Summer Wrap Up Newsletter |
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- Let's Talk the Fall! Whaaa..??
- Our Summer Camp Season Ends
- Cycling for the Climate
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Fall Bookings Have Started in Earnest! |
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Although August is just winding down, teachers and organizations have already booked school trips and group retreats! At both our sites September and October are busy, busy, and now November is filling quickly as well! It is great news after 2 ½ years of postponements and outright cancellations! |
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We're so pleased to offer year-round programming, from training teachers and providing workshops on sustainability, to teaching elementary and high school students and helping create pollinator gardens, Camp Kawartha is striving to inspire stewardship for all ages.
This fall, we are pleased to welcome back school groups (Grades 3-12) to our main site on Clear Lake for 2.5-days. Students can participate in over 60 curriculum-linked programs under the following themes: Environmental Science, Canadian History, Adventure & Leadership and Recreation.
Day visits to our Environment Centre showcase sustainability in action and help students to explore nature, science, and recreation throughout each of the seasons! Teachers can meet curricular expectations while also building student leadership skills, personal skills, and environmental awareness.
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We can also accommodate weekend bookings for conferences, retreats, family reunions and even green weddings up at our Clear Lake site. From Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, guests can enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Camp Kawartha and our comfortable facilities. Our trained staff can offer teambuilding activities, traditional games, nature hikes, recreational activities, or a night hike to see the stars. Our cabins are fully winterized, and we provide delicious, locally sourced meals. |
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Whether you are a school group or a weekend group, each season offers different opportunities!
January, February, or March offer amazing gateways to experience the beauty of nature in winter and to build outdoor skills such as snowshoeing, x-country skiing, or kick-sledding!
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420 Kilometres for the Climate |
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Very early in the morning on September 10th, our friends Glen Caradus and Nick Ormond will depart from Rowan Tree Children’s School in Peterborough. Over the next 18 hours they plan to cycle 420 kms and end their epic ride at Camp Kawartha on Clear Lake. We’ll say this again – 420 kms – all in one go and in one day!
Their ride is meant not only as a fundraiser for Camp Kawartha and Rowan Tree’s Climate Education/Tree planting program but also to draw attention to the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Learn More.
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A New Building to House our Gift Store! |
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Camp Kawartha now has a store! The building was delivered fully assembled and our amazing Maintenance Team carefully positioned it, making sure it was level, sealed it and added stairs. It is now a place where you can go to pick up Camp Kawartha swag such as clothing, educational supplies and small gifts for friends and family.
We could use some help. If you are interested in volunteering to help with merchandising, inventories, and sales, please let us know. Visiting school students, parents, teachers, and visiting groups will be pleased to have access to souvenirs – logoed clothing, books, games, mugs, and stuffed animals can elicit fond memories of a great time at Camp Kawartha!
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Summer Camp 2022 Wraps Up! |
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August 31st marked the last day of our Summer Camp program for this year. And it has been quite the ride!
The Clear Lake Site Experience
The windstorm (called a “Derecho”) in May damaged buildings and wiped out stands of forest that had stood for more than 140 years (at last count more than 600 toppled over!). We dealt with a storm whose aftermath was nothing like we ever could have imagined! We rushed to prep the Camp facilities for Summer Camp opening on July 1st! Then, as luck would have had it, another storm hit on June 16th, and we were again working feverishly to clean up, repair, and make sure our site was ready and safe for the opening of Summer Camp. This was made possible by the amazing help given by volunteers, donors, and area businesses. We are so fortunate to have such good friends.
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Our campers came and have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Our Summer Camp staff jumped through hoops to provide engaging programming and ensure every camper was made to feel special and valued; Healthcare staff took care of all ailments, homesickness, and tummy-troubles; Housekeeping staff kept cabins, the dining hall, classrooms and washrooms clean and hygienic; Maintenance staff put in a herculean effort to ensure the cabins and site were ready, safe, and well maintained; Office staff coordinated all the camper logistics and pitched in wherever needed.
Kudos to all staff and volunteers for pulling everything together. Kudos to parents for understanding when changes had to be made.
Kudos to the campers for opening themselves up to every experience!
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Summer Camp 2022 Wraps Up! |
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Another summer of Environment Centre Day Camps has come and gone!
We extend a HUGE thank you to all of the wonderful campers (ages 4 to 15) who joined us this summer for fun, adventure, exploration, and learning in/about Nature and the Environment. We truly enjoyed ourselves! Your enthusiasm and willingness to learn, work and play alongside us make it so worthwhile!!!
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Thanks too to the many parents, guardians, grandparents, families, etc who make it all possible! And finally, to our wonderful staff and volunteers for providing caring, creative, and engaging nature-based programming day in and day out in the summer heat!
We wish you and yours a lovely start to the fall and back-to-school season. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Registration is OPEN for Nature School Programs |
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In our Environment Centre Nature School, we strive to foster the development of character and friendships, a deep respect for nature, and a desire to take care of our beautiful home – the Earth. We learn through Outdoor Skills, Nature Studies, Sensory and Awareness Activities, Games, Imaginative Play, Exploration, Arts, Projects, and plenty of time immersed in direct experience of Nature in all conditions
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Fall Discount for School Visits! |
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Join us at the Environment Centre before September 30th and save! We're offering full day visits for $9/student discounted down from our regular $12.50.
Our hands-on exploration, experiments, storytelling, drama and games to make learning come alive for students.
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• Sous Chef • Senior Cooks • Junior Cooks • Dishwashers •
We're seeking passionate, reliable and dedicated staff to deliver healthy, sustainable food to our many campers, students and visiting groups. This is an exciting position for someone interested in sustainable and local food.
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Camp Kawartha is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic educator to join our talented team. We need educators who are creative, dedicated and are keen to learn. This is a great first step towards becoming a professional outdoor educator. |
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Nature Showcase: Cedar Tree |
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The Cedar tree may be one of the most overlooked trees in the forest. If you ask people what type of tree they are drawn to, most will pick oaks, white pines, and birches. Possibly each has a symbolic meaning for the chooser. The Cedar is neglected.
We love cedars! After polling some of the staff here are a few reasons why…
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‘It is an evergreen and makes the winter forest pop!’ So true.
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They grow in all kinds of conditions and are drought-resistant!’ Kind of an important quality these days!
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‘They can live long, long lives.’ Some cedars found in Ontario were a thousand years old! (Think about what your ancestors were doing a thousand years ago?!)
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‘They smell great!’ They certainly do – in your hands rub some leaves together vigorously and inhale!
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‘The leaves make a delicious scurvy-avoiding tea!’ Luckily scurvy isn’t such a big deal in Canada anymore but it was when Champlain paddled through!
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Did you know?
There are two types of cedars in Ontario – the Eastern White and the Eastern Red Cedars – and more in other parts of Canada.
The White is typically found in rocky and wet areas. It can grow as high as 12m (40ft) and usually has a tapered or cone profile. The yellowish-green leaves are scaly and grow in a fan shape.
The Red can grow as high as 27m (90ft) and is well adapted to dry soils. They produce tiny bluish-white berry-like cones. The bark is reddish brown, and the leaves are ‘pyramidal’ or ‘columnar’ shape.
Next time you see a cedar be sure to pause and appreciate this overlooked sentinel of the bush!
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ICYMI: The Book of Nature Connection is Here! |
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“Beautifully illustrated, clear as a bell, and joyous. Invaluable for classroom teachers, parents, and outdoor educators.” says David Sobel, an environmental education leader.
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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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