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I Have Worms!

Yes, I admit it.  After precisely 2 years of employment at Camp Kawartha, I finally have worms! I’ve had them all winter but didn’t realize it until a few days ago when I was alone in the greenhouse watering and weeding and thinking about giving the fish...

Supporting Ingrid

Camp Kawartha is so much more than a summer camp – we are a family. We bring people together. We look out for one another. We take care of, comfort and support each other. When campers, counselors and staff members spend time at Camp Kawartha they seamlessly...

To Zingtong or Not To Zingtong

By Adam Strasberg, Summer Camp Director For anyone who has ever been to Camp Kawartha, you will know that the game of Zingtong is one of Camp Kawartha’s most cherished Evening Programs. It involves the storyline of a royal family. A majestic scene is presented to the...

Preventing Homesickness

Prepare Kids ahead of time for overnight trips Summer time!  What child doesn’t look forward to the sultry days of July and August, free from school and full of possibility?  Summer might mean a visit to the cottage, staying over at a friend’s or being at summer...

Anonymous Donor Helps Camp Kawartha

Article Source: Aug 27, 2013, Peterborough Examiner, Rob McCormick https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/8202406-anonymous-donor-helps-camp-kawartha/ An anonymous donation of $25,000 in early summer has allowed Camp Kawartha to upgrade equipment and make...

Being a kid for the day, sending a child to camp

Source: May 26, 2013, Peterborough Examiner, Dale Clifford. https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/8200689-being-a-kid-for-the-day-sending-a-child-to-camp-r-n/ The grounds at Camp Kawartha featured a host of kids on Saturday. Actually, they ranged in age...