Welcome to Camp Eagle 2017

Camp dates: September 25-27

The swim test has been cancelled for 2017. All water activites have been removed from the camp program. Hiking, archery, low ropes and co-operative initiatives have been put in the program to replace canoeing and kayaking. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Camp Eagle takes place at Camp Wanakita located in beautiful Haliburton, Ontario.

Camp Eagle is a three-day orientation programme for incoming grade 9 students. The camp involves a balance of activities and skill-based sessions designed to challenge and engage. Activities include: canoeing, kayaking, high and low ropes, climbing, hiking and so much more!

The emphasis is on building long term relationships between campers, senior students, as well as GSS staff. The overall goal is to make our grade 9 students' first GSS experience fun and memorable.

We strongly encourage all grade 9 students to take part in Camp Eagle!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Christine LeBeau at (905) 945-5416 or Christine.LeBeau@dsbn.org.

For Grade 9 Campers

We are really looking forward to sharing the Camp Eagle experience with you! The permission form and packing list can be found below. You can sign up for Camp Eagle during school registration or in the office during the first week of school.

On Monday, September 25th, campers will need to be at school, with their gear, by 6:45 am. The busses will be leaving GSS at 7:00 am sharp!

Camp Eagle Packing List

For Senior Student Leaders

Student leaders for Camp Eagle must be in grades 11 or 12, and be excellent role models for the newest members of our GSS family - the grade 9s! While it is not necessary that you attended Camp Eagle in grade 9, it would be a tremendous asset if you did. Some responsibilities for leaders include:

running camp activities with Wanakita and GSS staff
being mentors to their assigned grade 9 groups at Camp Eagle and beyond
encouraging participation from everyone in activities
contributing to campfire
being a friendly, helpful face for our newest students

If you are interested in becoming a leader for Camp Eagle, you must fill out the online application found here or below. All applications must be received by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th at 12:00 pm. Successful student leader candidates will be notified Thursday, September 14th. Permission forms can be found below.

LEADERS PLEASE NOTE: You are required to go up to camp the day before the grade 9s to be trained on the camp activities you will be leading. Leaders will be departing GSS at 9:00 am on Sunday, September 24.

Grade 9 Camper Testimonials

"Camp Eagle was awesome! There were so many activities that you can choose from. I liked sitting around the campfire and singing our cabin songs." Isaac, Brody, Steven

"Camp was one of the most enjoyable things that happened this year. If you are still deciding whether to go, stop deciding and just sign-up! It's such a fun time, and you only get the opportunity to go once. Just GO!!" Tori

"I made some of my best friends at Camp Eagle. I also had a blast doing all the super fun activities like canoeing and kayaking. I made some fantastic memories at Camp Eagle which I will never forget!" Aimee

"Camp Eagle was great! The leaders were so friendly and I met so many new people that I wouldn't have if I didn't go. It was a 10/10 experience and a super fun way to start the year!" Maddy

"I had a great time at camp eagle and I think it's a great opportunity! I met so many new people that I would've never met if I didn't go and the whole experience was a great start to high school. I would recommend this trip to all grade 9 students because it's an experience you'll never forget!" Claudia

"Camp Eagle was the best experience of my grade 9 year. The food, leaders, cabins, camp staff, activities, and the polar bear dip at 7:00 am made Camp Eagle great." Ben