April Newsletter

April 2023

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Camp Kawartha's mission is to inspire environmental leaders and stewards of all ages through dynamic, accessible, year-round outdoor programming and powerful partnerships to create meaningful change.

Adventure Day Registration is Open!

Are you looking for an exciting afternoon of rock climbing, archery, canoe racing, axe throwing and more?!

Bring your friends or bring your family and join us for Adventure Day at Camp Kawartha! You can come just for afternoon activities, or you can add dinner and our traditional CK campfire to round off the day!

We're Replacing Poplar Cabin!

Poplar Cabin was crushed by a big old tree last May during that nasty derecho. For those who loved Poplar, it was a sad day. The only thing we could salvage was the wooden sign!

However, from that tragedy we can now announce some good news -- construction on the new Poplar has begun! We plan to have it completed just in time for Summer Camp! The new and improved cabin will be slightly larger than the old one and will feature several environmentally sustainable features.

If you would like to contribute to the Poplar Cabin Fund, we can add your name to the plaque that will adorn the new cabin!

Any donation will help – the price of lumber has gone through the roof!

Outdoor Education Openings

Educators! Are you looking for a great way to end off the school year?

There are just a few spaces left in June for some 2-night visits to the main site on Clear Lake! We have June 5th to 7th, June 12th to 14th, and June 14th to 16th available.

Led by talented educators, your students will be immersed in 2 and ½ days of outdoor and environmental learning – chose from our over 60 curriculum-linked programming. Investigate the hidden world of wetlands, take on the High Ropes Challenge, become a bird whisperer, bask in the beauty of a starlit night during our night hike and learn all about animal ecology as predator or prey, during our Instincts for Survival Game.

It’s a great end of year option, especially for those graduating students!

To find our more contact Susan (sramey@campkawartha.ca) for details.

Learn more about Outdoor Education Visits

Use the Summer Camp Waitlist to Your Advantage!

Although most of our Summer Camp sessions show as full on our website, there is still the chance that some spaces may become available. Simply complete your account online and then put your camper’s name on the various waitlists for those sessions that fit with your summer plans!

Having your camper on a waitlist may seem chancy, but between now and the start of the sessions a lot can change and that means the waitlists become very important.

Reach out to James – james@campkawartha.ca – if you have questions about how to take advantage of the waitlist!

Join Summer Camp Waiting Lists

Camp Kawartha 101: The Environment Centre

Welcome back to our new series ‘Camp Kawartha 101’ which tells you about the many activities and programs that we have available. In March we told you about our outreach summer camps at Juniper Island on Stoney Lake, and our day camps at the Environment Centre.

This month we’re focusing on the Environment Centre and our long-standing partnership with Trent University.

Constructed in 2009 by Fleming College’s Sustainable Building Program, Camp Kawartha's Environment Centre in Peterborough features strawbale construction, rainwater harvesting, passive and active solar systems, a living roof, geothermal heating, reclaimed materials and a host of other sustainable features.

The Camp Kawartha Environment Centre actually has more nature in and around the site, then before the building was constructed, a result of our work in rewilding the space by planting trees, establishing pollinator gardens and a permaculture garden.

Nature Showcase

Bird Nest Building

It’s one of those seasons when birders are out on trails, along shorelines, in wetlands waiting to see the return of our many winged friends. Loons and warblers and everything in between have made the long trek back to Canada to enjoy the abundance of summer and to, of course, produce the next generation.

Nest building has kicked into high gear!

Spring Nature Activities

Learn Spring Frog Calls
Try out Building Bird Nests
Practice Using Your Senses this Spring
Check out some books from your local library and boost your nature knowledge.

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