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About CQ Eastern Ontario
serving Ottawa, Kingston, Peterborough, Gatineau, and surrounding areas
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at our overnight camp! Each day at overnight camp is filled with exciting activities, from sports and canoeing to arts and crafts, archery, swimming and so much more! It’s a welcoming space where kids can build connections with others who share similar experiences, and have a week of filled with friendship, laughter and fun! Guided by experienced volunteers, caring staff, and a dedicated medical team, campers are supported and cheered on every step of the way.
All of our programs are 100% free to attend. Transportation is provided.
upcoming programs
Campers: August 10 - 15, 2025
Volunteers: August 9- 15, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at our overnight camp! Each day at overnight camp is filled with exciting activities, from sports and canoeing to arts and crafts, archery, swimming and so much more! It’s a welcoming space where kids can build connections with others who share similar experiences, and have a week of filled with friendship, laughter and fun! Guided by experienced volunteers, caring staff, and a dedicated medical team, campers are supported and cheered on every step of the way.
our camp director
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Your first year with CQ? 2015
Your favourite thing (or things) about camp? Campfires and the amazing people
What do you do outside of CQ? Camping, travel and helping others.
Favourite camp meal? Taco night!
What are you most looking forward to for the 2025 season? Seeing all of the familiar faces, and hopefully some new ones, and having a great time at camp!
our Team
Camp Quality Eastern Ontario is made possible by a year-round team of volunteers, that plan programs, raise funds, train volunteers and deliver programs.
Vinnie Paolucci, Camp Director
Nicole Wayling, Medical Coordinator
Sarah ter Huurne, Assistant Camp Director
Kristy Boisvert, Program Coordinator
Melissa Sharp, Secretary
Paula ter Huurne, Generalist
Andie Smith, Volunteer Coordinator
Theresa Mousseau, Volunteer Coordinator
Natalie Stewart, Family Coordinator
Koby Hanrahan, Program Specialist
Merina Shulist, Program Specialist
Amanda Demers, Event Coordinator
Stephane Laverdure, Event Coordinator
our supporters
$10,000+
KRP Properties
$5000 - $9999
KOA Care Camps of Canada
$1000 - $4999
Lions Club Of Kemptville
Smiths Falls Civitan Club Inc
Angie Steadman
Extreme Fear Inc
Vancouver Foundation
Karen McAndrew
Antique Classic Car Club
Optimist Club Of Nepean
