Over 20 exciting and challenging activities at Redwood Country Day Camp for over 50 years!

Summer Camp is an unforgettable adventure for children—a place where every camper experiences a day at camp filled with outdoor activities, exciting challenges, and opportunities to build valuable skills. Redwood Country Day Camp, in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, is a premier day camp that has been providing an exceptional experience for children since 1974. The focus is on hands‑on activities, developing teamwork and leadership, and creating a sense of adventure for campers ages 4-15.  With a wide variety of camp activities ranging from rock climbing and Driver’s Ed (grades 1 and up) to creative arts and water activities, Redwood offers a camp experience that transforms every moment into a learning opportunity. 

Instilling Independence at Camp

At Redwood, campers participate in a wide variety of activities—from rock climbing, jungle vines  and sports to arts and nature exploration—all designed to build problem-solving skills, teamwork skills, and self-confidence.  A taste of independence and finding the right balance of different challenges encourages camper’s personal growth as well as provides a special connection to their outdoor surroundings.

A Legacy of Excellence and Adventure

For more than 50 years, Redwood has been a leader among day camps, empowering over 35,000 kids with essential skills and life lessons. Campers at Redwood experience a true outdoor adventure on 27 privately owned acres of scenic fields and green forests in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec. Whether it’s through rock climbing on a 24‑ft wall or mastering the challenges of Driver’s Ed on a specially designed golf cart, every activity is designed to build problem‑solving skills, building skills, and a sense of leadership.

Redwood’s philosophy emphasizes that every child should have the opportunity to experience a fun, challenging, and safe summer camp. With age-appropriate equipment, including secure harnesses and helmets for rock climbing, helmets for biking, and harnesses for the zipline, every detail is managed to ensure safety and quality. 

A Wide Variety of Camp Activities

Redwood is more than a day camp—it’s an environment where every moment is a series of fun challenges and themed adventures. Here’s a glimpse into the incredible variety of activities available:

Outdoor and Physical Activities

• Rock Climbing: Campers experience exhilarating challenges on a 24‑ft rock wall that offers six faces for different skill levels. With experienced instructors guiding each move and using proper technique, children learn problem‑solving skills, creative thinking, and perseverance. This rock climbing activity is designed to be a series of challenges that transforms a simple climb into a swashbuckling adventure.

• Driver’s Ed:  Unique to Redwood is the Driver’s Ed program, where children from grades 1 to 7 learn to drive on a golf cart, navigating a specially designed track at 5 km/hr. This fun challenge teaches safe steering, judgment of distances, and builds essential skills that transfer to other outdoor activities.

• Sports: Redwood offers a wide variety of sports: soccer, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, softball, gagaball, tetherball, and even pickleball—ensuring that every camper finds a sport they love.

• Water Activities and Fun Swim Time: Water is a central theme at Redwood with four heated outdoor pools and two waterslide, the gentle Speedway and the thrilling Twister,  campers of all ages.  With daily swim instruction that adheres to Swim for Life principles, campers build confidence in deep water, learn proper swimming techniques, and enjoy a fun swim time that’s both safe and exciting. 

• The Spice of Life: From biking on a challenging dirt bike path to swinging on the jungle vine and riding on a hayride, Redwood’s outdoor programs are designed to push boundaries. These activities not only enhance physical fitness but also build teamwork skills, leadership, and a sense of adventure. Whether it’s a one-week summer camp or an extended day camp session, each day at camp is filled with missions with challenges that keep the energy high.

Creative and Educational Programs

• Arts, Beading, and Dance: For the creative side of camp, Redwood offers arts and crafts sessions that include two- or three-dimensional art techniques, beading, and jewelry making. Dance programs and a Redwood Variety show give children the opportunity to explore their creativity and build self-confidence through performance. These hands-on activities are carefully planned to develop essential skills in a fun and engaging way.

• Nature, Science, and Hands-On Learning: Campers gather around the nature and science table to perform experiments and engage in hands-on activities that spark their imagination. This focus on experiential learning builds valuable skills and promotes problem‑solving and critical thinking.

Weekly Parent Updates & Counselor Calls

Every week, counsellors make personalized calls to parents. During these calls, counselors provide a comprehensive Camp Info update, including:

• Sharing Achievements and Skill Development

  
  

During weekly calls, counsellors  provide parents with insights into their child's summer camp journey. Counselors share stories about how their children participated in  different camp activities, such as rock climbing, water activities, and sports. They highlight key moments when children demonstrate problem-solving skills and teamwork and parents receive a comprehensive  picture of their child’s participation and progress.

Upcoming Theme Days & Special Events

Counselors also inform parents about upcoming theme days, such as Carnival Day, Country Western Day, and Colour Blast, ensuring families stay up to date with exciting camp-wide events. These updates allow parents to share in their child’s excitement and prepare them for the themed adventures ahead.

By maintaining this personal connection, Redwood Country Day Camp ensures that parents feel involved and engaged in their child’s summer camp experience, even from a distance.

Parents can also stay connected through our social media updates, which include:

• Updates about upcoming theme days like Carnival Day and Colour Blast

• Photo galleries showcasing campers enjoying outdoor adventure activities

Final Thoughts: A Journey of Skills, Adventure, and Connection

Making connections at Redwood for your child during their summer camp adventure at Redwood Country Day Camp is made easy by the camp’s commitment to genuine, hands‑on activities, creative programming, excellent staff and close supervision.

Every day at camp is a chance for your child to develop life skills—whether it’s improving their rock climbing technique, mastering water safety during a fun swim time, or building teamwork and friendships through sports and creative challenges. 

Redwood Country Day Camp is more than just a camp—it’s a dynamic environment where every camper embarks on a journey through time filled with exhilarating challenges, themed adventures, and valuable training. With outdoor activities designed to foster problem‑solving skills, leadership, friendships, and personal growth, your child will leave camp with a treasure trove of experiences that will last a lifetime.

Want to learn more about Redwood Country Day Camp? Visit our website at redwooddaycamp.com or check out our latest updates on Instagram and Facebook!