Who we are'

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Who we are.

• WELCOME TO
• THE CAMP WENONAH CENTRE FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION !

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WHO WE ARE

• Member camp of the Ontario Camping Association,
  Canadian Camping Association the International
  Camping Fellowship
• Full service / full program facility

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WHERE WE ARE

• 25 minutes east of Bracebridge, Ontario (1½ hours
  north of Toronto)
• Situated on 300 acres on Clear Lake with
  additional waterfront on Saw Lake

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WHAT WE DO

• Acclaimed School programs for elementary and
  secondary students from across Ontario.
• Womens Weekends
• Summer Camp for children 7-17

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

• Wenonah celebrates a traditional camping
  approach. We place value on community, personal
  development, and respect for the natural world.
• The Wenonah Mission Statement Providing
  opportunities that develop a healthy respect and
  appreciation for one's self, for others and for
  the natural world.

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A TYPICAL SCHOOL VISIT TO THE CAMP WENONAH
CENTRE FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION
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ARRIVAL DEPARTURE

• From 2 days, 1 night to 5 days 4 nights.
• Arrival prior to lunch on first day
• Bag lunch first day
• No Nut Policy
• Tours and community meeting upon arrival
• Departure just after lunch on final day

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FIRST DAY MIXER ACTIVITIES

• Ice Breakers and mixers prior to the start of
  instructional activities.
• Introduces students to members in the rotation
  group they are traveling around to their
  activities in
• Promotes group development

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FOOD SERVICE

• All meals professionally catered
• Special diets accommodated
• Meals served family style
• Juice and fruit available throughout the day

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ACCOMMODATIONS

• Separate male female sections of Camp
• Cabin style with bunks
• Personal bedding required
• Washroom facilities on each cabin line
• Central teacher accommodations

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STAFF

• OVERALL LEADERSHIP
• Simon Wells (Director, The Camp Wenonah
  Centre for Outdoor Education Associate Director,
  Camp Wenonah)
• Simon has the overall responsibility for all
  program and service relating to the Outdoor
  Education experience. A graduate of the
  University of Dalhousie (BA, Psychology) and the
  University of New Brunswick (B.Ed), Simon has an
  extensive background in outdoor education and
  camping. He has also taught at St. Paul's school
  in London, England and has a strong teaching
  background in many camping and outdoor education
  program areas.
• Simon has worked with Camp Wenonah for nine
  seasons and has also been a staff member with
  Camp Kawartha (Peterborough, ON), Camp
  Couchiching (Orillia, ON) and the Kinark Outdoor
  Centre (Minden, ON). A popular workshop leader,
  Simon has led training events for the Ontario
  Camping Association, the City of Vaughn, Brampton
  Parks and Recreation and has been a featured
  facilitator at numerous provincial camping and
  recreational conferences.

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STAFF

• OUTDOOR CENTRE STAFF
• The Camp Wenonah Centre for Outdoor Education
  staff is comprised of teachers, outdoor
  educators, University and College graduates and
  students. The Wenonah staff are hired for their
  ability to provide strong, positive role models
  for the students in their care.
• All staff attend a one week training program at
  the start of the Outdoor Education Centre season
  plus, attend specific skill training events on a
  yearly basis. As well, all staff have current
  related qualifications in first aid, CPR and
  swimming standards.
• Finally, all Outdoor Education Centre staff
  assume Senior roles during the Summer Camp season
  which ensures a deep commitment to the Wenonah
  experience.
• Wenonah staff are responsible for all aspects of
  the program from sunrise until sundown. This
  includes leadership, instruction, and general
  supervision.

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A TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP
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EARLY MORNING RISERS

• Pre-breakfast activities facilitated by Wenonah
  Staff
• Polar Bear Dip Club
• Land activities
• Morning Watch Appreciate the beauty of Muskoka
  mornings

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CORE PROGRAMS

• Instructional programs that students take part in
  during the day
• Many connections to Ontario curriculum
• Program designed in consultation with teachers
• Instruction provided by Wenonah Staff
• Teachers provide support as additional
  supervision at program areas
• Please see brochure (also on this page) for
  program selections.

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CORE PROGRAMS

• PROGRAM SELECTIONS
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Climbing (outdoor wall)
• Vertical Playground (outdoor climbing element)
• Low ropes and initiatives
• Co-operative games
• Arts and Crafts
• Orienteering
• Archery
• Drama
• Outdoor Adventure (shelter and fire building)
• Environmental Pursuits (pond study, nature hikes)

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OPTIONS

• Period for students to choose what activities
  they would like to participate in on an
  individual basis
• Typically different activities than core programs
• Instruction and supervision provided by Wenonah
  Staff

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EVENING PROGRAM

• Evening program daily after dinner
• Campfire to end each day
• Evening snack after campfire

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CONTACT INFORMATION

• Please contact Simon Wells, Director of The Camp
  Wenonah Centre for Outdoor Education for booking
  information.
• Winter contact (Thanksgiving May 1st)
• Camp Wenonah
• 3584 Commerce Court
• Burlington, ON, L7N 3L7
• Ph [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Spring/Summer contact (May 1st Thanksgiving)
• Camp Wenonah
• 1324 Bird Lake Road
• Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1X1
• Ph [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• E-mail (year-round) simon_at_campwenonah.com

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BOOKING INFORMATION

• Cost per student 64 per night plus 9 tax
• Teachers and supervisors stay for free
• Contact Burlington Office for a booking contract
• Space considered booked upon return of booking
  contract and 300 deposit