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Swallowdale Camp is situated on Fairy Lake in the well-known Muskokan "cottage country" region of Ontario. In 1878, the property was originally a land grant by Queen Victoria and it operated as a farm until 1905 when it became a very typical Muskoka hotel. The outbreak of World War II ended the use of the property as a resort. It was subsequently sold in 1943 to Mildred Targett and Simone Walbank, who started a children’s summer camp on the property the following year. The camp was named “Swallowdale” from the title of a book by British author Arthur Ransome. Considering the many swallows that abound the property, the name is certainly justified.

Throughout the years, the operation of the camp remained in the Walbank family.  Ron Walbank is the current owner of the property and facilities, but since 1996 CISS (Canadian International Student Services) has been overseeing the general operation of Swallowdale Camp.

Swallowdale Camp is committed to offering a stimulating, challenging, and safe learning environment for campers of all nationalities. We strive to offer the highest quality of camper programmes available and take pride in presenting them as a distinctly Canadian experience.

Our staff are dedicated to providing a meaningful and exciting learning experience within a warm and caring community. The variety of programmes available ensures that each camper has an opportunity to choose activities that best reflect their individual needs and interests.

We believe that the international experience generates learning on many levels. The unique environment at Swallowdale Camp offers campers the opportunity to communicate with other children from around the world and encourages them to develop an appreciation and understanding of different cultures.