Camp Chippewa believes boyhood is a special time and as such the camp is designed to teach boys sports skills as well as the unchanging values of self-reliance, discipline, and interdependence with others. All campers on the program experience adventure, personal challenge, and the joy and fun afforded by the staff, program and unique environment.

A traditional in-camp program allows boys to choose from a wide range of in-camp activities, whether it's sailing or waterskiing on Cass Lake, or fencing or archery on our wooded campus.

In addition, canoe, fishing and sail trips challenge boys of all ages. Fishing trips to the rustic lodge on Canada's Rainy Lake and a sail trip aboard a 38-foot sloop among the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior are exciting options. In addition, all campers paddle and portage the canoe trails of the north country. Whether it’s camping overnight at nearby Star Island or paddling for 19 days alongside beluga whales on the rivers that feed Hudson Bay in Canada, these out-of-camp adventures create lifelong memories of challenges overcome and adventures shared. This is what wilderness camping was meant to be!

Established:1935

Location: The camp is located between Cass Lake and Buck Lake, and lies within the Chippewa National Forest. In addition the camp owns an island fishing lodge in Ontario's Rainy Lake.

Campers: Boys, ages 7 to 17, with a maximum capacity of 68 on site!

Counsellors (that's you): Counsellors all have a background in the activities that compose the programs and are chosen for their desire to be mentors and role-models for the boys attending camp. Staff members offer unique skills and personalities to camp with many former campers returning to lead new campers. There is a 3 to 1 ratio of campers to counsellors.

Why Chippewa thinks you should be a camp counsellor! You're probably noticed that everyone at IEP thinks Summer Camp is a pretty ace opportunity! That's why it's nice to find that there are so many camps out there with such positive thoughts on Australian counsellors, such as Camp Chippewa! Here are some great reasons to work at Camp Chippewa:

• Make lifelong friends from around the globe.
• Small camp, small staff - you won't get lost in the crowd!
• Relaxing staff retreat with many amenities, including a dedicated staff phone, computers & email access (for staff use only; the campers can not bring any electronic items to camp, e.g. Game Boys, CD players, etc.)
• Generous time-off policy. A good counsellor is a well-rested and refreshed counsellor.
• Training to prepare you for the summer - you won't get left in the dark.
• Other camps nearby; opportunity to meet a variety of fun people.
• Supervisions and feedback.
• Develop the skills employers demand:
  - teamwork
  - communication
  - leadership
  - problem solving & multi-tasking
  - dedication
• Improve self-confidence in challenging situations.
• Have fun

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