FamilyHandbook 2025
TABLEOF CONTENTS
JENNIFER“JJ”JUPP
jj@campwenonah.com
SENIORDIRECTOR
SENIORDIRECTOR SENIORDIRECTOR
EOIN“WOODY”WOOD FRASER“TITO”MCOUAT
woody@campwenonah.com
tito@campwenonahcom
DIRECTOROFHEALTH&WELLNESS
NANCYVANDENBERGH
nancy@campwenonah.com
GENERALINQUIRIES
info@campwenonah.com
Phone:(905)631-2849
MUSKOKAOFFICE
summeroffice@campwenonah.com
WEBSITE
www.campwenonah.com
INSTAGRAM @campwenonah
MAILINGADDRESS(YEARROUND)
CAMPWENONAH
P.O.BOX81240FIDDLERSGREEN ANCASTER,ON,CANADA L9G4X2
MUSKOKAADDRESS(JUNE-SEPTEMBER)
CAMPWENONAH 1324BIRDLAKEROAD,RR#3 BRACEBRIDGE,ON,CANADA P1L1X1
PREPARINGFORCAMP
WHATTOBRINGTOCAMP
Wedonotacceptresponsibilityforanyclothingand/orequipmentthatislostorbroken whileatCamp,orduringtransitbybus.
Belowisasuggestedpackinglistbaseduponaone-weekstayatCamp Pleaseadjust accordinglybaseduponlengthofstay.LaundryserviceisprovidedonMondaysfor campersstayinglongerthanoneweek.
CLOTHING EQUIPMENT
Sleepingbag
Pillow
5-7T-shirts
3-4Pairsofshorts
1Pairofpajamas
2-3Sweaters/Sweatshirts
3-4Pairsoflongpants
2Bathingsuits
7-10Pairsofunderwear
7-10Pairsofsocks
2Pairsofrunningshoes
1Pairofsandals/watershoes
1Jacket
1SunHat
1RainJacket
Fittedsheet(tocovermattress)
2Beachtowels
1BathTowel
Flashlightandextrabatteries
Insectrepellent
Toiletries(comb,toothbrush,toothpaste, deodorant,kleenex,sanitaryneeds)
Shampoo&soap(phosphate&nutfree)
Sunscreen(minimumSPF30)
Personalwaterbottle(labelledwithcamper’s name)
1pairofrubberboots
CANOE TRIP NEEDS
ForPOLARISparticipants Pleaseconsider bringingthefollowing:
30LitreDrySack
Woolsocks&warmhat(toque)
Fleecesweater/jacket
Footwear-Running/hikingshoes, campsiteshoes(crocks,sportsandals)
Fox40Whistle
Compact,light-weightSleepingBag
RainJacket&Rainpants
Sunhat
Flashlight/headlamp
SleepingPad
OPTIONAL
Camera
Stuffedanimal
Fishingrod
Self-addressed,stampedenvelopes/writing paper(forlettershome)
Tennisracquet
Acousticguitar
Books/comics
Deckofcards/boardgames
PersonalFlotationDevice(PFD) (WedohaveafullinventoryatWenonahbut appreciatethosethatcanbringtheirownsowe canmaintainpropersizingforeachcamper.If youdochoosetosendonealong,pleasemake surethatitiswelllabelled.)
PACKINGNOTES
ThereisnoneedtopackanythingbeyondthoseitemslistedonourPackingList.The Campexperiencemaybecompromisedifunnecessaryitemsarepacked.Campisoneof thefewplaceswherecamperscanbefreeofinequities.Themore“stuff”thatcampers bring,themoreinequitycanbepresentinagroup.
Someshampoos,conditionersandtoiletriescontainnutproducts.Pleasescreenall toiletryitemstoensurethatnonutproductsarepresent,asperourNutAwarePolicy.
HelpuscreateapositiveexperienceforallcampersbyNOTsendingthefollowing itemstoCamp:
LightersorMatches
Laptops/Tablets
PortableMusicPlayers
Speakers
PACKINGTIPS
WalkieTalkies
GamingDevices
Expensiveclothing
Expensivejewelry
CurlingIrons
Hairdryers
Candles
Pleaselabelallitems.Werecommendallclothing,beddingandequipmentbelabelled (adhesivetapeorwaterproofmarkerisbest).Neverassumethatyourcamperwill recognizeanitem,nomatterhowuniqueitis!Pleaseincludefullname(vs.initials). Pleasedon’tbuynewclothesforCamp!Sendclothesthatarecomfortableandwellused.
DonotsendanythingtoCampthatyouarenotwillingtorisklosing Keeppackingsimpleandrealistic.Pleasedon’toverpack!Spaceincabinsandtabinsis limited.
Luggageisstoredunderbunkbeds Thereisbetween8-12inchesofspaceunderthe bunks.
Suitcases,dufflebags,andlowRubbermaidcontainersworkwell.Trunksdonotfit underabunkbed
Includeyourcamperinthepackingprocess.Thishelpstoreducelostandfounditems becauseyourcampermaybeabletorecognizewhatistheirs.Ithelpsthecamper’s senseofindependence
CampWenonahpartnerswithMabel’sLabels
CAMPERACCOMMODATIONS&WASHROOMS
Campersliveincabins,whileROOTS,POLARIS,andWCITparticipantsmaketheirhomein tabins(platformtents).Allcabinsandtabinsareashortwalkfromeitheracentralmale orfemalewashroomandshowerhouse.Allgenderwashroomsarealsoavailable. Washroomfacilitiesfeatureflushtoilets,privateshowers,andmultiplesinks.
ACamperCabin
Ourtraditionalwoodencabinscan accommodate10to14campersandtwo staffmembers.Allcabinsfeaturebunkbeds. Mattressesareprovidedinthecabins.With safetyalwaystopofmind,eachcabinand tabinisequippedwithsmokedetectors,fire extinguishers,indoor/outdoorlightingand electricaloutlets.Thebunkbedscan comfortablyfitsmalltomedium-sized suitcasesanddufflebagsunderneaththem
Ourcanvastabinshousebetween6–8participants,andfeaturebunkandsinglebedsin eachstructure.TheprivacyofourVillagesallowsparticipantstoenjoyaclassiccamping experiencewhileremainingclosetoprivatewashroomsandshowerfacilities.
TheHealthCentre
THEHEALTHCENTRE
TheApplehouseHealthCentrefeatures8bedrooms,4washrooms,2receptionrooms,a medicaldispensary,laundryfacilities,andawrap-arounddeckwithaviewofClearLake ‘TheMotel’isanew1000sqfootadditionsetoffthesouthsideoftheexistingHealthCentre, including6newbedrooms,anenhancedlaundryfacilityandmoreadditionalsittingspace. TheHealthCentreisamagnificentspacetolookaftercampers’needsduringtheSummer.
Washrooms
LAUNDRY
Newfor2025!
Laundryserviceisnowincludedwithregistrationandprovidedtocamperswhoare stayingtwoweeksorlonger.FabricareCleaningCentreofBracebridgeisourlaundry serviceprovider.LaundryissentawayonSundaymorning,andcleanlaundryisreturned 24hoursafterpick-up.Pleasedonotsendanyclothingthatwillnotstandupto commerciallaunderingorthatrequiresdelicatecare.
PROMOTIONALPICTURES
ManypicturesaretakenatCampforpromotionalpurposes.If,foranyreason,your campershouldnotappearinthesepictures,pleasenotifyusinwritingbythestartof Camp.Wesharesomeofourbestphotosonourwebsiteandonsocialmedia.
Pleasenotethatcampersbringtheirowncamerasandmayphotographeachother.We havenocontroloverhowthosepicturesareused.
CABINMATEREQUESTS
CABINPHOTOS
Ourprofessionalphotographer(Heather Douglas)takespicturesofallcabingroups, ODYSSEY,ROOTS,POLARIS,andWCITs. Wewillsendyourcamperhomewithaphysical copyoftheirgrouppictureandadigitalcopywill bemadeavailabletoyouattheendofthe Summer.
ManycampersattendCampwithafriendtheyhopetoshareacabinwith.Weare committedtodoingthebestwecantoaccommodatecabinmaterequests(pleasenote thatthisdoesnotapplytoROOTS,POLARISandWCITswherethestrengthofeach programisreflectedinthefullgroupexperience). Therearesomethingstokeepinmind sowecanaccommodateyourcabinmaterequest:
Campersmustbewithin18monthsinage Requestsmustbemutual(i.e.requestsshouldbemadebybothcampers). Campersmustbeattendingforthesameperiodandforthesamelengthofstay. Weguaranteeonemutualcabinmaterequest.
Intherarecasethatarequestismadefortwocamperstonotbetogether,youmust notifytheotherfamily.CampWenonahcannotplayaroleinthissituation.
SENIORSELECTS
2025marksthereturnofoptionalSeniorSelectprogramsforthosesenioraged campers(13-15yearsofage)andROOTSwhoareattendingeitherPeriodOneor PeriodThree(foraminimumofatwoweekstay).Wehavecreatedpricingpackagesthat includeallequipment,facilitationandtransportationcosts.
The2025SeniorSelectprogramoptionswillbesharedwithfamiliesonTuesday,April8th withadeadlineofApril30thforselections(wewillbeconfirmingallprogramand transportationarrangementsinearlyMaywithourpartners).
BIRTHDAYSATCAMP
The2025SeniorSelectprogramoptionsinclude:
MountainBiking
IndoorRockClimbing TreetopTrekking Glassblowing HorsebackRiding Golf(18Holes)
Anonsiteartexperienceledbymembersof theMuskokaartsandcraftscommunity.
Everyyearwehavethepleasureof celebratingmanycamperandstaff birthdaysatCampWenonah.Weknowit’sa challengingtimetobeawayfromyour camper,butwemakesurethateach camperwhocelebratesabirthdayat Wenonahfeelstheloveandjoyfromour wholecommunity.
Ourfoodserviceteamputstogethera specialbirthdaydessert,andthewhole Campjoinstogethertosing“Happy Birthday”.Youcanleaveabirthdaypackage withourofficetodelivertoyourcamperon theirspecialday Anysnacksmustnot containnutsortracesofnuts.Pleasemake anefforttosendsomethingshareable!
CAMPERCODEOFCONDUCT
Webelievethateverypersonhastherighttofeelsafe,bothphysicallyandemotionally,at Camp.Whenbehaviourissuesariseand/orchallengespresentthemselves,weresolvethem onanindividualbasis Campstaffaretrainedtoworkwithunderstanding,care,and patience.
AllcampersareaskedtoagreetoaCodeofConducttoshowthattheyunderstandtherules andthepotentialconsequences.Wereservetherighttowithdrawanycamperwithout warningwho,inouropinion,compromisesthephysicaloremotionalsafetyofanypersonat Camp,orwhoisanimmediatehazardtothesafetyofthemselvesorothers Youcanview thefullCodeofConducthere.
THEREARENOREFUNDSGIVENFORCAMPERSWHOARESENTHOMEDUE TOVIOLATIONOFBEHAVIOURPOLICIESORTHECODEOFCONDUCT.
POTENTIALCONSEQUENCES
POTENTIALCONSEQUENCES
THEGENERALSTOREANDTUCKSHOP
TUCKSHOP
Newfor2025!
‘Tuck’isacamptermforsnacks,andisincludedwithyourcamper’sregistration. AllWenonahcamperswillenjoyacomplimentaryselectionoffoodanddrinkitemsatthe TuckShopduringtheirstay.Tuckmayincludepop,chips,chocolatebars,frozentreats, andassortedotherconfectionary!
THEGENERALSTORE
ThisyearwehaveafewoptionswhenitcomestopurchasingWenonahmerchandiseat theGeneralStore.
1. Applya‘StoreDeposit’toyourchild’saccountsothattheymayshopforthemselves duringtheCampperiod.Detailedinstructionsforthisprocesscanbefoundbelow.
PurchaseonlinebeforeMay31sttoreserveyouritemforpick-uponthefirstdayof yourcamper’speriod.Thewebsite(www.shopwenonah.com)isopenforpurchaseof 2025Wenonahitems Weofferflatrateshipping,orpick-upatCamp
2. Purchaseonsite/inpersonatourOpenHouseoronthefirstandlastdaysofCamp Periods.Wenonahiscashless,butweacceptdebitandmostmajorcreditcards.
3. Whilewedoourbesttoalwaysensureanadequaterangeofitemsandsizesfor purchase,westronglyrecommendorderinginadvancetoguaranteeyourcorrectsize and/orcolour.Afterthat,youandyourcamper’spurchasesaresubjecttotheavailability wehaveonhandatourGeneralStoreon-site
HowtoAdda GeneralStore Deposit!
Logintoyouronlineaccountandnavigatetoyourchild’s seasonregistrationdetails
Scrolltothebottomofthescreenandclick‘AddDeposit’ Specifytheamountyou’dliketoaddtoyourcamper’s account
Enteryourpaymentinformation
Thestoredepositchargewillbevisibleonyourcamper’s registrationandyourhouseholdaccountstatement
Youcanlog-inagainatanytimetodeposita‘top-up’ontheaccountifyounoticethe fundsarelowandyou’dlikeyourcampertohaveaccesstomorefunds Pleasenote thatCampWenonahisnotresponsibleforcommunicatinga‘top-up’withyourcamper. Feelfreetoletthemknowbyemailingthematcampers@campwenonah.com,instead!
ARRIVALSANDDEPARTURES
Pleasebesuretodouble-checkthestartandend-datesoftheperiodyourcamperis signedupfor.Alldatescanbefoundonourwebsite.MostprogramsstartonaSunday andendonaSaturday,withtheexceptionofODYSSEY2,Period5,andWEEnonah.
AllfamiliesareresponsibleformakingCampWenonahawareoftheircamper’stravel arrangements,bothtoandfromCamp,eitherbycarorbybus.Youmakethese selectionsonyourcamper’sregistrationwhenFinalFormsarecollected.Foranyout-ofprovinceorInternationalcampersrequiringassistancegettingtoCamp,pleasecontact ourCampOfficeatinfo@campwenonah.com.
Weencourageyoutotakeadvantageofourbusservicewhichoperatesforallperiods exceptWEEnonah,toandfromVaughanMillsMall(justNorthofToronto).
HIGHWAYCOACHBUSSERVICE
CampershavetheoptionoftakingthehighwaycoachbusservicetoandfromCamp. Thebuspicks-upanddrops-offat:
VAUGHANMILLSMALL
1BassProMillsDrive Vaughan,ONL4K5W4
VaughanMillsMallislocatednorthofdowntownToronto,atHighway400andRutherford Road,justsouthofCanada’sWonderland.ThebusmeetsattheVaughanMillsMall entry#3betweenPosts3Dand3E.
Pleasenote:
Costforbussingisasfollows:
$50(One-Way),$100(Round-Trip)
Busesareair-conditionedandhave washroomsonboard.
BusserviceisnotavailableforWEEnonah Arrive30minutesaheadofdeparturetime tosettlein
Buseswilldepartat8:00amsharp-wedo notwaitforlatearrivals
Campstaffwillbepresenttocheckyouin andcollectcampermedications
Weaskforyourpatiencewithtrafficand weatherdelays
CARTRANSPORTATION
Familieshavetheoptionofdropping-offorpicking-uptheirchildrenfromCampbycar.
ArrivalsandDeparturesbycarforeveryPeriodhappenbetween10:30amand11:30am withtheexceptionofWEEnonah.
WEEnonahcampersmayarrivebycarbetween9:30amand10:30am.
PLEASEDONOTARRIVEEARLIERTHAN10:30am.DuetospacerestrictionsinCampandon theCamproad,weaskallfamiliestoarriveaftertheBuspick-upanddrop-off
ForCarArrivals:
Check-inattheCaronBrickCentre(CBC) Campstafftakecamperstocabinstogetsettledin. Takeany&allmedicationstotheHealthCentreandgivetothenurses.
ForCarDepartures:
Gotoyourcamper’saccommodationtopickthemupandgettheirluggage. Signyourcamper(s)outwithadesignatedstaffmember.
DURINGCAMP
COMMUNICATIONDURINGCAMP
Forallfirst-timeWenonahcampers,weprovideacheck-inphonecalltoletyouknow howyourcamperisadjustingtolifeatCamp.Pleasenote:phonecallsarenotmade forcampersintheWEEnonahprogram.
Youwillreceivethisphonecallsometimeaftertheirfirst48hoursatCamp. Ifweareunabletoreachsomeonedirectly,amessagewillbeleft.(Feelfreetobeback intouchwithusifyou’dlikemoredetails)
CONTACTINGUSBYPHONE
Ouryear-roundofficeisopen regularhours(Monday-Friday,9:00 am-4:00pm)duringtheSummer months DirectorofAdministration, Sarah‘Sojo’MacPhersonisavailable tohelpyou
OurMuskokaOfficeisopenevery dayduringSummerCamp.Wedo ourbesttoanswerallcalls;however, basedontheCampschedulewe cannotguaranteesomeoneisinthe officeatalltimes.Ifyourcallisnot answered,pleaseleaveadetailed messageandwewillreturnyourcall asquicklyaspossible
THEMUSKOKAOFFICECONTACTINGYOU
Campmaybeintouchwithyouforanumberofpotentialreasons,including:
Administrativequeries(i.e.transportationoraccounting) ContinuedstrugglesadjustingtoCamplife,orongoingbehaviouralissues. IfyourcamperhashadtomakeatriptotheHospitalorMedicalClinic Wetrytocontactyoufirst.Ifwecan’treachyou,wecallthelistedemergency contact
Itisimportanttomakeyourwishesknowntoanypersonactingasyour emergencycontact.
Inthecasewhereadecisionisnecessaryanddirectcontacthasnotbeenmade,the CampDirectororNursewillmakeadecisiononyourbehalf,inyourchild’sbest interest.
MOBILEDEVICESATCAMP
Firstandforemost,weviewtimeatCampastheidealopportunityforchildrento disconnectfromtechnology,especiallytheinternetandsocialmedia(andthepressures andexpectationsthatcomealongwithonlinelife).
Withtheaboveinmind,iffamiliesdecidetosendtheir childtoCampwithacommunicationdevice,wehave inplacestrictrulesandregulationswithregardsto theiruse:
Alldevicesmustbehandedinonthefirstdayof Camp–alldevicesarelockedupintheOffice TherearedesignatedTalk&Texttimes,based uponagegroups(roughlyonceaweekper camper).
Campersareonlyabletousetheirdevicesatthe giventime,inthedesignatedareaunder supervisionofstaff.Devicesmustbesignedback inaftereachuse.
One-weekcampersdonotgetTalk&Texttime.
Weencouragecamperstowritehomeasaformofregularcommunicationwiththeir familiesand/orfriends(moreinformationbelow).
PleasedonotpromiseyourchildtheopportunitytocallhomewhileatCamp,outside ofTalk&TextTime.Wearehereforyouandyourcamper(s).ConnectwithJJat jj@campwenonah.comifyouhaveanyquestions.
EMAILATCAMP
Reachyourcamperquicklybysendinganemailtocampers@campwenonah.com Includeyourchild’snameandcabin/tabinnameinthesubjectline
Ourcamperemailsarecheckedandprintedonceperday,anddeliveredtocampers afterdinner.Toensurethatyourmessagereachesyourcamperontheintendedday, oure-mailcutoffis3:00pm.E-mailsreceivedafterthecutofftimewillbedeliveredthe followingday.
Limitemailstotextonly.Wearenotabletoprintanimatedgreetingcardsordigital photos.
Pleaseonlysharethecamperemailaddresswithtrusted,closefamily.Wereservethe righttowithholdinappropriatecontent.
ContacttheCampOffice(summeroffice@campwenonah.com)directlyifinformation regardingyourcamper’sstayhaschanged,versussendingthisinformationtoyour campers.
INCOMINGANDOUTGOINGMAIL
Pleaseaddressanylettersto:
YourCamper'sName/Period(s)Attending/CabinName CampWenonah
1324BirdLakeRoad,RR#3 Bracebridge,OntarioP1L1X1
IncomingmailisdeliveredtoCampeveryweekday.IncomingmailfromtheGTAusually takes2-3businessdaystoarrive,sopleaseplanaccordingly.Lettermailthatarrivesafter yourcamperhasleftisreturnedtothesender.Packagesthatarriveafteryourcamperhas leftarereturnedandarechargedCOD(costondelivery) Thischargeistheresponsibilityof therecipient.
OutgoingmailiscollectedatCampandtakentothe mailboxforsendingeachweekday.Pleasenotethat outgoingmailoftentakeslongertoarriveintheGTA.
Weencourageparents/guardianstoincludepreaddressed,pre-postedenvelopesfortheircampers tosimplifytheletterwritingprocess.
Sometimes,parents/guardiansmaygetaletterthat issadorupsetting.Keepinmindthattheletterwas writtenafewdaysbeforeyougotit,duringa settling-inperiodorduringwhatyourcamper perceivestobeadifficulttime.Mostoftenthe problemwillhavebeenresolvedbythetimeyou readtheletter.Pleasecontactusifyouareever concernedaboutaletteryougetfromyourcamper.
CAREPACKAGES
Pleasedoyourbesttoplanaheadandpackallnecessaryitemsforacamper’sarrival.If you’dliketosendacarepackage,pleasebemindfulthattheycancreateundue competitiveness,feelingsofexclusionordisappointmentandcanleadtonegativecabin dynamics.Shareablegames,nicknacksor(peanut/treenutfree)snacksaregoodideas!
Wedoallowfamiliestosendpackagesinthecaseofacamper’sbirthday.Inthiscasetry andkeeppackagesassmallaspossibleforeaseoftransportationandstorage.
WearehappytocollectcarepackagesintheCBConarrivalday,togivetoyourcamper atalaterdate.Makesurethenameanddateareclearlylabelledoneachpackage.
VISITOR’SDAY&DAY-IN-TOWN
VISITOR’SDAY
Forallcampersattendingforamonth,weprovidetheoptionofaVisitor’sDayroughly halfwaythroughtheperiod.
PleasenotethereisnoVisitor’sDayforcampersattendingfortwoweeksorless.
Thisyear’sdatesaresetforSaturday,July12andSaturday,August9. Campersareavailableforpick-upstartingat10:30amonthosedays. Forcampersjustoutfortheday,areturnsometimebeforedinnerisbest(5:30pm). Foranycampersstayingoutovernight,weaskthattheyreturnbeforeNoononthe followingSundaymorning.
PleasenotethatforanycampersattendingCampovertheJuly/Augustchangeover,there isadaybreakinbetweenthemonthswithnoprogramavailable.Itisourexpectationthat familiesusethisdayasabreakfromCamp,asweusethistimeforstaffchangeoverand importantstaffmeetings.Pleasebeintouchwithustomakeaplanregardingtimeaway fromCamp.WedomakeexceptionsatthistimeforInternationaloroutofProvince campers.
DAY-IN-TOWN
Foranycamperswhowillnothaveavisitorwith themonVisitor’sDay(includingInternationaland outofProvinceCampers)weprovideaDayin TownProgramtogivethesecampersabreakfrom beingon-site.
Day-in-Townincludes:
AtriptoBracebridge,includingamealoutandavisittothelocalcinemaforamovie Campersalsohavesometimetopurchaseanypersonalitemsnecessary. Weaskfamiliestoincludemoneyfortheircamper(selectedwhencompletingtheFinal Formspackage).Wethenprovidethesefundsincashtothecamperinanenvelope. CampersareresponsibleforkeepinganychangefromDay-in-Town. $50orsoisgenerallyenoughtocoverameal,movieandanypersonalitems needed
Camperswhoseparents/guardianshaveindicatedtheywillbeattendingDay-inTown,buthavenotincludedadepositinadvancewillbecharged$50totheirfinal statement.Thismoneyisthenprovidedtotheirchild. Camperstravelinsmallgroups,supervisedbyWenonahstaffmembers.
INTERNATIONALCAMPERS
CAMPERSTRAVELLINGTOCAMPFROMOUTSIDECANADAMUSTHAVE:
Apassport(andappropriatecitizenshipdocumentation,whichmayincludea birthcertificate)
Aletterofpermissionfromaparentstatingthatthecamperhaspermissionto attendCampWenonah,thedates,flightinformation,andthattheywillbemetby astaffmember.
AcardwiththeCamp’sname,address,andphonenumbertoshowtocustoms’ officials.Seebelowforatemplate!
Canadiancurrencyfortheairport($25-$40Canadianshouldbeenoughfor souvenirsandsnacks)
Medicationmustbeinitsoriginalcontainer.Instructionsfordosageand dispensingmustbetranslatedintoEnglishandincludedwiththe medication.
CampWenonahrequiresprescriptionmedicationstobeinblisterpacks. IfcampermedicationsarriveatCampwithoutblisterpacks,ourHealth CareTeamwillputtheminblisterpacksandachargeof$75per medicationwillbeaddedtothecamper’saccount.
UNACCOMPANIEDMINORS
Checkwiththeairlineyouareusingfortheirpolicyonunaccompaniedminors.Thereis oftenafeeforachildunder13yearsoldtotravelalone,anditrequiresarrivingearlierat theairport.Campdoesnotassumethecostandifanairlineinsiststhatthefeebepaid, wechargeyourCampaccount.Pleasepayforthisserviceinadvance,andmakethe Campawaresothatwecanmaketheappropriatestaffarrangements.
ARRIVINGATCAMP
InternationalCamperswillgetanincrediblywarmwelcometoCampbyourdedicated staffteamwhoeagerlyawaittheirarrival.Theyleavevaluables(suchaspassports,airline tickets,andmoney)lockedintheOffice.CampWenonahemailsfamiliesoncetheir campershavearrivedatCamp.Then,theyoftensettleinforanearlybedtimetocombat anytravelfatigueorjetlag!
PHONECALLS
InternationalcampersmaycallhomeonceperweekattheirdesignatedTalk&Texttime. CampWenonahwillallowtheuseofanofficephoneifthecamperdoesnothavetheir ownmobiledevice Weencourageinternationalcamperstoconnectwiththeirfamilies viaWhatsApp,withwifiavailableinourMainOffice.
Ifyouhavearelative,friend,orcolleagueinOntario(orCanada),pleaseconsiderusing themasyouremergencycontact.
LANGUAGE
ThelanguageusedatcampisEnglish,andallprograminstructionisinEnglish Campers andstaffmaybeabletospeakanotherlanguage(FrenchandSpanisharethemost common),butitisnotguaranteed.YourchildshouldbecomfortablewithbasicEnglishso thattheCampexperienceisapositiveone.
FOODSERVICE
UnderthedirectionofourExecutiveChefFernandaMuniz,threemeals,plussnacks,are preparedeachday.Anyinformationorinstructionsregardingspecialdietsandallergies mustbeincludedwhencompletingtheCamperMedicalForm Anychangesmadeneed tobecommunicatedimmediatelywiththeCampWenonahOffice.
Alternativemenuscanbeaccommodatedbasedupon:
Allergiesand/ormedicalreasons
Ifyourchild’sfoodallergyislife-threateningandmayr makeextensivemodifications,pleasenotifySeniorDire (jj@campwenonah.com)directlytomakearrangemen
Religiousbeliefs
Well-establishedpersonallifestylechoices
Pleasenote,wedonotaccommodate: Individualtasteand/orpreferences
Dietsordietingwithoutadvancedwrittennotice.
Onceaspecialdiethasbeenselectedandanalternativemenuhasbeenmade,itisthe expectationofWenonahthatcampersremainonthatalternativemenufortheremainder oftheirtimeatCamp.
Theprevalenceofeatingdisordersamongadolescentchildrenisincreasingdramatically. Camperssometimesdecideto“experiment”withdisorderedeatingatCamp(awayfrom parents’supervision).Aspartofourcommitmenttopromotinghealthyliving,wedonot allowdietingorexperimentationatCamp.Thatiswhyweaskforadvancenoticeof(and yourconsentfor)specificdietaryrequirements.Ifyourcamperisrecoveringfroman eatingdisorder,pleasecontacteithertheDirectorofHealth&Wellness (nancy@campwenonah.com)orSeniorDirectorJJ(jj@campwenonah.com).
TherearealwayssnackoptionsavailablebetweenmealsatourDiningHall.Ifyoubelieve yourchildneedsextrafoodinthewayofsnacks,pleasecontactSr.Director,JJ(Jennifer Jupp)atjj@campwenonah.com.
NUTPOLICY
OurentireSummercampingseasonisdesignatedas"nutaware."Wewelcomemany peopletoCampwhohavelife-threateningnutandpeanutallergies.Wedonot compromisetheirsafetyduringtheirstayatCamp OurSummerCampmenuiscreated withthisinmind.Allfoodservedthroughthekitchenandonout-tripsiscarefullyscreened sothatnothingislabelledascontainingor“maycontain”anynutorpeanutproducts.
HEALTHSERVICES
Oncethemedicalformissubmitteditislockedandcannotbeupdatedwithout contactingCampWenonah Ifyouneedtoupdatehealthinformationafteryousubmitit, please,e-mailinfo@campwenonah.comorcalltheofficeat(905)631-2849torequest thatyourcamper’smedicalformbereopened,maketheedits,andthenre-submitthe formonline.
IfyouneedtoupdatehealthinformationwhileyourcamperisatCamp,pleasecallthe officeat(905)631-2849andprovideupdateddetailstoourofficestaffteam,aswellas e-mailingthechangetonurses@campwenonah.com.
Ifyouhaveanyadditionalquestionsorconcernsabouthealthandwellnesswhileyour camperisatCamp,youmaycontactournurses(nurses@campwenonah.com). AnyurgentmattershouldbesharedbyphoningtheCampOffice(905-631-2849).
OurHealthCareTeamatCampWenonahcandiagnoseandprescribe;ourCampDoctor isavailableforconsultation.Ifyourcamperneedstovisitthemedicalclinicorhospitalin Bracebridge,thisdecisionismadebytheHealthCareTeam.Intheeventthatyour camperisvisitingthemedicalclinicorhospital,wewillletyouknowaboutanysteps beingtakentocareforyourcamper. YourCamper’s MedicalFormisdueonApril30th,2025!
PRESCRIPTIONS
If,atanytime,aprescriptionneedstobefilled ormedicationhasbeenprescribed,Camp paystheup-frontcostsandputsthecharge onyourcamper’saccount.Ifthemedicationis notcoveredbyOHIP,oryoudonotlivein Ontario,youreceivetheoriginalreceiptand canproceedforreimbursementfromyour personaldrugplan.Undernocircumstances canwesubmitreceiptstoaninsurance companyformedicationsortreatmentson behalfofacamperorstaff
Non-Ontarioresidents(oranyonewithoutahealthcard)arechargedafeetoseea doctor(eitherinawalk-inclinicoratahospital).Camppaysthisup-frontfee,and chargesareaddedtoyourfamilyaccount.
Newfor2025!
Yourcamper'sprescriptionmedicationsmustcometo Campinblisterpacks.Yourlocalpharmacyisabletoput prescribedmedicationintoblisterpackformforyourcamper.
Itisnotlegalforournursestodispensemedicationfromanyothercontainer,including weeklypillorganizers.Yourcamperwillnotreceivetheirmedicationsunlesstheyare blisterpackedorintheiroriginalprescriptioncontainer(correctcampername,nameof themedication,howoftentotakeit,andforhowlong) Wewillaskyoutogetanew prescriptionfromyourpharmacyifyourcamper’smedicationscomeinanyother container.Alldosinginstructionsmustbereadableonthelabel.
Ifyourcamper’smedicationisnotblisterpackedonarrivalatWenonah,wewill blister-packitonsiteandchargeyouraccount$75permedication.
AllinstructionsfordosageanddispensingMUSTbetranslatedintoEnglishiftheyare inanotherlanguage,andincludedwiththemedication.Internationalcampers bringingmedicationtoCampmustalsoensurethatitisinitsoriginalcontainer.
Medicationisdispensedaftereachmealandbeforebedtime.Ifyourcamper’sroutine medicationtimecannotfitintothisschedule,oranybreachoftheroutinecouldresult inserioushealthconsequences,aletterofexplanationisrequiredbeforetheirCamp sessionbegins.Pleaseemailthelettertonurses@campwenonah.com.Pleasesend clearinstructionsintheletterfortheadministrationofmedication,includingthe reasonfortakingitandusualtiming.Campstaffcannotacceptverbalinstructions.
SendenoughmedicationtolastthefullCampPeriodyourchildisattending.
Campisnotthetimeto‘trial’yourcamperofftheirmedicationsortakea‘medication vacation’.PleaseDONOTexpectCampstaff/nursestomanageyourcamperwhile theyareofftheirnormalmedications.Thiscanhavemanynegativeimplicationson thecamper,theircabinmates,andthestaffwhoareworkingwiththem.
UponarrivalatCamp,pleaseindicatetoCampstaffifyouhavemedicationstodropoff orifyouwishtospeaktotheHealthCareTeam.Allmedicationisstored(andlocked)in themedicaldispensary HealthCareStaff(or,duringouttrips,tripleaders)areresponsible fordispensingthemedicationaspertheprescriptionandyourinstructions.
Campersshouldknowwhytheytaketheirmedicationandwhentotakeit.Understanding helpsthemremembertotakeit.Besuretodiscussthiswithyourchild.TheHealthCare Teamwillworkcloselywithcabinstafftoensureyourchildgetstheirmedications,butwe cannotforcechildrentocometotheHealthCentreiftheydon’twanttocome
Weprovidemostcommonnon-prescriptionmedications,intheeventthatyourcamperis deemedtoneedthemduringtheirCampSession.
CAMPERCAREBEFORECAMP
CampersshouldnotcometoCampwithknowncommunicablediseasesorhealthissues (suchasCOVID-19,chickenpox,lice,viralinfections,rashes,athlete’sfoot,impetigo,etc.).If yourcamperhasbeenexposedtoanythingcommunicablewithinthreeweeksofthestart oftheirCampPeriod,youmustalertourDirectorofHealthandWellness,Nancy Vandenberghatnancy@campwenonah.com.Together,wewilldeterminewhetherto considerkeepingyourcamperathomeforsomeextratime.Intheeventthatacamper arrivesatCampunawarethattheyhaveacommunicableillness,theymayberequired toleaveCampimmediately.Thisisdecidedonacase-by-casebasis.
Itisagoodideaforcamperscomingforonemonthorlongertovisitthedentistbefore Camp,especiallyiftheyhavebracesorretainers.Ensurethatorthodonticworkisingood shape.Inthecaseofemergencydentalwork,mostdentistsinBracebridgeonlydo temporaryworktomakethecampercomfortable,andrequirepaymentup-front,whichis chargedtoyouraccount.
Pleaseensurethatyoungfemalecampersknowaboutandunderstandmenstruation andhaveappropriatefemininehygieneproducts.Itisnotunheardoffortheonsetof mensestohappenatCamp.
LYMEDISEASE
Wefollowtheguidelinesandrecommendationsof theSimcoeMuskokaDistrictHealthUnit,the OntarioCampsAssociation,andthePublicHealth AgencyofOntariowithregardstosurveillance, assessment,andmanagementoftickbites. Wearevigilantinourfollow-upoftickbitesorany insectborneconcern.
EPI-PENPOLICY
IfyourcamperrequiresanEpiPen,theyshouldcometoCampwithatleasttwoEpiPens.If yourcamperrequiresanEpiPenforastingallergy,CampWenonahrequiresthemtohave theirEpiPenwiththematalltimes.Pleasesendyourcamperwithsomethingtheycancarry theirEpiPeninontheirbody.
AnycamperwhorequiresanEpiPenforafood,bee,orinsectallergymaygoonanoff-site trip.Thereisriskofcomingintocontactwithallergens(food,insects)onatriporout-ofCampactivity.Weaskfamiliestokeeptheserisksinmind.Ifyoupreferyourcampertonot goonanout-of-Campactivity,pleasenotifyusinwritingatinfo@campwenonah.com.
HEADLICE
Pleasecheckyourcamperthoroughlyforheadlice/nitswithinthreedaysoftheirfirst dayatCamp.
CampersarecheckedforheadliceonthefirstdayofarrivalatCamp.Campersfoundto haveheadlice(asdeemedbyourmedicalteamoraprofessionallicechecking company)aretreatedfollowingtheguidanceoftheseprofessionals.
Ifyourcamperisfoundtohavelice,TheLiceSquadwilldothefirsttreatment immediately.Afollow-uptreatmentisrequired4or5dayslater.TheLiceSquadwillreturn toprovidethattreatment.Thereisacostassociatedwiththetreatmentthatyouwillbe expectedtopay(thisisafeepaidtoLiceSquadandisestimatedtobeupto$350) AtWenonah,weunderstandandrespectreligiousobservanceofheadcoveringsanda privatespaceforchecksandifnecessary,treatment,willbeprovided.
Whileheadliceisnotuncommonforcampers,itcanbeadifficultexperienceforyour campertohavelicediscoveredatCamp.Pleaseavoidthisbycheckingforitortreatingit athome
BEDBUGS
WiththerapidriseinbedbugcasesacrossNorthAmerica,CampWenonahiscommitted tocontinuallyevolvingourbedbugprotocolsandsharingthemwithourfamilies.Camp WenonahtreatsoursleepingspacesforbedbugsbeforethestartofourSummerSeason. ThisofferssomeprotectionfromtheestablishmentofbedbuginfestationsinourCamper cabins Havingsaidthat,withnewcampersarrivingeachsession,theseinsectscan reappear.
BeforepackingforCamp,weaskthatyourunall belongingscomingtoWenonah,includingall bedding,sleepingbags,pillows,andyourbag(s) throughthedryerfor30minutesonhighheat
Wekindlyaskthatyoucontactusifyourfamily hascomeintocontactwithbedbugsbefore yourexpectedarrivalatCampsowecando everythingpossibletopreventtheintroduction ofthematCamp Parentsareencouragedtodo thesameprocedurewithcampers’belongings uponreturninghome.
SUNSAFETY
Allstaffaretrainedtopromotesunsafetyforyourchild.Sunscreenisavailableatthe HealthCentreandallprogramareasshouldcampersrunout.Watertapscanbefound aroundcamp.Campersareencouragedtowearlightclothingthatcoversshouldersand arms,whennotdoingwateractivities.
Helpusbypacking:
ahatwithabrimandsunglasses
sunscreenforyourcamper(minimumSPF15,butSPF30orhigherispreferable) awaterbottlewithyourchild’snameonit
IMMUNIZATIONS
CamperimmunizationhistoryisrequestedontheMedicalFormforthesafetyandwellbeingofallcampersandstaffatWenonah.Camperswhoarenotimmunizedare welcomeatCampWenonah.Pleasenotetheboldparagraphbelow.
Pleaseshareyourcamper’smostrecentvaccinationinformationontheMedicalForm.If possible,pleaseattempttocatch-uponanymissedvaccinations(especiallytetanus) beforetheyarriveatCamp.
ampWenonahreservestherighttosendacamperhome immediatelyiftheyhavehadaclosecontactwitha suspectedcaseofsomeonewithacommunicabledisease topreventtransmissionandtoensureeveryone'shealth andsafety.
Inthiscase,parents/guardiansareresponsibleforany expensesincurredtobringachildhomeandtimemissed fromCampwillnotbereimbursed.FactorsthatCamp wouldconsiderinmakingthisdecisionmayincludethe immunizationstatusofacamper,thedegreeofcontact withapersonwhohasaninfection,andguidanceor directionfromtheSimcoeMuskokaDistrictHealthUnit.
OntheMedicalForm,pleaseletusknowifyourcamper’simmunizationsareup-to-date accordingtothefollowingscheduleandgivethelastdateofimmunizationforeach: Forcampersunder13yearsofage:
Aprimaryseries(4dosesusuallygivenat2,4,6&18months)ofDiphtheria,Tetanus, Pertussis,PolioandHib
2dosesofMeaslesMumpsRubella(MMR)vaccine–onedoseaftertheirfirstbirthday andaseconddoseat4-6years(givenasMMRVvaccinewhichalsoprotectsagainst varicella/chickenpox)
2dosesofvaricella/chickenpoxvaccine–onedoseroutinelygivenat15monthsanda seconddoseat4-6yearsgivenasMMRVvaccine
Meningococcal(Men-C-C)vaccine(usuallygivenatoneyearofage)
4-6yearboosterfortetanus,diphtheria,pertussisandpolio(Tdap-IPV)(AdacelPolio)
Forcampers13yearsofageandolder(inadditiontothevaccineshighlightedabove, theyshouldalsohave):
HepatitisBvaccine(2dosesofferedatschoolinGrade7)
Meningococcal(Men-C-ACYW)vaccine(1doseofferedatschoolinGrade7)
Between14-16yearsofage,shouldreceiveboosterfortetanus,diphtheriaand pertussis(Tdap)
Formoreinformation,pleaseseeOntarioPubliclyFundedImmunizationSchedules. Anyparentswithquestionsaboutwhethertheirchild’simmunizationsareup-to-date shouldcontacttheirhealthcareproviderorlocalpublichealthunit.
HEAD-TO-TOECHECKS
Cabinstaffcontinuallymonitoracamper’shealthwhileat Camp Toensurethateachcamperishealthythroughout theirtimeatCamp.Pleaseencourageyourcamper(s)to speaktotheircabinstaffiftheyarefeelingunwell.
Avisual“head-to-toe”check,iscompletedbytheCabin Staffeachweekinone-on-oneconversationswitheach camper ThisformisthenreviewedbytheHealthCare Teamtoensurethattherearenoongoingissuesand/or irritationswhichcouldleadtomoreserioushealthissues (scrapes,bumps,bug-bites,etc.).Recommendationsfor follow-upwithyourfamilyphysicianoraclinicinyour homeareacouldbemadebytheHealthCareTeam basedonthesechecks
STAFFINGNOTES
FEMALECABINSTAFFWITHYOUNGERMALECABINS
Wecontinueourlongstandingpolicyof,onoccasion,placingfemaleCabinStaffwithour youngermalecampercabins(10yearsandunder).Wehavehadgreatsuccesswiththis inthepast.Manyofouryoungercampersappreciatehavinganolderfemalefigurewith theirgroupand,formany,ithelpsthetransitiontoCampfromhome.Amalestaff memberlivesinthecabin.
STAFFQUALIFICATIONS
Wehavehighexpectationsofeverystaffmember,whichare reflectedinourhiringpolicies.
Eachstaffmembercompletesaninterviewandabackground check.
Manystaffmembersarereturningandhaveparticipatedinboth levelsofleadershipdevelopmentprograms(POLARISandWCIT).
Staffwhoworkwithcampersatwaterfrontactivitieshavea minimumlifesavingqualificationofBronzeCross,manyWenonah staffhavetheirNL(NationalLifeguard)certification.
ThevastmajorityofWenonahstaffmembersarecertifiedin StandardFirstAidandCPR-C.
Wealsolookatqualificationsinotherprogramareaswhich meansthatcabinandprogramstaffareabletoteachinavariety ofareas
PROGRAMNOTES
SWIMCHECKSANDCOLOURCHORDS
InaccordancewithOntarioCampsAssociationstandards,wechecktheswimmingability ofeverycamper(andstaffmember).
OnthefirstdayofCamp,everycampermustcompleteaswimcheck.
Weusethisasanassessmentasopposedtoatest(thereisnopassorfail),the assessmentallowsourstafftotracktheabilityandcomfortlevelofallcampersin thewater.
Campersthenwearcolour-codedwristbandssothatstaffmemberscantellata glancewhetheracamperisaweakornon-swimmer,orastrongswimmer. Non-swimmersorweakswimmersarerequiredtowearaPFDwhileswimming.PFD's arewornatboatingactivitiesregardlessofswimmingskill.
OVERNIGHTCANOETRIPS
Allcampersaged12yearsorolderwhoarestayingforaminimumoftwoweeks participateinatleastoneovernightcanoetripwiththeircabingroupononeofourlakes –SawLake.CanoetripsaresupervisedbytheCabinStaffandanadditionalWenonah staff Costsforthesecanoetripsareincludedincampfees Campersattendingforone monthormorewillparticipateinmorethanoneovernighttrip.Campersaged11years& undermayhaveanovernighttripbasedonthediscretionoftheSeniorDirectorsand basedontheinterest,abilityandexperienceofcampers.
PADDLEMAKING
PaddlemakingisapopularPICprogram availableforcampersinterestedincreating theirowncanoepaddle.
Campersmustbestayingforatleasttwo weeks
Paddleblanksare$50
PaddleblanksMUSTbepurchasedin advance(byApril30)throughyour camperregistrationaccount.
SWIMLESSONS
CampWenonahoffersswimlessonsthroughtheLifesavingSocietyfortwo-week campers.BronzeMedallionandBronzeCrossareavailableforonemonthcampers.In placeoftherecentlydiscontinuedRedCrossswimminglessons,CampWenonahutilizes theRoyalLifesavingSocietycurriculumofswimlevels.
WeofferopportunitiesforyouthtakingpartinThe DukeofEdinburgh’sAwardprogramtoachieve componentsoftheirBronze,SilverandGoldLevels whileatCamp.Thesecomponentsincludeboth theAdventurousJourneyandResidentialProject.
PleasecontactSeniorDirectorEoin“Woody”Wood (woody@campwenonahcom)ifyou’dlikemore information.
WENONAHGAMES
InthelastthreedaysofPeriod2andPeriod4weholdtheever-popularWenonahGames.
DuringWenonahGamescampersparticipateinawidevarietyofactivities(atalllevelsof healthycompetition)toearnpointsfortheirteam
AllcampersareplacedinoneofthreeHouses:Aki(Green),Dawaa(Red)orZibbins(Blue). CampersnewtoWenonahareplacedinHousesbeforetheirarrivalatCamp.
MembersofthesamefamilyareautomaticallyplacedinthesameHouse.Ifyouarerelated tosomeoneatCamp(pastorpresent)whohasadifferentlastname,pleasemakeus awaresothatallrelativescanbeonthesameHouseteam.
PleasenotethatcampersmaynotrequestaHouseandmaynotswitchbetweenHouses unlessinthecaseoftheCamp’soversightinsplittingfamilymembersintodifferentHouses.
LEADERSHIPPROGRAMS
POLARIS
“PERSONALOPPORTUNITIESFORLEADERSHIP,AWARENESS, RECREATION,INSTRUCTION&SKILLENHANCEMENT”
PleasenotethatallPOLARISparticipantswillreceiveadetailedemailfromSenior DirectorEoin“Woody”WoodinearlyJunewithafulsomeoverviewoftheprogram, experience,expectationsandotheritemstoconsiderpriortoarrivalatCamp.
CanoeTrip
Asapartoftheprogram,Polarisparticipantstakepartina7daytriptoAlgonquinPark. ThetripwillfocusonCanoeTrippingskills(paddling,portaging,navigation,wilderness safety).EachPOLARIShasaturnasLeaderoftheDay.
CampWenonahwillprovidemostnecessarymaterialsanditemsforthetrip;however,we askthatPOLARISParticipantsbringthefollowingpersonalitemstoCampfortheirtrip:
30LDrySack(MEC,SeaLineorBajaarerecommendedbrands)
WoolSocks(warmeranddryfasterthancotton)
WarmHat(toque)
SunHat
Fleece-long-sleevedtop
SturdyRainGear(ponchosandwindbreakersarenotsufficient).RainJacket&Rain Pants
Footwear–Running/hikingshoesANDcampsiteshoes(crocks,sportsandals)
LightweightSyntheticSleepingBag(lighterandpackupmuchsmallerthanbulky cotton/flannelsleepingbags)
SleepingPad(optional)
Flashlight/headlamp
Fox40Whistle
PleaseNote:IfaPOLARISparticipantcomestoCampwithapre-existinginjuryitisatthe discretionoftheSeniorDirectorsandWenonahManagementTeam,inconsultationwith theCampNurses,todeterminewhetherthatcamperisabletoparticipateinthe AlgonquinParkcanoetrip.Wewanttoensurethesafetyofallofourparticipantsandwill notjeopardizethesafetyand/orwell-beingofanyoneunderourcare.
InstructionalProgram
POLARISparticipantsspendextensivetimebothincanoeing&sailing,workingtowards ORCKAandCANSailcertificationlevelsrespectively.
ParticipantscanalsoworktowardsBronzeMedallion/BronzeCrossandEmergencyFirst AidLifesavingSocietylevels.
Participantshaveadditionalopportunitiestoreceiveadvancelevelinstructioninother Campprogramareas,includingclimbing,kayaking,andmore!
TransitionalYear
ItoftenhappensthatchildrenarriveatCamp,excitedaboutfinallybeinginthePOLARIS program,onlytobeshockedatwhatisexpectedofthem.Nolongeraretheycare-free camperswhoareatCampjusttohavefunandtobewiththeirfriends.Whilethose aspectsarecertainlyimportanttothePOLARISprogram,itisalsoahighlystructured experiencewithfarlesspersonalchoice,andacertainamountofleadershipandmaturity isexpectedfromeachparticipant.Pleasediscusstheseexpectationsaswellasyour camper’sgoalsfortheprogramandhelpthemunderstandtheirnewroleandpurposeat SummerCamp.
ParticipationinthePOLARISprogramdoesnotguaranteeaspotinnextyear’sWCIT program.Registrationisonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.
“WENONAHCOUNSELLOR&INSTRUCTORTRAINING”
ProgramComponents
ThefocusoftheWCITprogramisthefurtherdevelopmentandenhancementofindividual leadershipskillsandabilitiesthroughdirectinteractionwithcampersandstaffmembers inavarietyofprogramareas,supportrolesandworkshops(activeandtheory-based).
LeadershipWorkshops:
WCITparticipantsspendtimewiththeWCITDirectorsandotherWenonahstaffinsessions thataimtoenhanceindividualandgroupleadershipskillsandabilities.
Internship:
WCITparticipantsprovideleadershiptothe Campcommunityinanumberofways. Thisprovidestheuniqueopportunityfor hands-onexperienceandallowsWCITsto developasprogramandactivity facilitators.WCITparticipantsmayalsobe giventheopportunitytoshadowstaff membersinavarietyofrolesatCamp.
WCITscanbefullyimmersedincabinlife, programmingandcanchoosetoshadow staffmembersinsomeofthevarious supportrolesavailableatWenonah.
Feedback:
WCITDirectorsprovidefeedbacktoallWCITparticipantsonanongoingbasisthroughout themonth.Thisincludesformalmid-monthandendofmonthone-on-onefeedback sessions StaffwhomentoredWCITsinrolesaroundCampwillalsoprovidefeedbackfor WCITs.YourparticipantshouldleaveCampknowingexactlyhowtheydidintheprogram.
WCITstakeonamuchhigherlevelofresponsibilitythanothercampersandmayenjoy certainbenefitsthattheysharewiththestaff.However,itisimportanttorememberthat WCITsarenotstaffmembers.OurstaffhavebeentrainedinPreCampandhavebeen givenamuchhigherlevelofoverallresponsibilityforthecampers.
TheprogramisanexperiencethatallowsWCITswhomaywanttoapplytobestaffinthe futuretolearnandgainabetterunderstandingofwhatajobatCampreallyentails.WCIT isthereforenotjustatrainingyear,butalsoa“tryout”year.TheWCITprogramoffers participantsachancetoshowwhattheyhavetoofferasastaffmember,andalsoto learnfrommistakesinasafeway.WehopethateachWCITleavestheprogramwitha senseofaccomplishment,responsibility,independence,closebondsoffriendship,and havinghadtheopportunitytomakeapositiveimpactoncampers’lives.
POLARISTOWCITTRANSITION
CompletionoftheWCITand/orPOLARISprogramsdoesnotguaranteeajobatCamp Wenonahthefollowingyear.ToworkatCampWenonah,candidatesmustcompletean applicationandgothroughourinterviewprocess.Everyyearwehavesignificantlymore candidatessthanwehaveavailablestaffpositions.Candidatesareassessedbasedon: performanceintheleadershipprograms,staffapplications,résumés,interview,Camp skills,aswellasgeneralattitudeandworkstyle.Allstaffarerequiredtopossessa minimumBronzeCrosscertification(possessinganNLcertificationwillhelpinour assessmentofacandidate)aswellasaStandardFirstAid&CPR-Ccertification.
AnyoneinterestedinapplyingtoCampWenonahforastaffpositionin2026should contacttheSeniorDirectorJJ(jj@campwenonah.com)sometimeinSeptembertoobtain aStaffApplication,whichmustbesubmittedbythestateddeadlinetobeconsideredfor aposition.Applicationsforfirst-yearstaffpositionsareavailabletoapplicantswhowere bornin2008orearlier.DecisionsandjoboffersaremadeearlyintheNewYear(January &February).
LEADERSHIPCLOTHING
Eachmonth,thePOLARIS&WCITgroupseachdesignapiece ofclothingspecifictotheirprogramandtheirmonthatCamp (inmostcasesasweatshirt).Thestyle,designandcolourof theclothingisdecidedbythegroups,withoversightfrom staff.Ordersareplacedwithinthefirstweekofthemonthso thatparticipantscanreceivethembeforeleavingattheend ofthemonth.Thecostofthissweatshirtisincludedinthe registrationfee,noadditionalpaymentisrequired.
AFTERCAMP
LOST&FOUND
WedoourbestduringtheSummertoreturnanylostitemstotheirrightfulowner (properlylabellingallitemsgreatlyhelpsthisprocess).However,everyyearthereare severalitemsthatareleftatCampattheendofeveryPeriod.Wemakeanattemptto returnanyandalllabelleditemstofamilies.
LostandFoundiskeptatCampfortwoweeksaftertheendofyourCampPeriod. Ifyouwishitemstobesentbymail,appropriatepostagechargesareaddedto camperaccounts.
Pleasecontactinfo@campwenonah.comimmediatelywhencampersreturnhome withadescriptionofitem(s)thataremissingsowecanconductapropersearch. Afterbeingkeptfortwoweeks,unclaimedlostandfoundisdonatedtoalocalcharity.
2025OPENHOUSE
CurioustoseetheWenonahsite?Interestedinhavingfunwithyourfamilyinsome popularCampactivityareas?LookingtomeetourSummerCampstaff?Joinusforour NewCamper&FamilyOpenHouse!
OurOpenHouseistheperfectopportunityfornewcampersandtheirfamiliestovisit Wenonah,enjoyacomplimentarylunchinourLodge,experiencemanyprogramareas, andbuildexcitementaswelookforwardtoamagicalSummerCampseasonat Wenonah.
WHEN:Sunday,June22(11:00am-3:00pm)
WHERE:CampWenonah(1324BirdLakeRoad,Bracebridge,ON)
PleasebesuretoRSVPwithusifyouwouldliketojoinusattheOpenHouse!
2026KEYDATES
Registrationwilloccurinthreephases: ChampionsCircle,ReturningFamilies&NewFamilies Ifyou’reunsurewhichcategoryyoufallinto,pleasecontactinfo@campwenonah.com.
Ourdatesfor2026SummerCampregistrationbeginningare: