The Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC) has a rich history in overnight camping, outdoor education, recreational programming, and community building. From skill development, family enrichment, social recreation, respite, and adventure-based experiences, the KOC offers high-quality programming and once-in-a-lifetime experiences in a safe, well-supported and natural environment.
The KOC is located in Minden, Ontario. Situated on 600 hectares of land, the KOC is nestled in the forest along the shores of Grey Lake. The Kinark Outdoor Centre welcomes guests from all walks of life for a variety of different programs, including Autism Respite, and Community and School Group Bookings.
We look forward to hosting you!
Registration is Now Open for 2023 Programs
We are happy to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 season!
Autism Camp Programs
The KOC offers a variety of adapted traditional camp experiences and enhanced respite opportunities for children, teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. These programs include Autism Summer Camp, Young Adults Leadership Program, Autism Family Camp and Autism Family Respite programs.
Community and School Bookings
Start planning your community or school group trip to the KOC today! Our team provides a safe and supportive environment for groups to learn new skills and to explore their leadership potential and their capacity for problem solving and team-building.
Camp at Home
Our popular Camp at Home program is still available for families. Visit our Camp at Home program page for more information about the programs and how to register for one that is right for your family. Through this programming we aim to:
- Focus on strengthening family bonds through new and/or shared experiences through fun activities facilitated by KOC staff;
- Improve participant’s sense of belonging in a supportive environment; and
- Most importantly, provide a break from routine.
If on-site programming is not accessible to you our Camp at Home series is a great alternative. We will customize something for your group in this medium too.
Full Operations and Responsivity to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – The Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC) has resumed full operations while ensuring we do our best to keep our visitors and staff as safe as possible. To read our full update on COVID-19 measures in place at the KOC, click here.
The Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC) is operated by Kinark Child and Family Services and is accredited by the Ontario Camp Association (OCA).