SEVERN BRIDGE, ONT. For the second year in a row, summer camps in Ontario are adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sparrow Lake Camp in Severn Bridge, Ont. sat empty in 2020, but this year with so much uncertainty leading into the summer, the decision was made to pivot from its traditional program to renting cabins to families in need of a unique getaway. We ve sold out five of our sessions now, and the sixth is one cabin away, said the camp s executive director Brendan Turner. Several of the families staying in the cabins said they were there to escape the GTA. The cabin rentals also attracted families looking for an alternative to expensive summer vacations.
Published Wednesday, July 7, 2021 5:03PM EDT Some overnight summer camps in Ontario have ditched their typical operations and are offering vacation rentals instead as they attempt to salvage the season. The province allowed overnight camps to open under strict protocols last week as Ontario moved into the second phase of its reopening plan, but some camp owners say they simply weren t given enough time to prepare for their regular summer programing. Sparrow Lake Camp in Severn Bridge, Ont., is among those that decided to pivot to a different model. It is offering what it calls a “Holiday Camp,” where families can rent cabins for a few days and enjoy activities such as sailing and rock climbing.
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