A fun and safe summer camp
Ekocamp InternationalThe summer camp is located next to a large forest and at the edge of a beautiful lake. Some activities, such as rock climbing and kayaking or river canoeing, take place off site just a few miles away.
Facilities
The camp has two buildings. Kids from the French and English programs are divided in different sections. In addition, we have two dining rooms, a kitchen, classrooms and meeting rooms.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are also located in these two buildings; each room (which includes bedding) has accommodation for four (some rooms hold six). Each room has its own sink. There are shared washrooms and showers on each floor.
Our camp is located 3 km from the town of Mont-Tremblant, where there are two medical centers. In case of emergency, the Sainte-Agathe City Hospital Center, a well-equipped regional hospital is located just 20 minutes from us. All of our staff receive first aid training and we frequently remind participants of the safety rules so that young people can enjoy the camp in a safe environment.
- Safety on Water
- Boys and Girls
- Cultural Trips
Water
Activities
The swimming area is bounded by a floating dock and swimming is done under the supervision of a qualified lifeguard.
During water activities, wearing a lifejacket is required.
Boys and Girls
Our camp has two sections, one for girls and the other for boys. A night staff watches over the observance of this rule.
The camp is regularly visited by inspectors from the Ministry of Health and the Quebec Camp Association. We maintain the high standards that they required.
Cultural
Visits
A maximum of 15 children ay participate in visits to Montreal, Quebec city or Ottawa. They are accompanied by two staff members. Rooms are reserved according to gender (visit to Quebec city).
Accompanying persons ensure hight degree of security during travel. If they wish, children can bring pocket money (for shopping).
Camp Location
Ekocamp InternationalEkocamp is located in Mont-Tremblant, close to the famous Mont-Tremblant National Park. This gigantic ecological reserve has nearly 1,500 square kilometers and contains 400 lakes and three rivers. Our access to this environmental jewel offers exciting opportunities for Ekocamp.
How far Ekocamp is from...
AX Hotel
3 kilometers from camp. Includes continental breakfast. Minimum stay two nights if Saturday included.
Price (1) : 130 $ +
Telephone : 1 819 429-6000
Auberge Mountain View
4 kilometers from camp, 1,7 kilometers from downtown Mont-Tremblant. Includes full breakfast. Good restaurant on premises. Shuttle service to Mont-Tremblant.
Price (1) : 91 $ +
Telephone : 1 819 425-3429
Gîte le voyageur (B&B)
4 kilometers from camp, 1 kilometer from downtown Mont-Tremblant. Includes full breakfast. Very large and nicely decorated rooms. Individual bathrooms. Shuttle service to Mont-Tremblant.
Price (1) : 85 $ +
Telephone : 1 819 425-6951
While your kids are at camp, enjoy:
The Laurentians has become the preferred playground of Montrealers and their neighbors from all parts of eastern North America. Travelers can explore a multitude of winding forest roads, discover quaint villages tucked away in the hills and then enjoy gourmet meals equivalent to the best to be found in Montreal.
Hiking and biking trails abound throughout the region. This is the privileged way of seeing, at close range, the impressive array of flora and fauna.
Adjacent to Ekocamp is one of the natural wonders of the Laurentians, the Parc du Mont-Tremblant. This vast park is 1,500 square kilometers (580 square miles) in area. Within its boundaries are 400 lakes, seven rivers and too many streams to count. Activities are plentiful and diverse; canoeing, camping, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, cross-country skiing; all against a backdrop of quiet alpine beauty.
Here are some additional and exciting options to tempt you, the parents, while your children enjoy Ekocamp.
Mont Tremblant
Take in the picturesque beauty of Mont Tremblant village, the spirit of Tremblant Resort at the base of the mountain and the nearby boutiques and restaurants of Mont-Tremlbant.
Montreal
Walking Tours
Walking tours offering the chance to see the great architectural richness of Montreal. Heritage Montreal, Tel.: (514) 286-2662 Fax: (514) 286-1661
Biodôme
The Montreal Biodome presents 4 ecosystems in which you can experience the sights and sounds of nature: the Tropical and Laurentian forests, the St. Lawrence marine ecosystem and the Polar World - Arctic and Antarctic - all under one roof.
Botanical Garden
With its collection of 21,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, some thirty thematic gardens, and teams of researchers and other staff (many of whom organize activities for the public) the Montreal Botanical Gardens ranks as one of the world's largest and most spectacular exhibitions of this kind.
Montreal International Jazz Festival (end June/early July)
Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as the world’s finest jazz festival. Over 400 live shows, including 300 free concerts, in the heart of downtown Montreal.
Jet-boating on Lachine Rapids
Jet-boating on Montreal's historic Lachine Rapids. This spectacular 90-minute, wild and wet adventure on the St. Lawrence is awesome, unforgettable and should not be missed by anyone! Speed boating.... for thrill-seekers!
St-Joseph Oratory
Saint Joseph's Oratory is recognized as one of the great temples of the world. Like many sacred places in various countries, the Oratory attracts visitors who seek a haven of peace, a spiritual encounter, or the opportunity of visiting an important tourist attraction.
Montreal Old-Port
Stretching along a 2.5-kilometer waterfront, the Old Port of Montreal is a unique, internationally renowned recreational and tourist site. Refurbished as an initiative of the Canadian government, this area has retained its distinctive maritime flavor. Along with Old Montreal, it constitutes the largest historic district in North America.
Firework Competition
Each year, from mid-June to the end of July, The Fireworks shows presents an average of eight pyro-musical fireworks shows, including a closing exhibition show. The many international competitors make this event the largest of its kind in the world.
The Casino of Montreal
Each of the world's great cities has a memorable attraction, a gathering place that draws people back time and again. In Montreal, it's the Casino where the pace is fast, the fun non-stop and the buzz is all about having a great time. So come and experience the European cachet of Montreal
Old-Montreal
The historic, once-walled district of one of North America's great cities. An exceptional historic city center, still bustling with life!
The Olympic Stadium
The Olympic Park was designed and built for the 1976 summer games. Take the cable car up its inclined tower, the highest of its kind in the world, for an incomparable view.
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, founded in 1860, is Canada's oldest art museum. The permanent collection of works, dating from antiquity to the present, offers a world-class sampling including many fine examples of Canadian art. The new pavilion with its striking architecture, houses special visiting exhibits.
Montreal Paris-style river-boat
Just like their Parisian cousins that grace the Seine, these ultra-modern glass-roofed craft are able to navigate waters that are inaccessible to other harbor cruise vessels. This short excursion offers superb river views of Old Montreal, the locks of the restored Lachine Canal, the islands of Ile Notre-Dame and Ile Ste-Hélène and take you to the gentler sections of Lachine Rapids.
Every year, we recruit about 15-20 instructors with an average age of almost 20 years of age. Two-thirds of the instructors are normally girls.
All are either university students (20%) or college students (CEGEP).
All have followed a training course and about a third have been with us for at least two summers. In addition, each employee has a valid first aid certification and a criminal record check is done for all.
Our teachers are competent, experienced and have a teaching background in French / English as a second language. Most have completed their degree in French / English teaching.
A passionate and professional team that works day and night so that your children may receive the best possible service.
Marco Patriarco
Co-director of Ekocamp with 8 years of experience as camp director and manager. My motto: S-F-L (Safety - Fun - Learning). Passionate about travel, languages and swimming!
Maxime Chamberland
Co-director of Ekocamp with 5 years as a camp manager, I have a background in recreation management. Lifeguarding instructor and passionnate about travel.
Vanessa Mackay
Co-director with over 5 years of experience in vacation camps, Vanessa always makes sure that everyone enjoys their stay, and is always willing to listen to the needs of young and old.