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We Dreamed a Dream
Today was one of those magical camp days that remind us why we do what we do. As the session draws to a close, energy is ramping up and campers have been seizing every moment with enthusiasm and spirit. Whether they are soloing canoes, skippering sail boats, flying over jumps on horses, or through the […]
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Airbending Avatars
Last night when campers came from their evening activities to the Main Lodge for snacks they found a dramatic scene of earth elements showcasing their power (flame throwing, levitation, rocks moving on their own…). Staff representing Earth, Air, Water, and Fire nations called campers to action to end the war between the nations by working […]
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Sunshine Funshine!
We’re bursting with pride for our incredible North Camp campers, who absolutely rocked the intercamp dance competition yesterday. Their energy, teamwork, and spirit lit up the stage—what an amazing way to represent Arowhon! The sun was out in full force again today, and we’re happy to share that many of our campers rose to the […]
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At our full camp campfire this week we acknowledged some incredible members of our staff who are celebrating their 5th year on staff with a ceremony presenting them with customized paddles and speeches about the impact camp has had on them and they on camp. Here is Head Counsellor Rachel Pukier’s speech that could not […]
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The Greatest Show
The energy was at an all-time high today for our first full camp special day of the summer: our much-anticipated Arowhon Circus! This morning’s breakfast announcements were interrupted by a flashmob featuring a bearded lady inviting everyone outside to see “the greatest show on earth”. There was a golf cart elephant, trapeze artists hanging from […]
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Introducing… Cabin Night!
The 2 week camper’s last night at camp was truly epic, with our first ever Cabin Night – an evening where counsellors planned and ran super special activities for their cabins around camp. The Dragonflies competed in an Iron Chef competition in Mara’s cabin. The Grasshoppers snuck into the Point and found the fabled Sprite […]
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Terrific Tangled
After another beautiful sunny, breezy day on Tepee Lake, campers and staff were excited to head up to Rustic Lounge (our theatre) to see the Junior play: Tangled. The audience of 500 was enraptured by the courage, talent, and cuteness of the Juniors and Jinters on stage. From the littlest 7 year old bravely whispering […]
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A week into camp, Planet Arowhon is starting to feel like home, and cabins like families units. Campers have found their groove at activities and walking around camp I am impressed and inspired by their skills and dedication. Yesterday at 6:45 am, as I was heading out for a gentle jog, I passed a group […]
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Magic Moments
The real indicator of a community’s culture is the little moments that happen when nobody’s watching. Here are a few I’ve witnessed in the last few days: A group of 13 year old girls walking back from snacks with their arms around each other belting Moana songs. A 15 year old boy doing a heartfelt […]
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Summer’s here!
After a rainy tour day (where campers embraced the silver sunshine, had a blast running around camp and meeting all the instructors, and of course enjoyed hot cocoa after their swim tests), the first days of activities have been picture perfect. Blue skies, gentle breezes, shining sun, and smiles all around as campers play and […]
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