Confidence at Camp
Being at camp can be exhausting. In just one day, a camper can experience sailing, archery, kayaking, soccer and ropes… all before dinner! Not to mention the action packed meals, sing songs and...
View ArticleLet It Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!
Winterfest is coming… this Sunday! While we are thankful for the sunny days we have been having here in Toronto, we hope you will join us in asking Wakonda for some Snow! Thank you so much for those...
View ArticleFreeze, You`re Busted
Dear Tamakwa Family, We are sad to inform you of the passing of the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. John Fiddes, AKA The Fiddler, Fiddeus, Fiddlesticks, Big Bad John… John was a one-of-a-kind camp...
View ArticleThe History of Beaver Canoe
Omer Stringer, Roots, Beaver Canoe and Camp Tamakwa. While most Tamakwans know the connections, few know some of the details… Thanks to BlogTO’s article today titled “Beaver Canoe, from Algonquin to...
View Article`From Detroit to Algonquin Park` – in the DJN
“[It's] those neat little things, many rooted in decades-old Tamakwa traditions, that help define the camp. For all its excellent water and land sport activities, canoe trips and arts programs, it’s...
View ArticleFamily Day Across Canada
Most of Canada will celebrate a holiday called “Family Day” this coming weekend. This holiday was first celebrated in 1990 in Alberta, when their Premier decided it was important for all Albertans to...
View ArticleFiddes, by Vic
I’m certain every Tamakwa friend of John Fiddes wishes they could have attended his memorial service. Many of his closest and dearest Tamakwa friends, despite formidable logistics, were present. Of...
View ArticleEchoes from An Echo
Since 2002, the South Tea Echo has become a highly anticipated publication. Whether you were a camper, parent or staff the previous summer, 10 summers ago, 30 summers ago or more, Tamakwans literally...
View ArticleTackling your `To Do` list
We hope you have taken some time to review our Green Book Camper/Parent Manual. We know there is a lot of information to digest but we promise you, it’s worth taking the half hour to read through...
View ArticleTamakwa Teaser Top 10
Have you ever found yourself standing around the playground listening to a bunch of parents talk about what they need to do to get their kids ready for overnight camp while you silently question if...
View ArticleTo CIT or Not To CIT
-written by Camp Director Margot Perlmutter If you wanted to do research on the benefits of camp for your children there are likely hundreds, possibly thousands of articles to browse. Topics range...
View ArticleNew for #Tamakwa2016
Camp Tamakwa is very excited to present our new Steinhauer Stage ready for action in #Tamakwa2016! Our Drama and Musicals program is one treasured by generations of Tamakwans. Twice a session, all of...
View ArticleHappy #TamakwaTuesday
It is a beautiful golden day here in Toronto and it truly feels like summer! If only we were together on the shores of South Tea basking in the sun and enjoying all of the wonderful water sports...
View ArticleHappy #TamakwaTuesday
Happy #TamakwaTuesday everyone! Thanks so much to everyone who has been sharing their photos on Instagram. It is so exciting to see so much #Tamakwa love online! Even when we are miles apart it feels...
View ArticleWhat`s Up With That? Part 1
You wondered… Why do you always say you are going to “girls dock” or “boys dock” when all campers have swimming lessons at the same place? Camp Director Margot Perlmutter has answers! Good question...
View ArticleHappy #TamakwaTuesday
Hey #Tamakwa2015 Campers and Staff! Have you checked your mail box recently? Your 2015 Cabin photos should be there! If not already, they should arrive this week! By spending a summer on the shores,...
View ArticleVic and His Bugle
Lowering the flag after dinner to the sound of the bugle played by the notorious V.I.C. is a sound that has been heard on the shores for over 30 years! But how did this become a tradition?...
View ArticleTamakwa Collections: Sail Boats Through the Ages
Sailing has been a part of Camp Tamakwa for generations. Unlike tubing and wake boarding, campers learn to have fun on the lake without the need for fast motors and fancy toys. Not only does this keep...
View ArticleLone Pine Day
Rounding the bend and seeing the Lone Pine tree is arguably one of the best feelings in the world. To some, it is just a tree. To Tamakwans, seeing this tree means you are about to come home. Your...
View ArticleTootsie Frootsie, Really?
Hey Tamakwa, who came up with Tootsie Frootsie? Well, there are lots of great ideas that date back to our founder Unca Lou and Omer but this great one is actually a joint effort. Back in the early...
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