The Tamakwa Sign
It’s the first thing you see when you arrive to the shores, and it’s the last place you get your photo taken before you leave for Canoe Trip… It’s the Tamakwa sign on Transpo Hill! Have a favourite...
View ArticleFavourite Trees at Tamakwa
While Lone Pine is the most iconic tree on the sunny shores, former Canoe Tripper/Outdoor Fun Director Snaige (Jogi) Zahn had a few other favourite trees to share. Learn more about some other Trees of...
View ArticleThrough the Dirt and Grime, He Shines!
The following is our next installment of “Tamakwans Talk” (see the bottom for a brief explanation) written by a camp mom a few summers ago that we recently rediscovered. Happy reading !! Dear Vic,...
View ArticleAnother Winterfest Successfest
While #TamakwaWinterfest was missing some snow, it was certainly a wonderful spring-like afternoon filled with skating, tobogganing, foods, drinks, ice dancing, skating races and much more! A huge...
View ArticleGeorge Who?
Every Tamakwan arrives at camp in a Pointer. Only George Hirsch arrives by water ski! Who is George Hirsch and what is his connection with Tamakwa? Former Camp Director/Owner Dave Bale tells all! He’s...
View ArticleUnca Lou and Omer Collection
On a cool and misty morning in the year 1936, a red canoe glided silently across the still waters of South Tea Lake. In it were two young men: one with a dream, Lou Handler (Unca Lou), the other with...
View ArticleBest Views at Camp
Did you read our blog “Captured By The View“? In the article, South Tea Echo ”Editor in Chief” Robert Sarner writes about his favourite spot in camp. While there are countless beautiful options to...
View ArticleDet.Jewish News: $ave in Canada
It looks like the news about the current exchange rate and how this affects American families is starting to spread. The editors at the Detroit Jewish News are as excited as we are to tell the Detroit...
View ArticleFamily Day Fun
Happy “Family Day” Weekend to all those able to celebrate it! This holiday was first celebrated in 1990 when the Alberta Premier decided it was important for Albertans to take some extra time with...
View ArticlePJ Day
On this snowy Tuesday morning, does anyone else find themself wishing they could be wearing their PJs to work/school? If only summer lasted all year round… Happy #TamakwaTuesday Share a photo of you in...
View ArticleInternational Staff on the Shores
As the summer of 2016 fast approaches, we are excited to once again welcome new and returning international staff to the shores of South Tea Lake. While the majority of Tamakwa’s campers and staff are...
View ArticleThat Old Tamakwa Spirit
When we think of the words Tamakwa Spirit a few things come to mind. For many the song “Gimme that Old Tamakwa Spirit” comes first, followed by other songs that can be found in our song book. But what...
View ArticleStronger, More Independent and Outgoing
When we receive emails like this, we are reminded there is so much more to learn at camp than sterning a canoe! (which all Tamakwans learn to do as well…) We thank all those who take the time to...
View ArticleSurf`s Up!
Windsurfing is an incredibly fun and challenging activity for campers and staff. At the windsurf dock, campers improve their balance, gain strength, have fun and feel a sense of independence on the...
View ArticleBest Nine
Have you created your Best 9 of 2015? The “Best 9″ app gathers your top 9 posts on Instagram from 2015. We did it, and here is what we got! We loved it so much so that this week’s Tamakwa Collection is...
View ArticleChallenge By Choice
At Tamakwa, particularly at the Ropes Course, we follow the ‘Challenge by Choice’ principle. Campers learn to set goals and work towards achieving them. We know that success looks different for each...
View ArticleWhat Makes Lucky Log Lucky?
Hey Tamakwa, what’s up with the lucky log? Former Camp Director/ Owner David Bale has the answers! Did you know that The Lucky Log as we know it wasn’t always lucky! In fact it wasn’t the original...
View ArticleSilver Days
When the sun is shining, we call it a Golden Day. When it rains, we call it a Silver Day. With Spring upon us here in Toronto we are expecting a lot of rainy days. While it is easy to find fun on...
View ArticleHappy St. Patrick`s Day
You can’t stop the Green Machine, no you can’t stop the Green Machine!!! Happy St. Patrick’s day everyone!! Put on your favourite green top and have a wonderful day! Bonus points for sporting a green...
View Article99 Days and Counting…
March 21, 2016 marked the official 100 day countdown to Arrival Day for #Tamakwa2016. Excitement was in the air yesterday as Tamakwans from around the world inundated cyber space with their enthusiasm...
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