Although not ‘animals’ like our title indicates, we chose to focus on oak trees in this newsletter because I was beaned on the head with an acorn the other day! Ouch! We are blessed with many oak trees on our property, and they are abundant along Birchview Road....
The Evening Examiner, Peterborough Wednesday, July 26, 1922 Last Few Days at The Mentors ‘ Camp A noisy throng of sun-burnt and tanned teen-aged boys boarded the steamer Empress at the Rotary Camp wharf Monday afternoon. Each boy carried a few belongings in a...
Did you know? Fireflies are not actually flies but, beetles and there are approximately 29 different types living in Canada. Some live on land (terrestrial), some live in water (aquatic) and others are semi-aquatic. They usually appear in the evenings near woods and...
The Kitchen is more than just a place that does the cooking – it is the heart of the Camp! Chef Carter (Camp Name – Gnome) and his team are fueling the bodies, minds, and souls of hundreds of campers. Their experience here is as much wrapped up in the nutritious meals...
This little critter is slowly making its way into southern Ontario, Quebec, and BC…likely because of climate change. They are about the size of a cat and are easily identified because of that whitish face and salt and pepper body. They can grab things with their...
If you like a challenge and want to become a member of an exclusive club, then you should consider participating in The Camp Kawartha Century Challenge! The Challenge is a way in which you can commemorate the 100th year of Camp Kawartha and become part of our Century...
