The Timeless Value of Canoe Trip
Change is important, but sometimes it’s nice to have a little consistency in life. Over the past 80 years Tamakwa has grown from a small camp for boys, with campers mostly from Detroit, to an ever...
View ArticleOur Boys
The following is our first installment of “Tamakwans Talk” (see the bottom for a brief explanation) written by a camp mom at the end of the summer. Happy reading !! To Vic, Craig and Margot: We are...
View ArticleTamakwa’s Food Fight
For the past few years I have taken up a small space in our annual South Tea Echo newspaper to outline ”Margot’s Changes”; a summary of new and exciting food and environmentally friendly changes that...
View ArticleThe Harvey Deutch Triathlon
The Harvey Deutch Triathlon includes swimming, canoeing, and running, and dates back to the 1980′s. Campers and staff of all ages enjoy this triathlon as a personal challenge and often make an attempt...
View ArticleTuck Shop or Tilt Shop?
Hey Tamakwa, what’s up with the Tuck Shop looking like it might fall over? Well, it’s true, this isn’t the most elegant of camp buildings but it’s definitely the oldest. The Tuck Shop now stands, or...
View ArticleGirls Hill – The Early Years
When girls first came to the sunny shores in 1949, the eastern shore of South Tea Lake looked very different! While the cabins have changed colours, shapes and names, they continue to be filled with...
View ArticleTamakwa Pennant
At each activity at camp there are award levels. When campers (and staff!) participate at activities and develop their skills, they achieve awards. These awards are celebrated in front of the entire...
View ArticleCaptured By The View
Everyone has a favourite place on the sunny shores of South Tea. South Tea Echo Editor Robert Sarner writes about his favourite in the 2009 edition. What is your favourite place at Camp?...
View ArticleGolden Summer for the Goldsteins
The following is our next installment of “Tamakwans Talk” (see the bottom for a brief explanation) written by a camp mom/ alumni at the end of the summer. Happy reading !! Dear Craig, Vic and...
View ArticleThis Mirror is Clean… Are You?
This mirror can be found on the side of the dining hall. At some point, almost every Tamakwan has taken a photo here! Share your mirror photo today! Share your mirror photo on Instagram and be sure to...
View ArticleA Star is Born!
The Camp Musicals and Drama department at Camp Tamakwa is a favourite part of the summer for all Tamakwans! Weather watching the show from the audience or performing on the main stage, every camper and...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Name
Ever wonder where the name Tamakwa came from? You are not alone! You would think that the origin of the name would a documented piece of Tamakwa history, however this is not the case. In a quest to...
View ArticleCamp Clothing Through the Ages
While the majority of Tamakwa clothing has remained green and white over the years, there have been many different pieces in the collection. In this weeks collection, we have assembled some of the best...
View ArticleWhat`s up with the cabin names?
Many people have noticed that our cabin names are somewhat random and have asked “What’s up with the Cabin Names?” While many are lakes in Algonquin Park, others seem quite strange. Former Tamakwa...
View ArticleExchange Rate Excitement
The current US/CDN exchange rate hasn’t been at this level in years and it’s making headlines across North America. For families in the United States, Camp Tamakwa can almost be considered a bargain,...
View ArticleWorking at Camp is a Real Job
Hello my name is Andrea. I am 28 years old and I am a camp-a-holic. Since I was 8 years old I have spent every summer of my life at camp. I have never been to a summer music festival, I have no idea...
View ArticleGet Outside, and Snap a Selfie!
Yesterday was #BlueMonday. It was cold in the city… and it was even colder on the Sunny/Snowy shores of South Tea. Our winter team has been braving the cold up north and taking some awesome photos for...
View ArticleMaking the Right Call
The 2016 Tamakwa staff team is shaping up to be one for the record books! With many familiar faces, and many new ones as well, we are very excited for the upcoming summer season. While it is easy for...
View ArticleWinter at Tamakwa
The sunny shores are covered in snow and it’s beautiful. Check out our collection of awesome winter pics and be sure to share any scenic winter shots from your off-season home! P.S If you are in...
View ArticleIt`s time for an Electronics Fast
You’ve read it before on our blogs and you’ve heard it from friends across the globe, the benefits of summer camp are endless. Not only will your kids have fun and make lasting memories, it is proven...
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