summer camp

I know, Spring has only just arrived but this is the time to start thinking about summer camps for the kids.  My kids are already signed up for their week of camp and looking forward to returning.  We go to the same summer camp every year (this will be Kyle's 9th year there).

There are many options for camp these days...soccer camp, dance camp, riding camp, art camp...you name, there's a camp for it.  For our family a general outdoor themed summer camp is what works best.  The kids are outside all day, canoeing, swimming, hiking and learning about the outdoors.

In Kyle and Jillian's age groups they do some very cool activities like water sports, archery, orienteering and high ropes courses up in the trees.

I quizzed my kids on some of their camp memories:
What is your favourite camp memory?
Kyle: "it's hard to pick just one...I'd have to say ziplining"
Jillian: "the campfire...I like the songs"
Leah: "doing crafts"

What have you learned by going to summer camp?
Kyle: "it certainly helped me be more fearless"
Jillian: "that dragons sleep during the day" (doesn't make sense out of context but there is a dragon themed storyline at the camp my kids attend)
Leah: "I learned how to canoe"

I have some fond memories of camp myself.  I did some day camps during the summer months and a week-long overnight camp one summer which was particularly memorable.  Nothing compares to sleeping in a tent with a bunch of girls, telling spooky stories about the haunted forest, then having to walk through the trees in the dark to go to the bathroom!  I also remember a seaweed filled lake for swimming lessons *shudder*.  But overall my memories revolve around the fun and friendships from that week.

Muskoka Woods, located on Lake Rosseau in Muskoka is a camp geared towards kids ages 7-17.  Take a minute to check out this video they created about the camp experience told by former campers: Muskoka Woods

You can find more information about what Muskoka Woods has to offer by following these links:

What it is/who they are

Activities, sports, sleeping arrangements & food

How to sign up!

This place looks pretty cool...I'll have to see if the kids (and I) are ready for them to be away from home for a week...maybe we can try it out one summer.

Overall the good experiences at camp are amazing...the friendships formed, campfire songs, personal accomplishments, conquering fears (like swimming through seaweed!) and general outdoor fun that can't be found in any other environment.

“Disclosure – I am participating in the Muskoka Woods Blogger Campaign by Mom Central Canada. I received compensation as a thank you for participating and for sharing my honest opinion. The opinions on this blog are my own.”