Camp Wenonah reviews

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Julia Stephenson (Parent) 5 "A fantastic first camp experience for my kiddo. They felt confident and happy and were thrilled by the experience." I was a camper at Camp Wenonah starting in the late 90s. I then worked on staff for many years, and I remain active as an alumnus. This year, I sent my child to camp for the first time. It was very im... Read full review My connection to Camp Wenonah is long-standing. I continue to stay connected to this camp because of the positive experiences I had as a camper and staff, and continue to have as an alumnus and now parent. I am pleased with th... The two-night WEE-nonah program was a fantastic offering for 5-7-year-olds. They got to experience so many of the camp hits (canoeing, swimming, rock climbing, campfires, crafts, and more!). My child came home excited about th... My child made new friends at camp and got to better know a couple of kiddos whom they had met before. The staff were welcoming and ready to help the kids get to know each other and feel comfortable at camp. They shared that th... I was so pleasantly surprised that with just 2 nights at camp that my child came home with an increased sense of independence and confidence. They were proud of themselves for trying climbing, felt confident navigating the cam... The administrative team was easy to get a hold of. Camp Wenonah hosted introductory virtual sessions for new families leading up to the summer (which was a great way to have questions answered and for my child to hear about ca... The pre-camp information was wonderful (there are emails, opportunities to join virtual calls, and a comprehensive family handbook). Additionally, the pre-camp forms allow you to share a lot about your child, which translates ... Check out Camp Wenonah! There is lots of great information online to learn more. You can reach out to ask about the camp, and there are Open Houses to come and see the camp (and Women's Weekends if you want to experience camp ...	all_reviews parent	1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,
Patrick Stewart (Parent) 4.6 "In the weeks after camp we can sense how she has matured and developed from the experience." Juliet had some nerves ahead of going to camp because it was a new experience for her. Her mood during and after camp was very positive. Particularly, in the weeks after camp we can sense how she has ... Read full review We chose this camp because of a family connection. Juliet’s uncle has worked at the camp for many years. As a result, our family is very familiar with the camp site, the programming, and the staff. Having a comfort level wit... Juliet did the one-week camp session this past summer, and I really appreciated how Camp Wenonah structured the programming. They kept the cabin together throughout the week, which meant the campers all got a chance to connect... Yes, Juliet was able to make friends quite quickly. As mentioned previously, she did not know anyone in her cabin, but she quickly bonded with a few girls who really helped her develop through the week. There were no bullying-... I thought Juliet really gained a sense of independence by attending Camp Wenonah for one week in July. It is very evident in her demeanor after camp that she realizes that she can do anything she sets her mind to. On top of th... The staff at Camp Wenonah are some of the friendliest and most professional staff that I have encountered. Both of Juliet's counsellors were fantastic, and I believe that she really looked up to both of them. I found that the ... Camp Wenonah provided a packing list in its camper handbook ahead of camp that I found very valuable to pack Juliet for camp. The handbook, as well, was very helpful, as she and I reviewed it together so that she knew what to ... All in all, I feel like the folks at Camp Wenonah do a wonderful job preparing children and parents for the camp experience. There are a number of sessions available in the winter and spring months for families to learn about ...	all_reviews parent	1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,

Julia Stephenson (Parent)

5

"A fantastic first camp experience for my kiddo. They felt confident and happy and were thrilled by the experience."

I was a camper at Camp Wenonah starting in the late 90s. I then worked on staff for many years, and I remain active as an alumnus. This year, I sent my child to camp for the first time. It was very im... Read full review

Patrick Stewart (Parent)

4.6

"In the weeks after camp we can sense how she has matured and developed from the experience."

Juliet had some nerves ahead of going to camp because it was a new experience for her. Her mood during and after camp was very positive. Particularly, in the weeks after camp we can sense how she has ... Read full review

OUR KIDS review of Camp Wenonah

There’s a lot to love about Camp Wenonah, one of the foremost being Jeff Bradshaw, the director since he founded the camp in 1982. The goal, then as now, is to provide “a healthy respect and appreciation for one’s self, for others, and for the natural world.” To say that they do exactly that is an understatement. Wenonah has long been an example of what camp can be in the lives of children, often in surprising, remarkable ways. For example, Wenonah was one of the first camps in Ontario to host Syrian refugees, something Bradshaw did without a blink. The program was an inspiration to others, and continues to be. Tellingly, the camp website doesn’t talk about future campers but rather “future families,” and that’s really how the experience is envisioned: as one that involves families, and does so over the longer term. The activities are those we associate with the core of the camping tradition, though have been thoughtfully augmented over the years. The site, too, continues to grow, something that furthers the breadth of what Wenonah is able to offer and the number of campers it’s able to offer it to.

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