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No Power No Problem
There are many things that make the Arowhon mentality unique and one of the things we’re most proud of is that when challenges arise, we don’t shy away from them or moan and groan – we embrace the opportunity to try something new and feel proud of ourselves afterward. During pre-camp, we played a game […]
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Hot Times on Tepee Lake
Hi families! We’re excited to be back with our first blog post of summer 2018!!! It’s been a sizzling start to the summer with 30+ degree heat every day! Swim tests were a breeze and we’ve never heard cheering so loud for ice cream sandwiches for dessert. We’ve decided to modify our camp schedule a […]
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Green Team to Victory!
Colour War 2017 went out with a bang! The day could not have gone any smoother for the grand finale of a fantastic council games! The morning dawned bright and sunny – perfect weather for the legendary Land and Sea game. Watching it from the tower it looked like a well-oiled machine, with runners finding blocks on […]
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To Infinity and Beyond!!!
What a day!!! Today dawned beautiful and sunny and we were treated to the beautiful sight of mist rising off the lake as we lined up for breakfast. The perfect summer weather continued throughout the day with a nice breeze pushing along sailboats and windsurfers and keeping ballers on the land nice and cool as they […]
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The rain today didn’t stop us from having a grand ol’ hoe-down for the annual Sadie Hawkins run and dance. In fact the lightning provided a great backdrop for the Magen Boys’ special effects – a natural lazer light show! Electricity was in the air and the Main Lodge was buzzing with energy. The evening […]
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Need for Speed
It was a sad morning saying goodbye to all of our 2 and 6 week campers, but the sunshine in the afternoon buoyed our spirits and we were back in the game in no time. Our campers’ energy and ambition continues to inspire us! Every Rest Hour and Staff Hour is packed with races, tournaments, and […]
ContinueA Bittersweet Evening
It was an unusual day on Planet Arowhon today as we prepared for our biggest junior camp travel day ever. We’re sad to be saying goodbye to 130 of our amazing campers, but are glad to have been able to provide a shorter intro to camp experience for older first timers this summer. Their last […]
ContinueFirst Class Fun
There are a lot of “firsts” that happen at Arowhon. For many it’s the first time they will ride a horse, windsurf across the lake, skipper a sailboat, catch a frog, or get to the top of the high ropes course. These “firsts” are powerful learning experiences. To do something new brings tremendous growth. To […]
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Silver Funshine
One of the most magical times on Planet Arowhon is the hour before breakfast. I was invited to watch an Arowhon A class (a prestigious award in style swimming and diving), this morning, and to be honest when my alarm rang all I wanted to do was roll over and go back to sleep. However, […]
ContinueDay 2 Down and Going Strong!
We’ve hit our groove already for what we know is going to be a great rest of the month on Planet Arowhon! It’s truly feeling like summer now and the heat’s got us pumped to get on and in the lake. Windsurfers, sailboats, canoes, kayaks, and paddle-boards converged on Tepee Lake today in a flotilla […]
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