Summer 2026 Cognashene Cottagers Recreation Program
To participate in any aspect of the recreation program, each child
must be registered.
To learn more or apply to work this summer, visit the Rec Program page on
Google or email us at RECPROGRAM@COGNASHENE.COM
IMPORTANT: All activities may be shortened or cancelled due to inclement
weather. Please visit the
Rec Program page on Google, FACEBOOK and Instagram pages for daily updates on cancellations or delays.
For decades, the Cognashene Summer Recreation program has been providing opportunities for the younger members of our community to build friendships and develop a love and respect for our small part of Georgian Bay. Program activities are offered for children from ages 2-13 and volunteer and employment opportunities are available for young people aged 14 and up. Most activities are held on Arthur Island but some activities may be held at other local locations.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim Lessons AM & Y.P.O.C PM |
Cognashene Kinders (AM) Bronze (PM) Sailing (PM) |
Swimming Lessons (AM) Boating & Water Sports (PM) |
Camp Cognashene (Full Day) | Swimming Lessons (AM) |
We are pleased to announce that the Cognashene Cottagers Recreation Program will be running a full summer program for 2026.
We have a dynamic group of young leaders who have grown up in our community and are eager to work and volunteer in the Recreation Program. Please be sure to visit our visit the Rec Program website for specific information about the program, schedules, calendars, and staff. During the summer months the website will also serve as a tool to communicate any changes in programs due to weather (in addition to social media channels). We suggest bookmarking this page!
Swimming Lessons: take place on Arthur Island on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Swimmers will be working towards certification in Lifesaving Society Levels. Swimmers will need to be present for more than 3 weeks of the program to be able to earn a swimming level. Swimming is open to campers from Parent & Tot to Bronze levels. The end of the summer beach party is our final celebration of the swimming milestones of our campers.
Y.P.O.C. - Young People of Cognashene: Available to our older campers (10 - 13 years old). Y.P.O.C. allows campers to explore the Cognashene area. Weather permitting campers will meet at the swim beach and travel to places like the Lizard, Aunt Edna's, Giants Tomb etc. Y.P.O.C. will take place on Monday afternoons.
Sailing Program: Available to our senior campers (7 years - 13 years). This is an OPTIONAL ADD ON ($40.00 extra) for families at registration. This program will provide campers with entry level sailing instruction in the basics of small recreational Laser PICO sail boats. Campers will learn the parts of the boat, how to tie basic sailing knots, how to capsize and right a boat, as well as the basics of sailing. This is a community based instructional program and we do not offer certification through the CanSail program. Sailing takes place at Arthur Beach.
Water Sports & Boating: Available to senior campers (7 years - 13 years). At water sports and boating, campers will learn to canoe, kayak, tie knots, as well as engage in a variety of other fun water-based activities. Water Sports and Boating takes place at Arthur Beach.
Cognashene Kinders: Available to our Junior campers (2 years - 6 years) on Tuesday mornings. Cognashene Kinders engage our campers in fun arts and crafts projects as well as story and snack time. Kinders runs at the Cognashene Community Church. Parents are asked to remain on site during this time.
Camp Cognashene: A full day camp program for our Senior Campers (7 years to 13 years) that runs on Thursday at Arthur Beach. Campers must bring a packed lunch. Each week of the program will have a different theme. Campers can expect to learn new skills, play co-operative games and have a fun time on the beach playing with their friends. Campers are asked to come prepared with weather-appropriate clothing as well as a change of clothes/swim suits/towels/sunscreen as needed.