End of Session B

It was sad to say goodbye to all of our campers today. Session B was a huge success. Check out some photos from PCA's and SC Challenge Zoo Escape. The SC's are going home stronger leaders and all of our campers left today with new skills, challenges they met and many memories!
We are eagerly awaiting our Session C campers and August SC's!

Greek God Theme Day

Theme Day this session was Greek Gods! Ares (played by our director Rankin) interrupted the Greek gods lunch on Saturday and stole the gods powers, rendering them mortal. Fortunately the JI campers rose to the challenge of helping the gods restore their power! They spent the afternoon training to return the gods to immortality. Their afternoon consisted of slip and slide with Poseidon, canoe racing in the godly voyageurs, Greek god ball, and many other themed activities. 

After dinner Ares' titans escaped! It was up to the JI's to determine their weaknesses to capture them and return them to the Greek gods. Finally after they were all captured, Ares confronted the titans and they turn their back on him, pushing him into the lake - Ares is defeated!

Bring on Session B!

All of our session B campers have safely arrived and we couldn't be more excited to have them here for the next two weeks. We had our opening campfire last night with tons of wonderful performances, check out the photos below.

The J/I's and Seniors began PCA's this morning. They both have section program tonight and are looking forward to a full two weeks of activities.

The Second Year SC's returned from their overnight yesterday. They had beautiful weather and a great time out on Koshlong Lake in Bark Bay. Last night they had a surprise PROM! They danced and had chocolate fondue thanks to their lovely counsellors. Group B started their cabin placements today and Group A is headed to the Gull River to go kayaking this afternoon. The SC's are having fun and keeping busy. We can't wait to welcome the First Year SC girls back tomorrow and the boys on Wednesday to hear all about their canoe trips!

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Final Day of Session A

Today is the last full day of Session A, the summer is flying by!

Last night was the Session A Disney Stars themed dance! We saw a lot of princesses and fun character costumes. All the campers had a great time and danced the night away. Check out some of the photos from last night.

Today is Beach Day!!! All of the J/I’s, Seniors and Day Camp are gathering at the beach for swimming, volleyball, sand castles and some time to hangout before its time to leave tomorrow.

The First Year SC’s have all departed on their 6 day canoe trips! They are headed to Temagami, Chiniguchi and Kipawa. Check out some of the boys before pictures!

Looking forward to the final campfire tonight!

Strong Kids Auction!

Strong Kids Auction Announcement

 

YMCA Wanakita raised over $10,000.00

to help send children, youth, and families to camp!

 

WHAT A SUCCESS!

 

Thanks to everyone who donated and supported YMCA Wanakita!  Together we will build Strong Kids, Strong Families and Strong Communities through the 2013 Strong Kids Campaign. Numerous gifts motivated our Wanakita Staff Members to participate in our annual Staff Strong Kids Auction.  The money raised through this campaign will give many children and youth a chance to build new skills, develop self confidence and make new friends in a safe, supportive and positive YMCA environment.

 

At YMCA Wanakita, we believe that no child or youth should be turned away from having an opportunity to participate in our summer camp or outdoor centre programs due to  financial constraints.  Your generosity and support goes a long way in providing these participants with a chance to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

 

From all of us at YMCA Wanakita thanks again for your support and commitment to helping YMCA Wanakita build Strong Kids!

Check out a few pictures from the event!

Theme Day and Senior Specialty Overnight!

Welcome to all our A2 one week campers that arrived safely today! We are looking forward to another great week. Check Bunk1 early this week for cabin photos.

Senior Trad left and is returning today! Cabin 42 girls had an awesome time in Bon Echo and Cabin 38 & 45 will be back shortly from the Magnetawan. Cabin 37, 46 & 18 all left this morning for their trips as well.

Senior Specialty had a great overnight this weekend, they all met on Umbrella Island on Saturday for lunch, check out a few pictures below of their lunch.

The two week J/I's had ZOMBIE Theme Day on Saturday and really enjoyed it! They spent the afternoon preparing to be a zombie including a craft, zombie dancing, an obstacle course and playing zombie ball. On Saturday evening they played a big game of zombie survival! Check out a few pictures below.

Theatre, Dance and Music

We had a wonderful week and are sad to see all our A1 campers leaving tomorrow. Check out our Facebook page for a reminder of pick-up times and locations. http://wanakita.ymcahbb.ca/residential-camp-transportation.cfm 

Our senior specialty campers are all packed and heading out on their two night overnight tonight! 

The one week J/I's had tons of fun at the dance last night and are looking forward to closing campfire tonight! Theme day is tomorrow for the two week J/I's, this weeks theme is ZOMBIES! 

To celebrate the final day of PCA's our theatre, dance and music groups performed what they had spent all week preparing! We usually gather at Corey's Place, unfortunately the rain caused us to remain in the Core today. Take a look at some of the photos:

Session A is well under way!

The day we've been waiting for finally happened - Session A has started! All the campers have settled into their cabins. Our counsellors are so happy and excited for a great session.

Juniors/Intermediates

•  The J/I's had a Canada Day Parade last night for section program! They made banners and paraded through camp in red and white

Seniors

• Senior Trad cabins leaving for their canoe trips this week are headed out on Wednesday! They're almost done all their packing, route planning and making trip shirts! 
• Senior Spec had many campers welcomed from Spain this week!

Student Counsellors

• The SC's had their first SC Challenge last night! They made cheers and team names for the month
• The First Year SC's began swimming and canoeing yesterday morning, they are all working towards their swimming qualifications and canoeing levels
• The 2nd Year SC's went to Umbrella Island yesterday to spend the morning reconnecting and getting to know each other 

Day Camp

• Yesterday was the first day of Day Camp! The campers and counsellors are already having lots of fun and keeping busy

Cabin photos will be posted in the next few days on our Bunk1 website. Check out some photos from the first day and opening campfire!