May 2023

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.

Rotary Clubs Come Together to Help Prep

Getting our facilities ready for Summer Camp is a complex undertaking!

We have two full-time staff members taking care of all our property needs. They are responsible for 190 acres of forests, wetlands, trails, 20 buildings, plus a multifaceted septic and water system, mechanical systems, as well as our Environment Centre located adjacent to Trent University.

Luckily, our local Rotary Clubs (Peterborough, BEL, and Peterborough-Kawartha) have provided some hard working, enthusiastic volunteers to assist with site preparations to get us ready for opening day!

We thank them for their dedication, time, and talent – this makes all the difference as we get ready for another busy summer!

Sad News for the Camp Kawartha Family

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the recent passing of a Camp alum – Nicole 'Wisp' Fortin. Nicole was a ‘camper’ to her very bones starting as an enthusiastic and fun-loving camper then becoming a counselor.

To honour Nicole, we will be installing a ‘buddy’ bench. Schools use these as a place where students can go to signal to others that they may be feeling sad, lonely, isolated.

Continue Reading

Early Bird Registration is now OPEN for the upcoming 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning!

This online learning opportunity includes an amazing line-up of Indigenous presenters and self-paced learning. It encourages and empowers people to deepen their understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives while strengthening connections with the local land.

Early Bird Registration is just $100, and includes:

✔️10 Opportunities to Gather Virtually with Indigenous Presenters

✔️10 Reconciliation Education Learning Modules

✔️$25 towards excellent Indigenous Learning Resources

✔️Access to a Learning Community from across Turtle Island

✔️A Certificate of Completion

We are partnering to offer this as an acknowledgement that in order to authentically undertake a personal learning journey towards deeper understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives, it takes more than just a day or month each year, but should be across all four seasons. 🍁❄️☀️🌿

Nature Showcase

The American Mink

Driving to the Camp the other day we saw a mink dart across the road with a mouse in its mouth. It was fast and disappeared quickly in the grasses and bush by the side of the road. Sleek and a beautiful brown its fur glistened in the sunshine.

Continue Reading

June is National Indigenous History Month

• Resources for kids about Indigenous culture and history (Videos)
• 20 Canadian books for kids and teens to read for National Indigenous History Month
• Indigenous Voices for Nature Conservation (Videos)
• Learn Indigenous languages
• 35 books to read for National Indigenous History Month
• Learning resources about First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada