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Camp Eden Woods: A Haliburton Highlands Retreat
Discover Camp Eden Woods: A Haliburton Highlands summer camp and event venue on beautiful Elephant Lake, offering nature, adventure, and memories.
Camp Eden Woods, nestled on the scenic Elephant Lake in the Haliburton Highlands, offers an authentic overnight summer camp experience for children aged 7 to 17. With a focus on traditional multi-activity programs in a close-knit, technology-free environment, it's a place where campers can unplug, reconnect with nature, and build lasting friendships. Beyond summer camp, the venue hosts weddings, corporate events, and group retreats.
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Camp Eden Woods is located at 6073 Elephant Lake Rd, Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0. From Harcourt, head east on Elephant Lake Road. The camp is located approximately 5km from the centre of Harcourt. There is ample parking available on site. Note that the final approach is on a rural road.
Local tips
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Pack for a technology-free experience; the camp encourages disconnecting from screens to fully engage in activities and nature.
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Consider visiting during the off-season for a wedding, corporate event, or group retreat in a beautiful, natural setting.
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Take advantage of the waterfront activities on Elephant Lake, from swimming and canoeing to wakeboarding and paddleboarding.
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Camp Eden Woods, situated on 70 acres overlooking Elephant Lake in the Haliburton Highlands, provides a traditional overnight camp experience for children and teens. Founded in 2012, the camp focuses on creating a warm, welcoming environment where campers can grow and develop in a natural setting. The camp emphasizes a technology-free environment, encouraging campers to disconnect from screens and reconnect with nature and each other. Campers stay in rustic cabins and participate in a wide range of activities, including water sports, land sports, and arts programs. Water activities include swimming, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking, and canoeing. Land sports range from basketball and soccer to archery and a ropes course. Creative expression is encouraged through arts and crafts, woodworking, and theatre programs.Beyond its summer camp programs, Camp Eden Woods operates as a venue for weddings, corporate events, and group retreats. Its Grand Lodge can accommodate up to 150 guests for events, and the site includes lake-view cabins for overnight stays. The camp's facilities also include a basketball court, sports field and access to canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. The camp is located a short drive from Algonquin Park, offering opportunities for exploring the surrounding natural beauty.
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