Glen Bernard CampPROGRAMS
Glen Bernard was founded in 1922 and has an established reputation of helping girls develop self-confidence and independence. Each day is filled with opportunities to challenge campers of all ages and skill levels. Our wide variety of activities creates endless possibilities of new choices. Campers participate in the following activities: canoeing, kayaking, sailing, boardsailing, theatre, rock climbing, high ropes, low ropes, mountain biking, trampoline, canoe trips, arts & crafts, tennis, archery, golf and more!
Land
Activities
GBC’s 730-acre property is ideal for many land activities such as high ropes and archery. Explore our other land activities!
Water
Activities
A kilometre of shoreline provides lots of opportunity to be on the water. We love fun on the water at camp. Find out more.
Environmental /
Creative Activities
We're leaders in environmental education, and believe arts are an important part of the camp experience too! See why.
Special Activity Days
Campers and staff love these days which combine tradition and surprising twists in our schedule. Learn More
Canoe Trips
Experienced staff plan canoe trips with campers who have chosen to participate. There are a variety of pre-selected routes that vary from 3 to 7 days in length & degree of challenge which is dependent on the age of the camper. Younger campers participate in an overnight on Lake Bernard at sites owned by GBC. Learn More
Our programs are great for all age groups!
Our campers are broken into sections based on their grade level, which helps us gear our programming to the development level of each camper group. To see which program your child should be registering for, we've outlined all the different camp sections below!
Bunnies
Entering JK, SK, Grade 1 in Sept 2025
These 2 night sessions are an introduction to the camp experience for little GBCers. Campers will stay in cabins with staff member supervision at all times during the day and night.
Otters
Entering Grades 1, 2 and 3 in Sept 2025
These one week sessions are an introduction to the camp experience. For new & returning campers. Staff supervision day & night.
Adventurers
Entering Grades 3 & 4 in Sept 2025
Experience all camp activities in a 1, 2, or 3 week session! Looking for the full camp program? Choose Period 1, 2 or 3! Looking for a short stay? Choose Period A, B, C, or D!
Blazers
Entering Grade 5 in Sept 2025
Experience all camp activities in a 1, 2, or 3 week session! Looking for the full camp program? Choose Period 1, 2 or 3! Looking for a short stay? Choose Period A, B, C, or D!
Voyageurs
Entering Grade 6 in Sept 2025
Experience all camp activities in a 1, 2, or 3 week session! Looking for the full camp program? Choose Period 1, 2 or 3! Looking for a short stay? Choose Period A, B, C, or D!
Pioneers
Entering Grade 7 in Sept 2025
Experience the full camp program in a 2 or 3 week session! Choose Period 1, 2 or 3! Specialty canoe trip also available.
Explorers
Entering Grade 8 in Sept 2025
Experience the full camp program in a 2 or 3 week session! Choose Period 1, 2 or 3! Specialty canoe trip and Theatre program also available.
Seekers
Entering Grade 9 in Sept 2025
Experience the full camp program in a 2 or 3 week session! Interested in Canoe trips, Aquatic Leadership training or the Theatre program? Find out more.
Leaders
Entering Grade 10 in Sept 2025
Experience the full camp program in a 2 or 3 week session! Interested in Canoe trips and Aquatic Leadership training or a Theatre Program? Find out more.
Pacers
Entering Grade 11 in Sept 2025
Take part in the Pacer leadership program in a 2 or 3 week session. Earn Ministry of Education credit GPP3O in Period 1 or 2. Interested in Canoe trips and Aquatic Leadership training or a Theatre Program? Find out more.
