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We’re Hiring!
Are you Canadian, between 18 and 30, and wanna make some extra $$$? Camp is looking to for passionate, self-motivated people to do remote marketing and social media work for us. Must have proficiency in various forms of media (e.g. photography, videography, social media, etc). Work time and dates are flexible but must be able […]
ContinueHelping Kids Cope in Tough Times
Wise words from Una Malcolm, teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers who runs Bright Light Learners. Read more about how camps build self-regulation skills HERE. Current research indicates that “kids who can cope with changes to their environment and can manage cognitive flexibility and self-regulate are overwhelmingly kids who are more able to do […]
ContinueParenting a la Francaise
Looking for silver linings in the summer of COVID, I found the French style of parenting. I had read about it (Bringing Up Bebe etc.) and been unimpressed. I had experienced it when, years ago, we decamped with our then six-week-old daughter to the south of France for a year. We got a French doctor. […]
ContinueFriendship in the time of COVID
I felt lonely all summer. Sure I missed the camp kids, and yes, I found joy in my beloved family, my fabulous spouse, and the delightful new grandchild. Not to mention nature, the lake, yoga, blah blah blah. But I didn’t see my friends. Like most folks I know, my pod is my family. When […]
Continue2021 Registration is Now Open for Everyone
Our online registration went live today for ALL applicants. Go to www.camparowhon.com and click on Parents –> Not Yet Registered –> Camper and Family Application or click HERE. We are grateful that our families are our advocates. To thank you, if you refer a new camper who comes to camp, we credit your 2021 camp account […]
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Roses and Thorns
It’s been a summer full of emotions, challenges, silver linings, and learning, and today I experienced the rose of my summer. As I was in the office working on updating the 2021 camp application I was roused out of my screen-induced stupor by the kind of high-pitched emotional cacophony that could only come from one […]
ContinueParenting in the time of COVID
Parenting in the time of COVID reminds me of every time anybody ever told me: “You should do….” with my kids. It was always going to be more work, more trouble, more tiring – and it made me feel guilty. Because there’s always more and better that a parent can do. And that was before […]
ContinueCamp Dates 2021
Parents have been asking, so here are the 2021 Camp Dates… we’re counting the days 1st session July 1 – 27 2nd session July 29 – August 23 1st session Junior Camp ends July 14 2nd Session Junior Camp/6 week session ends August 11 MiniCamp is August 14 – 15
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‘This Arowhon Life’ Episode 5 – Avoiding ‘Bridgies’ and Other Teaching Tips
Welcome to episode 5 of “This Arowhon Life”, Camp Arowhon’s weekly podcast that helps us feel connected, inspired, and supported by our beautiful wilderness home. I’m your host, and Camp Arowhon Tripping Director, Andre Amiro. In this episode, we’re talking about teaching, and the many challenges we, as parents, can face while trying to teach […]
Continue ‘This Arowhon Life’ Episode #4 feat. Seth Godin – Grit, failure and encouraging ‘enrolment’
Thanks for tuning in to episode 4 of “This Arowhon Life”, Camp Arowhon’s weekly podcast that helps us feel connected, inspired, and supported by our beautiful wilderness home. In this episode, we’re talking about grit, failure, and how we as parents can support our kids to ‘enrol’ in what they want to learn. Camp Director […]
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