Enjoy a basketball retreat with your family, friends & teammates!
Filipino Retreat Dates for Summer 2024
- June 14-16, 2024
During your retreats, you will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Bruce Peninsula and everything that the Elite Camps Outdoor Leadership Centre has to offer.
Location
The Elite Camps Outdoor Leadership Centre is located at 760 Highway 6, South Bruce Peninsula. About 3 hours from Toronto and located on Bruce Peninsula, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, our 75-acre lakefront property has 5 outdoor basketball courts, challenge courses, a spectacular waterfront, an indoor athletic center including a basketball court, weight room, and more.
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Cost
$300+HST per person!
Includes all activities & meals!
Food
Meals include:
Monday: dinner
Tuesday: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Wednesday: breakfast & lunch
You will have the option to eat at your own family table in the dining hall or on our outdoor patio/
We will also sell snacks and other goodies at our tuck shop. Any extras that you purchase during your stay will be charged to your card at the end of your stay.
Please note that we will not sell alcoholic beverages, but you are welcome to bring your own so long as you drink responsibly.
Accommodations
You will be placed in a cabin with your family or friends, or by gender.
This cabin will be your home base as you enjoy everything our center offers.
All cabins have electricity, air-conditioning, hot and cold water, bathrooms and showers, a mini-fridge, a front porch that overlooks the lake, and a picnic table right next to it.
Each cabin sleeps up to 14 people, with 6 single bunk beds and two double beds.
Activities
You will get to experience all of the activities that Elite Camps Outdoor Leadership Centre offers. This includes swimming, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboard, tubing (weather & water level permitting), beach volleyball, wall climbing, archery, weight room, and outdoor and indoor basketball.
Activities On Your Own
There is so much for you to do! Guests are encouraged to go out on excursions in our nearby towns, Sauble Beach & Tobermory, and to explore the Bruce Trail as well as nearby national and provincial parks. We will have a list of nearby attractions to explore should you want some guidance.
NIGHT TIME
Each night, we will run optional group programming in our dining hall. From bingo to minute-to-win it, to family feud, to trivia, we'll help the guests on-site have fun. You are also welcome to use any of the program areas that are open at night, which include our outdoor basketball courts, our indoor athletic facility, and three separate campfires.
Coordinators of the Filipino Retreat
Candice Magdaluyo & Stephanie Rudnick will be the on-site coordinators for our amazing Filipino retreat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can you accommodate on-site?
We have 11 cabins and can accommodate up to 145 guests.
How do guests know which activities they can go to?
You will be able to sign up for daily activities every morning.
What do we need to bring with us?
Once you are booked, you will receive an information package with more details on what to pack.
Each guest should bring bed sheets, towels, blankets, and pillows. Pack enough clothes to last the duration of your stay. Please bring your toiletry (shampoo, soap, etc.). Feel free to bring your own fishing rod, favorite sports equipment, bikes, etc. Please bring your water bottle (refillable anywhere in camp) so you can stay hydrated during the day, and don't forget to bring a white shirt to have some tie-dye fun!
When is check-in & check-out?
Check-In 4pm & Check Out: 1:30 pm
Can I stay on site after checkout?
Unfortunately not. To ensure that our site has more than enough space for all the families that are booked, you will have to leave the site upon checkout.
Can we bring our family pet?
Unfortunately not. Due to the shared accommodations, we are not allowing dogs at this retreat.
What are the check-in / check-out guidelines?
Check-in will be welcomed on your day of arrival from 4 PM onwards. Please let us know your estimated arrival time so we can prepare accordingly.
On the day of your departure, we ask that you leave your cabin "sweep clean" and ready for our cleaning and sanitization crew to start their work by 2 pm (after lunch).
What is the refund policy?
Retreats Refund & Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received in writing (including email) more than 20 days before arrival date: Full refund of fees paid minus a $50 administrative fee.
- Cancellations received in writing (including email) within 20 days of arrival date are NOT ELIGIBLE for refund.