Camp McGovern
Record #:
GRE0179
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
06 Jan 2022
Description
| Description (Service) | An overnight summer camp located along the Saugeen River, dedicated to providing outdoor experiences for children who may not have such opportunities otherwise. Promotes the development of self-esteem, social skills and leadership through programs and mentoring relationships with staff. Also offers two and three week leadership programs for youth in grades 10, 11 or 12, see website for details. Caters to children involved in Big Brothers/Sisters programs, United Way Agencies and Family and Children's Services. |
Service Details
| Hours | Vary, call for details Dates: Camp runs Jul-Aug, see website for details |
| Dates | Camp runs Jul-Aug, see website for details |
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Bruce County ; Chatham-Kent ; Elgin County ; Essex County ; Grey County ; Haldimand County ; Huron County ; Lambton County ; Middlesex County ; Norfolk County ; Oxford County ; Perth County ; Waterloo Region |
| Eligibility | 6 year(s) - 17 year(s) |
| Application | Email, call or visit website for information or schedule. Camp spaces filled on a first come, first served basis. Application can be accessed online at https://mcgovern.campbrainregistration.com/ |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - see website for details |
Address and Location
| Site Location | Mailing address can be used year round |
| Located In Community | Brockton |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 20029 Hanover, ON Canada N4N 3T1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Buildings ; Buildings are accessible with new accessible bathroom facility (2012). Property is moderately accessible with varying terrain - some activities are adaptable, some terrain difficult to access, all main roads are gravel. |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-369-6704, Summer, during camp months ; 519-998-2646, Spring, Fall and Winter |
| director@campmcgovern.com | |
| Website | https://campmcgovern.com |
| Primary Contact | Adam Overgaard, Vice Chair - Board of Directors; Email: adam@campmcgovern.com |