"Pioneer Camp is more than just an escape from the city, it is an absolute adventure! The staff are freindly, knowledgeable and fun. Our students are still raving about the trip. We'll be back!"

Pam Tuck - Meadowvale Christian Academy

"The Pioneer Outdoor Education Centre works with students beyond the classroom to contribute to their whole development. Students participate in groups with set goals to solve problems which prepare them for real-life experiences."

Ward Pipher - Erin Mills Middle School

"At Pioneer, our students get to experience a great outdoor education program and take away memories that last a lifetime."

Joe Milutinovich - Erin Mills Middle School

"For the past 3 years, our middle school students have been well served by an enthusiastic Pioneer staff who deliver excellent programs tailored to our needs. Our girls always come home a little weary, but happy."

Janet Mackinnon - St. Clement's School

"I have been bringing my Grade 8 classes to OPC for over twelve years now. The expertise, knowledge, enthusiasm and instruction techiques of the staff have been outstanding. Pioneer allows the students to really learn and appreciate nature."

Paul Edmonds - St. Justin Martyr

"Ontario Pioneer Camp has developed a strong relationship with Crescent's Middle School students and faculty over the past four years. The programs, staff, lodging, food and facilities offered to our students have been first rate. We are embarking upon a new adventure with OPC for the first time fall 2008 - to run our Outdoor Education Program with OPC's staff at Boys' Camp. We can't wait!"

Mark Hord - Crescent Middle School

"We have been coming back to Pioneer Outdoor Education Centre for the past 8 years for our winter camp experience. Our students and staff have enjoyed the incredible beauty of Muskoka while at Pioneer. Excellent programs delivered by dedicated and committed Pioneer leaders have given our studnets life-long memories."

Arnie Hamer - Queen Elizabeth Senior Public School

"Our experience at Pioneer Outdoor Education Retreat Centre was fantastic! We ran a "Peers Empowering Peers" retreat with grade 9 and grade 12 students. The staff at Pioneer were warm and welcoming, and showed a genuine interest in our students. They were encouraging, knowledgeable about the various activities, and flexible. The students loved high ropes and mountain biking. It has been a highlight in our school year and we can't wait to return next year!"

Miriam Sellick-Smith - Stouffville Secondary School

"Our music program has held workshops at Pioneer Camp numerous times with great success. The facilities easily accommodate our various vocal, band and string groups. The camp councilors were great with the students and provided a variety of outdoor activities and programs which our students really enjoyed."

Brian Legere - Bishop Allan Academy

"Ontario Pioneer Camp, a place where the kids connect to the world that they never see at home. Staff connect with kids making them feel like they are special and that they are taken care of. Ontario Pioneer Camp - more than just connections, a place to feel loved."

Deb Gove - Father Henry Carr Catholic High School

"Our goal was to have students interact with students they didn't know, build new friendships and come together as a class. Pioneer leaders were respectful of our wishes, polite, friendly and upbeat while maintaining a strong sense of safety first. The discussions and excitement lasted for weeks and gave the students who have never been to camp the opportunity to experience it at school."

Kristen Connor & Jeff Gregory - V.K. Greer Public School

"For years I've been bringing middle school students to Pioneer. The instructors are very knowledgeable and teach the various outdoor education activities with fun and enthusiasm. I find that OPC is a great setting to make a positive impact on the students outside the classroom."

Tim Braemer - Queensway Christian College