WATERFRONT
Activities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and wind sports. The separate waterfront areas for each activity are safely contained in a sheltered bay and are supervised from our swim dock's tower.
The canvas-covered dock has diving boards of various heights. There are two enclosed pools of shallow water for beginners. A three-fold safety system of pegboard, buddies and check-in is rigorously enforced whenever children go swimming. Swimming instruction includes classes in Lifesaving, Red Cross, synchro, diving and racing.
Campers are encouraged to achieve camp levels which have been established for every waterfront activity. Recreational time for use of the equipment is also provided daily.
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LAND
Regular activities include environmental studies, woodcraft, racquet sports, archery, fitness, low ropes course, climbing wall, mountain biking and miniature horse care. Campers may choose to work on camp levels or simply learn by participating in the activity. All campers are encouraged to develop skills in every facet of camp life.
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TRIPPING
Camp Tanamakoon has a strong tradition of proving quality canoe trips for all campers. A canoe trip is like no other camp experience. If you ask any camper or former camper about their greatest camp memories, it will always include their canoe trips.
Fifteen years ago, we began to offer longer canoe trips for those campers who were looking for a greater adventure in the wilderness. We now offer both a two week and a 4 week program for campers who are tripping enthusiasts.
The Two Week Program
Two week trips are offered in both the months of July and August. Our trips not only travel throughout Algonquin Park, but also go to other popular tripping regions such as Temagami, Kilarney Park, The French River and Kipawa, Quebec. The trips are open to existing campers as well as new campers who are at least 14 years old. The trips are led by our most experienced guides and counselors. While previous canoe tripping experience would be an asset, it is not a requirement . For more detailed information and dates please click here
Our Four Week Program
A once in a lifetime month for campers who want to have the ultimate canoe trip experience. Our program includes pre-trip white water training and all transportation to and from our camp. Some of our trips have traveled from Lake Superior to James Bay on the Missinaibi, from Northern Temagami back to Camp in Algonquin Park and through the Spanish River District of Northern Ontario. For details click here
Registration
To Register for either of our 2 Week or 4 Week Trip programs, please click "
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THEATRE ARTS
The Theatre Program at Tanamakoon is an integral part of the program. Campers have the opportunity to audition for weekly plays within their own age group. At the end of each month the one campers also have the opportunity to be part of a major musical or dramatic production. All productions are preformed at our unique outdoor theatre which was designed by Canadian actress Dora Mavor Moore and built during the second world war. Whether on stage or in the audience, the Tanamakoon Theatre is a special place for all campers and staff.
Tanamakoon campers have also presented major productions for the public at The Pog Lake Outdoor Theatre in Algonquin Park and the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville.
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ARTS & CRAFTS
Many opportunities exist for the expression of creative talents. Crafts, lapidary, sketching, paddle making, pottery, woodworking, music and theatre arts are part of the daily program. Music and theatre nights are two important events which take place weekly.
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