Summer Camp
Come Get it! The Remarkable Meals of Muskoka Woods — Plus Bonus Recipes
When you think of food at summer camp, what comes to mind? Sloppy Joe’s? Hamburgers and hot dogs? Perhaps something similar to Jake and Eddie’s “Eggs Erroneous” in this clip from Ernest Goes to Camp? Sure, camp food has received a bad rap over the years, but Muskoka...
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing A Summer Camp
Are you planning on sending your child to summer camp this year? Plan on starting early. The best camps tend to fill up fast and you don’t want your online shopping cart to be left empty come deadline day. There are more day camps to choose from today than ever...
Essential Qualities to Look for in a Summer Camp for Teens
If you have a teenager, even the mention of summer camp can cue the largest of eye rolls. While some teens may associate camp as an experience solely for younger kids, summer camp can actually offer some real benefits to teens — fun being the biggest one! If you’re...
Fun Summer Camp Activities for an Unforgettable Experience at Muskoka Woods
Muskoka Woods benefits from not only being being located in the heart of Ontario’s cottage country, but it also boasts 1,100 acres of land along the shoreline of gorgeous Lake Rosseau. And you can bet the camp has made use of every last acre to create unforgettable...
How Muskoka Woods Summer Camp Can Help Your Child Develop Leadership Skills
One of the greatest skills we can teach our children is how to be leaders. For some, it comes naturally, while others may need a little help. Either way, once they gain leadership skills, it can set them up for life — whether they want to earn a spot on their school’s...
Tips to Prepare Your First-time Camper for Summer Camp
Attending camp for the very first time is a rite of passage. For a lot of kids it’s their first time away from the comforts of Mom and Dad, whether they’re just going for a full-day experience or even a week away. It’s a milestone that can stir up a mix of emotions —...
Benefits Of Co-ed Summer Camps For Kids
Every day when I pick up my kids from school, I notice a common theme on the playground: the boys and girls group together with their respective genders. Day in and day out, the boys typically play along the fringes of the soccer field while the girls congregate on...
Cool Water Sports at Muskoka Woods
There’s nothing like being out on the water on a hot summer’s day. Muskoka Woods offers a variety of water sports for the aquatic-loving camper in your household. Guests can enjoy traditional water sports such as canoeing, kayaking and waterskiing, but we also offer...
How to prepare your anxious child for overnight summer camp
I wasn’t sure how my son was going to react to his first overnight experience at a camp. Sure, he was older now, but the last time I had tried to enroll him (just two years previously) in even just a day camp, I received a tearful call from him, begging to be picked...
How to have a conversation with your kids about leaving cellphones at home
It’s more and more common for kids of all ages to own mobile devices. My eight-year-old daughter personally benefited from my last cellphone upgrade, inheriting my old iPhone 6. I figured it was a perfect way for her to familiarize herself with the technology with no...