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Reflections on Camp Hurontario
First written July, 1997
This is Rob (Robbie) Thomson, writing from Prince Edward Island. We’re house-cleaning a little, and I’ve been sorting through a file of written personal treasures. I came across a piece I wrote in 1997 — memories and observations about my 14 years of experience at Hurontario.
Hurontario Reunion – save the date!
Saturday, November 25
Calling all Hurontario campers, families and friends.
It’s reunion time! A skating party at Upper Canada College rink – for Camp Hurontario campers, family and friends – on Saturday, November 25, 2023, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Open House
Wednesday, November 15
Camp Hurontario will be hosting an open house event for all new or prospective parents and campers to meet our directors and learn more about the camp. Light refreshments. All are welcome! For more information, please contact us.
The Hood River in the Arctic
Tuesday, November 14
This summer Hurontario will be offering the amazing Hood River wilderness trip for campers who are 15, 16 and 17 years old! Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Canada’s true north.
We will be holding an information meeting on Tuesday, November 14, at 7 p.m.
The Map-Maker
Hurontario alumnus John Hartman’s Georgian Bay, written by another Hurontario alumnus, David MacFarlane. (The Walrus, Sept. 1, 2014)
Looking back at summer 2022 – and forward to 2023
The summer of 2022 was so exciting as we welcomed the return of campers and staff to camp island. The energy and enthusiasm were contagious as we all greeted old camp friends and met new cabinmates! What a joy to be back at camp. Every day, groups were paddling to an island for a biology cookout or a game of camouflage with another group. The winds blew and sailors harnessed the breezes out on Twelve Mile Bay. Everyone was keen to whip down the zip line and jump off the top of the big water slide! The fun went on and on.
Great news from Camp Hurontario!
Building on our amazing success this past summer, we are really excited that our 2022 registrations are now underway.
Looking back on our 2021 season, it was obviously a very different camping season for Hurontario, as we dealt with the realities of the pandemic’s social distancing requirements, masks, vaccination limitations and testing challenges. We also faced unanticipated late transportation and staging area issues, but thanks to our incredibly flexible and versatile staff we were able to rise to the occasion and creatively meet those challenges.
2022 Hurontario Wilderness Trips
The Hood River in the Arctic & the Moise River in Labrador
Again, this summer, Hurontario will be offering two amazing wilderness trips for campers who are 15, 16 and 17 years old! Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Canada’s true north.
We will be holding an information meeting on Monday, November 29, at 7 p.m. on Zoom
Greetings from Texas…
My grandparents introduced me to Camp Hurontario in 1957; I loved it and, at my request, I returned the summer of 1959. Loved the 10-day canoe trips both times. The 1957 trip included a stopover at my grandparents place on Portage Island, for hamburgers, hotdogs, and cookies, and then on to the mouth of the Musquash River.
The Door You Came In
Douglas Cameron and David Macfarlane did a show, The Door You Came In, at Hugh’s Room in Toronto (2261 Dundas W; just south of Bloor) on March 20, 2019. It’s based on David’s book, The Danger Tree.
