Edit — Oba-sa-teeka Scout Reserve

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Camp Name	Oba-sa-teeka Scout Reserve
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Size — State units (hectares, acres).	87 ha (215 acres)
Size — State units (hectares, acres).
Coordinates — of the camp gate.	44.23578,-79.794976
Coordinates — of the camp gate.
Street Address — Street address.	6486 CR-56, Essa, ON (Map may be inaccurate)
Street Address — Street address.
Nearest town — Nearest town, province, direction and distance from major town/city.	Alliston, Ontario, 20 km southwest of Barrie

NTS Map — Map number from the Canadian National Topographical System, 1:50,000 scale (e.g., "40P/9").	31D/4: Alliston

Operated by	Scouts Canada, Greater Toronto Council
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Bookings Web Site
Bookings Name	Mark Purcell
Bookings Name
Bookings Email	<mpurcell@scouts.ca>
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Bookings Phone	+1 800 263 0930
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Description	Many people call Oba-Sa-Teeka "The Hidden Gem". The camp itself has many hidden gems and it would take a lifetime to discover them all. It is almost guaranteed that each time you visit this camp, you will find something new to fall in love with. While you're there, you could swim in the Olympic-sized pool, do some cross-country skiing, or explore the ravines and sandbanks. The most unique feature of Oba-Sa-Teeka is Oba Junction, which consists of three authentic CN Cabooses. It sleeps sixteen people and has full cooking and dining facilities. Two of the cars are connected by a wooden shelter, which comes in handy for quiet activities or for having meals outdoors. Once you experience the Junction, your kids will be begging to go back over and over again. Of the 25 different campsites, seventeen are tenting sites. This is a great indication of the type of camp that Oba-Sa-Teeka is. There is over 215 acres of land, ravines and outlooks for you to explore, located just outside of civilization. Our special pioneering shack offers campers the opportunity to work on their pioneering skills. With all these features, Oba-Sa-Teeka is perfect for older sections. The three lodges are perfect for use during the winter. Each lodge is built complete with bunk-beds (enough to sleep 24), two separate leader rooms (each with four beds) and full washroom, cooking and eating facilities. The three villages each have seven "summer cabins". Each summer cabin has a makeshift door with a canvas cover, designed to keep cold air and winds out. The summer cabins each have five mattresses to sleep on. The villages also have a water pump and a dining shelter with a camp fire circle in the middle of the site. The village are designed especially for new campers who want that outdoor experience, but aren't quite ready for tenting. Oba was closed and sold at the end of 2002. The cabooses were moved to Woodland Trails Scout Camp in May 2004. The site is now home to the Ontario Vipassana Centre, a Buddist organization.
Description	Many people call Oba-Sa-Teeka "The Hidden Gem". The camp itself has many hidden gems and it would take a lifetime to discover them all. It is almost guaranteed that each time you visit this camp, you will find something new to fall in love with. While you're there, you could swim in the Olympic-sized pool, do some cross-country skiing, or explore the ravines and sandbanks. <p>The most unique feature of Oba-Sa-Teeka is Oba Junction, which consists of three authentic CN Cabooses. It sleeps sixteen people and has full cooking and dining facilities. Two of the cars are connected by a wooden shelter, which comes in handy for quiet activities or for having meals outdoors. Once you experience the Junction, your kids will be begging to go back over and over again. <p>Of the 25 different campsites, seventeen are tenting sites. This is a great indication of the type of camp that Oba-Sa-Teeka is. There is over 215 acres of land, ravines and outlooks for you to explore, located just outside of civilization. Our special pioneering shack offers campers the opportunity to work on their pioneering skills. With all these features, Oba-Sa-Teeka is perfect for older sections. <p>The three lodges are perfect for use during the winter. Each lodge is built complete with bunk-beds (enough to sleep 24), two separate leader rooms (each with four beds) and full washroom, cooking and eating facilities. <p>The three villages each have seven "summer cabins". Each summer cabin has a makeshift door with a canvas cover, designed to keep cold air and winds out. The summer cabins each have five mattresses to sleep on. The villages also have a water pump and a dining shelter with a camp fire circle in the middle of the site. The village are designed especially for new campers who want that outdoor experience, but aren't quite ready for tenting. <p>Oba was closed and sold at the end of 2002. The cabooses were moved to <a href="?camp=woodlandtrls">Woodland Trails Scout Camp</a> in May 2004. The site is now home to the <a href="http://www.torana.dhamma.org/">Ontario Vipassana Centre</a>, a Buddist organization.
Program
Swimming — Describe (e.g., nearby pool, on-site beach, etc.).	On-site pool

Major hiking trails nearby — e.g., Bruce Trail, West Coast Trail.	empty

Theme area — Such as caboose cabins.	Three cabooses made into cabins
Theme area — Such as caboose cabins.

Accommodation	Facilities	Program
Tenting sites: Yes Yes No Unknown Adirondack shelters: No Yes No Unknown Villages: Yes Yes No Unknown Cabins: Yes Yes No Unknown	Drinking water: Yes Yes No Unknown Emergency phone: Yes Yes No Unknown Mobile phone coverage: Unknown Yes No Unknown Electric vehicle charging: Unknown Yes No Unknown Picnic tables: Yes Yes No Unknown Cooking shelters: Yes Yes No Unknown Appliances in cabins: Yes Yes No Unknown On-site store: No Yes No Unknown Shopping nearby: Yes Yes No Unknown Showers: Yes Yes No Unknown Indoor washrooms: Yes Yes No Unknown Wheelchair washroom: Yes Yes No Unknown	Hiking trails: Yes Yes No Unknown Formal campfire circle: No Yes No Unknown Chapel: Yes Yes No Unknown Compass course: No Yes No Unknown Obstacle course: Yes Yes No Unknown Pioneering supplies: Yes Yes No Unknown Archery: No Yes No Unknown Riflery: No Yes No Unknown Sledding: Yes Yes No Unknown Snowshoes available: No Yes No Unknown Skis available: No Yes No Unknown Low ropes course: No Yes No Unknown High ropes course: No Yes No Unknown Bouldering: No Yes No Unknown Rock climbing: No Yes No Unknown Rappelling: No Yes No Unknown Mountain bike trail: No Yes No Unknown Mountain bikes available: No Yes No Unknown Skating rink: No Yes No Unknown Volleyball: No Yes No Unknown Sports field: Yes Yes No Unknown Fishing: No Yes No Unknown Snorkeling equipment: No Yes No Unknown Sailboats available: No Yes No Unknown Lake frontage: No Yes No Unknown Canoeable water: No Yes No Unknown Canoes available: No Yes No Unknown Kayaks available: No Yes No Unknown Section summer camp program: No Yes No Unknown

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