Le Camp Claret Du Lac Elgin

What Le Camp Claret Du Lac Elgin does

Le Camp Claret du Lac Elgin is a private, nonprofit French-language residential summer camp operating on a 500+ acre site with over 1,000 meters of Lake Elgin waterfront in Stratford, Quebec (Eastern Townships), approximately 45 minutes from Sherbrooke. Founded in 1964 by Father Carmel Lerma of the Claretian Missionaries and operated under their stewardship for 56 years, the camp transitioned to a new management team and Board of Directors in 2022 after the passing of its founder and the retirement of long-serving Director Emeritus Pauline Rondeau. The organization is currently led by General Director Charles St-Maurice.

The camp runs four age- and gender-segregated programs — Étincelles (girls 7-11), Jean-Rieurs (boys 7-11), Claire-Nature (girls 12-16), and Boucaniers (boys 12-16) — with simultaneous capacity of 220 campers and ~80 counselors/staff in a structured 1:4 adult-to-camper ratio. Programming includes over 51 activities spanning sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, riflery, climbing, wilderness expeditions, and themed evening events; teen programs incorporate multi-day backpacking and canoe-camping rallies. Service is delivered via traditional tent accommodations, four activity halls, an infirmary staffed 24/7, three climbing structures, and 102 aquatic equipment units.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-session camp fees (CAD $850/week; $1,595/two weeks) paid by families via the Qidigo self-serve registration platform, supplemented by add-ons (backpack rental, inter-session childcare) and offset by family, Stratford-community, special-needs, and government-subsidized (PAFACV/MELS) discounts. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on the bilingual campclaret.qc.ca website, word-of-mouth referrals across a 50,000+ alumni network, and government accessibility channels. The camp holds continuous ACQ certification since 1967 and received the 2011 ACQ Prix d'Excellence 'Coup de coeur des Consultants'.

Name

Le Camp Claret Du Lac Elgin

Legal name

Camp Claret du Lac Elgin

Website

https://campclaret.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Camp Claret du Lac Elgin is a nonprofit French-language residential summer camp in Stratford, Quebec, serving children and teens aged 7-16 across four programs with a 1:4 staff ratio and 60+ years of continuous operation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & ESL Camps (EDAMALAG), Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Residential summer camps
• Outdoor youth programs
• French language immersion
• Wilderness adventure camps
• Children summer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Stratford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer camp session fees: Camp Claret generates revenue primarily through session fees charged to families for children's overnight camp stays. Pricing varies by session length (1 week or 2 weeks) and program (age group). Additional revenue includes optional services such as backpack rental ($40/session) and inter-session childcare ($400/child). The camp also receives government subsidies through the PAFACV program for accessibility pricing, and offers family and community discounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Camp Claret du Lac Elgin is a French-language residential outdoor summer camp located on the shores of Lake Elgin in Stratford, Quebec. It operates four age- and gender-segregated programs (Étincelles for girls 7-11, Jean-Rieurs for boys 7-11, Claire-Nature for girls 12-16, and Boucaniers for boys 12-16) that deliver an immersive overnight camp experience including meals, tent accommodation, waterfront and land activities, wilderness expeditions, and themed evening programs under a structured team-life model with a 1:4 adult-to-camper ratio.

Product overview

Le Camp Claret is a French-language residential summer camp offering a unified outdoor experience for children and teenagers aged 7-16 on the shores of Lake Elgin in Quebec's Eastern Townships. The camp operates four age and gender-specific programs: Étincelles (girls 7-11), Jean-Rieurs (boys 7-11), Claire-Nature (girls 12-16), and Boucaniers (boys 12-16). Each program features structured team life with a 1:4 adult-to-camper ratio, over 51 activities including waterfront sports, land activities, wilderness trips, and themed evening programs. The camp provides an all-inclusive experience with meals, accommodation in tents, activities, and medical supervision. Founded in 1964, the camp has served over 50,000 children and is certified by the Association des Camps du Québec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50,000 children and teenagers have experienced Camp Claret since 1964
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QidigocoreTechnology or IntegrationQidigo is the camp's primary registration platform partner. All camp registrations, including account creation, family member management, session selection, and discount applications, are processed through Qidigo (https://www.qidigo.com/u/Le-Camp-Claret-du-lac-Elgin/activities/session). The camp provides detailed step-by-step guidance for families on how to use the Qidigo platform.
• Association des Camps du Québec (ACQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACQ is the Quebec Camping Association, which provides certification, standards (over 60 norms), and industry recognition for Camp Claret. Camp Claret has been ACQ-certified since 1967 and recertified every 3 years. ACQ also awarded Camp Claret the Prix d'Excellence 'Coup de cœur des consultants' in 2011 and the 'Porteur de flambeau' award for its founders.
• COOPSCO of VictoriavilleminorOthersCOOPSCO of Victoriaville provides food service for the camp. The camp's menu is approved by a dietitian and designed to meet the nutritional needs of growing children aged 7-16. All campers eat the same meals with unlimited 2% milk available at every meal.
• PAFACV (Programme d'assistance financière à l'accessibilité aux camps de vacances)coreOthersGovernment-subsidized accessibility program (subventionnée par le Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport - MELS) that enables lower-income families to afford camp attendance. Camp Claret participates in this program, using official government low-income threshold tables for summer 2026 to determine eligibility for the 25% income-based discount. Families must provide proof of income (last notice of assessment, allowance notice, or claim booklet) and complete a dedicated application form.
• Various organizations and foundationsminorOthersCamp Claret notes that families may obtain additional discounts beyond the 25% income-based reduction through various organizations or foundations. This is mentioned as part of the camp's accessibility pricing strategy.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-camp-claret-du-lac-elgin

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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