Camp Arowhon
Social Inclusion
Don’t Cry Because it’s Over, Smile Because it Happened
We’re smiling through our tears tonight as we hold each other close after an incredibly moving last two days of camp. Yesterday was our last day of activities and campers squeezed every last bit of fun out of it, particularly the seniors who commandeered all the boats and took over Tepee Lake, astonishing us with […]
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Flying High with Peter Pan
For the past two days, Camp Arowhon has been swept away to Neverland for an unforgettable Peter Pan–themed Colour War! From the moment the teams were revealed in an epic skit (with pirates arriving on the cannon-shooting Pontoon pirate ship and descending on ropes from the high tower) camp has been buzzing with excitement, energy, and […]
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Goodnight Planet Arowhon
As the sun sets on Planet Arowhon tonight and we get ready to say goodbye to our 2 and 6 week friends tomorrow, our hearts are full of wonderful memories and gratitude for the time we had with them in this incredible place. The last couple days have been packed with even more wonderful classic […]
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Camp Magic
Today was full of so many wonderful camp moments that made me proud of and grateful for the incredible place we have created here. An incredibly driven 1o year old boy who has been working all summer and achieved the unlikely feat of his seconds in archery (basically unheard of at that age). The instructors […]
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Arowhon Across the Ages
My day started off in one of my favourite ways: getting invited to coach an early morning Arowhon A (high class style swimming) class. The gentle rain didn’t stop the dozen senior campers from getting out of bed to practice dive after dive and stroke after stroke. I was heartened and inspired, not just by […]
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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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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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Off to the Races!
The first day of summer 2025 on Planet Arowhon could not have gone more smoothly. Campers emerged from cars and buses into the welcoming arms of staff, who ushered them to their cabins like seasoned pros. From the ones who ran out squealing with joy to be back in their summer home, to the more […]
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 […]
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With 2 weeks under our belts we’re starting to really get in the groove of camp life. Campers are feeling settled, staff are confident in their jobs, and we’re starting to see the next level stuff that only comes from spending this much time at camp (one of the reasons why we have such limited […]
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