CNIB Lake Joe

For 60 years, CNIB Lake Joe has been providing enriching camp experiences for Canadians with sight loss – where children are encouraged to shine, youth are empowered to thrive, and 'kids of all ages' enjoy recreational pursuits. Located in the heart of Muskoka, Ontario, CNIB Lake Joe is a one-of-a-kind accessible camp that stretches over 12.5 acres on the northwest corner of beautiful Lake Joseph. We’d love for you to join our CNIB 60th anniversary celebrations! We will have a plenty of activities throughout the year to help mark this important milestone, celebrating our "Warm Memories, Bright Futures."

CNIB Lake Joe is proud to be an accredited member of the Ontario Camps Association and an affiliated member of the Lifesaving Society.

Celebrate 60 years with CNIB Lake Joe!

Jump in and join us as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary all year long. Whether online or in-person, we’ll be celebrating CNIB Lake Joe and everyone who has made it such a special place to be.

A line of white Muskoka chars lines the waterfront at CNIB Lake Joe.

CNIB Lake Joe – Book Your Holiday Week

As we continue to explore opportunities for our community to visit CNIB Lake Joe safely, we’re piloting Holiday Week programs in August.

This new offering invites guests who are blind or partially sighted to visit CNIB Lake Joe with family members from the same household.

Holiday Weeks will focus on independent, self-directed activities. There will be no formal programming offered. Instead, guests are encouraged to choose their own adventure and build their own experiences.

CNIBLakeJoe@Home Virtual Programs

CNIB Lake Joe is offering camp programs online and phone. From coffee chats to arts and crafts, trivia sessions and campfire singalongs, we invite you to join us for CNIBLakeJoe@Home programs – opportunities for our community to come together and experience the magic of CNIB Lake Joe from home.

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CNIB Lake Joe In-Person Programs

While our in-person programs are cancelled for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you learn more about what we offer at CNIB Lake Joe.

Seven Colourful CNIB Lake Joe staff t-shirts from over the years.

CNIB Lake Joe Staff & Volunteer Alumni

We invite all CNIB Lake Joe staff and volunteers – past and present – to join the new CNIB Lake Joe Alumni. Since our doors opened in 1961, each of you has made a real difference in the lives of people impacted by sight loss. Help us celebrate 60 years of service and successes with your fellow camp colleagues and friends.

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CNIB Lake Joe Online Camp Store

The CNIB Lake Joe Online Store has just opened for business featuring the latest and greatest Lake Joe merchandise – t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs and more! Shop from the comfort of your home using a fully-accessible online platform.

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CNIB Muskoka Dock to Dock: Poker Run

Join us Saturday, August 14th for a physically-distanced party in support of CNIB Lake Joe’s 60th anniversary (there will be an online version too)! In partnership with the Antique & Classic Boat Society, we welcome you to make waves while raising funds to help anyone with sight loss enjoy all that camp has to offer.

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Join our Team: Employment and volunteer opportunities at CNIB Lake Joe

We're always looking for seasonal staff and volunteers to assist at Lake Joe. We promise you'll have an enriching experience at camp, full of laughter, fun and awesome activities.

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Meet our CNIB Lake Joe Team

Our dedicated and experienced team share their gifts to make a difference in the lives of campers and ensure that participants have a fantastic experience at Lake Joe.

Rob Froom (left) standing waterside at Lake Joe with his brother David Froom. Rob is holding his brother's hand.

Meet the CNIB Lake Joe Community

Here you’ll find a collection of stories that highlight the voices of CNIB Lake Joe. From past and present campers to our dedicated volunteers, board members, and generous donors – discover why our community is so passionate about CNIB Lake Joe.

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Support CNIB Lake Joe

Help us bring the magic of summer camp to life for people living with sight loss!

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Let’s Go! CNIB Lake Joe e-newsletter

Welcome to Let’s Go! CNIB Lake Joe e-newsletter! This quarterly e-newsletter will provide all the news you can use about CNIB Lake Joe: new and exciting programs, fabulous events, staff and volunteer opportunities, and fun facts about life at CNIB Lake Joe.

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CNIB Lake Joe History

For 60 years, CNIB Lake Joseph Centre (Lake Joe) has been providing a unique blend of recreation and skills development in a safe, inclusive environment. CNIB Lake Joe has been enriching lives, making memories, and building independence since 1961!