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Camp Tanamakoon
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Type:Overnight camp
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Focus:Traditional (multi activity)
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Cost:$3,325 to $5,760/session
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Ages:4 to 16
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Gender:All Girls
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Main language:English
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Capacity:200
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Programs:0 available; 1 TBD
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Summary Profile
Camp Tanamakoon answered our questions
Who are you as an organization?
Since 1925 in Algonquin Park, on its own lake, we provide a safe and nurturing camp for girls. In addition to our traditional activities, ask us about: drama, self-esteem building, canoe-tripping, environmental initiatives and our 3 day Kindercamp for girls ages four to six years. Find out why our "girls only" camp is the right choice for your daughter!
- Special needs: Not available
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
This information is not available.
Who are your staff and counsellors?
This information is not available.
What do families need to know about registration?
This information is not available.
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Financial Aid & Payment Details
Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance Yes Credit card payment Yes -
Insider Reviews & Perspectives
The Our Kids review of Camp Tanamakoon
In some respects, Tanamakoon is the very definition of the camping tradition in Canada. It was founded in Algonquin in 1925, and has changed little in the near century since. It remains a place for girls to get out into the woods and to engage in the traditional activities associated with camp: canoeing, camp craft, singing, the arts. Dora Mavor Moore attended the camp, and the stage that she designed there to house the nascent drama program is still there today, still the cornerstone of the program. Maybe most of the campers don’t remember who she was, or the impact she had on drama in Canada, but the stage remains a symbol, nevertheless, of how the camp has reached out from the property, playing a quiet yet indelibly positive role in the larger culture as well as the life of the campers who have attended. Since 1984 Tanamakoon has been run by Kim and Marilyn Smith, providing a nice continuity to the program. The same is true of the director, Patti Thom, who has been involved since arriving as a camper 1964. She is a prominent voice in the camping world, and, as ever, she brings a vibrant spirit to the entire enterprise. For her camping is about values, which is just as it should be.
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Location & Site Details
Address
132 Reynolds Street, Oakville, Ontario, P1H 2H5, Canada
Busing
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Summer Camp and MiniCamp (Bus fee: TBA)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Kindercamp Havergal College Not provided Not provided
Accommodations
Sleeping Accommodations
- Cabins
- Platform Tent
- Yurt
Washrooms Facilities
- Composting Toilets
- Showers (indoor)
More details about accommodations: Tanamakoon provides a wonderful mix of rustic to semi modern facilities. We are very proud of our environmentally green initiatives and believe that we should live what we teach. The main buildings (dining hall, teaching facilities, main lodge) all have hydro. Our washrooms and shower houses are modern and "green". The tents and cabins and yurts are comfortable and warm but do not have hydro.
Are meals provided? Yes
Is Camp Tanamakoon technology free? Yes
Property Details
Sports facilities
- Archery Range
- Basketball Court
- Climbing Wall
- Rope Course
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Court(s)
More details about property: Tanamakoon is situated on its own lake in the heart of Algonquin Park on its own lake. There are no cottages and no motor boats. Our campers live and breath the fresh air and scenery of Algonquin for 24 hrs a day! The lake is small enough not to be overwhelming for young campers but large enough for good sailing and windsurfing!
Associations
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Summer Camp and MiniCamp (Bus fee: TBA)
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Director's Message
Patti Thom, Director
Phys Ed, Recreation Degree, BEd-Asscoiatred with Tanamakoon since 1964 as a camper, counselor and ful time Director.Tanamakoon provides a unique opportunity for girls from all over the world. Girls grow up in a secure, warm and caring environement. Tanamakoon provides opportunities for the development of leadership skills that will last a lifetime.
At Tan we believe that empowering girls at a young age will help them become strong and independent women who will go on to accomplish great things in their lifetime.
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Extended Canoe Trips
Tanamakoon offers campers exciting opportunities for canoe tripping in Algonquin Park. Trips vary in length from two days to week long trips. Older campers can challenge themselves by going on a two-week or 1 month trip! These trips offer unique opportunities to paddle and explore some incredible rivers and lakes throughout northern Ontario!
Frequently Asked Questions
What age does Camp Tanamakoon start?
Camp Tanamakoon has programs for children aged 4 to 16.How much does is cost to attend Camp Tanamakoon?
Fees to attend Camp Tanamakoon range from $3,325 to $5,760/session.Does Camp Tanamakoon offer support for children with special needs?
Camp Tanamakoon does not offer support for children with special needs.Does Camp Tanamakoon offer busing?
Yes, Camp Tanamakoon offers transportation. Find busing info and fees here.
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Extended Canoe Trips
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