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Surf 'n' Turf is coming up soon!
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With the wonky weather, it is hard to believe that June is fast approaching. But June 22nd is the time for our renowned Surf 'n' Turf. Proceeds from the event support our environmental programming and our Subsidy/Sponsorship Fund which helps families of limited means send their children to camp.
Help kids enjoy all that camp can offer – register today!
Here are just some of the auction items we are offering:
- A visit to an African resort from Zulu Nyala Safari Lodge
- Day passes to the Royal Ontario Museum
- Travel voucher from VIA Rail
- Express tickets from Ripley’s Aquarium
- Original artwork from David Hickey
- Green fees from Wildfire Golf Club
As if the auction items weren’t appealing enough, we also have our famous steak and lobster dinner with all the fixings! Be both full - and full of joy that you helped children experience the magic of camp.
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Discover Our Neighbour
wood
Trails
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“There is no better high than discovery.”
E.O. Wilson, Naturalist/Biologist
Many people do not know that Camp Kawartha has more than 4 kms of trails at our main site on Clear Lake, and linkages to the Trent University trail system at our Environment Centre on Pioneer Road.
The community is welcome to discover the amazing meadows, forests and wetlands that are part of the Camp Kawartha Range area. At our Clear Lake site the trails feature QR codes on the Orange and Red Trails to help you discover the history of this area and the unique geological and natural features of the Kawarthas.
To find out more visit
www.campkawartha.ca. Our trail guides are under Facility Rentals as part of the ‘Virtual Facility Tour’.
There is nothing so good for the soul and your health as a walk in the woods! The Japanese call it shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. The chemicals released from a walk in the woods not only improve your mood but boost your immune system as well.
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A few newsletters back we asked former staff, campers, volunteers if they would recount some memories for us that could be utilized during our 100
th anniversary year in 2021. Here is an excerpt from Will Tranter who was a camper in the 1940s!
"I am now eighty-one years old and first attended Camp Kawartha in 1947 when it was an all boys camp. It was the summer between grade 5 and 6 when my parents learned about the camp through the Peterborough YMCA and decided it would be a great summer experience for me.
In early August of 1947, my parents drove out from where we lived in Peterborough and dropped me off for my 2 weeks of adventure. One of the first people I met when I was being dropped off was the camp director, Cooki Munroe."
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E
nvironment Council at Camp Kawartha
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The Environment Council for Clear, Ston(e)y and White Lakes recently met at Camp Kawartha to review the plans for the shoreline naturalization project which will begin this summer. Over 25 Lake residents and local politicians were in attendance to learn about this inspiring demonstration project, which will encourage waterfront owners to enhance their shorelines. Landscape Architect, Helen Batten of Basterfield and Associates, the designer of the master plan, reviewed in detail the scope of the project and provided a tour of the site.
The Council is organizing a Volunteer Planting Day set for
Saturday, August 17th starting at 9:00 am
. They need at least two dozen volunteers to plant over 1,000 native wildflowers and shrubs. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Susan at philanthropy@campkawartha.ca. For more information about the Environmental Council and the project visit their web site
www.environmentcouncil.ca
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It's Summer When the Exe
cutive Dir
ector Swims Contest
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In keeping with the fun and excitement of our annual It’s Spring When the Canoe Floats Contest, we are introducing,
It’s Summer When the Executive Director Goes Swimming Contest!
We had so many entries for the spring contest we felt we should offer a summer challenge. Although the ice is gone, and the maintenance team have put the docks back out on the Lake, the boss checked the water and said no to a dip…for now!
To enter your best guess about the date of his plunge email Susan at
philanthropy@campkawartha.ca . The winner receives a Camp Kawartha ball cap from the Gift Shop!
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Market Camp
Nature-based, agriculturally inspired learning in the downtown core
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Farmers’ Market Day Camp is a collaboration between Camp Kawartha and the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market (PRFM). We joined forces with the goal of bringing nature and food/farming education to the farmer's market. Our Saturday morning program strives to foster awareness and respect for wild spaces in the city, as well as connection to nature through exploration and play.
Offering the program during peak market hours (10am - 1pm) give parents an opportunity to drop their kids (ages 6 - 11 years old) off for a morning of adventure and play, while they enjoy some time at the farmers’ market and around the downtown.
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Teaching & Learning with Monarch Butterflies
July 25, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00pm, Camp Kawartha Environment Centre
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We're Hiring Summer Contracts!
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We're looking for:
- Eco Garden Coordinator (work between both locations)
- Environment Centre Office Assistant (will work at Environment Centre)
- Environmental Education Assistant (will work at Environment Centre)
- Maintenance Assistant (must be available to work weekends)
- Kitchen Staff Team leader
- Kitchen Prep Cook
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There are only a few spaces left.
Act fast! Register Today!
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Looking for a great summer experience for your campers?
1 boy, aged 11-12 for Intermediate Camp
June 30th to July 20th
1 boy, aged 12-13 for Junior Canoe Trip
June 30th to July 6th
1 girl, aged 12-13 for Algonquin Canoe Adventure
July 21st to 22nd
2 boys, ages 14-16 for Wilderness Canoe Tripping
July 7th to July 20th
Camp helps children to discover the best in themselves!
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Please note this will not replace regular contact from Camp Kawartha via email that you will receive regarding Summer Camp.
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It's only May but Fall plans are well underway for Outdoor Education Groups.
We only have 2 overnight spots still available for school groups in Sept and October
. See our website for availability and full details.
Looking for a way to bring students out in the Fall but need a bit of a price break?
Take advantage of our 15% discount for the month of November
(applies to both overnight and day groups). For a group of 25-39 students the discounted price is $136 per student. Day rates in November are $5 off which works out to $25 for regular programming and $30 for the adventure programming (high ropes/low ropes/accessible climbing wall).
Are you teaching at a new school?
Do you know someone who might be interested in trying out Camp Kawartha with their students?
Schools who are trying us for the
first time are eligible for a 10% discount
any month of the year. We encourage private schools, Montessori schools, and religious schools with students between the ages of 5 through 18 to come and see why we have so many loyal schools returning to Camp Kawartha year after year.
Come and make some great memories with your students.
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Samantha Leigh has been working for Camp Kawartha as one of our wonderful educators at both our Outdoor Education Centre and Environment Centre for the past 3 years!
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We're getting a head start on Fall School Bookings!
Teachers! Book your class for a visit to the Environment Centre between
September 3rd - 30th and receive a special
discounted rate of $7/student.
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Contact our Registrar, James, for further details and to book your visit today!
705-652-3860
or
james@campkawartha.ca
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Chef Tina Does the 'Fool' in Spring
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Camp Kawartha is an accredited, award-winning, not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the promotion of the highest standard of programming, with a particular focus on outdoor environmental awareness, outdoor and environmental education and stewardship.
Registered
Charity # 12453 9214 RR0001
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705-652-3860 1-866-532-4597
info@campkawartha.ca
campkawartha.ca
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