Youth Development
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...
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...
Tech for Tots to Teens: The Benefits of Digital Devices and Your Kids
You’ve probably been reading a lot about the perils of introducing technology to kids, specifically portable devices with Internet connectivity. Heck, you may have even read something about it on the Muskoka Woods blog. But not all technology is inherently “bad” for...
Overnight Summer Camp Sport Activities at Muskoka Woods
[photo] Dan Noble, program director for Muskoka Woods' Athletic Performance Institute (Right) and Toronto Maple Leafs forward, Mitch Marner (middle) look on as a Muskoka Woods guest trains during one of their activity choices. The physical, mental and social benefits...
Building confidence in girls
We originally published this article on July 11, 2019. We're republishing it today because the author, and Muskoka Woods Lead Facilitator, Ellen Duffield, had been invited to present her research on building confidence in girls at the UN conference on the Status of...
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...
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...
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 cell phones and other mobile devices. My 10-year-old daughter personally benefited from my last cell phone upgrade, inheriting my old iPhone. I figured it was a perfect way for her to familiarize herself with the...
5 Reasons Why Kids Need a Break From Electronics
When was the last time you were asked by a fellow parent about how much screen time you allow your children? I was just asked last week. And the week before that, too. We’ve all been in situations with our kids where it’s easier to hand them an iPad to stave off...
Your Child Should Go to Muskoka Woods, here’s why
The school year will be over before you know it and the house will once again be flooded with the sights and sounds of your kids on summer vacation. So there’s no time better than the present to start thinking about where you’ll send your kids for overnight camp. ...