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The impact of outdoor education

In a place like Camp Kawartha, we naturally have stories about the successes of our participants.  This one, shared by our Head of Outdoor Education, Neil Fortin, provided us with some much valued post-visit feedback that delighted the whole team. “A class from an...

Seasonal Recipe: Spicy Kale & Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

A Seasonal Recipe from the CK Kitchen Salad Ingredients: 1 bunch of kale, ribs removed & chopped 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Pinch sea salt 1 can chickpeas (400 grams), rinsed and drained 1 medium butternut squash, sliced into ¾” cubes ¼ cup pepitas...

Staff Spotlight: Food Services Manager Tina Barnes

Meet our Head Chef/Food Services Manager Tina Barnes, a wonderfully innovative cook who provides campers, students, teachers, parents and special guests with tasty, balanced meals.  We sat down with her recently to get her take on healthy Camp eating.  Q. Tina, what...

Summer Camp Director’s Message (2018)

2017 was a fabulous summer! My message from last year was about “seizing the day,” and no matter the weather or the session, the camp was in fine form with campers testing their skills at activities, evening programs and theme days keeping the adrenaline pumping,...

If It Challenges Them, It Changes Them!

Come to Camp Kawartha in November for Character Education & Leadership! For November ONLY we are offering a special discount on our one-day or one-overnight’ Character Education & Leadership Programs for Grades 9-12! Choose from: Climbing Wall...

Art for Sale

Recently several pieces of art have been generously donated from Ralph and Carol Ingleton to be sold with the proceeds going to the Camp Kawartha Kids Endowment Fund. Here are two of the most recent pieces we have available for sale. If you have any questions, would...

Meet our new Summer Camp & Environment Centre Registrar

You may have spoken with James recently if you’ve called the office in the past two months about Summer Camp or the Environment Centre. We figured it was high time we properly introduce him to our CK Community! James White is our most recent addition to the CK...

New Interview with Eco Parent

Our Executive Director, Jacob Rodenburg, and naturalists, Drew Monkman, sat down with Eco Parent Magazine earlier this year for an interview that is now available in their Fall 2017 issue. They discuss their book (The Big Book of Nature Activities), how to manage...