Learn Beyond the Classroom
Nestled on a private island in the heart of Lake of the Woods, Camp Stephens offers school groups of students aged 8-12 and their teachers unforgettable 3-day, 2-night overnight camp and wilderness canoe experiences.
Island Camp
Our energetic and caring Cabin Leaders guide students and teachers through exciting outdoor adventures, including a high ropes course, rock tower climbing, canoeing, kayaking, and group activities. Along the way, students build confidence, strengthen connections, and learn how to understand and care for our environment.
Island Camp students stay in rustic cabins with overnight supervision provided by Camp Stephens Cabin Leaders who hosts your student group for the duration of your stay. Teachers/chaperones stay in comfortable, dedicated teacher cabins.
All meals, snacks, and camp activities are provided.
Wilderness Canoe Trips
This 3-day/2-night canoe trip offers an adventurous introduction to overnight camping in the great outdoors. We provide a supportive environment to explore nature, learn paddling skills, and enjoy the thrill of the open water — perfect for first-time campers or those new to canoeing.
Senior trippers with extensive camp, canoe, counselling and first-aid experience lead students and teachers on a short route through Ontario's wilderness. Participants camp in overnight tents, cook their meals by campfire and paddle from campsite to campsite each day.
All equipment, tents and meals are included in the canoe experience.
Easy to Plan. Impossible to Forget.
We take care of the details so you can focus on what matters.
With the Camp Stephens school experience, you can spend less time organizing and more time engaging with your students as they learn, explore, and grow. Camp Stephens partners with teachers to design an experience that aligns with classroom objectives and the needs of each school group. Whether building a plan from scratch or expanding on an existing one, we help create a meaningful, memorable learning experience.
In the months before your trip, teachers receive a comprehensive package that includes:
- All required forms, including health needs and cabin assignments
- Camper packing lists
- Sample menus
- A typical day-at-camp itinerary
- An overview of the support provided by Camp Stephens
- Any responsibilities assigned to the school
Our registration team works closely with you to ensure all teachers, students and guardians feel prepared and comfortable with their arrangements.
Dates and Rates
2027 School Group Dates:
| Monday – Wednesday | Wednesday – Friday |
| May 31 – June 2 | June 2 – June 4 |
| June 7 – June 9 | June 9 – June 11 |
| June 14 – June 16 | June 16 - 18 |
Rate: $2,150 per cabin (up to 9 students per cabin)
Payment Schedule:
December 1 - 30% Deposit due
February 1 - First payment due
May 1 - Final payment and all forms due
Teacher Testimonial
Booking has always been simple and straightforward with minimal planning on our end. Student needs have always been accommodated (mobility, non-binary, medical, dietary) openly and honestly. Lastly, it's an amazing time for the teachers who get to see their students in a new environment without the pressures of running activities. We just get to be big kids too! Seriously, the best. - Tara Law, Grade 8 teacher, École George McDowell
Contact Us
Camp Stephens Registrars - [email protected]
Camp Director, Jake Hammett - [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Island Camp: No minimum requirement. Each of our 18 cabins can accommodate up to 9 students plus a Camp Stephens Cabin Leader. Bookings are first-come, first-serve so be sure to reserve early if you would like to bring a large group.
Wilderness Canoe requires a minimum group of 8 participants (including teachers) with a maximum of 40 participants (including teachers).
Not necessarily. Depending on the number of cabins required to accommodate students in your group, there may be other schools on the island at the same time.
Bus transportation to Kenora will be arranged by your school. The bus trip
is approximately 2 ½ hours from Winnipeg.
Camp Stephens provides private boat transportation from the Kenora Harbourfront to the island. The boat ride is approximately 15 minutes.
Up to 9 students stay in rustic cabins equipped with bunkbeds, storage and electricity. A Camp Stephens Cabin Leader is assigned to each cabin group and provides overnight supervision. A shared accessible washroom and shower facility is located in a central area of the camp with private stalls.
Teachers and chaperones stay in designated teacher cabins.
As little or as much as you would like! In our experience, most schools enjoy letting Camp Stephens staff take the lead on guiding both students and teachers through a wide variety of on-island activities for the duration of your stay. However, we are always happy to work closely with you to align with specialized curriculum or classroom themes and goals.
Throughout your stay, student supervision is a shared responsibility between camp staff and teachers.
We are here to help! You can email our registration team at [email protected] or contact Camp Director, Jake Hammett directly at [email protected].
