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Three Ways to Keep in Touch With Your Child at Summer Camp
Three communication options that you may wish to explore while your child is away at summer camp.
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How Muskoka Woods Summer Camp Builds Essential Social Skills and Happiness
While children may be more connected than ever through technology, they are, ironically, losing their social skills. And with social distancing because of Covid and the loss of face-to-face interactions with peers, kids could be more challenged participating in social...
How Muskoka Woods Summer Camp Can Help Your Child Develop Confidence
You’re a 12-year-old girl. Your parents signed you up for a week at Muskoka Woods and you don’t know anyone. You’ve just walked into your cabin for the first time and you’re staring at all new faces as you meet your cabin mates. You’re a nine-year-old boy. Sure,...
Muskoka Woods Memories with Paul, Michael and Maddie
Summer Camp Director, Paul Cade, connects with long-time guests, Maddie and Michael about his favourite memory from camp.
Muskoka Woods and Middle School Friendships
Do you remember your middle school years? If they were anything like mine, they were full of awkwardness, anxiety and bad hair. Today, I can look back at my 12-year-old self and laugh about my fashion sense (harem pants and slouch socks anyone?), my hair (why didn’t...
5 Psychological Benefits of Sending Your Child to Overnight Summer Camps
Leaving the comforts of home and going to overnight camp is a rite of passage for many kids, tweens and teens. And not only is it a milestone to be celebrated and achieved, but the experience also fosters some great psychological benefits for your child. Here are five...
How Muskoka Woods Summer Camp Builds Essential Social Skills and Happiness
While children may be more connected than ever through technology, they are, ironically, losing their social skills. And with social distancing because of Covid and the loss of face-to-face interactions with peers, kids could be more challenged participating in social...
How Muskoka Woods Summer Camp Can Help Your Child Develop Confidence
You’re a 12-year-old girl. Your parents signed you up for a week at Muskoka Woods and you don’t know anyone. You’ve just walked into your cabin for the first time and you’re staring at all new faces as you meet your cabin mates. You’re a nine-year-old boy. Sure,...
Muskoka Woods Memories with Paul, Michael and Maddie
Summer Camp Director, Paul Cade, connects with long-time guests, Maddie and Michael about his favourite memory from camp.
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Three Ways to Keep in Touch With Your Child at Summer Camp
Three communication options that you may wish to explore while your child is away at summer camp.
5 Things You’ll Definitely Miss About Muskoka Woods Summer Camp
As the old saying goes: time flies when you’re having fun. Here are five things our guests miss the most about summer camp at Muskoka Woods.
Maintaining Summer Camp Friendships Throughout the Year
Making friends at summer camp is easy — it’s maintaining those friendships throughout the year that can be a challenge. Here are a few ways that children can keep connected to their friends well after the fun of summer camp ends.
Say ‘No’ to Homesickness at Muskoka Woods Summer Camp
At Muskoka Woods, we acknowledge that guests may feel homesickness from time to time. Here are some tips to comfort kids of all ages.
Want to Write a Letter to Your Overnight Camper? Do it!
Putting pen to paper (or typing a few paragraphs in an email) can do wonders for your overactive parenting brain while reassuring your child that you are thinking of them while they are away.
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