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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.
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Beyond the Woods podcast with John McAuley
What does a mayor, Cirque du Soleil performer and a hospital administrator have in common? All are Muskoka Woods alumni and today they are telling their stories of the lasting impact summer camp has on their lives. In early 2019, Muskoka Woods President and CEO John...
Tips for Coping with Anxiety While Your Child Is Away at Summer Camp
I remember when my son went away for the first time. Sure, he had gone for sleepovers at his best friend’s or at grandma’s or my sister’s, but this was his first time away away. It was a school trip and he was in an area I had never been, with people I didn’t know,...
Building a spaceship!
What happens when you’re the children of life-long Muskoka Woods guests turned staff? You find yourself building a spaceship while you’re following the instructions of health officials and staying home. We present Muskoka Woods at home content. Now we aren’t...
The difference an investment in training makes
I remember walking into the Muskoka Woods offices in Toronto the first time. I was the communications director for a Toronto-based nonprofit but I had heard of an opportunity to work with Muskoka Woods and I wanted to investigate if it was the right fit. I had been to...
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,...
Beyond the Woods podcast with John McAuley
What does a mayor, Cirque du Soleil performer and a hospital administrator have in common? All are Muskoka Woods alumni and today they are telling their stories of the lasting impact summer camp has on their lives. In early 2019, Muskoka Woods President and CEO John...
Tips for Coping with Anxiety While Your Child Is Away at Summer Camp
I remember when my son went away for the first time. Sure, he had gone for sleepovers at his best friend’s or at grandma’s or my sister’s, but this was his first time away away. It was a school trip and he was in an area I had never been, with people I didn’t know,...
Building a spaceship!
What happens when you’re the children of life-long Muskoka Woods guests turned staff? You find yourself building a spaceship while you’re following the instructions of health officials and staying home. We present Muskoka Woods at home content. Now we aren’t...
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Friends, confidence and business acumen – Duncan McGregor Jr and what he learned at Muskoka Woods
Duncan McGregor Jr. was a Muskoka Woods guest and staff member but today he is the president of a successful business. On this episode, he discusses how Muskoka Woods...
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...
Making a career shift with Meredith White
You're in school but you realize the program you're in is the wrong one. Meredith White, Muskoka Woods alumni, was in that exact situation. She switched and is now an...
Paul Cade’s Family Pizza Bake-off
https://youtu.be/aQT27_KDuww Paul Cade and his family, in celebration of National Pizza Day, make some great pizzas with pineapple and other interesting ingredients.
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