Golden Day on Golden Ave!
It’s a always a Golden Day on Golden Ave in the West End of Toronto. If you find yourself near Roncesvalles and Dundas, be sure to wander over to Golden Avenue. At the end of the street, you will find...
View ArticleTamakwa to Roots to Order of Canada
We always take great pleasure and pride in hearing about the achievements of current and former Tamakwans. It’s amazing what they’ve collectively contributed to this world in every field of endeavour...
View ArticleTamakwa Travels
We love to see Tamakwa Spirit around the world! From the tops of snowy mountains to tropical beaches to dry deserts and to the heart of the rainforest… Tamakwans travel the globe with their...
View ArticleBeing a Model Camper Abroad
August 21, 2016 Dear Vic, Craig and Margot, After missing out on what I heard was another amazing summer on the sunny shores, I wanted to share a bit of what I learned this summer with all of you....
View ArticleThe Fight for Nature
We all know I am a Camp Director, a mom, a health food advocate, a Tamakwa alumni and obviously a huge advocate for summer camp living. If you are reading this blog you clearly have some affiliation...
View ArticleBreaking News!
Below is the exciting news we shared with all Tamakwans on Saturday, January 7, 2017: (if you didn’t receive our mass email, please click here to update your contact information) Dear Tamakwa Family,...
View ArticleGet out of the Office! Get into the Woods!
We know there is a lot of pressure on today’s youth to get “real jobs” rather than working at summer camp. We have shared articles from newspapers, (” The Camp Couneslor vs The Intern”) and articles...
View ArticleSafe Risks and Why They are Important
Risk is defined in the dictionary as “the exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a hazard or dangerous chance.” But is there such thing as a safe risk? And why do we encourage campers to take them?...
View ArticleAdvice for First-Time Parents and Campers
Help! We’ve Got Kids is a Canadian online directory for parents and caregivers offering a one-stop shop for activities, events and products for kids and families. For a recent article, they reached out...
View Article70th Birthday Canoe Trip Reunion
In the spring of 2017, the Camp Tamakwa office was contacted by alumni Richard Kohn. Richard, who was a Tamakwa camper in the 1950s, met some of his best friends at camp, and they remain best friends...
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