February Newsletter
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NEWS & UPDATES
2021
Camp Kawartha's 100th Anniversary
2021 is a significant year for Camp Kawartha. It is the 100 th anniversary of the Camp which was originally founded in 1921 by a group of Rotarians. Famed Peterborough photographer, Fred Roy of Roy Studio fame, tells us in an early interview that “The Rotary Boys’ Camp was the “brain child” of Rotarian Claude Rogers. It was his inspiration that suggested it, and his initiative that brought it into realization.” Many Rotarians then and since then have contributed their time, talents and hard work to help realize Claude Roger’s dream of making Camp Kawartha a reality and success. And look at us now!

To honour those early visionaries, and to recognize this milestone year, we have started to collect stories, anecdotes, photographs, film and personal remembrances from those staff, volunteers and our hundreds of thousands of campers. 
Do you have something tucked away in your attic or down in the basement? 
Do you have an engaging story of your time here or a humorous anecdote? 
We would love to hear from you and invite you to share your Camp Kawartha stories and experiences. 
Please email Susan at philanthropy@campkawartha.ca 
The Environment Centre is Offering March Break Camp
March Break is quickly approaching! Are you looking for opportunities to get your camper outside, exploring, being creative, and enjoying a positive week of dynamic programming? Consider our EC March Break Camp! 

The Environment Centre, located on Pioneer Road at Trent University, has a 4-day Day Camp running from March 11 th to 14 th, from 9am to 4pm for 6 to 12-year-old youth. 

R efurbishing an Established, and Planning a New, Set of Gardens
There nothing like the dead of winter to get gardeners excited! Our gardening team is now planning a refurbishment of the Abby McNaughton Memorial Garden, as well as the development of a new massive garden that will become a major teaching tool here on Birchview Road.

If you are interested in helping with your time, talents or even a donation please contact Susan at philanthrophy@campkawartha.ca
Online Gift Shop Gets a Facelift
Our Gift Shop has an online presence and recently it received an upgrade. We made improvements to the navigation, so it is even easier to get that special sweatshirt or T! 
Visit shop.campkawartha.ca to explore our newest products and all that we have to offer.

Remember to pre-order your camper’s swag or care packages so you can get their preferred colours and sizes!
It's Spring When the Canoe Floats Contest 2019
This popular contest is back for another year!
Enter with your best guess as to when our ice-bound canoe will float! The person who enters with the closest date wins one of our CK ball caps (either youth or adult). 

To enter, email Susan at philanthropy@campkawartha.ca with the date you suspect is correct. (Ties will be decided by a random draw of names.)

So, watch the weather forecasts, check the wind speeds, and enter to win!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Support Sending Kids to Camp
Camp Kawartha's Annual Surf 'n' Turf Gala Dinner & Auction
 “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Virginia Woolf 

Thanks Virginia, we couldn’t have said it better!

Tickets are now on sale for the 30 th Annual Surf ‘n’ Turf Gala Dinner & Auction! The event is set for Saturday, June 22 nd from 4:30-9:30 p.m. and will feature our always amazing meal, plus those fabulous live and silent auctions. Come prepared to celebrate as we work toward helping send kids in need to have a life-changing experience at camp!

To register online visit campkawartha.ca/surfnturf, or you can call 705.652.3860 to register over the phone. Tickets are $175.00 per person, $150.00 for Alumni and students. Corporate tables of 8 or more are encouraged!  Bring someone over 90 years and they get in for free!

Help us give a child an opportunity like no other. And here’s to dining well! Cheers!!
SUMMER CAMP
Limited Summer Camp Spaces Remaining!
Looking for a great summer experience for your campers?
There are still a few remaining spaces in our fantastic Canoe Tripping programs, Nature Camp and Day Camps.

Don't wait too long ... Register Today!
This year we've created a private Facebook group for 2019 Summer Camp Families as a space to share reminders, allow families to interact with one another and arrange things like carpooling.
Please note this will not replace regular contact from Camp Kawartha via email that you will receive regarding Summer Camp.
ENVIRONMENT CENTRE
Spring is on the way and with it comes great seasonal learning opportunities!

Do you want to inspire your students to learn about, appreciate, protect and care for the Otonabee Region Watershed?

Check out our Be A Watershed Steward Program run in partnership with Otonabee Conservation

Contact our Registrar, James , for more information and to book your visit.

705-652-3860 or james@campkawartha.ca
FOR THE FAMILY
Web Site Helps Kids Create Solutions: Climate Kids
The Government of Canada has a new interactive website to encourage young Canadians to take action on climate change.
Visit and get your kids involved! 

"You're never too young or too old to start taking climate action. Getting our children talking and involving them early will better equip them to become strong leaders, thinkers, and problem solvers in the global effort towards a cleaner, more prosperous Canada for generations to come."  
– Catherine McKenna
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
GREAT READS
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
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