It’s time to get ready for the summer! Here’s a quick rundown of some of the unique
and exciting programmes we’re offering this year.
Wilderness Specialty
– This Iona Programme (1-week, ages 9-14) will offer the campers a chance to
get up-close-and-personal with God’s creation. There will be an emphasis placed on outdoor living skills, nature
education and environmental protection. Campers will learn how to make shelters, build fires, and cook food
using solar power and many more wilderness tricks. There will also be an opportunity to try “all
the other” camp activities during this week long session.
White Water Canoe
Trips – There are 2 White Water trips offered this year! The first trip, aimed at beginner and
intermediate-level canoers, will follow the French River. The second trip, for experienced and advanced
canoers, will follow the mighty Magnetawan River. Each trip will be led by experienced Cairn
Trippers who will challenge, inspire and encourage campers along the
river. Cairn uses White Water Canoes
(specially outfitted), helmets and lifejackets for these trips.
Music and Arts Camp
– This camp is open to campers ages 9-12 and runs for 1 week. In the course of that week, campers will choose
a “major” (music or art) and a “minor” (dance, vocal music, fine art, drama,
etc.). All the “majors” work towards a
large camp-wide Broadway Production. In
past years we have done “The Wizard of Oz”, “Joseph” and “Promise U”. It is amazing to see an entire show come
together in 6 days. Campers will
participate by performing, creating costumes, creating props and decorating
sets. The Music and Arts Show is always
a highlight of the summer.
Adventure Camp –
This is a 2-week Glen Mhor programme for Teens that is designed to teach basic
skills (in canoeing, kayaking, belaying, etc.) as well as teamwork,
communication, leadership and self-esteem. Campers will have the opportunity to take a 3-day canoe trip, learn to
belay using a rope safety system, rappel, paddle a kayak and master many other
“adventure” skills. Many Adventure
Campers go on to be staff members at Cairn and they are well-equipped for the
job.
Intro. To Tripping
– This short (5-day) Iona programme is for
campers ages 11-13. Intro. To Tripping
is designed to be a fun introduction to both canoe tripping and hiking. Campers will take short trips using both canoes
and hiking boots and they will learn how to set-up tents, basic stove
operation, how to pump and purify water and how to enjoy themselves “on
trip”. This programme will be led by an
experienced Cairn Tripper and is a great way to get ready for longer trips in
the following summers (maybe in Algonquin, Killarney, French River…lots
of adventures!).
Killarney Canoe Trip
– This 1 week canoe trip will explore Killarney Provincial Park. It is a trip for teens (3-16) and will be
“gorgeous, beautiful and amazing”, according to our Trippers. Killarney is a premiere destination for canoe
trips and we are thrilled to provide our campers with this opportunity for the
second year in a row.
There are many, many more programme opportunities at Cairn
this summer. There are standard on-site
programmes at both Glen Mhor and Iona as well
as other trips and special programmes not highlighted above.
For a complete list of programmes, and to register (spots
fill quickly, so please hurry), visit www.ilovecamp.org
and click on “Summer Schedule”.