Featured Swim Camp of the Week: Camp Ak-O-Mak

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ONTARIO – Twice a week over the next few months, Swimming World Magazine will feature a camp specializing in teaching swimmers how to improve their technique, swim faster and have fun with some of the biggest names in swimming. Motivation is the part of every package! Programs may include day and overnight camps as well as distance and stroke specialization. This week we are featuring Camp Ak-O-Mak.

Camp Ak-O-Mak, since 1928, is world-renowned as the premiere swimming and sports camp for girls aged 7-16.

Ak-O-Mak’s unique and fun-filled program is guaranteed to jump-start swimming performance and ignite your excitement in time for that first practice of the season! Don’t count laps awash in chlorine and fluorescent lights when you can swim in the soft and pure waters of Ahmic Lake warmed by beautiful sunshine!

Experience the joy of open water swimming with swim practices in our Olympic-sized pool built right into the lake! You’ll build more than muscle as you and your friends paddle the War Canoe across the finish line or mountain bike our woodland trails. Twenty-five sports and activities enhance fitness in a fun, friend-filled environment. Competitive programs and expert coaching offered in swimming, open water swimming, triathlon and canoe/kayak sprint racing. Join us for the best “sleepover ” ever, camping out in rustic cabins. Forge life-long friendships and memories as you play, sing, laugh and compete in a wonderful wilderness setting.

Photo Courtesy: Matt Misener

Camp Ak-O-Mak For Girls Dates

Seven-week camp: -June 24 – August 12
Four-week camp: June 24 – July 21
Two-week camp: June 24 – July 8
Three-week camp: July 22 – August 12
Two-week camp: July 22 – August 5
Two-week camp: August 15 – August 29

Camp Ak-O-Mak Daily Schedule

7:15 Wake up

7:25 Early Bird
Everyone meets at the dock for a swim, run, bike or paddle.

8:30 Breakfast
Hot and cold selections are available at every breakfast. Family-style meals are served by the counsellor at the head of each table. Camp songs fill the Main House after every meal! The daily class schedule will be announced after everyone is finished eating.

9:30 Inspection
Cabin clean up/personal tidy up

9:45 Morning Classes
Each cabin rotates through three 55-minute periods with instruction in a particular sport. One class is always swimming.

1:00 Lunch
The meal selection includes homemade soup/salad, an appetizer, a hot main course such as the Chef’s homemade pizzas and vegetarian pizza, and a fruit selection. During lunch, we do the daily “Mail Call” and sing camp songs. Campers will have a chance to visit the Tuck Shop located in the Main House after lunch.

1:45 Rest hour
Campers retire to their cabins for optional nap/quiet time. Low-key activities are available in Main House for others.

3:00 Afternoon activities
The afternoon activity can be any combination of the following or just one activity, depending on the day and, of course, the weather:
Team Comp – campers are divided into equal teams of all ages for spirited competitions in a variety of events throughout the summer. We focus on fun, good sportsmanship, having the best cheer, and winning the most points overall! Depending on the event, Team Comp can last anywhere from one to three hours.
Team Sport Practices – campers take part in softball, soccer, swimming, tennis, depending on the upcoming event and the coach’s plan.
Afternoon trip – a trip out can be a paddle across the lake for ice-cream, a mountain bike ride around the lake, or a variety of other activities.

6:00 Dinner
Soup/salad appetizer; hot main course such as barbeque chicken, oven- roasted potatoes, vegetables; and dessert (ice-cream or popsicles or brownies). Vegetarian option offered at every meal. Sing songs and announcements after dinner.

7:00 Evening activities/ elective time
These can include camp-wide game offered for all ages, war canoe practice, open waterfront swimming, or bathing/shower time.

8:30 Campfire (occurs weekly)
Campfire time is filled with songs,story-telling, and cabin bonding time. Young campers have a snack and then bedtime.

10:00 Snack and bedtime
For older campers.

Camp Ak-O-Mak session prices

Session prices include accommodation, tuition, and taxes. For your daughter’s convenience we also include a refundable expense account (for Tuck Shop expenses, out of camp swim meet or regatta registration fees, etc). Any unused spending money will be refunded to the parent after the camp season.

Seven-week session: $6,163
Four-week session: $4,401.90
Three-week session: $3,323.60
Two-week session (June 24-July 8 or July 22-August 5): $2,181.60
Two week-session (August 15-29): $1,996

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14-441 Stonehenge Drive
Ancaster, ON
L9K 0B1
Canada

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