CNIB Lake Joe

Join us for After School Special, a vibrant and welcoming program designed specifically for children and youth living with sight loss. Offered the third Thursday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, it will give everyone the chance to keep connections with camp friends - or friends they haven't met yet - strong.

Join this afternoon info session to learn everything you need to know about attending CNIB Lake Joe 2026 season! Join us Monday, January 5 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering.

Join us for conversation, laughter, and a chance to reminisce about your favourite CNIB Lake Joe memories. Pour yourself a coffee, tea, or beverage of choice, login and connect with your friends from Lake Joe. Coffee Break meets every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

Join this evening info session to learn everything you need to know about attending CNIB Lake Joe 2026 season! Perfect for parents and folks at work during the day, we invite you to join us Tuesday, January 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering.

Book some time to play today! Join us on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

Who's got talent? You do! Join us on alternating Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Eastern Time to perform (if you wish) and/or enjoy the talents of fellow attendees.

Lift your voice and connect with others through the joy of singing. Join our vibrant online choir community on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

If you like being read to or listening to audiobooks, then this program is for you! Each week, we will be listening to multiple chapters of a community-selected, family-friendly audiobook and chat about it! Join us Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern Time.

Sit back and relax in our virtual reading room and let the CNIB Lake Joe team share articles and stories of interest. Reading Room meets on the first Friday of every month from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

This hands-on session will walk you through the online registration process using our camp database, perfect for anyone who wants a little extra support. Join us Monday, January 12 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering.

Get in on the act with CNIB Lake Joe's virtual Drama Club! This program allows you to explore the arts and let your creative side shine through drama and improv activities. Join us on alternating Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Get all the news you can use about CNIB Lake Joe as we read the January issue of the "Let's Go: CNIB Lake Joe" e-newsletter. This group is in addition to our regular Reading Room session and will be held Friday, January 16th from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Friday nights are fun...and easy! We're hosting a special monthly get-together for adults ages 20+ who simply want to hangout and chat.  Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

Keep curious and engaged with lifelong learning. In this monthly session we will be inviting special guests and experts to inform and inspire us on a variety of interesting topics! Join us the first Monday of the month  from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 

Escape to the shores of beautiful Lake Joseph in Muskoka and soak in the sun while getting lots of rest and relaxation.

Having fun with adaptive sports is the name of the game in Camp Abilities. Develop your athletic abilities here with a focus on building and perfecting skills in blind hockey (intro and junior levels), or waterskiing and wakeboarding!

Everyone wants to PLAY (Pushing Limits for Active Youth)! Join us for a full week of exploring new sports, playing games and having the time of your life with friends.

Unleash your creativity with a week of art, connection, and self-expression! Explore visual, performing, or media arts, learn new skills, and share your creations in a final showcase.

Ready for the ultimate summer adventure? Join Lake Joe staff and expert guides for an incredible backcountry camping experience that combines outdoor skill-building, teamwork, and exploration.

Enjoy a customizable week of lake activities, creativity, and connection, all surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Joseph and Muskoka.

Dive into summer camp traditions, choose a favourite specialty, and enjoy afternoons packed with games, adventures, and all the magic of Lake Joe.

Interested in being a camp counsellor? This two-week leadership program is designed to give participants hands-on training, real job experience, and the confidence to take on future staff roles all while having fun and being part of the CNIB Lake Joe community.

Join a vibrant group of young leaders for an unforgettable week of growth, connection, and adventure!

From lake adventures to campfire nights, enjoy the perfect blend of cottage comfort and classic summer camp fun—something for every family member. This week is prioritized for families with children with sight loss.

Reconnect with nature and each other on a family camping trip featuring classic camp activities and the breathtaking landscapes of Algonquin.

This CNIB Lake Joe "partner program" combines Buddy Dog training with exciting camp activities! It's designed specifically for CNIB Buddy Dog graduates and CNIB Buddy Dog clients on a wait list to be matched with a CNIB Buddy Dog.

Make lasting memories together with a week of lakeside fun, adventure for the kids, and relaxing camp vibes for the whole family.

A restorative retreat where mindfulness, movement, and nature come together to help you build confidence, clarity, and a personalized wellness plan.

This CNIB Lake Joe "partner program" is an intensive, weeklong, collaborative training program for applicants of CNIB Guide Dogs. Each day, participants will work one-on-one with Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists and Guide Dog Mobility Instructors to develop and refine the skills required to be successful guide dog handlers.