Camp Samac has more than 30 species of trees an environmentally sensitive creek and good hiking trails. This property offers many secluded campsites and large open areas to accommodate up to 1,000 campers with 7 municipal water taps and flush privies. There are 8 cabins on site that will accommodate 10 to 80 persons in bunks with mattresses, all cabins are heated with separate kitchens and flush toilets. The largest cabin, Kitchie Lodge has 10 showers and is the only cabin / lodge with showers.
Camp Samac was named after the founder who donated the land in 1943. The 188 acre (76 hectare) parcel of land for the camp, had previously been Brookside Park, and was donated by industrialist Sam McLaughlin, (likened to Sam Mac) who’s local automobile company develop into General Motors of Canada. The camp was founded in 1946.
The camp was located north of the City of Oshawa in it’s early days, but now is surrounded by housing, Durham College & Ontario Tech University, shopping areas, all linked by public transportation. Despite the growth in the area, Camp Samac provides a peaceful sanctuary for Scouting members and like-minded community organizations.
The site offers main entrances:
CONLIN RD Camper & Activities Entrance: 275 Conlin Rd E, Oshawa, Ontario (MAIN ENTRANCE)
SIMCOE ST N Historic Gate and Admin Entrance: 1711 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, Ontario
Onsite are 17 buildings, 9 established camping sites, a seasonal lake (summer only) for water activities, outdoor swimming pool, recreation fields, hiking trails, and an activities centre for program.
The site is staffed full time by a Camp Manager and Camp Ranger. Buildings, sites and programming is available year-round. In summer, there is a fully-staffed day camp on weekdays.
