Camp Nominingue

Nominingue, QC

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About Camp Nominingue

Daily schedule — a typical day at Nominingue

7:50 AM: Wake Up & Optional Dip. 8:30 AM: Breakfast. 9:30 AM: First Instruction period. 10:30 AM: Second Instruction period. 11:30 AM: Free Swim — both swim areas, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, fishing all open. 1:00 PM: Lunch — always a hot meal with dessert. 2:00 PM: Quiet Hour. 3:00 PM: Afternoon Program — always different; it might be a beach party for one age group or watermelon football in the lake for another. 6:00 PM: Supper. 7:00 PM: Evening Program — an all-camp game of Pony Express or a Trip down Spook River at dusk. 8:15 PM: Campfires, sing-a-longs and stories. Lights out: 9:00 PM Lower Camp, 9:30 PM Middle Camp, 10:00 PM Upper Camp.

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At a glance

Address
1889 Ch. Des Mesanges, Nominingue, QC, J0W 1R0
Camp type
overnight
Setting
390-acre property (described also as 400+ acres on staff page) on north shore of Petit Lac Nominingue, northern Laurentians, Quebec, with over 2 km of shoreline and a sandy beach.
Ages
7–16
Accreditations stated by camp
Canadian Camping Association, Ontario Camps Association, Quebec Camps Association

Activities

Waterfront

  • Swimming
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing

Land Sports

  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Archery
  • Lacrosse

Arts & Creative

  • Woodworking

Outdoor Adventure

  • Mountain biking

Clues to fit

Community & belonging — multi-generational alumni memory

Camp Nominingue isn't just any camp: to those of us who attended and returned to Nominingue year after year, it is the only camp. Once you've been, you're part of a family and tradition that you want to return to as often as possible. The memories of the good times you've had, the friends you've made, the skills you've picked up, these never leave you. Now, as a parent who gets to bring his son to Nominingue, I still get excited every time we drive up. — Michael MacNaughton, Genval, Belgium

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Community & belonging — tent group placement philosophy

Camp Nominingue places a great deal of emphasis on tent placements: mixing new and old campers from different locales and teaching them the importance of living together as a close unified group. The camp experience is compromised if a tent consists exclusively of previous friendships. You may list two tent mate preferences and we ask for your cooperation and faith in our ability to make the best possible tent assignment on your camper's behalf.

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Setting & environment — 400-acre property on Petit Lac Nominingue

Clean Laurentian water laps at the sandy beach. Towering white birches stand sentinel. Loon calls echo through the star-filled night. Nestled on the shore of Petit Lac Nominingue, far from the reach of urban sprawl, our 400+ acre property is fronted by a sandy beach, making our waterfront an ideal spot for swimming, sailing or paddling. Our tentline winds its way through a grove of white birch trees, where the sound of a tetherball game is muffled only by the laughter from a nearby tent-group.

Explore on the camp’s websiteSetting & environment — 400-acre property on Petit Lac Nominingue

Traditions & shared moments

Dining experience — historic dining hall and meal traditions

Our historic dining hall, built in 1930, is filled with nearly a century's worth of Camp Nominingue traditions. Canoes hanging from the rafters, leader award plaques, photos of our founder F.M. Van Wagner, and early camp mementos offer a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Campers dine with their tent mates and counselors at large tables. Menus are adjusted each off-season based on feedback and the guidance of a licensed dietician. We maintain a nut and peanut-free environment and offer a vegetarian menu. Our kitchen staff adeptly handles a wide array of food allergies and intolerances. Lunch and supper end with spirited cheers from each camp section.

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Independence, growth & leadership

Independence & personal growth — why camp beats a family cottage

At Nominingue, we believe strongly that self-esteem and confidence grow as boys learn new skills and develop skills that have been learned previously. In addition to choosing their instructions, campers choose whether to go on a canoe trip. Twice a day, at morning and afternoon free swims, campers will have a choice as to how they spend their free time: swimming, sailing, playing tennis, working on a project at the craftshop, playing a quiet game of chess in the tent line, a competitive game of tether ball or simply reading a good book. Life at Nominingue is unique in that it is a 24-hour-a-day program planned specifically for boys.

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Lasting impact — parent testimonial on self-confidence

We want to thank you and your staff for another fabulous summer at camp for our son. He came back beaming, happy, enthusiastic, with more self-confidence and kindness! He is already looking forward to next year. — Marie Carmen B., Ottawa, ON

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2027 sessions & tuition

12 Day Session — Ages 7–12, Jul 10–Jul 21

2027-07-10 – 2027-07-21

$3,250

Overnight camp

Second half of each 26-day session. One week of instructional activities; overnight or 3-day canoe trip depending on age; end-of-session activities.

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12 Day Session — Ages 7–12, Aug 7–Aug 18

2027-08-07 – 2027-08-18

$3,250

Overnight camp

Second half of each 26-day session. One week of instructional activities; overnight or 3-day canoe trip depending on age; end-of-session activities.

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15 Day Session — Ages 7–15, Jun 26–Jul 10

2027-06-26 – 2027-07-10

$3,900

Overnight camp

Start of each 26-day session. Two full weeks of instructional activities; 3-day, 5-day or 7-day canoe trip depending on age and experience.

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15 Day Session — Ages 7–15, Jul 24–Aug 7

2027-07-24 – 2027-08-07

$3,900

Overnight camp

Start of each 26-day session. Two full weeks of instructional activities; 3-day, 5-day or 7-day canoe trip depending on age and experience.

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19 Day Session — Ages 7–15, Jul 3–Jul 21

2027-07-03 – 2027-07-21

$4,950

Overnight camp

Begins end of first week. Two full weeks of instructional activities; canoe trip; end-of-session activities.

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19 Day Session — Ages 7–15, Jul 31–Aug 18

2027-07-31 – 2027-08-18

$4,950

Overnight camp

Begins end of first week. Two full weeks of instructional activities; canoe trip; end-of-session activities.

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26 Day Session — Ages 7–15, Jun 26–Jul 21

2027-06-26 – 2027-07-21

$6,190

Overnight camp

Three weeks of instructional activities; canoe trips of varying lengths; end-of-session activities. 15-year-olds can go on 8 or 10 day canoe trip.

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26 Day Session — Ages 7–15, Jul 24–Aug 18

2027-07-24 – 2027-08-18

$6,190

Overnight camp

Three weeks of instructional activities; canoe trips of varying lengths; end-of-session activities. 15-year-olds can go on 8 or 10 day canoe trip.

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8 Day Session — Ages 7–10, Jun 26–Jul 3

2027-06-26 – 2027-07-03

$1,990

Overnight camp

One-week session for lower campers. Introduces boys to life at Nominingue: tents, outdoor skills, paddling, outdoor cooking, overnight canoe trip.

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8 Day Session — Ages 7–10, Jul 3–Jul 10

2027-07-03 – 2027-07-10

$1,990

Overnight camp

One-week session for lower campers. Introduces boys to life at Nominingue: tents, outdoor skills, paddling, outdoor cooking, overnight canoe trip.

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8 Day Session — Ages 7–10, Jul 24–Jul 31

2027-07-24 – 2027-07-31

$1,990

Overnight camp

One-week session for lower campers. Introduces boys to life at Nominingue: tents, outdoor skills, paddling, outdoor cooking, overnight canoe trip.

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8 Day Session — Ages 7–10, Jul 31–Aug 7

2027-07-31 – 2027-08-07

$1,990

Overnight camp

One-week session for lower campers. Introduces boys to life at Nominingue: tents, outdoor skills, paddling, outdoor cooking, overnight canoe trip.

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LIT Program — Age 16, Jun 26–Jul 21

2027-06-26 – 2027-07-21

$6,750

Overnight camp

26-day session. Includes lifesaving, wilderness first aid and canoe certification; 8-day canoe trip; leadership training; counsellor training; solo experience.

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LIT Program — Age 16, Jul 24–Aug 18

2027-07-24 – 2027-08-18

$6,750

Overnight camp

26-day session. Includes lifesaving, wilderness first aid and canoe certification; 8-day canoe trip; leadership training; counsellor training; solo experience.

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Programs & camp life

Leaders-in-Training program — for 16-year-olds

The first step in Camp Nominingue's staff-training program, our Leaders-in-Training program provides young men the opportunity to learn the skills essential to being a leader. More than just a staff-training program, our Leader-in-Training program prepares 16-year-old boys to be leaders in any venue and gives them tangible leadership skills they can apply to every facet of their lives. The program includes: wilderness first aid, Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross, ORCKA canoeing course, 8-day canoe trip, solo experience, team building skills, risk management, leadership skills development, and conflict resolution.

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Program breadth — instruction choices and the Feather Shield

Campers choose two instructions per week, with one-hour sessions each morning. They receive a Feather Shield, where they can add feathers representing skill levels achieved in various instructions. Instruction choices include: archery and riflery, basketball, soccer and lacrosse, campcraft and outdoor cooking, canoeing and kayaking, climbing, crafts and woodworking, guitar, mountain biking, nature, orienteering, sailing and windsurfing, swimming and lifesaving, tennis, and theatre and musical performance.

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