Everyone at Waha TV & Camp Wahanowin would like to wish you a Happy Halloween!! Be sure to tweet your Halloween costume pictures to @campwahanowin or post them on facebook.com/campwahanowin Continue reading »
Tags: offseason
Summer 2011 Slideshow!
With the summer about 2 months behind us now, we thought it would be a good time to take a look back on some of the great memories from Waha 2011. Grab a warm blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy the amazing work of our talented photographer Deena who put together the fantastic slideshow from Summer 2011. Also, be sure to stay tuned to Waha TV over the next few weeks as we continue to broadcast through the off season! Continue reading »
Bruce’s Blog: A Very Campy Weekend
Last week was my daughter Rachel’s birthday. She is very lucky because her birthday is in early October and we are still open up at camp running school groups. In fact our last group of the season just ended October 19th. So Rachel decided to have her birthday party at camp and invite her cabin to come up for a party/cabin reunion. Everyone gathered at the Nashman home Friday afternoon and we headed up to camp in our 15 passenger van. I don’t ever get to experience the “bus traditions” on the trip to camp but because I was driving, I was able to get the van version. First of all, there was lots of excitement, enthusiasm and anticipation. A few “are we almost there yet?” questions, but when we did turn on Rama Rd. the van broke out in a spontaneous “W, that’s the way to begin…….” song and as we approached camp in the final few hundred metres, the entire van started a rhythmic clap culminating as we pulled into camp. It was amazing to see and feel the energy and genuine devotion to Wahanowin and to each other as a cabin group (and that was just the ride to camp). Continue reading »
Tags: alumni unit, Bruce, cabin reunion, katie maalouf, orlee benson
Patti’s Camp Diary (Updated Oct. 12)
October 12th, 2011
Shana Tova and wishing everyone a sweet and healthy year! The end of our 2011 camp season is next week. We have hosted close to 3000 children since May who have participated in one of our many programs: Outdoor Education, Music Camps, and of course Camp Wahanowin. I’ve been hearing news about cabin reunions around the city, which is heartwarming. We love to hear your stories about connecting with camp friends in the off-season. We’ve had many applications submitted from eager campers wanting a cabin reunion at camp. Camp Wahanowin is gorgeous with the fall colours and is just as stunning in the winter covered in sparkling snow (it’s magical actually). We use the water slide as a tobogganing luge on to the frozen lake. Spring is also fantastic at camp with trees blooming. What can I say… every season holds it’s own special beauty.
I’ll re-visit my blog in the spring again as your camp mom. In the meantime, I’m going to focus on being a mom to my own three kids. Having said that, I’m always happy to hear from campers and parents anytime. Have a safe and productive school year and I look forward to seeing you back at your home away from home (Camp Wahanowin) next summer…
Wahanowin Window – Fall 2011
“It’s hard to know where to begin, so much goes on at Wahanowin….”
CRAZY CABIN REUNION CONTEST!
There’s been lots of great feedback and several cabins have already qualified for their Crazy Cabin Reunion at Wahanowin. We’d love to have the entire camp return for this Crazy Wahanowin First and experience camp in the winter or next spring. All you have to do, to be part of the fun is to send in your application and deposit by October 31st. If 75% or more of your cabin signs up on time (a very easy number to achieve), then you qualify for the reunion at camp! Plus, as a bonus, every cabin that qualifies will be entered into a special draw to win an unbelievable luxury limousine bus ride to camp! Everyone from your cabin plus any new friends you bring to camp is eligible for this contest! So, don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Continue reading »
Tags: 2011, campers, newsletter
Cookie’s Big Day!
It was a very happy birthday for Cookie! She turned three years old on a beautiful day in our neighbourhood park with 60 or so of her closest camp friends!! It was great to spend the day with so many of our BB, Bear, Eagle, Super Summer Sleepover, and BOB campers and their dogs!!!! What an amazing surprise when Louise, Fremah, Kevin, and Elleisha came in from camp (yes they are still up there!!) to share in the special day! Between the bone scavenger hunt, the dog show, and the doggie cake, it was a crazy, fun day! The weather was so sunny that it almost made me feel like we were at camp! I can’t wait for the next excuse to get together! Thanks to everyone who could make it and those who sent their wishes to Cookie on her birthday! Don’t forget to check out the pictures from Cookie’s big day in the photo gallery.
Tags: april young, BB/Bears, BOB, Eagles, Special Event, super summer sleepover
Bruce’s Blog: The Potential of a New Year!
As Rosh Hashanah approaches and we get ready for a new year in the Jewish calendar, I am reminded of camp. I guess it’s the curse of a camp director or maybe even the blessing, but it seems like many life events, at least for me, relate to camp. At the beginning of each summer we gather in the theatre on the first Friday night and sing songs and discuss the theme of the summer, our goals, dreams, wishes and the potential that the summer has for everyone at camp. I feel the same way about Rosh Hashanah because it is a time of reflection and an opportunity to set new goals, make commitments and achieve our potential in many areas of life. For students, it could be grades, study habits, friendships or school involvement. For parents, it could be parenting goals, relationships, business or personal achievements. But whatever it is, the opportunity exists to make it happen.
Hopefully, whatever it is you strive towards is based more on substance than status. This is a message we try to convey at camp reminding campers that it is not what you have that’s most important, but who you are and what you do. We all live in a world where status and what’s “in” is often a very strong focus, however, the people we want to be and want our children to be is based on substance. At camp, all the bells and whistles are important and make the experience that much greater but it’s clear to see that the real benefit of Wahanowin is the relationships, friendships, personal growth and memories that always stay with you.
This year, when my family and I gather for Rosh Hashanah I will appreciate the important lessons I learn each summer and make some personal commitments to become a better and more substantive individual. I’ll ask my family to do the same and hopefully many of you will too. On behalf of Patti, my children and I, we wish you a very healthy, happy and successful New Year that is full of potential and amazing achievements!
Shana Tova!
Tags: Bruce, Rosh Hashana
