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Urban explorer discovers an abandoned Canadian prison-turned-camp for special needs children; eerie decay, forgotten furniture, and haunting artwork tell its story.
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Explorer discovers eerie ABANDONED prison later converted into summer camp for children

Jasmine Siddon
Last updated: 2024/11/16 at 8:52 AM
Jasmine Siddon
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Dave at the abandoned prison later converted into summer camp for children. (Jam Press/@freaktography)
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An urban explorer has discovered an eerie abandoned prison later converted into a camp for children with special needs.

When he found the facility, Dave, who explores abandoned locations as a side hustle was completely shocked at the size of the place.

Consisting of several buildings, it sits in a gorgeous rural area, with a large river flowing in front of it.

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Dave shared a video of the camp online, as he runs his own YouTube channel and website called, Freaktography.

Urban explorer discovers an abandoned Canadian prison-turned-camp for special needs children; eerie decay, forgotten furniture, and haunting artwork tell its story.
The abandoned prison. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

The inside is a lot less pleasing on the eye than the surrounding views, with the rooms carrying a dull, lonely tone.

Urban explorer discovers an abandoned Canadian prison-turned-camp for special needs children; eerie decay, forgotten furniture, and haunting artwork tell its story.
The abandoned prison later converted into summer camp for children – a dormitory. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

Beds still remain, some fairly intact, and some of the flooring appears covered with dust as the ceilings have begun to deteriorate.

Some of the rooms still have colourful children’s paintings left behind.

Urban explorer discovers an abandoned Canadian prison-turned-camp for special needs children; eerie decay, forgotten furniture, and haunting artwork tell its story.
The abandoned prison. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

The art on the walls may have added a warm touch at one point, however now, it adds an eerie spin to the buildings.

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Inside another building is a large hall, which Dave presumed was used for performances.

Urban explorer discovers an abandoned Canadian prison-turned-camp for special needs children; eerie decay, forgotten furniture, and haunting artwork tell its story.
The abandoned prison. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

The dining area still has large circular tables occupying it, but the chairs seem to have disappeared.

“This large abandoned facility was originally a low-security transition prison and later turned into a summer camp for people with special needs,” Dave, who is from Burlington, Ontario, told What’s The Jam.

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Urban explorer discovers an abandoned Canadian prison-turned-camp for special needs children; eerie decay, forgotten furniture, and haunting artwork tell its story.
The abandoned prison. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

“When operating as a camp, it housed up to 200 campers every two weeks.

“During the summer, the lake on the site was dug by inmates from its time as a prison.

Urban explorer discovers an abandoned Canadian prison-turned-camp for special needs children; eerie decay, forgotten furniture, and haunting artwork tell its story.
The abandoned prison. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

“During the fall, winter and spring, it would accommodate schools who would come and learn about nature and survival in the wild.”

The location, in Canada, took Dave around five hours to get to by car.

He travelled with a friend who also loves exploring abandoned places.

Furniture such as sofas, tables, and wooden units have been left behind throughout the facility.

Urban explorer discovers an abandoned Canadian prison-turned-camp for special needs children; eerie decay, forgotten furniture, and haunting artwork tell its story.
The abandoned prison. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

Another notable room that Dave discovered appeared to have been a games room.

A football table still stands and a TV and computer remain inside.

Urban explorer discovers an abandoned Canadian prison-turned-camp for special needs children; eerie decay, forgotten furniture, and haunting artwork tell its story.
A play area. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

The camp was open for more than 30 years and closed in April 2011 due to financial difficulties.

Dave added: “I’ve been told that there used to be enough beds to sleep up to 250 people, plus the head office and two mobile homes connected as one, for the people who lived on site all year round.

“It is unique, very unique.

Urban explorer discovers an abandoned Canadian prison-turned-camp for special needs children; eerie decay, forgotten furniture, and haunting artwork tell its story.
Dave at the abandoned prison later converted into summer camp for children. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

“I might come back here one day and do an overnight stay, and just camp and hang out and enjoy the nights under the stars.”

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