Session A is well underway, and if you can believe it, it’s another sunny day here at Wanakita! Our summer has got off to a great start…amazing weather, enthusiastic campers and an excited staff team. Our one and two weeker cabins experienced a fun-filled week of programs, polar bear dip, campfires, and section wide games. Each cabin also embarked on an overnight trip on our very own Koshlong Lake. Cabin groups are each assigned to a campsite that they paddle out to, cook dinner at, learn about astronomy and various wilderness and environmental pursuits and then sleep in a tent for the night. Cabin groups returned the next morning with beaming smiles and were refreshed and ready to jump right into their PCA’s (personal choice activities).
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| All ready for a canoe trip! |
Last Tuesday, three of our Senior Traditional cabins departed on their 5 day canoe trip. We sent two cabins to Magnetawan and one group to Bon Echo. On Saturday they returned on a bus singing their trip songs and proud to show off their dirty t-shirts. Upon their arrival, we sent out our next three cabins to experience the same adventure. We are excited to hear their stories when they return Wednesday afternoon!
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| Welcome home boys! |
As I write this blog, I am only now realizing how busy Saturday was for Wanakita! On top of everything going on here at camp, we sent our Student Counsellors into Haliburton where they were an integral part of the annual Highland Games at Head Lake Park. Our SC’s and their counsellors worked hard to create games and activities for children who attended. It was a very hot day and a busy one at that but we are proud to say that they represented Wanakita well in the community!
On Saturday, we were sad to say goodbye to our one week campers. As we waved goodbye, the remainder of camp participated in our weekly theme day. This week’s theme was Harry Potter (in anticipation of the final movie coming out this Friday!). You could say it was “magical” to see our campers running around with wands, casting spells and participating in a Hogwarts variation of Capture the Flag.
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| Ah, Harry Potter vs. Voldemort on the dock! |
One of our SC groups worked hard to put together a presentation for our bi-weekly Silver Chapel. This session is held at Corey’s Place and focuses on positive thoughts, aspirations, kindness, and inspiration. It is up to the SC’s to create a thorough presentation that relays a positive message and delivers strong morals to the rest of the camp. It is always nice to see how receptive the younger campers are to their older role models.
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| Random acts of kindness-this week's message |
As I'm sure you can tell, we’ve had a very busy and fun-filled week. Our next group of one- week campers arrived yesterday and we are sure that this week is going to provide us with just as much excitement as the last!
Be sure to check in soon!
The Wanakita Staff Team
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