by Jamie Hunter | Apr 14, 2022 | Featured, Parenting, Summer Camp, Uncategorized
Being a parent is complicated. We send our kids away to summer camp to not only have fun but to work on their self-confidence and independence. A week (or more) away from home with kids their own age does a world of good for their development. But at the same time, we...
by Jamie Hunter | Sep 13, 2021 | Featured, Summer Camp
As the old saying goes: time flies when you’re having fun. Just ask anyone who has ever attended summer camp at Muskoka Woods. Six days spent on the shore of Lake Rosseau can whizz by in what feels like six minutes, and when it’s all over, the wait for the following...
by Jamie Hunter | Aug 30, 2021 | Featured, Parenting, Tips & Advice
One of the best parts about summer camp is the friendships that are made during the week away. It’s not uncommon to see anxious first-time campers arriving at camp not knowing anyone, only to leave with a group of new friends with similar interests and values. Making...
by Rachel Naud | Jul 23, 2021 | Featured, Parenting, Summer Camp, Tips & Advice
Being away from home for the first time can be a scary milestone for some kids. Being in a new place, surrounded by new people and participating in activities that they may have never tried before can be daunting. At Muskoka Woods, we acknowledge that some of our...
by Jamie Hunter | Jul 12, 2021 | Featured, Parenting, Tips & Advice, Uncategorized
For many parents, the thought of being completely disconnected from their kids at summer camp sends pangs of anxiety that can be all-consuming. A simple prescription to aid in your distress is to write a letter to your young camper. That’s right — putting pen to paper...
by Rachel Naud | Jul 2, 2021 | Featured, Popular, Youth Development
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...
