Shadow Lake Centre 🌲

A fully supported camp getaway for people with an intellectual disability. 🏕 Owned and operated by @cltoronto.

[Shadow Lake Centre 🌲 @ShadowLakeCtr]

🚤🐶🦖 ADVENTURE WEEK HIGHLIGHTS!
Aug 3–9 = pontoon boat rides, scenic hikes, dog therapy cuddles, dino sightings(!) & so much camp fun. 🌲💚

Shadow Lake campers = always ready for the next surprise!
#AdventureWeek #ShadowLakeCentre #CampLife #WeAllBelong

[Shadow Lake Centre 🌲 @ShadowLakeCtr]

Fall adventures are calling! ✨🍂
Our Shadow Lake Year-Round Camp – Fall Season is here!

Choose your style (each with a unique theme!):
🍁 Weekend (Sun–Sat)
🍁 Week-Long (Mon–Fri)
🍁 Day Camp (Mon)

📅 Registration OPEN for Sept–Dec 2025!

#FallAtCamp #YearRoundCamp #WeAllBelong

[Shadow Lake Centre 🌲 @ShadowLakeCtr]

Fall magic awaits at Shadow Lake! 🍂
Weekend, Week-Long, and Day Camp programs are now open for registration. Inclusive, fun, and full of fall colors!

Visit https://t.co/Pk83b7ugWK for more details. 🍁🍃

📍 Register now on https://t.co/C5ETPPrzXB! #ShadowLakeCentre #FallCamp

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Something exciting is on the way! 🍂🍁
Stay tuned for new fall announcements from Shadow Lake Centre.
#ComingSoon #ShadowLakeCentre

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🥇 SHADOW LAKE GAMES = A TOTAL WIN! 💚🏅
From water relays to epic team challenges, campers brought their A-game & cheered like champs from July 13–19! 💦🔥

Every laugh, high-five & medal moment = pure summer joy.
#ShadowLakeGames #CampLife #WeAllBelong #ShadowLakeCentre

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🎬 CAMP HOLLYWOOD HIGHLIGHTS! 💫
From hikes & sports to water fun & the legendary Talent Show Awards Night — last week was pure summer magic! 🏕️💚🏆

Campers explored nature, tried new things, and cheered each other on like stars. 🌟
#CampHollywood ##WeAllBelong #CampLife

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OH CANADA WEEK PHOTO DUMP! ❤️🍁
We celebrated the true north strong & free, the Shadow Lake way!
Campfires under the stars + furry friends from St. John Ambulance 🐶💚 = a week full of pride, laughs & connection. 📸 Check it out! 🏕️
#ShadowLakeCentre #SummerCamp2025

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💥 Capes on, powers up!
Superhero Week had campers saving the day all over camp — obstacle courses, water battles, campfire vibes & heroic pranks!
Swipe through our photo dump and feel the super energy! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️
#SuperheroWeek #ShadowLakeCentre #WeAllBelong #CampLife #SummerCamp2025

[Shadow Lake Centre 🌲 @ShadowLakeCtr]

One camp week = a whole year of holidays! 🎉
🎅 Santa came early
🐰 Eggs got hidden
☘️ A leprechaun lurked
🎃 Halloween hit in June

Water fun, campfire grooves, & Kangaroo Court pranks! 😂
📸 Dive into the photo dump from last week camp!
#AYearInAWeek #WeAllBelong

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🎶 MUSIC WEEK = TOTAL JAM! 🎤💃
Campers rocked the Red Barn, made DIY instruments, and sang their hearts out — from boat rides to bedtime bops! 🌊🎸🌟
Catch the highlights in our latest photo dump! 📸
#MusicWeek #ShadowLakeCentre #WeAllBelong #CampVibes #SummerCamp2025

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🌟 WAY BACK WEEK = A BLAST FROM THE PAST! 🌟
We kicked off June 80’s-style: retro boat rides, neon crafts, Red Barn games & a throwback Talent Show 🎨🛶🎤

New besties. Big laughs. Pure summer magic. 💚
📸 More photo dumps coming soon!

#WayBackWeek #CampLife #WeAllBelong

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🏳️‍🌈 At Shadow Lake Centre, Pride means belonging without barriers.

This month — and every month — we celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ campers, staff & community members. At Shadow Lake, everyone belongs. You are seen, valued & loved. 🌈💚

#PrideMonth #WeAllBelong #PrideAtShadowLake

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Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition that affects growth, appetite & development. People with PWS are kind, creative & thrive with structure 💛

Learn more & support the community at @Ontario_PWS!

#PWSAwareness #PraderWilliSyndrome #InclusionMatters

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PWS Week Camp was a splash! 💦 From boat + canoe rides to arts & crafts, a fab talent show & unforgettable friendships — we’re still smiling! 😄
📸 First weekly photo dump starts now!

#PWSWeekCamp #ShadowLakeCentre #CampLife #PhotoDump

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🖐️ 5 DAYS TO GO! 🎉🏕️
The lake is calm, cabins are ready, and the excitement is REAL—SLC Summer Camp 2025 is almost here! 🌲☀️

The campfires will be glowing, the canoes will hit the water, and over 300 campers will start their summer adventure of a lifetime. 💙
#CampCountdown

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💬 For Joanna and her parents, belonging means being embraced by a community that feels like family, where she’s supported, understood, and always welcomed with warmth.

💙 What does belonging mean to YOU?

#WeAllBelong #ShadowLakeCentre @CLToronto

[Shadow Lake Centre 🌲 @ShadowLakeCtr]

We’ve wrapped up an amazing week of bonding, training & campfire fun—getting ready to make Summer 2025 unforgettable! ☀️💙

New faces, seasoned pros—our crew is pumped & ready to give campers the best experience ever! 🏕️💪🎉

#CampStaffTraining

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Only 10 days until the summer camp begins at Shadow Lake! 🎉🌲 Campfires, canoeing & endless fun are just around the corner!

Some weeks are full—join the waitlist or grab a last spot now!
👉 https://t.co/fEGI7aqwQW

#10DaysToGo #ShadowLake2025 #SummerCamp #CountdownToCamp

[Shadow Lake Centre 🌲 @ShadowLakeCtr]

"It clearly had a big impact on her. Not only did she come home with happy memories and smiles but she immediately asked us to register her for the fall and winter camps as well. We only wish we had discovered this amazing place sooner. Big Thank you to the entire team at SLC."

[Shadow Lake Centre 🌲 @ShadowLakeCtr]

💬 For Duwindee and her parents, belonging means feeling safe, supported, and truly understood.

This #CommunityLivingMonth, we’re celebrating voices that show the power of true inclusion.

💙 What does belonging mean to YOU?
#WeAllBelong #CommunityLivingMonth @CLToronto

[Shadow Lake Centre 🌲 @ShadowLakeCtr]

"During her longer stays, her camp counselor even helped her with laundry, which was a big support for her. At the end of the stay, we received a diary and collection of crafts and photos showing everything she had done - it was such a thoughtful touch and joy to see."