Staff Spotlight: Susan Ramey
What do you do at Camp Kawartha? My title is Philanthropy Coordinator, so in broad strokes that means that I conduct donor research, help with proposal writing, donor relations and stewardship. Events management is also my responsibility, which includes our popular...Get Outside: Great Winter Activities
It is a cold late winter day. A delicate layer of frost edges the corner of each window and snow covers the landscape. Birds are huddled under eaves and in bushes, fluffing their feathers, reminding you that winter is here for a while yet. Meanwhile, the kids are busy...Capital Campaign Update + #GivingTuesday
Cathy “Fleet” Romano arrived at Camp Kawartha 20 years ago as the camp nurse with her four children in tow. She was immediately hooked!As a 20-year volunteer, she has been an invaluable member of the Camp Kawartha family during that time. She has impacted the lives of...From the CK Kitchen: Thai Peanut Salad Wonton Cups
My husband and I have some good friends that we get together with regularly for an appetizer and cocktail competition night. I made this appetizer and it was a huge hit! In fact it was considered to be the best overall appetizer of the evening!! The recipe makes a...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...
