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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....

A Message from Summer Camp!

Summer Camp 2018 is off to a fantastic start! Our beautiful site on Clear Lake has been busy with many programs. CK overnight, Session A, Session B, Intermediates and Pre-Leadership camp have come and gone in a blur of sunny days, sing-alongs and cabin activities. Our...

We’re offering an Outdoor Education Fall Special!

It is only June, but our Fall Outdoor Education bookings are filling quickly. At our Main Site on Clear Lake September and October are almost full! So, for November ONLY we are offering a special discount on our one-day or one-overnight Character Education and...

2018 Surf ‘n’ Turf Auction Items

Check out some of the items that have been donated for our live and silent auctions at our Surf ‘n’ Turf Gala Dinner and Auction on June 23th, at Camp Kawartha. Click here to purchase your tickets for this event!! We would like to express our sincere...

Staff Spotlight: Jamie Williams

Have you met our Outdoor and Environmental Educator Jamie? A main stay at our Environment Centre, he works with classes, rental groups and our homeschool programs. He’s usually in the middle of a crowd of children, he might be covered in mud and he pretty well...

Volunteer Profile: Jason Huffman

Meet the President of our Board of Directors, Jason Huffman! Camp Kawartha – Tell us a bit about yourself – give us a three sentence bio of Jason Huffman. Jason – I was born and raised in Peterborough and have been a resident for most of my life. As...

From the CK Kitchen: Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes

This month Tina is sharing one of the recipes that she and our wonderful kitchen staff will be making for our upcoming Surf ‘n’ Turf Fundraising Dinner (Saturday, June 23rd). Sounds delicious! Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing...