Guelph Gryphon Summer Camps

08/13/2026

🎉Congratulations to July's Gryphon Greatness winner, Abigail!🎉

In her first year as Program Director for our Junior/Intermediate Activity Camps and Swim 2 Survive programs, Abigail has made an incredible impact. She consistently brings a positive attitude, arrives prepared, and is always thinking ahead about how to make our programs even better.

Abigail can be found throughout the day jumping in wherever she is needed, supporting both campers and staff. Even while navigating an ankle injury and wearing a boot, she never let it slow her down or keep her from being present and involved. Her willingness to step in, lead crafts, solve challenges, and support new program initiatives has helped take our programming to new heights.

Her leadership and energy have also made a lasting impression on our staff. Abigail leads by example and creates an environment where those around her feel supported, engaged, and excited about their work.

Beyond her Program Director role, Abigail has also been a coach with the Jays Care Foundation RBI program, bringing energy and enthusiasm while creating an inclusive environment where participants can build skills, confidence, and friendships.

Thank you, Abigail, for your commitment, positivity, and willingness to go above and beyond. You truly embody Gryphon Greatness!
https://fitandrec.gryphons.ca/about-us/info/what%27s-new/~188-july-2026-gryphon-greatness

08/11/2026

💛 Thursday, August 13 - Relay For Life! 💛

Relay For Life Camp Edition at Gryphon Summer Camps this week! We're asking all campers to wear yellow to show their support and bring some extra Gryphon spirit! We are proud of our Leadership Foundation campers who have taken on the planning and facilitation of this event.
We encourage families to support this fundraising by donating and sharing the donation link below with friends and families.
Thank you for helping our camper's lead with purpose!

https://fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/campaigns/RelayGryphonsCamp

07/22/2026

So much fun for our campers in Gryphon Adventures Extravaganza as they had a perfect day to fly kites at Guelph Turfgrass Institute

Go fly a kite! 🪁
The Guelph Turfgrass Institute is proud to partner with Guelph Gryphon Summer Camps to provide summer camp participants with a safe place to play, run, laugh, and yes... fly a kite! Turf isn't just grass. It's a living surface that supports recreation, sport, learning, and community.

07/18/2026

❤️THANK YOU❤️

This week reminded us that camp isn't just about sunshine—it's about teamwork, flexibility, and making the most of every moment.

🌟 To our incredible camp staff: Thank you for your positivity, creativity, and willingness to pivot at a moment's notice. Whether you were moving activities indoors, adjusting schedules, or coming up with new activities on the fly, you made sure every camper had an amazing experience.

😊 To our amazing campers: Thank you for bringing your energy, smiles, and adventurous spirit every single day. You embraced every change with excitement and showed us that fun can happen anywhere!

❤️ To our wonderful caregivers: Thank you for your patience, understanding, and trust throughout a week of changing weather and changing plans. Your support allows us to focus on creating safe, memorable experiences for every camper.

Hot or smoky, this camp community continues to prove that the best memories are made together.
Thank you all for another unforgettable week at Gryphon Camps! We can't wait to do it all again next week!

07/15/2026

📌REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW (July 16th) AT 12NOON!

Don't miss out on an amazing opportunity to earn your babysitting certificate, participate in experiential teambuilding activities, learn to budge and plan a camping trip menu, purchase your food at the local grocery store and end the time with an overnight camping trip at Guelph Lake (equipment will be supplied). All participants will have the opportunity to volunteer at Fun Fridays in August to support development and earn volunteer hours. Must be turning 14 by December 31st, 2026

Here's the link to register: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/uofg/Activity_Search/28694

07/14/2026

Leadership starts here!

In our two week program, campers develop practical life skills through hands-on experiences in teamwork, communication, budgeting, meal planning, public speaking, and leadership. The program ends with an overnight camping trip at Guelph Lake and the opportunity to volunteer at our exciting Fun Friday events this summer.

📅July 20th-31st
📌Ages 14-15 (turning 14 by December 31st)
Register now at: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/uofg/Activity_Search/28694

07/12/2026

📣Time to meet the last of our wonderful Gryphon Camp counsellors that are creating memorable experience for our 2026 campers! Thanks to this team, we will have an exciting summer of growth and new experiences!

07/08/2026

🎉Wow, check out how much our counsellors have grown already since Day 1 of Gryphon Summer Camp. 🤣
Through mentorship and positive leadership, these counsellors help campers build confidence, develop skills, and create lasting memories.

06/30/2026

🥳 We are ready for another great summer at Gryphon Camps!! Today was day one of many this summer. The high fives of summer have started. ✋

06/27/2026

🥳 Camp is almost here! Let's get to know the Gryphon Camps Leadership team, when they were young and currently, that has been working hard to ensure everything is ready to create memories for our campers.

1️⃣Our Administration Team that keeps the engine rolling at camp - Cally (Logistics Support Coordinator) and Uma (Program Registrar)
2️⃣The Program Directors who have been preparing for all the magic in our programs this summer - Clara & Abigail (Junior & Intermediate Programs), Colin & Lilja (Senior & Specialty Programs), and Maddie (Sport Camp Programs)
3️⃣Our Camper Support Leads who have been training our staff and ready to assist any campers that may need some assistance - Addie, Kalia & Sydney
4️⃣The Program Facilitators who are ready to welcome our CIT's and Leadership Campers in activities that will build confidence and support growth - Max, Leo, Becca
5️⃣The Climbing Wall Safety Monitor is Julia. She ensures that the wall is safe and runs all of the camp programs at the climbing wall.