an educational one and that we can provide unique opportunities for campers to develop their independence, awareness, and appreciation for both themselves and the world around them – all through the conduit of having a blast together! So we keep the campers in their respective age groups deliberately and don’t move them between groups. It’s a chance for the program to be fluid with the groups and be customized to the kids that are in the specific group. We’ve found it to be an excellent way to encourage making new friends and independence.
All of our registrations are done online. You can click the link on the top menu that says "register for a camp." If you don't have one already, make an account, then all of your information will be stored there for future registrations. If you have any questions just give us a call!
Payment is made at the time of registration. For your convenience there are different payment plan options:
Payment can be made in full using Direct Debit, Credit Card, or e-Transfer. All e-Transfers must be made to office@campcentennial.ca within 24 hours of submission. Auto-deposit is setup and therefor no password is required. Payment not made within 24 hours will result in cancellation of any registrations.
You can pay only the deposit ($100/Camper/Per session) and pay the remainder in instalments that process automatically the first of each month. This option is for Credit Card or eCheck only and not applicable to e-transfers.
You can pay the deposit ($100/Camper/Per session) and have the remainder process automatically the 1st of June. This option is for Credit Cards or eCheck only and not applicable to e-transfers.
For each registered session there is a $100 deposit. After May 1st, this deposit becomes non-refundable and non-transferable between other sessions or Campers. Should you choose to make any adjustments to your registration after May 1st, the deposit is not refunded nor transferable.
For each registered session there is a $100 deposit.
The deposit is paid at time of registration. After May 1st, the deposit is no longer transferable nor refundable. This includes being non-transferable to siblings, to another session for the same Camper, or any other transfer.
Deposits are associated to a Camper by session (a session is a week at Camp). A change to another program within the same session will not require another deposit.
Any change (cancelation, switch to another session etc.) would require the forfeiture of the original deposit and the payment of another.
Payment is due, in full, June 1st. At that point all registrations are to be confirmed. Refunds are not offered after this time.
Refunds requested after June 1st due to special circumstances can be issued on a case-by-case basis depending on the circumstances. This determination will be made upon request to the Camp Office.
Yes! If you choose credit card as your payment option, it will incur a 2.4% surcharge. You can choose to pay by VisaDebit, eCheck or in full by e-Transfer as alternative payment options that don't include a surcharge.
A map and drop off info can also be found here.
Drop off is between 8:00 – 8:20 each morning. We will have counsellors waiting at our drop off loop which is located on your second right after entering the park on Rotary Lodge Lane.
You have two options in the morning:
You can park in the parking lot by St George and walk your Campers into Camp. There is a Counsellor at the gate to point you to your Camper's cabin and their Counsellors will be there to greet them!
You can also use the drop-off loop. If using the loop, please be sure not to park or get out of the car. This is for Camper drop-offs only!
Pick up is between 4:15 and 4:30.
We ask that everyone park in the outer parking lot (by St. George) and walk in to pick up your Camper(s). Every Camper must be signed out at their cabin!
Our days are very active, so we recommend older clothes that you won't mind getting dirty. With that each camper needs a lunch, snacks, and drinks. Your child will also need proper swim gear, towel as well as sunscreen and bug spray.
Yes. Our summer is 9 weeks long and every week goes Monday - Friday. The price of Camp is administered for the full 5 days and we do not offer part-weeks.
Campfires are a treasured part of our Camp experience. This summer they will be Fridays starting at 4:00pm. Family, friends, and the community are welcome to join us at that time to watch the show!
It is a set of donations from local companies and individuals who understand the huge impact that a week at summer Camp can have on a child. Any donation goes to a fund that is spent completely on sending kids to Camp who would not have otherwise had the opportunity to do so.
We run for 9 weeks. Our first session is June 22nd - 26th and our last week is August 17th - 21st, 2026.
Well that's a big question! You can find general logistical information here. We also put together a "What is Camp" document and you can find our "Promise and Expectations" document online as well! If you'd like to know more, please feel free to reach out! We'd love to chat with you.
Out Trip Questions
Centennial Landing is the location of our out trips. It is owned by Centennial Outdoor Centre Inc. It's 360 acres of beautiful forest and wonderful water features. It means a great deal to us at Camp Centennial because it’s our gateway to adventure! It’s familiar and yet holds so much potential for new experiences. The facility includes running water and washrooms.
So normal! Your camper might be nervous, you as a parent might be nervous, that’s so normal! New experiences are intimidating. We KNOW that! We’re here to help. We have no doubt your camper can have a great experience and that there might be some nerves to overcome first – that’s a part of the adventure! We encourage you to chat with them about it and feel free to reach out to us if you want to talk!
A huge part of this trip is independence. That being said, it’s also a big change for many campers and families. If you feel like you need to get a hold of your Campers during this overnight, let the office know ahead of time and we can discuss what would work best. If there is an emergency, you can contact the Camp Office. The phone lines and emails are monitored until 10:00pm during the summer days.
Counsellors always have access to emergency communication on their end as well.
The campers (along with their counsellors) work together to come up with a menu that they chose,that they will cook and that they will clean up! So please do not send your camper with added snacks, nor meals, because that takes away from the opportunity they have here at Camp!
In that same light, this trip is a chance for them to have a great time, spend a night at our newly owned land, and learn a tone doing it. We ask that Campers not bring electronics (phones, iPods, ect.)! Bringing those things is just a distraction from the real fun and who wants that?
No. We go even further and ask that Campers please not bring any electronics on their trip. The intention of our programs is to connect with each other and the world around us. Phones, iPods, etc., directly take away from these opportunities.
Meals are a big part of the Camp experience. They are meaningful times together . Furthermore, the Land is also home to lots of critters! Both for quality of program and safe practices, we ask that Campers don't bring extra food.
For out trips (Moxy, Voyageur and Bucc Out) we ask that they bring only a lunch for the first day. Please don't send snacks or meals otherwise.
For Landing we ask that they don't bring any food at all!
It depends!
For Moxy, Buccaneer Out-trip as well as the Landing programs, we’re excited to say that they will be hosted on “Home Hill” at the Land. This section of the property includes platforms that support large canvas tents with single beds. We understand the value and importance of a good night’s sleep to make the most of a meaningful trip. As such, we’ve been quite deliberate with the accommodations, development of the area, as well as the attitude and expectations we have on Home Hill.
The Voyageur program has greater opportunity to explore and adventure to the corners of the 360 acres so they will be accommodated in more traditional camping tents with sleeping pads.