Volunteer Spotlight: Lil Hirdes
Lil Hirdes is a devoted volunteer at Camp Kawartha, and we sat down with her recently to ask her why she chose to invest her spare time here and what her experience has been. CK: Why did you select Camp Kawartha as a place to volunteer? Lil: I started to volunteer at...Summer Camp Survey Results 2018
Parent Testimonials and Survey Answer Results
What’s happening with the Pathway to Stewardship and Kinship?
One of Camp Kawartha’s many community initiatives is the Pathway to Stewardship and Kinship collaboration. With over 50 organizations involved in its design and launch, the Pathway Project has entered into an exciting pilot phase this fall. Children hatching and...Staff Spotlight: James White
We thought a Spotlight on our Summer Camp and Environment Centre Registrar, James, would be timely with the launch of Summer Camp 2019 Registration! Question: How long have you worked at Camp Kawartha? James: I’ve been at the camp since the summer of 2017 Q:...A Leader in Training Reflects on His Time at CK
What Camp Kawartha Means to Me By: Owen Campbell I have been going to Camp Kawartha ever since I was eight years old. It is like a second home to me, a safe haven. It is where everyone can truly be themselves – no bullies and no judgment at this camp. It puts a smile...Take Your Students Outside!
Research shows that being outside provides us with numerous benefits — physical, mental, emotional and even social. Camp Kawartha delivers on these benefits with immersive programs and experienced, professional staff! We know that not every family can afford to...Seasonal Recipe: Eggplant Parmesan Lasagna
Here’s another seasonal recipe from our wonderful Chef Tina. Eggplant Parmesan Lasagna ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tsp dried basil 2 eggs 2 medium eggplants, unpeeled and cut into slices Olive oil cooking spray 3 cups of tomato sauce 1 cup shredded...29th SURF ‘N’ TURF GALA IS IN THE BOOKS!
29 years ago the average cost of a house was $130,000, the Prime Minister was Brian Mulroney, the Calgary Flames won the Stanley Cup and the Surf ‘n’ Turf was a brand new fundraiser for Camp Kawartha. On June 23rd, 2018 we wrapped up our latest version, and without...Cling-ons are Everywhere!
No, we don’t mean Klingons ala Star Trek, we mean cling-ons, those seeds, such as burdock seeds, that attach themselves to fur, feathers and even socks. The seeds are carried to a new home via this distribution system, a very clever and successful survival method....
