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About Wenonah
WELCOME TO WENONAH!
WHO WE ARE
- Summer Camp, Outdoor Education, and Women's Weekend programs
- Owned and operated by the Bradshaw Family of Burlington, Ontario
- Main camp area is comprised of 300 acres of spectacular wilderness in Muskoka, Ontario
- Two lakes adjacent to Wenonah (Clear Lake and Saw Lake)
SUMMER CAMP
- For boys & girls aged 5-17 years
- One month & two week periods (8-17 year olds)
- 3-7 day introductory camp periods for first time or younger campers (5-13 year olds)
- Home to 200 campers and 70+ staff members
- 85% of our campers return to Wenonah year after year
- Campers from 20+ countries attend Wenonah each Summer
- 25+ instructional and recreational activities
- Two year leadership development programs for 16 & 17 year olds
- "Modified Co-Ed" philosophy provides the best of gender-specific and co-ed programming
- Campers are accommodated in clean, well-ventilated cabins, and have easy access to private showers and flush toilets
- Staff members are outdoor education professionals, teachers, university and college graduates/students, or senior high school students (returning staff rate of 90%)
- Two Registered Nurses live on site 24 hours a day / Camp Doctor on call
- Award Winning Executive Chef
OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE
- Acclaimed programs for elementary schools, high schools, universities, and colleges
- Programs designed to challenge and stiumulate participants of every age and experience
- Full program/full service approach includes all programming, leadership, food service, and support
- Distinct opportunity for groups to tailor program to meet the needs of the group members
- "Core Programs" designed to meet curriculum objectives set by Ontario Ministry of Education
- Veteran staff team of teachers, outdoor educators, and university and college graduates/students provide strong leadership and mentorship to students
- Award Winning Executive Chef
- Student accommodations include clean, well-ventilated cabins, and have easy access to private showers and flush toilets
- Additional accommodations for teachers/chaperones, including recently renovated Health Centre (with private washrooms and showers)
WOMEN'S WEEKENDS
- Relax and pamper yourself in the heart of Muskoka!
- Retreat style program in camp accommodations
- Fully catered food service by Award Winning Executive Chef
- Professional instructors facilitate diverse programs and workshops
- Specialty workshops include: fine art, belly dancing, fitness activities, jewerly making, wine tasting, zumba, and much more!
- Relaxation massage, aromatherapy, bowen therapy, hot stone massage, indian head massages, reflexology, and reiki available at small additional cost
AFFILIATIONS & PARTERNSHIPS
- Ontario Camps Association
- Canadian Camping Association
- International Camping Fellowship
- Association of Independent Camps
- Association for Experiential Education
- AMICI Camping Charity
- Camp Jumoke
- Scott Young Foundation
- Camp Adventure (Hamburg, Germany)
- Creative Toolbox (Vancouver, British Columbia)
- Equinox Adventure Learning (Whitehorse, Yukon)
- Shikoku Canadian Global Camp (Takamatsu, Japan)
- Lord and Lady Somers Camp & Power House (Melbourne, Australia)
- Red Leaf Student Programs
- Forenex
