It’s big, it’s slippery, it’s challenging, and most importantly, it’s tons of fun. This Challenge Track will suit our busy waterfront best. Its obstacle-style course offers campers the opportunity to safely test their balance, climbing skills, agility and speed on the water.

Water Volleyball is a high-energy game that combines teamwork, quick reflexes, and tons of laughs in the water. Campers build confidence and sportsmanship while staying cool on a warm day.

Archery teaches campers focus, patience, and confidence as they learn proper technique and aim for the target. With safe instruction and lots of encouragement, every camper can see their skills improve.

This 9-hole disc golf course is set up throughout the landscape of lakeside camp. Campers use regulation disc golf frisbees to test their throwing skills and reach the disk golf baskets. The fewer throws you need to reach the basket, the better your score!

Elements & Wall Climbing

Wall Climbing and Elements on our 40-foot wall challenges campers to climb, problem-solve, and build confidence in a fun, safe environment. With trained staff and cheering teammates below, campers learn perseverance and teamwork as they push toward the top.

Scavenger Hunt & Orienteering

Orienteering challenges campers to navigate using compasses as they explore camp in a whole new way. Along the course, they build confidence, decision-making skills, and teamwork.

Bouldering & Low Ropes Course

Want to spend your time on the water?

Kayaking & Paddle Boarding

Kayaking and Paddleboarding give campers the chance to explore the water while improving balance, coordination, and confidence. Whether they’re cruising solo or paddling with friends, it’s always a highlight of the day.

From kickball, to capture the flag and ultimate frisbee, Field Games at HOC are always action-packed. Campers will have a chance to release some energy and enjoy these team-sport activities.

Tubing is an unforgettable ride across the water, filled with big smiles and even bigger splashes. Campers can challenge themselves, cheer on their friends, and enjoy the thrill of the tow.

Outdoor Skills (Fire Building)

Fire Building teaches campers essential outdoor skills as they learn how to safely build and maintain a campfire. It’s a hands-on activity that builds confidence, responsibility, and teamwork.

Camouflage is a predator-prey hiding game played in a 50m2 zone in the forest. Campers hide and chase each other as predator or forest dweller, by learning to conceal themselves and their movements.

Mountain Biking takes campers on exciting trails where they build endurance, balance, and confidence on two wheels. With supportive coaching and progressive routes, campers can challenge themselves at their own pace.

South River-Machar Day Camp | Hockey Opportunity Summer Camp

The South River Day Camp program is available to children who live locally or have a cottage in the area and are looking for a day camp program in a fun summer camp environment.

The Ideal Camper for this Program

Any boy or girl who lives or cottages locally and is looking for an alternative to daycare. They should also be excited to experience fun, safe water- and land-based activities.

Program Features

South River Day Camp is a recreation program run by the Village of South River and hosted on the beautiful grounds of Hockey Opportunity Camp. Operating Monday to Friday for 8 weeks in July and August, this program welcomes children ages 5–13 for a fun, active, and engaging summer experience.

Campers enjoy FREE transportation along a designated route with multiple pickup and drop-off points in South River and Sundridge. The bus arrives at camp at 8:45 am and departs at 3:45 pm daily. Campers must bring their own packed lunch each day.

Throughout the week, children participate in a variety of exciting, age-appropriate activities led by qualified Day Camp instructors. Daily swimming is included through the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life Program, giving campers the opportunity to learn water safety skills and work toward badge levels in a fun, supportive environment.

Please note that HOC does not handle registrations. For registration information, please contact the South River Village Office at 705-386-2573.

Specialty Weeks offered to the Senior Section

Mountain Bike Specialty Week (Only Offered Week 1): Campers will spend an action-packed week riding exciting trails on camp property, developing skills in bike handling, trail safety, climbing, descending, and navigating varied terrain. Led by our experienced Mountain Bike Instructors, this program is designed for all ability levels and focuses on building confidence through fun drills and guided rides. All equipment is provided, with the option to bring a personal bike and helmet.

Outdoor Survival Specialty Week (Only Offered Weeks 2, 4 and 6): Campers will develop real outdoor skills in this week-long Outdoor Survival Program, featuring shelter building, primitive fire making, orienteering, canoeing, fishing, and nature identification. The highlight of the week is an Overnight Camping Experience in a large canvas tent on the camp’s forested property, with dinner, campfire snacks, breakfast, and lunch included. Campers will need to pack additional supplies for the overnight adventure.

Water Ski Specialty Week (Only Offered Week 8): Campers will have the chance to participate in 1 hour of waterskiing daily, with instruction from our certified Water Ski Instructors. Campers can choose from water skiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, slalom skiing and tubing on Fridays. All skill levels are welcome to participate in this exciting water sport.

Monday - Friday
(8:45 am - 3:45 pm)

Week 1: June 29 - 3
Week 2: July 6 - 10
Week 3: July 13 - 17
Week 4: July 20 - 24
Week 5: July 27 - 31
Week 6: Aug 3 - 7
Week 7: Aug 10 - 14
Week 8: Aug 17 - 21

Age Groups

5 - 13 yrs

Day Camp Program Features

Junior Section (approx. age 5-8 years)
Senior Section (approx. age 9-13 years)

Activities:

Swim Lessons
Outdoor/Forest Games (fire building, low ropes etc.)
Visit to the Tuck Shop
Sports/Land Activities (archery, volleyball etc.)
Water Activities (tubing, canoeing etc.)
Specialty Weeks (Waterskiing, Mountain Biking & Outdoor Survival - only available to Senior Section)

How to Register

For Non-Residents: Contact the South River Village Office via phone at 705-386-2573 for registration details
For Residents of South River: Log in through the Village Website

Junior Activities (Age 5 to 8)

Aquaglide & Lily Pad

It’s big, it’s slippery, it’s challenging, and most importantly, it’s tons of fun. This Challenge Track will suit our busy waterfront best. Its obstacle-style course offers campers the opportunity to safely test their balance, climbing skills, agility and speed on the water.
Sand Castle Building

Sandcastle Building lets campers get creative and work together to design and build epic creations along the shore. It’s a fun way to spark imagination, teamwork, and a little friendly competition.
Arts & Crafts

Explore your creative side during our Arts and Crafts sessions. Campers will have the opportunity during the week to complete crafts of their choice ranging from friendship bracelets, paint rocks, building dream catchers, and many more.
Disc Golf

This 9-hole disc golf course is set up throughout the landscape of lakeside camp. Campers use regulation disc golf frisbees to test their throwing skills and reach the disk golf baskets. The fewer throws you need to reach the basket, the better your score!
Elements & Wall Climbing

Wall Climbing and Elements on our 40-foot wall challenge campers to climb, problem-solve, and build confidence in a fun, safe environment. With trained staff and cheering teammates below, campers learn perseverance and teamwork as they push toward the top.
Scavenger Hunt

Our Scavenger Hunt takes campers all around camp as they solve clues and complete fun challenges. It’s the perfect mix of teamwork, problem-solving, and adventure.
Bouldering Wall

Not quite as high as our Outdoor Wall structure, this activity still tests your climbing, balance, and agility skills as you cross the horizontal bouldering wall.
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding

Kayaking and Paddleboarding give campers the chance to explore the water while improving balance, coordination, and confidence. Whether they’re cruising solo or paddling with friends, it’s always a highlight of the day.
Field Games

From kickball, to capture the flag and ultimate frisbee, Field Games at HOC are always action-packed. Campers will have a chance to release some energy and enjoy these team-sport activities.
Tubing

Tubing is an unforgettable ride across the water, filled with big smiles and even bigger splashes. Campers can challenge themselves, cheer on their friends, and enjoy the thrill of the tow.
Outdoor Skills (Fire Building)

Fire Building teaches campers essential outdoor skills as they learn how to safely build and maintain a campfire. It’s a hands-on activity that builds confidence, responsibility, and teamwork.
Forest Games

Camouflage is a predator-prey hiding game played in a 50m2 zone in the forest. Campers hide and chase each other as predator or forest dweller, by learning to conceal themselves and their movements.

Senior Activities (Ages 9 to 13)

Aquaglide & Lily Pad

It’s big, it’s slippery, it’s challenging, and most importantly, it’s tons of fun. This Challenge Track will suit our busy waterfront best. Its obstacle-style course offers campers the opportunity to safely test their balance, climbing skills, agility and speed on the water.
Water Volleyball

Water Volleyball is a high-energy game that combines teamwork, quick reflexes, and tons of laughs in the water. Campers build confidence and sportsmanship while staying cool on a warm day.
Archery

Archery teaches campers focus, patience, and confidence as they learn proper technique and aim for the target. With safe instruction and lots of encouragement, every camper can see their skills improve.
Disc Golf

This 9-hole disc golf course is set up throughout the landscape of lakeside camp. Campers use regulation disc golf frisbees to test their throwing skills and reach the disk golf baskets. The fewer throws you need to reach the basket, the better your score!
Elements & Wall Climbing

Wall Climbing and Elements on our 40-foot wall challenges campers to climb, problem-solve, and build confidence in a fun, safe environment. With trained staff and cheering teammates below, campers learn perseverance and teamwork as they push toward the top.
Scavenger Hunt & Orienteering

Orienteering challenges campers to navigate using compasses as they explore camp in a whole new way. Along the course, they build confidence, decision-making skills, and teamwork.
Bouldering & Low Ropes Course

Not quite as high as our Outdoor Wall structure, this activity still tests your climbing, balance, and agility skills as you maneuver through the ropes course and cross the horizontal bouldering wall.
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding

Kayaking and Paddleboarding give campers the chance to explore the water while improving balance, coordination, and confidence. Whether they’re cruising solo or paddling with friends, it’s always a highlight of the day.
Field Games

From kickball, to capture the flag and ultimate frisbee, Field Games at HOC are always action-packed. Campers will have a chance to release some energy and enjoy these team-sport activities.
Tubing

Tubing is an unforgettable ride across the water, filled with big smiles and even bigger splashes. Campers can challenge themselves, cheer on their friends, and enjoy the thrill of the tow.
Outdoor Skills (Fire Building)

Fire Building teaches campers essential outdoor skills as they learn how to safely build and maintain a campfire. It’s a hands-on activity that builds confidence, responsibility, and teamwork.
Forest Games

Camouflage is a predator-prey hiding game played in a 50m2 zone in the forest. Campers hide and chase each other as predator or forest dweller, by learning to conceal themselves and their movements.
Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking takes campers on exciting trails where they build endurance, balance, and confidence on two wheels. With supportive coaching and progressive routes, campers can challenge themselves at their own pace.