8-Day Summer Camp, Haliburton Scout Reserve

Getting to your course is easy!

Participants will meet and finish this course at our Outward Bound Canada base in the Don Valley Brickworks Park. The park is accessible by car, TTC, bike, or the free Evergreen Brickworks shuttle from Broadview Station. There’s parking on site, and the TTC’s 28 Bayview South bus also stops right at the Brickworks entrance.

Our team is always on site to welcome participants, confirm attendance, and support them throughout the day. For the overnight portion, full details and packing information will be shared ahead of time.

• Have questions? Our Program Team is here to help: urban_wild@outwardbound.ca

Each day at Lake Kennabi is filled with learning, laughter, and adventure. Mornings begin with a healthy breakfast followed by an active morning of team games, paddling on the lake, skill development sessions in canoeing, kayaking, or outdoor living and more.

Afternoons include group challenges, creative projects, and free time to fish, paddle, whittle or relax by the water. Evenings bring the camp community together for campfires, storytelling, and reflection.

Throughout the week, students develop confidence, independence, and social-emotional awareness while learning to communicate, collaborate, and lead with care. The week ends with a celebration of growth, friendship, and connection to the natural world.

Outward Bound Canada provides all the technical and group equipment you’ll need, including tents, sleeping pads, first-aid supplies, cooking and eating utensils, stoves, and all canoeing and kayaking gear such as paddles, lifejackets, and helmets.

Participants are responsible for bringing their own personal clothing, footwear, and toiletries. You can pack your items in a regular travel luggage, no specialized backpack required. A packing list will be provided before the course to help you prepare.

Students will meet at our Don Valley Brick Works base in Toronto, where we’ll load all gear onto the bus for the trip to Kennabi Lake Camp. Our instructors will assist participants with packing, organization, and equipment use throughout the week.

Our instructors are more than trip leaders. They’re mentors, role models, and passionate educators dedicated to helping young people thrive.

• Highly Qualified: Certified and trained in First-Aid for wilderness and backcountry environments, technical activities, broad outdoor skills, and more!
• Experienced Leaders and Educators: Many years of training, mentoring, and guiding youth in backcountry environments
•  Thoroughly Screened and Vetted: Rigorous hiring process, reference and credential checks, and clear vulnerable sector police check
• Trained by OBC: Ongoing professional development in leadership, inclusion, and youth development
•  Supportive Mentors: Instructors take a participant-centred approach, meeting youth where they are and guiding them step-by-step to build confidence and resilience.
• Small Groups: Low instructor-to-participant ratios to ensure personalized guidance and care along with developing an effective team

“A ship is safe in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.” – William Shedd.

Risk and challenge are part of everyday life, and when approached with intention and support, they become powerful tools for growth. On an OBC course, risks are carefully managed and kept to a minimum, ensuring they enhance the learning experience every step of the way.

• Expert Instructors: Certified and trained in wilderness medicine, risk management, and youth development
• Small Groups: Low instructor-to-participant ratios for immediate supervision and care
• Reliable Systems: Well-maintained equipment that meets industry standards, thorough safety checks, and responsive emergency action plans
• 24/7 Preparedness: Groups carry communication and tracking devices and instructors are trained for emergency response and evacuations
• Dietary Support: We accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions with advance notice
• Personalized Care: Health forms are reviewed in advance, and participant care and wellbeing are supported holistically 
• Learn More: See our Risk Management page for details on our practices

Participants develop practical skills, personal confidence, memories that last a lifetime, and so much more.

• Leadership & Teamwork: Learn to communicate, collaborate, and support others in small tight-knit groups
• Outdoor Skills: Gain hands-on experience in navigation, camping, Leave No Trace practices, and activities such as paddling, hiking, etc.
• Environmental Stewardship: Develop a deeper connection to nature and outdoor places through responsible outdoor habits
• Life Skills: Build problem-solving, decision-making, organization, and personal responsibility
• Emotional & Social Growth: Strengthen self-awareness, coping strategies, and friendships through shared challenges
• Digital Detox: Learn to disconnect from screens and be less reliant on phones, enjoying the present moment in nature