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2019 Annual Report

Inspiring Outdoor & Environmental Stewardship

2019 Annual Report | Camp Kawartha Incorporated 1 Nurturing Stewards, Inspiring Stewardship... Our Mission Our Vision Camp Kawartha inspires environmental leaders and That Camp Kawartha will be recognized as a na onal stewards of all ages through dynamic, accessible, leader in the delivery of high quality and inspira onal year-round outdoor programming and powerful part- outdoor and environmental programming; prac cing, nerships. teaching and promo ng sustainable living prac ces to children and adults of all ages and abili es.

Fostering Environmental Awareness • Provides excep onal outdoor opportuni es for children and adults • Promotes knowledge about the natural world and understanding of human impacts on natural systems • Demonstrates age appropriate strategies for posi ve environmental change • Inspires a sense of caring, wonder and awe for the natural world THREE • Showcases sustainable living in ac on

PILLARS Building Community OF • Promotes inclusion and respect for diversity • Develops a sense of caring for each other and the natural environment CAMP • Collaborates with community members to create posi ve environmental change KAWARTHA • Showcases a healthy community in which both nature and people thrive Developing Environmental Leaders • Develops ac on skills for posi ve environmental change • Ac vates confi dence, self-esteem, personal empowerment • Strengthens nature connec on • Trains educators and community leaders in environmental educa on

“It’s the li le things that ci zens do. That’s what will make the diff erence. My li le thing is plan ng trees.” - Wangari Maathai

2019 Annual Report | Camp Kawartha Incorporated 2 what we do... Camp Kawartha is an innova ve camp and environmental learning centre, dedicated to fostering stewardship in the Greater Peterborough region and throughout . Camp Kawartha has been in opera on since 1921 and we’ve been a not-for-profi t charity since 1985. Over the past 10 years, the Camp has earned 19 awards for its work in promo ng outdoor and environmental learning. Reaching over 17,000 par cipants per year, Camp Kawartha operates as a summer camp, an outdoor educa on and environment centre, provides training in environmental educa on and workshops on nature connec on and sustainability. Camp Kawartha is striving to become a na onally recognized Environmental Educa on Leadership Centre. Summer Camp Outdoor Educa on We off er over 60 curriculum-linked programs to Provides magical overnight camping experiences students from for children ages 4 to 17, we teach children skills to Kindergarten to grade twelve. Program appreciate, enjoy and protect the environment. We off erings fall under fi ve broad headings: Environmental off er day camp, one, two and three week overnight Science, Canadian History, Environmental Arts, Adventure and Leadership, Recrea on and Physical camps, leadership sessions and tripping programs. Educa on. All of our programs are curriculum-linked and follow a comprehensive stewardship framework Outreach Camps developed by Camp Kawartha. In partnership with the Wollaston Township, Jack’s Lake Associa on, and the Associa on of Stony Lake Environment Centre Co agers, we deliver environmental outreach camps. We provide over 30 curriculum-linked programs to Elementary and High school students focused on Facility Rentals sustainable living and ecology. We off er workshops Camp Kawartha’s facili es are available for workshops, on environmental educa on to student teachers, early conferences, retreats, team building, conferences, childhood educators and to the general public. family reunions and green weddings. Revenue

$1,500,000

$1,000,000 17,162 total # of people $500,000 served by Camp Kawartha $0 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017-2018 2018-2019 2015 2016 2017

Summer Camp Outdoor Education Environment Centre Facility Rentals T Y 2018-2019 B D Jason Huff man - Chair Lil Hirdes Rotary Representa ves: Tim Nicholls - Treasurer David Kubica Alan Ingram Jamie Cahill Andrew Marshall Lisa Smith Liam Churchill Betsy McGregor Honorary/Founding Members: Nancy Dennis Michael Papadacos Steve Ambler Myke Healy Mike Richardson John Cockburn 2019 Annual Report | Camp Kawartha Incorporated 3 F E D Here are some words wri en by a grandparent this For almost 100 years, Camp past summer: Kawartha has been providing magical outdoor experiences “Our grandson has just come back from his three for thousands of campers. nights of camp…he tells us he had an awesome me And for every one story we and loved it. When asked what was his favorite part hear, we recognize that there - our grandson says he can’t answer that because are probably hundreds of other everything was his favorite. He was grinning from similar stories, each highligh ng how ear to ear when we greeted him and already appears a camp or an outdoor educa on experience has had a to have an extra skip to his step. The me he spent powerful and enduring impact on the lives of children. on the water and on hikes in nature and with other In a way we at Camp Kawartha, are connectors. We children is so invaluable for his development. His love connect kids to each other, to the best in themselves of nature and curiosity has increased and according and to the natural world. We connect each child to their to his counselors our grandson related well to other poten al. We give our children the chance to really children and showed great enthusiasm for the ac vi es experience a healthy community – one that shows presented... In short, he has not had an easy 8 years of how people and nature can live together so that both his life... As a grandparent, I cannot stress enough how may thrive. Read on in this report and fi nd out how excited and rewarding it is to see our grandson thriving Camp Kawartha has become a leader in connec ng at and happy. From the bo om of my heart, I thank you a me when division, mistrust and misunderstanding all for giving him this fabulous opportunity…” seem all too common in this world.

Jacob Rodenburg (B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed) Execu ve Director

Awards And the Word gets Out Execu ve Director Jacob Rodenburg was presented Over 12 ar cles about nature and environmental with two awards this year. He received the Conserva on educa on were wri en by Camp Kawartha staff and Award from Otonabee Conserva on for “passionate appeared in magazines such as EcoParent, the Herald determina on, inspira on and innova on in fostering and Lake of the Woods Magazine. There were also awareness and understanding of the world around ar cles about Camp Kawartha appearing in Trent us. Also, Jacob received the “You Rock” Award from Magazine, Kawartha Co age and the Peterborough PTBOCanada for making a diff erence locally. Examiner. Jacob Rodenburg was keynote speaker and presenter at 10 events over the past year. Peterborough Examiner Readers’ Choice Awards

Our Camp Kawartha Environment Centre recently won the Readers’ Choice 2019 Award in two categories:

• Summer Camps - Gold Award • Kids Ac vi es - Pla num Award

2019 Annual Report | Camp Kawartha Incorporated 4 S C 2019 has been our largest summer yet. That is a in our acclaimed leadership testament to the hard work, dedica on and passion programs run by Senior Staff of our remarkable staff . They have created a safe, members that not only train nurturing and inclusive culture that has helped to our future staff , but provide grow the reputa on of Camp Kawartha. Parents know them with founda onal that their campers will par cipate in fun, meaningful leadership skills that will serve and life-enhancing experiences in which campers care them in whatever future career for each other and for their environment. Our staff they chose to pursue. Last summer put campers at the very heart of everything we do. we had 71 leadership candidates in 6 programs. Each pre-camp, we work hard to teach our staff to be sensi ve and caring mentors to our campers and for Whether it’s the fi rst week or last week of camp, we each other. off er consistently magical experiences to both our campers and staff who are now itching for the start From our day camps to our new CK overnight session, of summer camp and the next round of adventure. from our nature camp to our specialized tripping Welcome summer 2020! programs, Camp Kawartha overs a unique range of opportuni es for children ages 4 to 17. This culminates - Adam Strasberg (B.A., B. Ed.), Summer Camp Director

86% of campers 71 1,093 VERY SATISFIED leadership campers in 4.8 / 5 campers with camp experience six 4-week programs staff ra ng

Parent Tes monials: “My stepson spends a lot of me indoors. Video “My child is not the most athle c child or who spends games are a big part of his everyday. This was his me out side. I love how this camp makes her unplug fi rst camp experience, fi rst independent week away. from Social media and just enjoy the outdoors. When He went on the junior canoe trip and when we picked she comes home from camp she wishes she could go him up he said ‘that was the greatest week of my life back and hearing how much she enjoyed her me at and I want to join the leadership program next year’ camp and all the ac vi es she took part in that she – that was music to our ears.” never would have if she were home”

“My child has been going to camp since she was sev- “Our 14-year-old had his 3rd year at camp this en and loves it more every year. Camp has taught year. When he returns, we see so much growth in her many important lessons about herself and oth- him. He has matured from an introverted pre-teen ers. The minute she gets home she starts talking glued to his computer, to wan ng to do Counsellor about how much she wants to come back next year.” Development. The amazing counsellors at Camp Kawartha have played a key role in this. Thank you “Over the week Danica was at Camp Kawartha she so much for helping to build his confi dence!” found self awareness, independence, and a love of the outdoors. She learned about environmental “My boys came back to me bronzed and smiling, responsibility and is teaching what she learned to telling tales of outdoor adventures. It is so refreshing her friends and family. Danica can’t wait to go back to hear them get excited about “unplugged” next year.” ac vi es.”

2019 Annual Report | Camp Kawartha Incorporated 5 O E C With a fresh layer of snow on the ground, seasonal that their urban students change is always a good me to refl ect on the success had the opportunity to be of the previous Outdoor Educa on year. When I look immersed in and learn about back at the schools or client groups that have a ended their natural environment. our Outdoor Educa on Centre recently, two words Diversity was also highlighted truly stand out: diversity and mul culturalism. In in a year when we provided my 20 years at Camp Kawartha, I don’t think I have outdoor opportuni es for First seen a year where we have connected with so many Na on groups like Na ve Child & Family students, schools, groups represen ng such a diverse Services, the Fleming Indigenous Student Services as and global background. Interna onal students from well with the local Heads Up For Inclusion students. Wilfred Laurier University, Fleming College and others We are reaching far and wide, from serving schools became immersed in the Canadian landscape in a way just around the corner in Lakefi eld, to reaching schools they’ll never forget. To watch a student from India from Montreal in the East and London in the West. experience ice for the fi rst me or a student from Our outdoor educators bring them an impressive Senegal tromping through the woods on snowshoes array of skills, abili es and knowledge that promote brought smiles to our instructor’s faces. This past year environmental learning. They work hard to foster an has seen more elementary schools from the Greater inclusive atmosphere for all students, no ma er their region, largely urban areas bringing with them age or background. The outdoors is for all! an incredible mix of cultures, languages and family - Neil For n, Head of Outdoor Educa on backgrounds. Teachers told us that they were delighted 60 405 1,670 curriculum-linked 2,431 teachers & parent facility rental students taught programs chaperones visitors Teacher Tes monials: “I have been bringing classes to Camp Kawartha for “We had an absolute blast at Camp Kawartha! The many years. I am always extremely impressed by every students loved everything from their programs (Lost aspect of the program. What I like best is the laughter in the Woods, Quest for Fire, Tracks and Trailing), to and learning of my students that is fostered in this their cabins, to the Dining Hall experience and best amazing place!“ of all the fantas c Survival game on our last day! Its - Andrew Wilton, Westmount PS, Peterborough been a couple of weeks since our trip and the students are s ll sharing stories that start with, “remember “Avalon has been a ending Camp Kawartha for over when we did.....at Camp K!”. Thank you so much, 5 years. The staff is knowledgeable, engaging & to the knowledgeable staff , for making our fi rst friendly. They work well with children of all abili es. experience at Camp K something our Grade 6 students The programs are educa onal & fun. We highly will remember forever! We will back next year!” recommend it!“ - Erica Duncan, Murray Centennial PS, Trenton - Avalon Children’s Montessori School, Toronto

“Camp Kawartha provided our students with an “Our school has been coming to Camp Kawartha amazing experience that they would not of otherwise for 15 years and we will con nue to make had an opportunity to par cipate in being from a this trip a grade 6 tradi on for many years fi nancially vulnerable neighbourhood! The amazing to come. With engaging programming and and talented staff was the cherry on the top! enthusia c staff our students are guaranteed Thanks Camp kawartha and see you next year!“ to have an excep onal experience. Thank you!“ - Centennial PS, Brampton - C.R. Gummow PS, Cobourg

2019 Annual Report | Camp Kawartha Incorporated 6 T E C It has been a busy and exci ng year at the Environ- return to. In the year ahead, ment Centre. Over 11,000 par cipants visited the we look forward to making Centre in this, our 9th year of opera ons. We are en- addi ons and enhancements joying the beau ful new wooden fl oor that was built to the Natural Playscape by Paul Pa erson and Cathy Hooper last spring. There Area, and we con nue to are also a suite of new environmental educa on pro- work on new programs and grams for school visits, new camps and forest school partnerships and to make the programs and we hosted a variety of events, from grounds at the Environment Centre exploring Indigenous ways of knowing to workshops as nature rich as possible. Our thanks as always to on raising Monarch Bu erfl ies. A big thanks to all Gainey Founda on and the many donors who through the great families, kids, teachers, schools, staff team their generosity, made this building and the crea ve and our partners who make the Environment Centre programs that take place there, possible. such an inspiring place to learn, explore, connect and - Craig Brant, Environment Centre Manager

8 POLLINATOR 105 174 11,864 GARDENS ECO MENTORS WATERSHED students established trained STEWARDS cer fi ed & visitors

Teacher Tes monials: Parent Tes monials:

“We come to Camp Kawartha every year – enthusias c “Love, love, LOVE the opportunity for my daughter to leaders, engaging ac vi es and so much learning! enjoy being kids in this beau ful natural space. Love Can’t recommend them highly enough!” the youth role models and high quality, though ul experiences organized every day to keep the kids “We always love coming to Camp Kawartha! engaged and interested in the natural environment!” Everything is so well organized and well run. Being outside for most of the day is the best part!” “Lots of fun outdoor adventures and apprecia on for nature. This camp is my favorite summer camp!” “Thank you so very much for the wonderful day! The kids had a fantas c day outside in the snow and “It was an amazing week. (Our daughter) learned learned so much about animal tracks and how to so much about trees and plants – she had endless snowshoe! We’ll be back next year!” stories!”

“The way the staff engage the students is our favourite “You exceeded at providing unique experiences which part. It is a paradise of learning opportuni es!” inspired my son to learn and grow. You exceeded at making my son feel helpful by allowing him to instruct “Beau ful building with lots to explore for the kids – younger children in ac vi es.” excellent staff . We loved the frog band!” “If there’s a space available – sign up! My children “I love how even though it was rainy, you planned for always have come home at the end of each day with us! Awesome exploring and learning!“ big smiles. Such experiences in a natural se ng are more important than ever!”

2019 Annual Report | Camp Kawartha Incorporated 7 A Wheel Chair Accessible Garden Demonstra on Pollinator Garden Camp Kawartha con nues to connect kids to their Thanks to the Environment Council of Clear, Stoney local food. Thanks to a dona on from the Arsco and White Lakes and their many volunteers, Camp Family Fund, the Helen McCrea Peacock Founda on, Kawartha now has a beau ful restored shoreline. Over the Peterborough Founda on, Gosling Founda on 1,300 na ve shrubs and wildfl owers were planted and the Pilkington-Hennigner Charitable Trust, Camp along the shores of Clear Lake. The garden is being Kawartha was able to naturalize a por on of its parking used as a demonstra on project to teach lake residents lot by installing planter boxes. These cedar boxes not and visi ng campers and children, the ecological value only create lots of growing space for healthy herbs of a naturalized shoreline. From preven ng erosion, and vegetables, but they have been designed to be to improving completely wheelchair accessible. The garden was water quality; designed by gardening expert Cathy Hooper and from crea ng constructed by Paul Pa erson. Kids of all ages and more wildlife ability will have the chance to plant, tend, harvest and friendly habitat prepare the freshest local food. As Aldo Leapold once to crea ng said, “the healthiest food is the shortest distance from more biological the earth to your mouth!” diversity, healthy shorelines means healthy lakes. Capital Improvements Our gra tude to As Camp Kawartha ages, more investment is required Ontario Wildlife in upgrades to keep our facili es in excellent condi on. Foundation, This year, we repaired our kitchen support wall, the Stony replaced old and leaking underground pipes, refi nished Lake Heritage many cabins and planted dozens of trees. Foundation, Basterfi eld and Sponsorship and Subsidy Program Associates, Ralph and Carol Ingleton and the Community Founda on of Thanks to dona ons from the Toronto Star Fresh Greater Peterborough as well and Robert Li le and Bill Air Fund, The U ng Founda on, The Ingleton Kids Ratcliff for suppor ng this important ini a ve. Endowment Fund managed by the Community Founda on of Greater Peterborough, the Wilson Williams Sherport Founda on, AMICI, The Charitree Founda on and others, Camp Kawartha was able to 104 provide 405 children in need with a magical camping children par cipated in our experience. Whether an inner city school or a child recommended to us, Camp Kawartha is striving to environmental outreach camps make Camp Kawartha accessible to all.

2019 Annual Report | Camp Kawartha Incorporated 8 C P Pathway to Stewardship & Kinship tells future employers that these teachers have the skills, knowledge and exper se to be their schools 47 classes and 10 childcare centres par cipated in “Eco-Mentor.” This model of environmental educa on our Pathway to Stewardship and Kinship ini a ve. has been adopted by 4 other universi es! This year, Working together with over 40 organiza ons includ- we are collabora ng with Eco Schools as we ing Public Health, Trent University and local school train future teachers. boards, The Pathways project provides a series of landmarks or goals fostering stewardship through This is the fourth year of our Eco-Mentor program in each age and stage of a child’s development. The Pilot partnership with Fleming College’s Early Childhood Survey Report is available for review. Here are some Educa on Program. This year 25 students are enrolled key fi ndings: in the program. By teaching Early Childhood Educators • 100% of Grade 5-6 teachers said that easy access how to use nearby green spaces and encouraging young to natural areas near homes and schools is very children to engage with their environment, not only important for their students will we have improved the health and physical ac vity • Teachers and Parents said they would love of young children but we will have laid the founda on opportuni es to develop their outdoor and nature for future stewardship. This is now an annual program . knowledge and skills • 69% said they found the project very benefi cial Partnership with TRACKS (Trent • A summary of research conducted found that nature play develops crea ve thinking, decision Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and making, leadership and problem solving skills. Science) • Teachers are seeking professional development opportuni es to help them teach outdoors Thanks to a generous dona on by the Community and to link outdoor experiences with curricular Founda on of Greater Peterborough, Camp Kawartha expecta ons. and TRACKS will be able to install a Tipi at the Camp • Minimum standards for outdoor and nature Kawartha Environment Centre. TRACKS, located at connec on me should be developed for schools, Trent University, is a program dedicated to providing to encourage outdoor learning and explora on at hands-on experiences for youth interested in the all ages. intersec ons of Indigenous and western sciences. The • Pathway Landmarks are a prac cal and feasible Tipi will be used as a culturally relevant space to deliver place for schools and families to begin to build programming promo ng Indigenous knowledge and suppor ve rela onships and develop skills for connec ons to land. This partnership and project will stewardship and sustainability. be carried out under the guidance of the First Peoples House of Learning (FPHL). Camp Kawartha is applying for funding to expand this program throughout the Peterborough Region. Camp Kawartha and TRACKS will support each other in programming within this space. Along with the regular programming conducted by TRACKS and Camp Eco- Mentor Program Kawartha, this project will also be a gathering space for This is the eighth year that we’ve partnered with Indigenous high school aged youth. TRACKS Oshkwazin Trent University in a delivering a unique Eco Mentor is a program that provides cultural educa on and Program. Student teachers par cipate in a series of leadership development opportuni es for Indigenous in-depth workshops on environmental educa on at youth from local high schools. TRACKS Oshkwazin hosts the Environment Centre delivered by Trent Faculty and cultural and leadership gatherings for Indigenous high Camp Kawartha Staff . Students gradua ng from this school students throughout the year, including water program receive an Eco-Mentor Cer fi cate from both ceremonies, land-based workshops and storytelling Trent University and Camp Kawartha. The cer fi cate panels with knowledge holders.

2019 Annual Report | Camp Kawartha Incorporated 9 O 2018-2019 D Founda ons & Chari es Individuals Corin Forrester Barbara McGregor Nicole For n Betsy McGregor AMICI Camping Charity Anonymous (4) Bob French Joe McLinden Community Founda on of Greater Peterborough Kathleen Allen Cheryl Gamble John & Susan Helen McCrea Peacock Founda on Ed Arnold Peter Gardner McWilliams Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Founda on Spencer Barnes Andrea Gilders Richelle Morgan Michael Evans & Heather Gardiner Founda on Nathalie Begin Kate Graham Bob Mosurinjohn Ontario Wildlife Founda on Ka e Binda Betsy Ann Gynane Lia Murray O o & Marie Pick Charitable Founda on Brad & Karen Bird Al Haight Tim Nicholls Pilkington-Henniger Charitable Trust Terry Boucher Jo Hayward-Haines Elizabeth Nisbet Spectrum Health Care Founda on Craig Brant Myke Healy Dr. Brian J. Noble St. Peter’s On-the-Rock Jane Bremner Karen Higgins Jeane e Northrop The Arsco Family Fund Neil & Margaret Lilian Hirdes Marilyn Pa on The Charitree Founda on Broadfoot Cindy Hobbs Jennifer Porter The Douglas U ng Founda on Don Bull Joan Hogan Ken Powell The Gainey Founda on Bob Burgis Roberta Hubble David Ramey The Gosling Founda on Geoff rey Butson Jason Huff man & Susan Ramey The Peterborough Founda on Liam Churchill Fiona Lasenby Kathleen Ramey-Hoy The Stoney Lake Heritage Founda on Susan Clarke Milan Ichniosvsky Jacob Rodenburg Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund John Cockburn Ralph & Carol Adrienne Ross Williams Wilson Sherport Founda on Robin & Marion Ingleton Nancy Ross Collins Alan Ingram Ron & Carol Ross Karen Copson Bruce Johnson Lisa Roszel Community Supporters Rachael Cosby Herman Klausen John Saba no Basterfi eld & Associates Inc. Julie Cosgrove Audrey Laiken Billie Sabovitch Birchcliff Property Owners Associa on James G. Coyle Chris na Laing Brianna Salmon Birkdale Investements Ltd Warren Cra Ronald Lalonde Haley Shanoff Brian D. Bulger - The Life Insurance Guy Garry Culverson Cal Langman Alan & Linda Slavin C.C.I. Canada - Ontario Region Rochelle Declute Terra Lasenby Lucas & Anne Smith Off road Jeep Club Catherine Brian Learoyd Prior Smith City of Peterborough deDomenico Anna Lee Heather Spra Farm Credit Canada AgriSpirit Fund Nancy Dennis Paul Legacy Tammy Steele Government of Canada Ross & Ann Dobbin Terry Lewis Kathleen Stewart H. Owen Investments Inc. Greg Dowdall Robert Li le Anne Struthers Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd Susan Dunkley Peter & Marilyn Atul Swarup Kawartha Credit Union Limited Heather Dunlop MacLoghlin Jennifer Taylor LLF Lawyers LLP Patricia Elder Douglas MacMillan Nick van der Kamp Nexicom Group Inc Mike Evans Chris Magwood Ron Walker Nigh ngale Nursing Registry Ltd Dianne Everson Daniel Marinigh Don Watkins North Renfrew Family Services Gordon Fallen Andrew Marshall Doug Wellman Ontario Nature Hugh & Becky Fife Rudy Massimo Vicki Whetung Order Of The Eastern Star - Ptbo Chapter #161 Fran Flanagan Craig McFarlane Marylyn White Owen Sound Field Naturalists John Flynn Leslie McGrath Mary Anna Zakula Peterborough U li es Group Services Corp. Stoney Lake Triathlon - Runner’s Life The Li lock Group The Peterborough Club camper & student Your Own Design 405 subsidies & sponsorships (10% increase from last year)

20192020199 AAnnualnnnnuaual ReportRReepoportrt | CampCaCampmp KawarthaKaawwararththa IncorporatedInIncocorrppororatateded 1010 C K L B P Le Architects completed its Living Building Feasibility Study for Camp Kawartha’s Capital Campaign called “Branching Out for a Sustainable Future.” Le created a stunning design for one of Canada’s fi rst fully cer fi ed Living Buildings that is intended to replace our current dining hall, kitchen and increase our capacity to deliver award-winning outdoor and environmental programming. The Living Building Challenge (www.living-future.org) is the most rigorous green design standard in the world. Instead of doing less harm, the creators of the Living Building Standard imagined crea ng buildings that are net posi ve for the environment, that are regenera ve and beau ful. Like a tree, Living Buildings produce more energy than they use, uptake carbon, create habitat, are non-toxic and collect water from the footprint that they occupy. Living Buildings integrate nature and beauty in every element of their design. There are only 20 fully cer fi ed Living Buildings in the world and one other in Canada. This will be a demonstra on project for architects, builders and developers to adopt these strategies into the mainstream and help youth and adults develop leadership skills, foster ecological awareness and provide an inspiring example of how nature and humans can be fully integrated into the same living space.

Our Branching Out for a Sustainable Future Campaign also includes:

• Reclaiming green space for a large organic food and pollinator garden with an outdoor kitchen. This will serve as an important teaching tool helping visitors to understand the importance of healthy, local food. • Replacing our aging Health Care Centre with a sustainable zero building (zero carbon, zero toxins and zero waste). This space is being designed by the Endeavour Centre as a showpiece for what is possible in sustainable design and innova on. • Upda ng our waste-water management system with the greenest alterna ve available that is approved by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.

If you want to learn more, become involved or make a dona on, please contact Jacob Rodenburg, [email protected]

“The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth.” - Marlee Matlin

2019 Annual Report | Camp Kawartha Incorporated 11 “It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contempla on of her beau es to know of wonder and humility.” - Rachel Carson

C K Outdoor Educa on Centre • Environment Centre • Summer Camp • Facility Rentals

Main Offi ce: 1010 Birchview Road, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0 Phone: 705-652-3860; 1-866-532-4597 Fax: 705-652-1500 Email: [email protected] Website: www.campkawartha.ca

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