JULY 2022
Storm Update: Thank You!
Dear Friends of Camp Kawartha,
 
What a whirlwind the past couple months have been!

The derecho storm that swept through Ontario on May 21st toppled more than 400 trees at Camp Kawartha, caused damage to cabins and structures, and took out the phone, power, and internet. But we rallied with the incredible support of our community and were well on our way to dealing with the immediate major issues when another fierce storm tore through on June 16th.

It's been a non-stop flurry of activity on-site since then, but with the hard work of our staff, volunteers and contractors,
Camp Kawartha is now open and safe for Summer Camp!

We are so grateful to all who helped us get ready in such a short period of time. It has made a world of difference!
Staff, Alumni & Family Volunteer Day
On June 11th we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Staff and Alumni (and their families) volunteers up to Camp Kawartha to help us clean up the brush on site and get the facilities ready to welcome summer campers!

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and even a few new ones. The laughter and smiles on site that day as everyone worked so hard was incredibly heart warming and such a wonderful reminder of how incredible the CK Community is, and how much of an impact Camp Kawartha has had on the thousands of campers and families that have spent time here over the years. Check out our video to see a few of the familiar faces who stopped by to volunteer!
Thank You to Our Donors!
We were absolutely overwhelmed with the generosity of donors. Some of our major donors included the Williams Wilson Sherport Foundation, the Gainey Foundation, and The Douglas Utting Foundation. We are grateful to the whole of the Camp Kawartha community who were able to share whatever they were able, every donation has added up to be immensely impactful.
YOUR SUPPORT IS STILL NEEDED
We are going to need volunteers in the future, please consider joining our volunteer list to learn about upcoming opportunities.
Any amount helps us as we rebuild, restore, and rejuvenate after the storm.
IN OTHER NEWS
Adventure in Understanding is BACK!
After a two year hiatus due to COVID, The Adventure in Understanding Canoe Trip for youth between the ages of 16 and 18 has returned! This 5 day canoeing adventure is an initiative by the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha in partnership with Camp Kawartha, the Canadian Canoe Museum, and Curve Lake First Nation.
 
Departing from Beavermead Park in Peterborough, participants will travel 100 kms, learning about the ecological and cultural importance of water while travelling over the Peterborough Liftlock, experiencing the “teaching rocks” at Petroglyphs Provincial Park and visiting with Curve Lake Elders.

Visit https://pkaiu.com/ for full details and to register.
Environment Centre is HIRING
The Environment Centre is looking to hire a couple of lifeguards for the summer. See their job posting for full details and please share with anyone you think may be interested!
About Camp Kawartha
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
705-652-3860 1-866-532-4597
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