The Paddler Newsletter – March 2020
How are YOU? We hope all Camp Awakening campers, families and alumni are happy, safe and as hopeful as we are about summer 2020! Although we are all apart at the moment (social distancing is key!), we wanted to share with you some cool activities to make this time a little easier and a lot more FUN! Camp has taught … Continue reading →
What Are You Doing This Summer?? Join Us. We’re Hiring!
The countdown to Summer 2020 is on and we are looking for awesome people to join the Camp Awakening Staff Team! We have both volunteer and seasonal contract (paid) positions available. Spend as little as a few days, or the whole summer, with us! To learn more, please call Assistant Director Andy in the Toronto camp office at 416-487-8400 or … Continue reading →
Welcome Assistant Director Andy!
Big changes at the camp office. Welcome new Assistant Director Andy! Andy comes to us with 17 years of camp experience from various camps and youth serving organizations. While at camp you can usually find her in a canoe or sitting around a campfire. She is very excited to join the Awakening team as our new Assistant Director and is … Continue reading →
Join our team! Apply to be our new Assistant Director
CAMP AWAKENING IS HIRING! POSITION: Assistant Director POSITION TYPE: Full-time/Year-round Contract AREA: Central Toronto with occasional travel required Organization Profile: Founded in 1982, Camp Awakening is a registered charity providing summer camp & leadership programs that give youth with physical disabilities the opportunity to gain independence, make lasting friendships, develop confidence, and accomplish things that they never thought possible. Position … Continue reading →
Volunteer as a Board Member
We are seeking dynamic individuals to join the Awakening Board of Directors, especially those with expertise in Finance and Fundraising. If this sounds like you, please contact Executive Director Tracy Morley for more information. p.s. Yes, that is current Board Chair Jamie Macintosh at camp in the 80’s!
Update On The Toronto Office Team
It’s been a year of change. Thank you and farewell to Interim Director Manpal who looked after everything while Executive Director Tracy was on maternity leave. He did an awesome job and we wish him all the best on his next adventure! Manpal ended his tenure at Awakening last month when Tracy returned to the office. We also bid a … Continue reading →
Welcome our new Interim Director, Manpal!
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.
Corned Beef for Camp!
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
Totally awesome 80’s fundraiser in, like, 2 weeks!
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.
Family Hockey Day!
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 →