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 | Apr 21, 2021 | Featured, Tips & Advice
One of the benefits to camp is that guests get fresh air all day. Instead of being home watching TV or playing video games, guests at Muskoka Woods are swimming, water skiing, playing beach volleyball and connecting with nature. And, while this means they are getting...
by Jamie Hunter | Apr 7, 2021 | Featured, Summer Camp, Tips & Advice
Peanuts, eggs and shellfish may seem harmless when they are on a plate, but to more than five per cent of the population who suffer from food allergies they can be deadly. Food allergies, especially when severe, can cause anaphylaxis. Symptoms can include a rash,...
by Mathieu Yuill | Feb 13, 2021 | Parenting, Summer Camp, Tips & Advice
Paul Cade’s Family Pizza Bake-off Watch as our Summer Camp Director, Paul Cade, celebrates National Pizza Day! Paul Cade and his family, in celebration of National Pizza Day, make some great pizzas with pineapple and other interesting ingredients. Mathieu...
