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Camp Kawartha Celebrates a Successful 96th Year!
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On Tuesday, December 19
th, Camp Kawartha welcomed dignitaries and special guests to their Annual General Meeting held at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre. Emcee, and Board President, Jason Huffman, welcomed over 50 guests to the annual event and provided an overview of the many accomplishments over the past fiscal year.
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Member of Parliament for Peterborough—Kawartha and Minister of Status of Women was present, bringing congratulations from the Federal Government and acknowledging the value of Camp Kawartha to the region.
Brad Collyer from McColl Turner LLP reported on the financial health of the organization over the last fiscal year. Collyer announced that once again there was a strong performance in all areas of programming, reaching more participants than ever.
In her address, keynote speaker,
Brianna Salmon of Peterborough Green Up, summarized the many environmentally focused activities taking place in the City and County, and the leadership role being taken by Camp Kawartha, and it’s Executive Director, Jacob Rodenburg.
Announced at the meeting was the development of Camp Kawartha’s
Branching Out
Capital Campaign. Still in the planning stages, the Campaign will be launched in the late spring of 2018. The goal is to invest in upgrading the infrastructure of the main camp; transforming the organization into a provincially significant environmental education leadership centre.
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Pathway to Stewardship & Kinship
Special Contribution
by Cathy Dueck, Project Coordinator
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In the spring of 2016, after considerable research and public consultation, the
Pathway to Stewardship document was released. It proposes a stepwise series of experiences for children and youth, matched to their growing interests and abilities, to specifically nurture a sense of caring, connection and responsibility for each other and the world they share.
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With the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation we now have an amazing opportunity accelerate the whole process. We need to find schools, preschools or other community hubs and their families who would like to try out the landmarks in the Pathway document, let us know what support they need, and share their feedback and suggestions. We also need to hear from individuals and community groups to confirm what role they can play in supporting this pilot phase. If you are interested, or want more information please contact me, Cathy Dueck at
cathydueck7@gmail.com I would love to hear from you.
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Beachfront Now Accessible!
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With funding assistance from the Rick Hansen and J.P. Bickell Foundations we were able to construct an accessible pathway allowing those with physical challenges to easily and safely make their way to the waterfront.
Due to the steepness of the grade down to the waterfront and the topography, accessing waterfront activities was very challenging. However, the new pathway is a gradual packed incline that weaves its way to the waterfront and amphitheatre which connects kids to the many wonderful camp activities including our campfire circle, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and swimming .
Executive Director, Jacob Rodenburg noted at the recent opening of the pathway that Canada has over 2 million lakes and rivers, and people of all abilities should have opportunity to participate in those quintessentially Canadian pastimes of canoeing, kayaking and sailing. Jacob feels that with care, thoughtful planning and investment, outdoor adventures can be made accessible to every child.
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Wakami Wailers, in Concert!
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Mark your calendars for
Saturday, March 24
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at 7:00 p.m. for a fundraising concert featuring the acclaimed folk group
The Wakami Wailers.
The Wailers may be familiar to some of you who have enjoyed their renditions of
Log Driver’s Waltz and
Land of the Silver Birch, as well as some of their own tomes like
Waltz with the Woods and
Take This Land. For others, you are in for a night of great entertainment and fun as well as a Canadian history lesson!
Camp Kawartha will host the Wailers and their unique brand of folksy music at the
Gordon Best Theatre in Peterborough. Opening for the Wailers will be Glen Caradus and Michael Ketemer at 7:00, and the Wailers hit the stage at 7:30.
Tickets are $25.00 each.
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We'd like to introduce you to our dedicated and talented staff members through monthly Staff Spotlights.
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Meet our Outdoor Education Manager Neil Fortin!
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REMINDER
If you chose to pay in instalments, the first one will be processed on
February 28th. If your payment information has changed please contact our office staff at 705-652-3860
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Join us for another fun 4 days over March Break!
Rain, snow or sunshine there are so many activities to explore and outdoor fun to be had!
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An AED for the Environment Centre!
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Thanks to a kind and generous donation from the George Lunan Foundation and the work of our Healthcare Manager, Cathy Romano, we have been able to acquire a second AED (there is already one at the main camp). This essential equipment will be installed at the Environment Centre and staff there couldn’t be more thrilled.
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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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