Our Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program is a unique leadership opportunity for teens. Throughout the week, CITs will have the opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills while supporting our staff counsellors in delivering high-quality programming to campers.
No prior experience is required, and mentorship and training from our staff will be provided throughout the week.
To get the most out of your experience, we welcome registrations from groups of friends interested in participating together.
Dates: We're offering 8 weeks of themed day-camps throughout July and August.
Due to capacity and demand, there is a limit of 2 weeks of camp per child for the summer. We reserve the right to cancel any additional bookings made beyond the limit, with refunds issued according to our cancellation policy.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Option to stay during the camp's After Care (3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) at no additional cost.
Ages: 12 to 15
Campers must be the required age as of the first day of camp in the week they are registered.
Location: Diefenbunker Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa
Booking receipts contain the necessary information to support in claiming eligible child care expenses.
Week 2: Making and Breaking Codes
Dates: Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10, 2026
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $210.00 per child for the week
Description: Solving puzzles, speaking other languages, and decoding top-secret information that are all skills that make the perfect secret agent. Our agents-in-training will use these skills to find the rogue agent in our midst and solve the mystery of Agent X.
Week 3: Making and Breaking Codes
Dates: Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17, 2026
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $210.00 per child for the week
Description: Solving puzzles, speaking other languages, and decoding top-secret information that are all skills that make the perfect secret agent. Our agents-in-training will use these skills to find the rogue agent in our midst and solve the mystery of Agent X.
Week 4: The Science Behind Spying
Dates: Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24, 2026
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $210.00 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered how to dust for fingerprints? Do you know how to read invisible ink? This week is all about experiments. Agents-in-training will use science to discover evidence and clues that will lead them to the capture of the rogue Agent X.
Week 5: The Science Behind Spying
Dates: Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31, 2026
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $210.00 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered how to dust for fingerprints? Do you know how to read invisible ink? This week is all about experiments. Agents-in-training will use science to discover evidence and clues that will lead them to the capture of the rogue Agent X.
Week 6: Art of Espionage (SOLD OUT)
Dates: Tuesday, August 4 to Friday, August 7, 2026 (4 days)
Capacity: 2 CITs
Cost: $168.00 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a secret agent? Art of Espionage dives into every aspect of what makes a top-notch secret agent — from stealth and sleuthing, to codes and disguises. This week of Spy Camp trains participants to be world-class secret agents while completing top-secret missions.
Week 7: Deception and Disguise
Dates: Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14, 2026
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $210.00 per child for the week
Description: Camouflage, blending in, and becoming invisible are all unique ways to disguise yourself. Our agents-in-training will learn the newest techniques in sneakiness, how animals use disguises, and how to disguise more than just ourselves!
Week 8: Deception and Disguise (SOLD OUT)
Dates: Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21, 2026
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $210.00 per child for the week
Description: Camouflage, blending in, and becoming invisible are all unique ways to disguise yourself. Our agents-in-training will learn the newest techniques in sneakiness, how animals use disguises, and how to disguise more than just ourselves!
Week 9: Art of Espionage
Dates: Monday, August 24 to Friday, August 28, 2026
Capacity: 4 CITs
Cost: $210.00 per child for the week
Description: Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a secret agent? Art of Espionage dives into every aspect of what makes a top-notch secret agent — from stealth and sleuthing, to codes and disguises. This week of Spy Camp trains participants to be world-class secret agents while completing top-secret missions.