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Overcoming Winter Intertia

Connecting with Nature When it is Cold Outside. Our Executive Director, Jacob’s, latest article for Eco Parent Magazine. View the full article below  or check out the December issue of EcoParent.

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...