Camp Kawartha is proud to have been a part of the 5 ^th Adventure in Understanding Program.  Over 20 First Nations and non-First Nations youth participated in a unique canoe journey this past August. Organized by the Rotary Club of Peterborough/Kawartha, Curve Lake and the Canadian Canoe Museum and led by Camp Kawartha staff, this was a 6 day, 5 night, 100 km canoe trip through the Kawartha lakes teaching youth about First Nations History and fostering cross-cultural understanding. Both First Nations and non-First Nations youth paddled together towards reconciliation. They learned about the history of the Anishinaabe in this region and the significance of the Williams Treaty. They also discovered first hand, the beauty of the Kawartha Lakes watershed and the importance of protecting the ecological integrity of these lakes and rivers. This is the fifth year of the trip and the largest yet. The trip culminated in a celebration and feast at Curve Lake First Nations.

Click here to learn more about the program.

Recently, Camp Kawartha’s Executive Director, Jacob Rodenburg, was the keynote speaker for the Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario’s annual conference. He shared techniques and strategies with close to 200 educators, helping them infuse more nature education into their practice. 

Jacob was also the keynote speaker for the York Board of Education’s Professional Leadership program, encouraging teachers to take their students outside. 

Additionally, Camp Kawartha was recently recognized as an Accessibility Champion by the Ontario Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility. We were commended for our accessible climbing wall, wheel chair accessible pathway down to the waterfront and our efforts in striving for more inclusivity.

We are on the Pathway! More than 40 classes are participating in stewardship activities as part of Camp Kawartha’s Pathway to Stewardship and Kinship pilot project. Students will be engaging in activities that connect them to nature and help to lay the foundation for future stewardship. The Peterborough Field Naturalists have kindly offered to assist in offering nature experiences to students from early childhood to Grade 7. 

Stay tuned as the Pathway forges ever forward!

Here's what Summer Camp 2019 looked like!!

Research shows that being outside provides us with numerous benefits -- physical, mental, emotional and even social. Camp Kawartha delivers on these benefits with immersive programs and experienced, professional staff!

We know that not every family can afford to pay for a class trip, and that not every teacher can raise all the funds necessary to take their class on a trip. Camp Kawartha is here with a special offer. From November through to March we are offering a special subsidized rate for students in need.

See our website for further details.

For November ONLY we are offering a special discount on our one-day or one-overnight Character Education and Leadership Programs at our Clear Lake location. Bring your Grades 9 to 12 students for a day or two of activities like the climbing wall; cooperative games; high ropes; initiative tasks; trust activities; or wilderness survival.

Our discounted Day Rate is $35.00 per student, and the discounted Overnight Rate is $103.50. 

For more information or to book your visit contact our Outdoor Education Registrar, Shawna

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