September Newsletter

September 2023

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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.

An Open House Warms Our Hearts!

Jim Coyle and Wendy Hill made their recent open house party into a unique fundraiser for Camp Kawartha! Guests were invited to attend an amazing event at their beautifully renovated home and celebrate the vision that they had which is now a dazzling reality! Part of the invitation was a request for each guest to donate to us, thereby helping us continue our post-pandemic and post-derecho recovery!

"It was a pleasure for us to host this event. An open house to showcase our new home, Tebey and his Band entertained our guests, and invited guests donated in excess of $52,000 to Camp Kawartha. The generosity of our neighbours and friends is heartwarming to say the least. Keep up the good work at Camp Kawartha. The youth of today are fortunate to have a facility like Camp Kawartha which nurtures them to become the leaders of tomorrow." Jim Coyle

Educators Should Consider a Wintertime Adventure!

For the teachers out there, consider a colder weather visit to Camp Kawartha and immerse your students in the splendor that is winter! With colder weather comes opportunity! Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tracking and ecology, to name just a few of our more than 60 curriculum linked programming.

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Adventures in Understanding

When the wild rice is standing tall, and those cool nights feel like fall,

Let’s go paddling Let’s go paddling on the river.

Up though the lake each day on the ancient routes of the Anishinaabe

Let’s go paddling, Let’s go paddling on the river……

-AIU Paddle Song 2023

The 8^th Annual Adventure in Understanding canoe trip from (Nogojiwanong) Peterborough to (Oshgimong) Curve Lake First Nation set out on Sunday August 27^th with a mixture of 20 Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth on a journey of reconciliation. Read on about their five day adventure!

The Pathway to Stewardship & Kinship Celebrates!

The Pathway Project, conceived by Camp Kawartha involves over 40 organizations all working together to provide stewardship experiences throughout each and stage of a child’s development, from early childhood right to the end of high school.

A celebration was held on September 17^th at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre. Awards were given out to the many teachers, early childhood educators, consultants and supporters who helped to make this project a reality.

Learn more about Pathways Project and it's incredible achievements!

Glen & Nick are back to Cycling for the Planet

Nick Ormond and Glen Caradus will be cycling 280 km for their yearly “Ride for the Climate”.

Donations are welcome and all proceeds support For Our Grandchildren and their positive local climate action!

Nick and Glen will start their ride at 3:00 in the morning! They plan to arrive at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Road, in the Trent U Wildlife Sanctuary) at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 30^th. Please join us in welcoming them in and stay for a short performance from the musical “Paddling Puppeteers” followed by fresh cider from the cider press. They will also be giving away 280 native trees!

Our Media Specialist is Moving on After 10 Years!

We are so sad to announce that Paige 'Burnsy' Mahoney, our Communications Coordinator/Social Media Manager, has decided to move on.

Paige has a long history with Camp Kawartha spanning more than 20 years: first as a camper, then a counsellor, then as Summer Camp Registrar, and finally as Communications Coordinator.

She is adept, creative, always great at what she took on for us, and has been integral to the development of our online presence. She is also funny, quick with a smile, has a million CK stories, usually has a knitting project in her bag, and is always very happy to show you photos of her cat or her latest adventure.

We will miss you, Paige! Thank you for 10 wonderful years!

Teachers! Don't wait! Book your visit to the EC today!

Looking for a great way to start off the school year? Bring your classroom or group out for some Teambuilding, Co-operative Games, or Fall Nature Programs at the Environment Centre!

Visit our website for more information and contact ecschoolbookings@campkawartha.ca to book your visit today!

It's time to Register for Nature School

Registration is now open for our 2023 - 2024 Nature School Sessions at the Environment Centre! With an array of programming for ages 4 - 18 there is a little something for everyone! Late Fall Sessions start in November and registration is open for all sessions through to Spring.

Visit our website for more information and to register.

Gift Store Purchases Are Making a Difference!

We wish to thank everyone for your support of our Gift Store. When you shop at our store, either in person for souvenirs, or online for summer care packages, the proceeds from every purchase you make directly supports our programs at Camp Kawartha. So far this year, you have helped us raise over $10,000!!!

If you are not yet familiar with our Gift Store, we welcome you to visit shop.campkawartha.ca and browse our selection of CK branded clothing, educational books & toys, camp gear, and unique items by local artists.

As we prepare for the seasons ahead, stay tuned for a clearance sale in mid-October where we clear out some older inventory and make room for new items for the new year!

We're Hiring!

Camp Kawartha is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic

Marketing, Fundraising and Promotions Specialist to join our talented team.

This is part of Eco-Canada’s Science Horizon Youth Internship Program.

To be eligible you must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the internship

• Legally entitled to work in Canada

• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status

• Not in receipt of Employment Insurance during their internship

• Have a graduate degree or diploma program from universities, colleges, post-secondary schools of technology, post-secondary institutes and CEGEP (collège d’enseignement général et professionnel, Québec)

This is a full time one year contract with the possibility of becoming a full-time permanent job if the candidate preforms well. Salary $45,000 to $50,000 depending on experience.

Submit your application to: jacob@campkawartha.ca as soon as possible.

For more information visit our website

Nature Showcase

Millipedes

The Office Staff often go for post-lunch walks – to digest and to get away from those darn computers! We’ve noticed this summer many millipedes plowing through leaf-litter, over logs, even across pavement!

GREAT READS

Orange Shirt Day

& National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

What is Orange Shirt Day via CBC Kids
Reconciliation Tools & Resources via 4Rs Youth Movement
A Book List for Orange Shirt Day
Delve into the Reports, Resources, Exhibits, and Educational Resources from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

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