Location

Birch Island

Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da is located on Birch Island, our 23-acre private property on Lake Wah Wash Kesh, 40 minutes north of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. Being water-access only, all visitors to the island are picked up by boat at Lamoureux Landing.

The island is covered by pine trees, granite rock shoreline and natural sand beaches. The property is exclusively used by Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da and is a quiet and safe location, free from any motor vehicle traffic. The surrounding Crown Land ensures that our end of the lake is left natural and undeveloped.

Our lush forest, sandy beaches and calm bays provide ample space for the instruction of all water and land activities. This vast wilderness is available for canoe tripping, kayaking and sailing excursions, picnicking, hiking and exploring.

Land Acknowledgement

Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da is located on Birch Island, Lake Wah Wash Kesh. We are situated within the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850 and Williams Treaty of 1923. We acknowledge that we are located on traditional Anishinabek Territory and we also recognize all of the local First Nations communities around us. First Nations, Métis and Inuit Indigenous Peoples have lived here on this land, what we know as North America, long before the establishment of Canada as a nation. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be here and recognize the responsibilities we have for the stewardship of this land. We thank all the generations of Indigenous Peoples, the traditional keepers of this land, who have taken great care of it for thousands of years.

Directions to Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da

Getting to Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da can be tricky your first time. Simply Googling directions to us might lead you to our Camp Office in Hamilton which is about 3.5 hours away from Birch Island. 

If you are using Google Maps, instead search for Lamoureux Landing, Whitestone, ON and that will direct you to the boat launch where our boats operate our arrival and departure procedures.  

You can also check out our written directions from Toronto or from Hwy 11 depending on where you’re coming from.

Terms & Conditions

Fees

  • All fees are subject to 13% HST.
  • All fees are in Canadian Dollars.
  • A $50 discount is applied to each new sibling registered for a Summer Camp Session.
 
We accept the following payments:
  • Cheque (Mail to Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da, 756 Mineral Springs Road, Dundas ON, L9H 5E3)
  • Interac e-Transfer (Send to plamont@miakonda.com; please indicate who payment is for)
  • Families with US bank accounts can send a US Cheque (Please account for exchange rate) 
  • International Campers will need to use a wire transfer service
 
If you have any issues with payment, please contact us at info@miakonda.com.
 
Final Payment Due Date: May 1st (July 1st for Women’s Wellness Weekend)

Deposit

Each registration must be accompanied by a deposit to secure your spot. Submitted deposits are applied towards your camp fee total. 

  • Session 1-8: $500 deposit is required
  • Stepping Stones: $50 deposit is required
  • Women’s Wellness Weekend: $50 deposit is required
 

All camp fees and taxes must be paid in full by May 1st (July 1st for Women’s Wellness Weekend).

Inclusions

Camp Fees Include:

  • All food and accommodations
  • Tuck allowance for snacks and essential items
  • Use of all activity equipment 
  • All trips and excursions
 

Camp Fees do not include: 

  • Bus transportation fees
  • Camp merchandise
  • Any special travel arrangements
  • Medical work and prescription drugs beyond the scope of the camp healthcentre
  • Swim test fees for Bronze Cross, Medallion and Star
  • Select specialty instructor programs (Women’s Wellness Weekend) 

Cancellation Policy

If cancellation occurs for any reason before May 1st (July 1st for Women’s Wellness Weekend):

  • Session 1-8: $450 of deposit is refundable
  • Stepping Stones: $50 of deposit is refundable
  • Women’s Wellness Weekend: $50 of deposit is refundable
 
Cancellations made after May 1 will result in your deposit being forfeited. 

Discounts

Each additional sibling will receive $50 off of their registration fee. 

Campers registered for multiple sessions will be eligible for a discount specific to the sessions they are registered for. 

For sponsorship information, please visit our Sponsorship page.

Arts & Crafts

Summer camp would not be complete without a fun and extensive arts and crafts program! Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da offers a wide variety of arts and crafts, including tie die, macramé, beadwork, hemp, mask making, painting and much more!

Creative expression is a wonderful way for a camper to enhance her sense of self. Our staff work hard to nurture a creative environment where campers can create unique crafts and express their personality. Campers can work on larger projects as well, such as paddle making. Guest Artists also lead Special Arts and Crafts workshops, such as Knitting 101, Cartooning, or Henna.

Archery

Archery is a sport everyone can be successful at regardless of age, size or physical ability. It develops hand-eye coordination, dexterity and teaches the importance of focus and concentration.

Mi-A-Kon-Da’s archery program offers campers a chance to learn fundamental skills as well as more advanced techniques, incorporating fun through theme days and archery games. Campers practice under the careful supervision of trained counsellors on our range which is safely tucked away at the far end of the island.