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Wabanaki War Canoe

A Message from VP of KW YMCA Camping

Callum McKee

Happy Spring, Alumni!
Camp is thriving! I am happy to share with you that K-W YMCA Camping registration is as strong as ever, and that parents today continue to see the great value of an overnight camp experience for their children, just as they did yester-year when you were at camp with us. Check out this cool video of some of our alumni recalling what camp did for them!

Our camps continue to be an invaluable source of unique opportunities for today's youth by promoting and modelling healthy community values, and providing opportunities to develop, explore, and take risks in a safe environment. Today's campers are no different from you, still counting down the days to the first day of camp when they can return to the comfort of their "second home." Also similar to your days with us, are campfires today where many of the same camp songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s are still being sung. It's a different generation but many great traditions and attitudes toward the experience continue!

Thank you for your continued support of the camp projects and the Camp Fund. Every day, your generous donations have a huge impact on many camp kids, and are integral to the preservation of the camps' sites. Thanks again for continuing to give back to camp!

We are very grateful to many of our alumni members who have included our camps in their giving portfolios. Have you ever considered such a gift? We welcome you to consider giving to the camps in this way, and think you might agree...what better place to give? You know it, you have lived it, and you recognize the impact it had on your own life.

To our most recent alumni who have supported us during their time at camp through the annual staff auctions, thanks again for your years of support. We are currently working on something for you to continue to support your camp at auction time, stay tuned!

Best wishes for a safe and happy summer.

Callum

Dave (Woody) Jackson

Camp Wabanaki Director

Happy Spring, Alumni! It's been one long and harsh winter but with the spring finally here, I am up at the Wabanaki site with pre-camp staff opening and cleaning buildings, and prepping for spring school groups and summer camp. This summer I have a 95% return rate of last year's staff, and as Alumni, you can imagine how they are counting down the days to once again be travelling down the camp road to that familiar parking lot. I am anticipating another great summer ahead! Read more...

Nicole Smurthwaite

Camp Ki-Wa-Y Director

Happy Spring, Alumni Members! My name is Nicole Smurthwaite and I am very excited about directing my first summer at Camp Ki-Wa-Y. For those of you who do not know me, I have worked at Camp Ki-Wa-Y in various roles over the last few years. Most recently, I was the full-time Site Operations Supervisor, and prior to that I worked seasonally as both the summer Office Administrator and as a Program Instructor and Stream Director. My best wishes to my mentor, Caitie Wright as she and her husband Chris and son Ethan await the arrival of the new addition to their family! Read more...

Stefanie Feth

Camp Belwood Director

Happy Spring Alumni! Belwood grass. (Need I say more?) Even after a long harsh winter, we can always count on the spring grass at Belwood getting out of hand, and this year is no different than any other year (thank goodness for iPods to keep us sane during this marathon cutting job!) As you know, we are deep into the construction phase of the new pool at Belwood. Our alumni workgroup, Amatol has begun the deck construction.
Read more...

K-W YMCA CAMP STAFF ALUMNI

FACEBOOK, TWITTER & WEBSITE

Have you found us on Facebook, Twitter & our Camp Alumni Website?

Now that we have found you, we do not want to lose you, so please
keep your Alumni Profile updated with us so we can keep you in the loop.

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2014 Camp Alumni Family Days/Weekend

Camp Belwood - Sunday, June 14, 2015 (10am-4pm)

Camp Ki-Wa-Y - Sunday, May 31, 2015 (10am-4pm)

Camp Wabanaki - Friday, June 5 to Sunday June 8, 2015 (FULL)

Message from Pam & Greg Madill, Belwood Alumni
Message from Heather & Chris Inch, Ki-Wa-Y Alumni

Don't delay, REGISTER NOW for Belwood & Ki-Wa-Y Alumni Family Days.

Give the Gift of Camp - The Camp Fund

Together, we will ensure the tradition of Camping is the same enriching experience for future generations of Belwood, Ki-Wa-Y & Wabanaki campers and staff as experienced in days gone past. Your donation to the Camp Fund is the gift that will continue to give year after year after year. We know as adults, you "get" why camp is so important to the development of children and youth, and how the traditions and experiences enhance their lives. Here's your opportunity to pay it forward, Donate Now!

Wabanaki's Current Project --
Dining Hall Renovation

We are thrilled to inform you that the renovation of the Wabanaki dining hall is scheduled to begin September 2015! We are all very excited about the reality of bringing all our Wabanaki campers and staff back together on one floor for meals and gathering. This dining hall renovation will boost our Wabanaki community spirit and impact every future Wab camper and staff member's experience. Today, we continue to actively raise funds to complete the Wabanaki dining hall refurbishment. Join us to help make this project become a reality, Donate Now.

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Ki-Wa-Y's Current Project --
Greenhouse & Garden
We are pleased to inform you that the start of the construction phase is scheduled for the
Fall 2015, with programming commencing Spring 2016. As you can imagine, this new hands-on program will be embraced by campers and staff alike as they take pride in growing and harvesting vegetables to be served at camp meals. We still need to invest in garden equipment and interior structures for the greenhouse. You can help establish the greenhouse, Donate Now.

Belwood's Current Project --
Interior Cabin Renovations
We are eager to share the news that we will be renovating the interiors of the Belwood camper cabins. Over the next few years each of the camper cabins will receive an interior makeover which will include new pine indoor siding and Mennonite made bunk beds. The cabin transformations will be enjoyed and appreciated daily by every future camper and staff member who call Belwood their second home. Together we can make a difference, will you join us with a gift to Belwood's cabin renovations? Donate Now.

Thank you for supporting access to YMCA Camps Campaign

YMCA Camps value young people. Our focus is on developing the potential of every camper, and building strong character consistent with YMCA values. YMCA Camps encourage friendship, learning, and healthy child development, while providing positive role models to support children.

Your donation to YMCA Camps helps us ensure that all children have the opportunity to attend camp, where they can make new friends, have fun, and discover their full potential.
Donate Now .

"Day is done. Gone the sun. From the lake, from the hills, from the sky.

All is well, safely rest, God is nigh."

K-W YMCA Camping - Morning Dip - May 2015