Shadow Lake Centre

Shadow Lake Centre Fully accessible overnight camp for people of all abilities 🏕️ Summer Camp, Year-Round Camp, PA Day Camps, and Event Rentals available!

Operated by Community Living Toronto. In 1965, Community Living Toronto (then known as the Metropolitan Toronto Association for the Mentally Retarded) purchased the Shadow Lake property and offered an 8 week summer camping program. Separate sessions were held for Children, Teens and Adults. The property was used for the summer months only. In 1970, staff saw the potential for growth at Shadow Lake

and submitted a position paper to the board of Directors called “A plan for the seventies”. The proposal dealt more with improvements to the summer camping program but some recommendations were made for year round usage. In 1984 another position paper was submitted entitled “Shadow Lake: Past, Present and Future”. The paper recommended that we should be utilizing the property more extensively by renting out the facilities to community groups in an effort to generate more revenue. In November of 1984 we started a major fund raising campaign with the Kiwanis. Over $750,000 was raised to construct a new dining hall and make major renovations to the cabins. This enabled us to market the facilities more aggressively. In 1993 we partnered with the Sterling Community Service Foundation. During 1 weekend, over 1,000 volunteers came to Shadow Lake and helped refurbish most of the buildings and property. In 1999, in conjunction with the Toronto District School Board, we offered outdoor education programs to students in grade 7 from Monday until Friday. In summary, what was once an 8 week summer camp is now a year round outdoor recreation facility. From September until mid-May the property is used by hundreds of people from community groups. Our summer camping program now accommodates of over 650 people with an intellectual disability and we employ over 75 summer students.

Doors Open is underway at Shadow Lake Centre! 💙🌲We’ve loved welcoming visitors to camp today and sharing everything that...
06/06/2026

Doors Open is underway at Shadow Lake Centre! 💙🌲

We’ve loved welcoming visitors to camp today and sharing everything that makes Shadow Lake so special, from guided tours and boat rides to lakeside views and camp traditions. ☀️🏕️🌟

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by so far!

Stay tuned for a full Doors Open recap coming soon.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈At Shadow Lake Centre, we believe everyone deserves to feel welcome, valued, and celebrated for who ...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At Shadow Lake Centre, we believe everyone deserves to feel welcome, valued, and celebrated for who they are.

This month and every month, we are proud to foster a community built on belonging, inclusion, and connection.

Everyone belongs at the lake. 💚

Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville is almost here!We’re getting ready to welcome visitors to Shadow Lake Centre for a day...
05/28/2026

Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville is almost here!

We’re getting ready to welcome visitors to Shadow Lake Centre for a day at the lake filled with community, scenic views, campfire moments, and summer energy.

Until then, here’s a little postcard from the lake 💌🏕️

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Shadow Lake Centre

See you at the lake 💛

🏕️ Come spend a day at the lake with us!Join us at Shadow Lake Centre for Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville 2026 on Satu...
05/25/2026

🏕️ Come spend a day at the lake with us!

Join us at Shadow Lake Centre for Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville 2026 on Saturday, June 6 from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Explore our beautiful property, enjoy campfires and s'mores, take a guided tour, get creative with arts and crafts, play games, and experience the camp spirit that makes Shadow Lake Centre such a special place.

Bring your family, friends, and curiosity. We'd love to welcome you for a fun day at the lake!

📍 Shadow Lake Centre
15041 Ninth Line, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 3E4

Learn more:
shadowlakecentre.ca
doorsopenontario.on.ca

Summer your way is waiting at Shadow Lake Centre! ☀️🌲Our Camp Your Way program is back for Summer 2026 with flexible cam...
05/13/2026

Summer your way is waiting at Shadow Lake Centre! ☀️🌲

Our Camp Your Way program is back for Summer 2026 with flexible camp options for guests attending with their own support staff.

Choose from:
🌞 Day Camp
🌙 Overnight Camp
⏰ Short Stay Camp

Get ready for lakeside adventures, campfires, music, outdoor fun, new friendships, and unforgettable summer memories in a welcoming and inclusive camp community!

Register now at MyCommunityHub.ca

Questions or inquiries?
📧 [email protected]
📞 905-640-6432

On May 14, Shadow Lake Centre is proud to stand with the Moose Hide Campaign, a national, Indigenous-led movement dedica...
05/11/2026

On May 14, Shadow Lake Centre is proud to stand with the Moose Hide Campaign, a national, Indigenous-led movement dedicated to ending violence against women and children.

At Shadow Lake, we believe camp is about more than outdoor adventure. It is about creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community where everyone feels respected, supported, and connected. Supporting Indigenous-led initiatives like the Moose Hide Campaign reflects our commitment to learning, reconciliation, and building spaces rooted in kindness and respect.

We encourage our campers, families, staff, and community members to get involved by learning more about the campaign, attending Campaign Day at Queen’s Park or watching the live stream, wearing a Moose Hide Campaign pin, or sharing a photo to help raise awareness.

Learn more and get involved:
Moose Hide Campaign: https://moosehidecampaign.ca/
Register for Campaign Day: https://moosehide.swoogo.com/2026campaignday/begin

Together, we can help create safer and more inclusive communities both at camp and beyond.

We were honoured to welcome Jacob Mantle Member of Parliament for York—Durham, to Shadow Lake today! 🏕️It was a wonderfu...
04/02/2026

We were honoured to welcome Jacob Mantle Member of Parliament for York—Durham, to Shadow Lake today! 🏕️

It was a wonderful opportunity to show our new MP what makes this place so special, and we're grateful he took the time to visit and connect with our community.

Thank you for spending time with us, Jacob Mantle— it was a pleasure having you at Shadow Lake! 🌲

Community Living Toronto

Spots are still available for Summer 2026 ☀️4:1 and 5:1 support options open!Waiting on Passport funding? We’ve got flex...
03/24/2026

Spots are still available for Summer 2026 ☀️

4:1 and 5:1 support options open!

Waiting on Passport funding? We’ve got flexible options to help you secure your spot.

Apply now at www.shadowlakecentre.ca/summer-camp or reach out to [email protected] to learn more!

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day.At Shadow Lake Centre, kindness looks like inclusion, friendship, and confidence.Yo...
02/17/2026

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day.

At Shadow Lake Centre, kindness looks like inclusion, friendship, and confidence.

Your donation helps create safe camp experiences for youth and adults of all abilities.

If you believe everyone deserves to belong, consider giving today.

Make a donation: https://www.gifttool.com/donations/Donate?AID=2887&ID=134&hjgJGJHGjhGjkhGKJuyt567765435EdGFCCbnjgut

Shadow Lake Centre is a welcoming lakeside destination for group rentals and camp programs throughout the year. We offer flexible spaces, inclusive support, and meaningful experiences for people of all abilities, families, and groups.

Family Day is about connection, laughter, and making memories 🤍At Shadow Lake Centre, we bring that same energy to every...
02/16/2026

Family Day is about connection, laughter, and making memories 🤍

At Shadow Lake Centre, we bring that same energy to every PA Day Camp.
Active games. Creative crafts. Outdoor adventure. New friendships.

When school is out, we’re in.

Register now and make the next PA Day one they’ll actually look forward to!

Visit https://www.shadowlakecentre.ca/pa-day-camp for more information.
Contact us at [email protected] or 905-640-6432 to register!

Address

15041 Ninth Line
Stouffville, ON
L4A3E4

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19056406432

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