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NEWS! NEWS! NEWS
We are Back at Camp! J
Hi Campers! To our surprise we arrived back at camp last week in the midst of a snowstorm! However, the snow has since melted and the ice is off the lake! A group of guys and gals are working hard to open Tan for our school groups that begin in another week! Lots of raking, clean up, repairs, cleaning and setting up to be done! Camp survived the winter quite we and we luckily had very little snow damage. We are now settled in and have warm sunny and fun thoughts of the season ahead! Just so you know-our Oakville office remains open all summer. Karen will be there to answer general questions for you. All fee related information should also be directed to the Oakville number. We do try to be very detailed in our information Parent Bulletin so we would encourage you to check there first. Some of the questions that we do get and where to find an answer: · Fees and fee related questions-Oakville · Specific Camper Information/Concerns -North · All forms and related information-North · Faxes for CHANGES in transportation-Oakville and they must be in writing and received at least 72 hours before. · Airline information –North-in writing at least two weeks before your daughters arrival · Cabin information-North-in writing immediately and preferably on the Camper Information Form. NO cabin requests will be taken over the phone. · Cabin assignments are given out at camp. Please DO NOT call camp or the office to enquire about cabin placement. The camp does it’s very best to accommodate all mutual requests. The staff has all been hired and we can’t wait to get started with our planning! We send our love to you! Have a fun and safe end to the school year! TanamaHugs J xo
J SUGGESTIONS &COMMENTS FOR YOU! J · Green socks are NOT mandatory (however, socks should be worn with shoes for health reasons) · Bug shirts and pants are AWESOME! We encourage you to pick up a set for camp! They are cool to wear over a t-shirt and shorts when the evenings are hot. Tanamakoon has a long sleeve and long pants (West Nile Style) policy for after dinner programs. · Dunnage bags are like large hockey bags. These are essential for packing your sleeping bag and last minute items on the last morning of camp. The majority of your luggage ALWAYS goes out the day before you leave. · READ the CAMPER NEWS DAISY on a regular basis! There are always notes and reminders for parents and campers!
Ashley Garrod May 30,1985 to September 11, 2007 Our most sincere thank you to all of you that sent emails, letters, cards and donations. Your support during the past winter has been very comforting. This tragedy saddened hundreds of campers and counselors. Ashley’s memory will live on at Tanamakoon through an award named in her memory. “The Spirit of The Sioux” will be awarded to an outstanding Sioux camper at our end of summer Final Council Fire. A quiet sitting area in front of the Sioux cabins will also be in place for next summer. The students from Fernhill School planted a tree there in September in memory of Ashley and her dedication to our Outdoor Education program. Donations in memory of Ashley may still be made to the AMICI Charity and The Tanamakoon Charitable Foundation. You can find details on our website by clicking on In Memory of Ashley Garrod.
2008 SUMMER SESSION AVAILABILITY
July Thurs June 26 to Wed July 23- FILLED (wait listing)August Monday July 28 to Sun Aug 24- FILLED (wait list now closed) July 1 ˝ Thurs June 26 to Thurs July 10- FILLED (wait listing) July 2 ˝ Thurs July 10 to Wed July 23- FILLED (wait list now closed) August 1 ˝ Mon July 28 to Mon Aug 11- FILLED (wait list now closed) August 2 ˝ Mon Aug 11 to Sun Aug 24- FILLED (wait list now closed)
KINDERCAMP (girls ages 4-6 years –nursery school to the end of grade 1).Please note: if your daughter is presently in Grade one and is 7 she still qualifies for Kindercamp this year.
Fri June 13-Sun June 15- VERY LIMITED Wed Aug 27-Fri August 29- FILLED-WAIT LISTING
THE BULLETIN The Summer BULLETIN contains all sorts of VERY important information! PLEASE be sure to return your forms by May 15th. BULLETIN CONTENTS 1. TRAVEL FORM (if you are flying you must attach a flight itinery) 2. CAMPER INFORMATION FORM (INCLUDES THE CABIN REQUEST FORM) 3. HEALTH HISTORY FORM · The three forms get returned in the PINK envelope that goes directly to camp.
· BILLIING· The billing gets mailed in the GREEN envelope to the camp office.
· The PARENT BULLETIN which contains a great deal of IMPORTANTinformation!
· NEW PARENT HANDBOOK
THANK YOU! Let us thank you for bringing a new friend to Tan for 2008! If you brought a new friend to Tan and if they put your name first on the back of their application where it says: “how did you hear about camp” then we will be sending you soon the “I TAN” charm for your Italian Charm bracelet! This charm cannot be purchased and is not retroactive.
WE GET QUESTIONS J 1. CABIN REQUESTS Forms are sent out with the Bulletin. You must be sure that your request is close to the same age/grade in school and most importantly that the request is mutual. Requests must be in writing and must be received by May 15th. Cabin placement is not given out until you arrive at camp so please do not call the camp for this information. They are not authorized to give this out. 2. VISITORS DAY Remember that these days are limited to only first time campers (in big camp). The dates and times for Visitors Day are: · July 19 (2-4:30pm) · August 16 (2-4:30pm)
2008 TWO WEEK CANOE TRIPS! Two-week canoe trips will be offered in the last first two weeks of July and the first two weeks of August and the last two weeks of August. There is limited space left on these trips! We would love to have you join us for one of these incredible experiences! Call us if you are interested! SAVE YOUR HOLIDAY CARDS! We have some great craft ideas for next year so we need you to save any holiday cards that you get. Your can remove the back ˝ because it’s the front that we need. Just bring them to the Luncheon (we’ll have a box there for them) or to camp with you! GIFT IDEAS! There are a number of items that are available for Tan families to purchase! Call us at the office and we can give you more details and pricing on the items listed! · The NEW Tanamakoon book! Information has been sent to you with your Luncheon mailing. You may also click on the NEW BOOK icon on the home page! This is an incredible keepsake for all campers and staff that love Tanamakoon and Algonquin! · Ken Danby print “Tanamakoon” · Tanamakoon Maple Syrup-offered in a variety of sizes. All proceeds go towards the Tanamakoon Charitable Foundation that supports Childrens and Womens Health initiatives and programs. · Tanamakoon Italian Charms: Green Canoe, Tanamakoon Deer, gold TC · Various items of clothing including uniform items & toques
PHOTO CD’S If you missed the chance to purchase one at camp, then please call the Oakville Office and we can make arrangements to order one for you.
LOOK WHAT’S NEW FOR 2008!! J
· Drama Program: your newsletter contained information on the August production of Colours In The Storm. The production will be put on at the Pog Lake Outdoor Theatre for the public as well as at camp. · ACTIVITY MAKEOVERS: environmental awareness and earth education, self-esteem and girls circles, the Arts, drama, canoe tripping and much much more!!! · SPECIAL GUESTS! Norris will return for Wood burning along with Dwayne Harty for painting! June and Phil are looking forward to their return in August for paddle making and Wood burning and Artist Christy Smith will join us for painting at the end of August! · Other new Initiatives: scrap booking and hulahooping!!
KINDERCAMP We had a very successful 2008 June & August Kindercamp! Be sure to pass on this great kinder starter program for all girls ages 4-6years (or until the END of grade 1-so infact they could be seven!)
NEWS FLASH!!!!
This isn’t JUST ANY BULLFROG!!!! J Be sure to read through to the end and find out what this symbol means for YOUR camp!!!!
WE GET QUESTIONS! We encourage you to call us with any questions that you might have! 905-338-9464
You will have noticed an icon our homepage that refers to Tanamakoon being Bullfrogpowered! Read on and find out why Tanamakoon is helping to lead the way environmentally in today’s world! You’ll be hearing and seeing lots more this summer about our newest environmental actions and programs! Stay tuned for more updates!
Now entering its 82nd season of operation, Camp Tanamakoon is a renowned summer camp for girls. Located on its own lake in Algonquin Park and accessible only by water, the camp has welcomed four generations of girls from all over the world to share adventures and build lifelong memories. In addition to its popular summer program, Camp Tanamakoon also operates an Outdoor Ed Program in the spring and fall for grade seven and eight students, as well as a seniors program, a Kindercamp for four to six year olds, and an in-depth art instruction program. Over the course of the summer, more than 900 school children, 600 summer campers, 50 Seniors, 80 kindercampers and 12 artists visit the camp. Camp Tanamakoon demonstrates a strong commitment to the environment and to educating campers on protecting and promoting environmental stewardship. The camp has implemented state-of-the art environmental practices including installing waterless, pollution-free composting toilets and an on-site sewage treatment system, constructing a solar-powered building, and using solar thermal systems to preheat the water at the camp shower house and its new commercial kitchen.
Don't stop at Earth Hour - live The Good Life! The Good Life is WWF-Canada’s new campaign that helps Canadians track the actions they are taking for the planet so you can actually see how your actions add up to help fight climate change. http://thegoodlife.wwf.ca/Home.cfm
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