Camp Awakening is thrilled to welcome Manpal to the team! He has 6 years of summer camp experience, as well as teaching overseas. He’s passionate about summer camp, outdoor recreation, sports, physical activity, inclusion, you name it. Manpal looks forward to meeting members of our community over the coming year. … Continue reading →
Following on the success of Williams Fresh Cafe’s Maple Bacon Frappe promotion in honour of Canada 150, Druxy’s will be donating $1.50 from the sale of each corned beef sandwich purchased between Sunday, July 16 and Saturday, July 22, 2017 to Camp Awakening! Find a location near you … Continue reading →
Get ready to party to the max like it’s 1982! Celebrate Camp Awakening’s 35th Anniversary and help send kids to camp at our totally awesome 80’s-themed fundraiser on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Steam Whistle Brewing in Toronto. Food, drinks, live band, silent auction, costume contest and more! Tickets are $100 (or 10 for $900): https://campawakening.com/big-night-tickets/ This is 19+ event. … Continue reading →
Hockey season is winding down. You have taken your kids from rink to rink at all hours of the day and night & watched every game. It’s now time to get out for a few hours of family fun and play with your kids! That’s right, play on the same team as your 6-10 year old! There will be a … Continue reading →
Applications for Youth Week 2017 are now online! Camp Awakening’s one week summer camp & recreation retreat for young adults 19-24 years, offered in partnership with March of Dimes Canada at YMCA Geneva Park in Orillia, from Sunday, June 25th to Friday, June 30th. Deadline to apply is March 10thApplications for Youth Week are now online! One week summer camp … Continue reading →
Get Outside! Why everyone should go to summer camp. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of children and youth go to summer camp. As anyone working in youth development or therapeutic recreation will tell you, the best thing you can ever do for your child is to send them to camp. It’s an amazing & magical time spent with other kids … Continue reading →
There are just 10 days left in 2016 and many Canadians are thinking about making an end-of-year gift to charity. Help send kids with physical disabilities to one of Camp Awakening’s summer camp programs by giving the gift of camp this holiday season! As a registered charity that receives no government funding, Camp Awakening relies on the generosity of individuals, … Continue reading →
Sadly due to a lack of responses, and both campers & counsellors having prior engagements, the annual Winter Reunion originally scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2016 has been CANCELLED. We hope to work with our partners at Kids Up Front Toronto during the winter months to secure tickets to sporting events & concerts and gather our camp community together in … Continue reading →
At Camp Awakening we encourage campers to unplug from technology to gain independence; discover the wonders of nature; form genuine friendships; and learn to lead healthier, more actives lives. However, cameras are allowed to capture the magic of camp and precious memories of the summer. The winning submissions for the 2016 Annual Camper Photo Contest are: … Continue reading →
Camp Awakening has been invited to host a water station at this year’s Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (STWM) on Sunday, October 16th. We need at least 20 volunteers to help with set-up, handing out water and Gatorade, and cheering on the runners. It’s going to be a super-fun morning for the camp community and we hope you will join us! Date: … Continue reading →