February 2024

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.

Your February Updates from Camp Kawartha!

Scroll down to get all caught up on Camp Kawartha's latest news!

The University of Toronto's Recent Research at CK!

Two weekends ago, a group of upper-year students from the University of Toronto came to Camp Kawartha to conduct some fascinating environmental research for their courses!

The students measured snow depth and snow density across different land cover types, including forests, open areas, and lake ice, to see how the snow properties differ between wet, fluffy, deep, and other characteristics.

They then used the measurements to learn how to calculate a spatially representative snow depth for a large area and determine how much water is held in the snowpack before the snow melts.

The students also learned about the different layers in the lake ice, how they form, and how they are affected by the overlying snow.

According to their professor, this was a fantastic chance for them to see firsthand what they learned about in lectures!

We look forward to seeing UofT again at their next weekend facility visit!

Volunteers Make Important Contributions!

We value our volunteers! They do so much for us – everything from data entry to helping with sales in the Gift Store; from helping keep the sites clean and functioning to helping make videos. In other words, volunteers are a vital part of the Camp Kawartha team.

Are you interested in volunteering? Contact Susan (sramey@campkawartha.ca) to find out more about CK's new volunteer program!

Updates From Our Environment Centre:

Spring Class Visits!

Dear Teachers,

Are you looking for an engaging, educational trip with all the benefits of a healthy, fun day outdoors this Spring?

The Environment Centre has a few Spring Dates still available.

Spring Program Highlights:

• It's A Bug's Life (K to 3)
• All Things Green (K to 3)
• Sensorama (K to 2)
• Wetland Wonders (K to 4)
• Aquatic Biodiversity (Gr. 4 to 6)
• The Magic of Felting (Gr. 2 to 5)
• Water Conservation Pentathlon (Gr. 4 to 12)
• Cooperative Games (Gr. 3 to 5)
• Teambuilding (Gr. 6 to 12)
• Renewable (Alternative) Energy (Gr. 5 to 12)
• Living Sustainably (Gr. 9 to 12)
• Nature Sculpture (All Grades)
• And more...

A class trip to the Environment Centre starts at 9:30 am, ends at 2:30 pm, and includes two program periods.

Each program typically lasts 1½ hours.

These day trips are at our Peterborough location, one of Canada's most Sustainable Buildings, at 2505 Pioneer Road, Peterborough (at Trent University Nature Lands).

Visit our website or contact us to book a day field trip or for more information.

Environment Centre Nature School Schedule:

Don't Miss Your Spot at Summer Camp!

Session Spaces Still Available in Sessions B, D and N! 

Looking for an awesome opportunity for your child this summer, where they'll have the chance to make new friends, form lasting memories, get connected to nature and join a close-knit community, all while surrounded by the natural world? Camp Kawartha still has some spaces left in our 3-night session, Session N, which runs from August 25^th to 28^th, and some remaining spaces in our 2-week sessions, Session B (running from July 7^th to July 19^th) and Session D (running from July 28^th to August 9^th). 

Two-week sessions are a great chance for campers to form a deeper connection to their camp experience. Through being immersed in our camp community for two weeks, campers will have the opportunity to develop their skills in our activity areas, make stronger bonds with their cabinmates, engage in more theme days, and build upon their leadership skills. 

Not sure about overnight camp? First time away from home? Our introductory 3-night session at the very end of our summer season is perfect for newer campers who are looking to test the waters of overnight camp, but are still building up their confidence before diving into a longer session. Session N includes all the action-packed fun of a regular session but is specifically designed as an introduction to camp for those looking to give it a try for the first time. 

To inquire about three-night or two-week sessions, please reach out to our team and we'd be happy to tell you more about all that they have to offer! 

Interested in a nature-filled Summer Camp experience closer to Peterborough?

A few spaces remain in the following Environment Centre Summer Day Camp sessions:

• EC Day Camp week 1 (Ages 7 to 12)
• EC Day Camp week 5 (Ages 7 to 12)
• Woodland Adventures Camp (Ages 12 to 15)
• EC Leadership Program (Ages 14 to 16)

Families can register their campers through our website or can inquire about registration and programs at office@campkawartha.ca!

Be sure to grab your spot before it's gone!

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Credit: "A Smile to Stay Warm By," BeYourOwnBirder.com.