Every August, in the pristine wilderness along the Muskoka River, Ruskoka Camp becomes transformed with the sound of children's voices raised in laughter, song, excitement and joy. Swimming, fishing, canoeing, mountain biking are activities that all children love to do, but had previously never experienced. Some of the children are recent immigrants, who have come to Canada with very little, and whose parents cannot afford the nominal camp fees. Most of the kids live in urban centres, and have no chance to spend their summers in nature.

Ruskoka gives these children the opportunity to experience living in a tent, in the woods, to see stars in the sky, to swim in the river, to canoe, and experience the camaraderie of other children from the same heritage, language and culture.