Play 
Learn For the love of Camp
Bear Creek Outdoor Centre is a small, family-run, overnight camp near Ottawa Ontario. Our joy is creating programs and opportunities that challenge, stretch and grow children and youth. Fresh air, friends and adventure are the only three ingredients required for an outstanding summer experience for your child.
Dear Camp Families
Registration is underway for our 2025 camp season with early registration available until November 10th.
Our modern world has proven that now more than ever kids need camp, and there is no camp quite like Bear Creek. I am delighted to welcome new camp families in 2025 and to be a part of the growth and development of all of the kids that call Bear Creek Camp their summer home. As we plan for the coming summer we invite you to register now as our programs have limited space. This is especially true of our teen programs where the maximum enrolment is 12 participants.
Have a wonderful year. I look forward to welcoming you home to camp next summer
Yours
Jill
Explore
Powered by two feet and a heartbeat! We are plugged into the moment and embrace our incredible natural environment together.
Play
Camp is full of fun and excitement but it is so much more. Our play connects us in community and shares our character.
Learn
Great camp learning is physical, emotional and social. Lets add Visceral! What we learn at camp stays inside us forever.
Summer Camps
We are very fortunate to be a small community where all campers feel welcomed. Everyone knows everyone at camp. From our director, to our amazing staff, to our incredible campers, we welcome you by name into our camp family and look forward to the many years ahead that you will have a summer home here.
At Bear Creek Camp, a positive community is emphasized and individual accomplishments are celebrated. Over 80% of our campers return year after year, allowing children to build upon the personal growth that they achieved in previous summers.
Outdoor Centre
Bear Creek Outdoor Centre provides Custom Outdoor Education Programs to visiting school groups in the spring and Fall.
Looking for Outdoor Skills and Instructor Certification? Check out the courses that will be running at Bear Creek.
Private groups trust Bear Creek Outdoor Centre to support retreats and special events.
Parent Resources
Wondering about our waterfront safety procedures? Or about what your kid is up to right this moment at camp? Or how the heck you’ll live without your kid for two whole weeks?! We’ve got all the FAQ and resources for camp parents.
If you do not find the information you are looking for please let us know; We are always happy to chat about camp!
Mostly True Fun Facts
Summer Campers per Session
Pancakes Flipped
Beautiful Acres
Private Lakes
Hours of Sunshine Last Summer
