Our mission

Ekocamp International

Ekocamp International is a privately funded company. Our site benefits both from its proximity to the wilderness of the Parc du Mont-Tremblant and to the metropolitan amenities of Montreal. Ekocamp International was born with the vision of bringing youth together from around the world, to work and play together in harmony and security. The founders felt that, as we move towards an increasingly international, interconnected and global community, Ekocamp could help to prepare youth to play a positive role in this brave new world which they will soon inherit.

To achieve this, Ekocamp concentrates on skills training, with special emphasis on language, cultural understanding and tolerance. At the same time, it fosters a love for and familiarity with the world of nature. The ‘global village’ is already an integral part of our daily living. Whether it is the fruit we eat, the coffee we drink, the gas which powers our cars, or the splashy T-shirt on our back, our quality of life is increasingly interconnected with the health of a multitude of communities around the world.

For the next generation this will be even more true, as country after country joins the global economy. Language is the doorway to understanding the infinite variety of human cultures; understanding culture is the key to tolerance; working and playing together are the means through which culture and tolerance are given a human face and then extended through friendship.

Privacy Policy

Our privacy policy explains what personal information we collect, what we use it for, who we share it with and how to exercise your rights. It also explains how to reach the person in charge of the protection of personal information.

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Refund policy

In the event that you wish to cancel your child’s registration, simply contact us. We will refund the total amount paid, less the sum of CAD$250 for administration fees, if we are notified of this cancellation six weeks prior to the start of your child’s stay at camp. If the cancellation is due to a visa not being obtained, the refund request must include a letter from the Canadian embassy stating that the visa was refused or cancelled. Please note that the CAD$250 fee for producing the visa application documents is non-refundable.

If we are not notified of the cancellation at least six weeks before the start of camp, no amount will be refunded, unless the camper is unable to attend camp for medical reasons, upon presentation of a medical certificate and if the camp is notified at least three weeks before arrival. In that case, Opikawa will refund 50% of the total fees paid. The medical certificate, signed by a physician, must explain the camper’s medical condition and state that this condition prevents the camper from attending a summer camp.

No refund will be made if the camp is notified less than three weeks before the scheduled arrival date.

If a parent/guardian removes their child from camp earlier than planned, if a camper is expelled for breaching the code of conduct, or if a camper leaves camp for any other reason, Opikawa will not be held responsible for the associated transportation costs, whether due to airline policies or otherwise, and no refund will be made.