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YMCA
Camp Wabanaki
Registration for 2010 summer camp is now open.
go to kwymcacamps.ca
Wabanaki
Voyageurs
Spring
Programs
Wabanaki Family
Camp 2009
Camp
Wabanaki is a true northern camp with beautiful mature
maple forests, towering pines, granite rocks and cliffs
beside a deep-blue clear northern lake. Located on Lake
Vernon, just outside of Huntsville, Ontario, Wabanaki
sits on a 40-acre site consisting of a large and small
island and 23 acres of mainland.
The
beautiful lake and waterfront location offers sheltered
boating areas and open sailing areas. Sailing remains
a very popular boating activity with proper instruction
and appropriate boats for all ages.
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2010 Two-Week Sessions for Boys & Girls 7
-15 yrs
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| Session
1 |
July 5
- July 17
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| Session
2 |
July
19- July 31
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| Session
3 |
Aug
2 - Aug 14
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| Session
4 |
Aug
16 - Aug 28
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2-Week
Session Fees |
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$1,026.00 +
3% PST $30.78 +5%GST $51.30 = $1,108.08
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1-Week
Sessions for Boys & Girls 7 - 11 yrs |
| Session
1a |
July5
- July 10
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| Session
1b |
July
12- July 17
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| Session
4a |
Aug
16- Aug 21
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| Session
4b |
Aug
23 - Aug 28
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1-Week
Session Fees |
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$492.00
+ 3%PST $14.76 + 5%GST $24.60 = $531.36
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Wabanaki
Offers
- Canoe Trips
- Sea Kayaking Trips
- Sailing
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Skin Diving
- Crafts
- Archery
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- Drama
- Fishing
- Sports
- Diving
- Swimming
- Nature Programs
- Mountain Biking
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The
ROOTS Program
In
keeping with the out tripping tradition of Camp Wabanaki,
ROOTS teaches awareness and appreciation for all that
is great about Northern Ontario. Initially launched
in 2003 as an out-tripping preparation program, we have
since recognized the excellent opportunity to include
so much more in this ideal program format. ROOTS still
includes out-trip planning and packing, water safety,
canoeing and swimming skills, but has grown to encompass
survival skills and campcraft, nature and weather awareness
and appreciation, no trace camping and risk management.
At
the end of each session, all campers and staff participate
in the ROOTS Challenge, a fun and exciting camp-wide
event that tests the knowledge and skills learned throughout
the session. We are excited to provide Wabanaki campers
with an experience that, as the name ROOTS implies,
lays the groundwork for learning about the wonders and
responsibilities of outdoor living - the core of what
Camp Wabanaki is all about!
Canoe
& Sea Kayaking Adventure Trips
Every
camper at Wab participates in a highly supervised, safe
adventure trip. Younger campers canoe to one of the
camp sites on our lake, while older campers trip on
a variety of routes that we have used for many years.
Depending on the age of the cabin group, our campers
are on the water for 2, 3, or 4 nights in areas such
as Algonquin Park, or the Moon, Mattawa, French, or
Magnetewan Rivers. The second oldest cabins (1 boys'
cabin, 1 girls' cabin) will sea kayak on Georgian Bay.
The
trip routes are well known to our counsellors who are
trained and experienced in all aspects of out-tripping.
All trips are lead by lifeguard-qualified staff and
we use the most modern equipment without compromising
the rustic adventure of the tripping experience.
Out-trips
are not for everyone - Campers not interested in an
out trip should consider Ki-Wa-Y and/or Belwood.
1-Week Sessions
for Boys and Girls 7-11
These
sessions are for campers interested in trying Wab, maybe
for the first time. Campers will still participate in
an overnight canoe trip, an many Wab activities we can
stuff into one week!
The
Director
Dave Jackson will be directing Wabanaki in 2009. Dave
works full time in the Outdoor Services department as
the off-season Camping Coordinator. Dave's camping experience
dates back to his childhood when he was a camper and
L.I.T. at Wabanaki. Before his return to K-W, he was
at an outdoor centre in BC as an instructor and the
school program coordinator. Dave's specialty (both personally
and professionally!) is out tripping and we are very
excited by the changes in all aspects of the tripping
program (safety, equipment and on-trip experience) that
were evident in our trips over the past three summers.
Transportation
Campers can arrive at camp by car, by our chartered
highway coach which begins in Waterloo and makes stops
in Guelph and Barrie or by a camp vehicle, depending
on numbers. The charge for the bus is $74.20 return
and $58.30 one way. Transportation fees are not included
in the fee for camp. Detailed bus information is provided
in the Parents’ Handbook, but bus payment information
is required at the time of registration.
Open House
The open house date is June
7, 2009 from 11:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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