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ALUMNI GENERATIONAL FAMILY 
The Westfall/Hill Family
As our alumni group continues to grow, we uncover once-forgotten pieces of information, and (never forgotten!) members of our past, and we become more aware of our camps' history that spans multiple generations with many families.
In this newsletter we highlight the Westfall/Hill family.
Click here
to read how extensive this generational KW YMCA camp family is!
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A MESSAGE FROM VP OF KW YMCA CAMPING
Callum McKee
This past summer and fall have been very exciting with major projects at all three of our camps at various stages of completion!
After a few blips along the way, the
Belwood pool was fully operational this past summer. Although I was able to visualize the finished product while taking part in the planning process, I was not prepared to see the actual transformation the pool has made to the site! And that was only the beginning...once we added a bunch of delighted campers and staff, it really was an amazing sight (and sound!) to behold!
The
Ki-Wa-Y greenhouse and garden is also well underway. Some of our full-time staff were busy in the fall with some trial planting, with great results! You know that feeling when you plant your first garden from seed and it actually produces...that's where we're at! We'll be moving full speed ahead come spring.
And finally, the
Wabanaki dining hall reno is well into the framing stages, thanks to great fall weather. We hope to have it enclosed before the snow flies (and stays) which appears to be a realistic goal. In May, we'll finish the interiors, and then we'll be ready for a new camping season!
Our goal is always to enrich the camp experience we provide to so many children and youth, and we clearly are very lucky to continue to be connected to our alumni members who share this priority. There is never enough space here to thank our loyal donors, supporters, and volunteer work groups, Amatol and Bacchanal, who have ALL played integral roles in moving these, and many other amazing projects forward.
Best wishes to you and your family this holiday season!
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
Wabanaki Cabin Names, Meanings & Map
Do you remember your summer home away from home? Likely you do remember your favorite cabin but do you also remember the other cabins, how they got their names and where on site were they located?
Click here to go back in time.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
Ki-Wa-Y Re-establishes LIT Program on Site
In 2003, after many exclusive years at Camp Wabanaki, the LIT program re-established itself to make the most of all that is great at Wab, Ki-Wa-Y, and Belwood. Each month, 48 L.I.T.s -- 24 girls and 24 boys --spend 2 weeks beginning at either Ki-Wa-Y or Wab, and then switch, with a weekend at Belwood (not to be confused with Weekend at Bernie's) in between.
L.I.T. Songs
from the Past...Do you remember yours?
We are trying to gather and archive as many L.I.T. songs as possible! Visit the link above to read others, and
share your own.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES 
Belwood 1978 Sketch of Beautiful People
As a Belwood staff member in 1978, Cathy Falconer sketched a group
of beautiful people. Could you be represented in this grouping or do
you see someone else you know?
Click here to view this treasured sketch.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
Update: Online Camp Trivia
We can see that many alumni have already checked out our multiple decades of
Trivia Quizzes for Belwood, Ki-Wa-Y & Wabanaki. If you have not already, have some fun and test your knowledge of your camp, challenge yourself or challenge your camp friends. You may be surprised what you can remember, and learn!
p.s. If you have a trivia question you think other alumni would like to see, please drop us a line at
campalumni@ckwymca.ca Also, a special shout out to those who have already contacted us to add additional questions to the quizzes. Thanks, everyone!
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2017 ALUMNI FAMILY EVENTS
Join us and bring your family back to camp!
Spend the day or weekend swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, climbing the ropes course, showing off at archery, and enjoying traditional camp dining. What better way to spend some time with your own family, and old camp friends!
Mark you calendars!
Camp Wabanaki - June 2-4, 2017
Camp Ki-Wa-Y - June 10-11, 2017
Camp Belwood - June 17, 2017
Registration is Open,
click here to be sure not to miss out.
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FACEBOOK, TWITTER & OUR CAMP ALUMNI WEBSITE
keep your Camp
Alumni Profile updated with us so we can keep you in the loop.
Please forward this newsletter to other camp folk and help them reconnect too!
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GIVE THE GIFT OF CAMP - THE CAMP FUND
Together, we will ensure the tradition of Camping is the same
enriching experience for future generations of Belwood, Ki-Wa-Y & Wabanaki campers and staff as experienced in days gone past. Your donation to the
Camp Fund is the gift that will continue to give year
after year after year. We know as an adult, you "get" why camp is so important to the development of children and youth, and how the traditions and experiences enhance their lives.
Here's your opportunity to pay it forward,
Invest Now!
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HELP SUPPORT YOUR CAMP!
Camp...just the word prompts an instant smile along with a whirlwind of youthful memories. For those who have been touched by the experience, it's that special place where new skills were learned, independence was discovered, and lifelong friendships began. As you recall and cherish your own memories, you will be pleased to know that the benefits of a summer camp experience continue to be as significant today as during days gone past. Thank you to the many camp alumni members, their families and friends who continue to support K-W YMCA Camping.
To learn more about the exciting projects underway at your camp, and to donate, please click the links below.
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HELP SUPPORT OUR YMCA!
Your donation to the YMCA supports our ability to be a centre of community where potential grows, everyone belongs and health goals are achieved every day.
For more information and to donate,
click here
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"Day is done. Gone the sun. From the lake, from the hills, from the sky. All is well, safely rest, God is nigh." K-W YMCA Camping - Morning Dip - November 2016  
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