We know that coming to camp with a friend can help ease first-day jitters and add to the fun—and we love that! You're welcome to list one cabin partner request during registration. PLEASE NOTE THAT PARTNER REQUESTS MUST BE MUTUAL AND WITHIN TWO YEARS OF AGE.

This policy helps us build cabin groups that are balanced in both age and dynamics, and ensures all campers have the best possible experience. We’re unable to accommodate requests that fall outside these guidelines, including requests for campers more than two years apart in age. Thank you for understanding and helping us create great cabin communities for everyone.

If your child wears Pulls Up or has another bedtime routine that deals with bed wetting, please send whatever is needed! Our counsellors are trained to handle bed wetting discretely. If a camper wets their bed we have a procedure in place to ensure that our Health Care Coordinator takes the wet bedding, washes and dries it before anyone has to know.

Our campers and staff swim each day. There is a shower at the pool and they will bring their shower kit there for a quick clean off. We do have showers at the bathrooms and campers will have the opportunity to use them on rest hour or cabin time.

No, the tiered pricing is there for you, busy parents with lots going on. We understand that some families are unable to pay the second and third tier and that is fine. You pick which tier fits your budget and family circumstance at the time. The only person that sees the tier choice is the Camp Administrator and Executive Director. Every camper gets the same experience, regardless of the tier chosen.

Yes, please! Any medication that a doctor has prescribed should be brought to camp. We find that that children who take medications that help them child focus or settle at school do best at camp when they continue to take these medications. There is a lot of important listening that is required at camp. All medications will be handed into the Health Care Coordinator during registration and the child will be supervised while taking their required medications.

We only order and prepare peanut-free/safe foods. If your child has an allergy to eggs, strawberries, gluten, sugar or if they have special dietary needs, you will be prompted to complete a section on the medical form when it is sent to you. Our Health Care Coordinator keeps a close eye on our campers, especially the ones that needs assistance in this area. Our Health Care Coordinator and Head Cook work together to ensure delicious, healthy food for all campers!

No. At camp we plan our menus so that the children are well fed! Check out our sample menu under the Summer Camp tab above. We have campers with severe food allergies. When food is brought in unknown to us, we have no way of insuring our campers' safety regarding food allergies. This is a serious issue. We have had a camper with a severe peanut allergy in a cabin and a cabin mate received mail from home containing candy with peanuts. Luckily the package was opened in front of staff and proper measures were taken to keep the candy in the office, and returned to the family during pickup. We understand the nostalgia of sending and receiving mail while at camp, but maybe consider sending something that your child could share the experience with the rest of the cabin like Play Doh, bubbles, or bracelet making supplies!

We do not make special meals for each child, but we do, however always have another option available. Say we are having a roast beef dinner, with mashed potatoes, corn, gravy and bread rolls with chocolate cake for dessert. If your child does not like any of those items we always have a full salad bar for them to visit which includes greens, veggies, croutons, dressings, hard boiled eggs, potato/macaroni salads, etc. At breakfast there is cereal, toast and a big bowl of fruit always set out, should your child not enjoy french toast and bacon or scrambled eggs and sausage.

No, this not possible.

No, it is not okay for a couple of reasons. First, campers are not to bring electronic devices to camp. We cannot be responsible for them, things can get broken and go missing when 8 people share a cabin. Also, we do not want your child's phone call home to spark homesickness in other campers. And, you have sent your child to camp to experience living in a cabin with cabin mates and counsellors. They are busy making bonds with others, playing games, singing songs... all things they will be dying to tell you about when you pick them up. It is healthy for children to form relationships outside of their immediate family at this age. I know it is hard for some parents but giving your child the gift of independence is so important. You can do it!

No. The only time that there are items available for purchase is during registration and deregistration, both of which you will be present for. The items available are the same ones that are for purchase during your online registration.

Lifeguards and Pool Safety

Yes. There are always 2 lifeguards on duty whenever campers are swimming in our pool. Cabin counsellors are also in the pool with their campers during swim sessions.

All campers take a swim test on Monday. This determines who can swim in the deep end. Campers who don't pass have a large shallow end to swim and play games in.

Our pool is a Class A pool, inspected regularly by the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit (CKPHU).

Cancellation & Refund Policy

If you cancel your campers attendance before June 15, 2026 you will receive a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit of $100. The balance of camp fees is due on or before June 15, 2026. If you choose to cancel your campers attendance after June 15, 2026 you need to give two weeks written notice and would receive back the camp fees minus the deposit amount of $100 plus an administration fee of $50 per camp. Cancellations within two weeks of a camp starting will receive no refund unless a medical note is provided. This policy is in place to help Kenesserie better manage it’s staffing needs and camper numbers. Registrations received after June 15, 2026 need to be accompanied by full payment.