At the Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC), we offer three interconnected program areas: Family Connections, Clinical Supports, and Group Adventures. Across each of these program streams, KOC staff work closely with participants, families, schools, and community partners to create custom experiences that support unique goals, individual strengths, needs, and abilities. Whether fostering meaningful family relationships, providing therapeutic and clinical supports, or delivering engaging outdoor and group-based adventures, KOC is committed to creating inclusive, responsive, and impactful experiences for every participant.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 SEASON OPENS FEB. 2 AT 9:30 A.M.
The Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC) uses an online registration portal called CampBrain for our Autism Programs. This platform helps to keep all of your information and documents in one place to save time during the registration process. If you are new to the KOC, it takes 10 minutes to complete your entire registration, including creating your login.
The Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC) is located in Minden, Ontario, nestled among the forests and along the shores of Grey Lake. Just two hours north of the Greater Toronto Area, KOC provides participants with meaningful outdoor experiences in a safe, supportive, and natural environment. Our comfortable accommodations include cabins with two-piece bathrooms, with options to host anywhere from 1 to 15 guests per cabin, allowing us to meet the unique needs of families, participants, and groups of varying sizes.