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Thank you Peterborough Utilities!
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The Peterborough Utilities Group recently made a donation to support informational signage in the Abby McNaughton Memorial Garden.
“Signage is another way for us to deliver information because the garden is really a teaching space." said Susan Ramey, seen here receiving the cheque from Chrissy Rusaw, Executive Assistant Coordinator for the Utilities Group. “It will help guests decipher what they are viewing when staff are not present and add to their learning experience.”
We thank Peterborough Utilities for their support of this ‘greening’ project.
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“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Dr. Seuss should have been here recently when two former staff members turned up for a day of memories.
Ruth Waterhouse, or ‘Nursie’ as she was known in the late 1950s and early 1960s, was Camp nurse and played nursemaid to the boys who attended Camp K back then. Now in her 90s, Ruth was full of reminiscences about the ailments she dealt with (not much has changed in that regard), her role as a ‘mother-figure’ to homesick boys, and the set up of the Health Centre (it was very different back then but, in the same cabin).
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Ruth and Cathy Romano, our current Health Care Coordinator, shared some laughs about their common nursing experiences at camp.
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On the same day we welcomed former Executive Director, Bill Barnard. Bill was in charge in the early 1960s when the Camp was run by the YMCA. He explained that the Camp was differently configured back then. For example, the kitchen and dining hall were on the lower level, where the volleyball court is now!
Both Ruth and Bill were filmed as part of our Memories 2021 Project and we are very pleased to have their voices added to our growing archive.
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Our 1961 Lakefield Auto Topper and 1957 71/2 Johnson Motor, both in mint condition, will be auctioned off. These are amazing pieces of Lake history and deserve a good home.
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This set has been valued at $5,000.00 and our starting bid is $2,500.00 CDN. Get your bid in!
Thank you to Prior Smith for donating the set to us! The proceeds will help kids attend Camp Kawartha and participate in our award winning environmental programs.
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Thanks for another great Summer!
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Summer Camp Photos can be viewed in our
online
Photo Gallery
!
Don't forget you need the password:
campmemories
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Let us know how we did!
We value your comments and suggestions, and would love to hear your feedback about your camper's Summer Camp experience as a way to modify and improve future camps.
As a thank you for your time, your name (if you choose to provide it) will be entered into a draw for a chance to win one of these great prizes.
Grand Prize:
A free 1-week session of camp for one child for summer 2020.
2nd prize:
$100 Gift certificate for Camp Kawartha Gift Shop merchandise.
3rd prize:
A Camp Kawartha T-shirt
The deadline for the draw is
October 6th
. Surveys submitted after this date are still welcome and appreciated, but will not be eligible for the draw. Draw takes place on Monday, October 7th, 2019.
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Summer Camp 2020 Registration opens
November 1st 2019
Sign up for our Summer Camp Newsletter to receive notice when registration opens.
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Looking for a way to bring students out in the Fall but need a bit of a price break?
Take advantage of our 15% discount for the month of November
(applies to both overnight and day groups). For a group of 25-39 students the discounted price is $136 per student. Day rates in November are $5 off which works out to $25 for regular programming and $30 for the adventure programming (high ropes/low ropes/accessible climbing wall).
Are you teaching at a new school?
Do you know someone who might be interested in trying out Camp Kawartha with their students?
Schools who are trying us for the
first time are eligible for a 10% discount
any month of the year. We also encourage private schools, Montessori schools, and religious schools with students between the ages of 5 through 18 to come and see why we have so many loyal schools returning to Camp Kawartha year after year.
Come and make some great memories with your students.
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Foster positive communication and leadership in your group.
Book your team, group or workplace in for an adventure-filled day or half day with our skilled and experienced team-building facilitators.
Try out our two High Ropes courses, our Low Ropes team challenge, and our Climbing Wall as a way to teach about the importance of fostering trust, positive communication, setting goals and honouring the goals of others.
Contact our Registrar, Shawna at 705-652-3860 for more information and to book.
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Bring your students out for great seasonal
outdoor & environmental education!
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Our K to 12, curriculum linked
programs
are:
- Engaging & hands-on
- Designed to inspire and inform
- Taught by skilled, knowledgeable & experienced outdoor educators
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Bus Subsidy Available (Fall 2019)
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to offer busing subsidies at this time!!!
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Contact our Registrar, James, for further details and to book your visit today!
705-652-3860
or
james@campkawartha.ca
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Farmer's Market Day Camp is Back!
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Do you wish you could enjoy a Saturday morning at the market - sipping coffee, catching up with friends, exploring the downtown – while your kids have great experiences in nature & at the market?
You can drop your wildlings off for
three hours of outdoor play and adventure
learning several Saturday mornings in October & November.
Ages:
6 – 11 years old
Dates:
Oct 5, 19, Nov 2, 16 (every second week)
Time:
10 AM to 1 PM
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The end of summer and beginning of fall is such a joy with the crisp morning air, beautiful sunny days, colourful changing leaves and the bountiful harvest you can get from your backyard gardens and local farmer's markets!
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SHOP ONLINE & SHIP TO YOUR HOME!
Great for Birthdays, Holidays and More!
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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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705-652-3860 1-866-532-4597
info@campkawartha.ca
campkawartha.ca
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