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Camp Huronda (Huntsville, Ontario)
This summer Camp Huronda will proudly celebrate its 40th Anniversary on Lake Waseosa! Owned and operated by the Canadian Diabetes Association, Camp Huronda lies on a beautifully wooded peninsula on Lake Waseosa near Huntsville. This superb 110-acre setting offers permanent camp facilities for children with type 1 diabetes through carefully planned day and evening programs that provide your child with a summer of adventure, fun, activities, new skills, and health care. The camp offers four two-week sessions in July and August for 8–15 year olds, as well as two one-week sessions for 8–10 year olds in August. For the sixth summer, Huronda will also host a four-day Family Camp at the end of August.
Facilities
Campers stay in comfortable wood cabins with a live-in counsellor. The camp has a large recreation hall, a modern kitchen, a craft centre, health care facilities, a multi-purpose waterfront, washroom and shower facilities, and a large dining hall.
Activities
A team of well-qualified area directors, instructors, counsellors, junior counsellors and administrative staff support the campers in the following activities:
• canoe trips
• nature lore
• sing-songs
• swimming program
• sailboarding
• volleyball
• wilderness survival
• overnight trips
• archery
• sailing
• special events
• pottery
• kayaking
• skits
• orienteering
• fishing
• crafts
• horseback riding
• paddle boating
• basketball
• mountain biking
• ropes courses
• soccer
• climbing wall
• water trampoline
• beach volleyball
Junior Counsellor
Camp Huronda will once again offer a Junior Counsellor program (this assimilates our past counsellor-in-training program) for 16 year olds. This program is currently under development; please contact Kelly Mathews, Ontario Camps & Youth Programs at (416) 408-7040 or email if you have questions.
Message from the New Camp Director
To all staff, campers and parents, new and returning: My name is Mike Filipowitsch, and I’m happy to be able to introduce myself to you as the new Director of Camp Huronda!
My camping experience began 15 years ago at YMCA Camp Belwood in Fergus, Ontario. Since those early years I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of some amazing staff teams at a variety of outdoor centres and residential camps in Ontario, holding just about every camp position available, including head chef! In 1994, camping lead me to Lakehead University where I studied Outdoor Recreation. Currently I’m finishing a specialized Bachelor of Education that emphasizes the experiential, ecological and environmental aspects of education. I will be conducting my placement in Huntsville this Spring, thus allowing me to move into Camp mid-March and immerse myself in the site.
I believe that camp is a community, a family that works together to create and facilitate activities and experiences that are meaningful and long lasting. I anticipate that over the duration of the summer we will all learn so much from one another. Please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime! Whether you have questions, or simply would like to say “hello”! I’m very excited to embark on this journey with all of you!
Sincerely,
Mike “Flip” Filipowitsch
Some Interesting Facts about Mike:
• Completed one full and six half marathons
• Competed in the USA 10km Snowshoe Running National Trials (in minus 40-degree weather)
• Frontman for the “Burt Neilson Band” (plays anything with strings and sings)
• Toured Canada over 25 times! Worked with First Nations group and on pilot projects for Parks Canada
• Certified National Historical Interpreter, National Interpretative Association
• Actor and songwriter; wrote song for Hollywood film
• Competed in junior level hockey (Kitchener)
Care
Medical Director
Dr. Kusiel Perlman (Camp Medical Director) from the Hospital for Sick Children coordinates the staff of on-site physicians. Dr. Perlman is a childhood diabetes specialist with many years of experience at Camp Huronda.
Nursing Director
Mary Perez (Camp Nursing Director) is a Registered Nurse with over 35 years of nursing experience. Mary coordinates the nursing team to support and supervise the campers’ diabetes management procedures. Mary also has many years of involvement at Camp Huronda
Dietetic Director
Michelle Unroth, Registered Dietitian coordinates individual diabetes meal planning for the campers. Excellent meals and snacks are prepared in the modern kitchen and enjoyed by the campers and staff in the dining hall.
Fees
Camp Huronda will be piloting a NEW “3-Tiered Voluntary Pricing Program” for the 2010 Summer. We have done this for a few reasons: first, we recognize that our families have different abilities to pay. Second, we feel it is important that we begin to communicate the true cost of camp to our camper families. Historically, we have been charging roughly 55% of the true cost directly to our participants. This of course has placed a tremendous burden on the camps’ capacity. In order to continue to provide the camping services that we do for children with type 1 diabetes in Ontario, we need to take a more proactive approach in how we manage our subsidies. We hope to do this with the voluntary 3-tiered pricing program.
This year, we ask that you please take a moment to look at the rate descriptions and determine which of these three prices your family is able to pay for your child’s experience. This is strictly an honour system; select the fee you feel is appropriate and that is what you will pay. The program is voluntary, and in no way influences the experience a child will receive at camp. Please note that additional financial assistance with camp fees is still available via application for campership.
2-week camping sessions:
Tier 1: Actual Cost = $2,485
Tier 2: Partially Subsidized = $1,880
Tier 3: Heavily Subsidized = $1,500
1-week camping sessions:
Tier 1: Actual Cost = $1,315
Tier 2: Partially Subsidized = $995
Tier 3: Heavily Subsidized = $800
Transportation
Bus Transportation
Chartered bus transportation service to and from camp is available at a cost of $110 round trip or $60 one way. The bus pick-up and return location is the IDOMO parking lot, 1100 Sheppard Avenue West, (Northwest corner of Sheppard Avenue and Allen Road) in Toronto (map).
CHILD MUST BRING HIS/HER OWN LUNCH IF TAKING THE BUS TO CAMP
Directions to Bus Parking Lot
By car: From 401 West or 401 East, drive North on Allen Road to Sheppard Avenue West, turn left at intersection, parking lot is immediately on the right. Please park toward northwest end of the parking lot.
By public transportation (TTC): From Downsview subway station, exit station on North side of Sheppard Avenue, cross Allen Road at the light on Sheppard Avenue West to IDOMO parking lot.
| Depart Toronto 11:00am | Arrive Toronto 12:30pm | |
| SESSION A | Saturday, July 3 | Friday, July 16 |
| SESSION B | Saturday, July 17 | Friday, July 30 |
| SESSION C | Monday, August 2 | Sunday, August 15 |
| SESSION C1 | Monday, August 2 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| SESSION C2 | NOT AVAILABLE | Sunday, August 15 |
| SESSION D | Monday, August 16 | Sunday, August 29 |
Private Transportation
Please plan to arrive between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. when dropping your child off at camp. When picking up your camper, please plan to arrive between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Directions to Camp Huronda
• Exit from Highway 11 at Muskoka Road 2 (Ravenscliffe)
• Head West on Muskoka Road 2 approximately five kilometers to South Waseosa Road
• Turn right onto South Waseosa Road and follow to Camp Huronda
Campership (subsidies)
Camper subsidies may be available from the Canadian Diabetes Association for families that require financial assistance. For more information please email .
Dates
The following sessions are available for the summer of 2010:
Two Week Sessions
Session A
Saturday July 3 – Friday July 16
*peanut free session
Session B
Saturday July 17 – Friday July 30
C-Camp:
Monday August 2 – Sunday August 15
*celiac session
11 – 15 year olds only
*Note: during Session C, 8, 9 and 10 year olds will NOT be able to register for a two-week session. See One Week Sessions below (C1 and C2).
D-Camp:
Monday August 16 – Sunday August 29
Family Camp
Monday August 30 – Thursday September 2
One Week Session
One-week Sessions are offered to 8, 9 and 10 year olds ONLY.
C1-Camp:
Monday August 2 – Sunday August 8
*celiac session
C2-Camp:
Monday August 9 – Sunday August 15
*celiac session
Dietary Considerations
Peanut/Nut Allergy
Campers that have a peanut or nut-related allergy or sensitivity must register for Session A. They will receive priority for this session.
Celiac Considerations
Campers that have any celiac related conditions (wheat/gluten sensitivity) must register for Session C. They will receive priority for this session.
Unfortunately, the camp is not able to accommodate the following diets at any time:
• Kosher
• Halal
• Vegan
• Egg Allergy
• Milk Allergies and/or Lactose Intolerance
• Soy Substitutions
• Sulfite Sensitivity
We will make accommodations for Vegetarians.
For the safety of your child, please disclose any known food and/or drug allergies in the online application form.
Food Storage
Unfortunately, the kitchen is not able to store food for campers except in the most extreme circumstances, which will be discussed on an individual basis. Issues around food safety and space limitations have forced us to make this decision in order to decrease potential risk to campers and staff. We would be happy to answer any questions with respect to dietary concerns – please email for more information.
Registration Application Process for 2010
The 2010 application process begins by going online to diabetes.ca.
This year you will be able to register online as well as make your initial deposit payment. As soon as your deposit has been processed, you will receive an electronic copy of the registration package with applicable due dates. In order to maintain your registration status/hold your spot, you must return all required documentation, including future payments, medical and dietary forms, etc., on the specified dates. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your registration up to the discretion of the Camp Registrar.
If you are a past camper, you will no longer receive a general mailing.
Late requests will be accepted until the camp is full. Spaces fill up extremely fast – we encourage you to apply early!
Camp Huronda Employment Opportunities
Returning counsellors and area instructors should contact Kelly Mathews by or at (416) 408-7040. Please remember to include all of your certifications. Programming applications and queries should also be directed to Kelly Mathews.
The Medical Staff of Camp Huronda are looking to hire for the Summer of 2010. Priority will be given to those that are able to commit to a full two-week session.
We’re presently recruiting for the following Health Team Positions:
• Nurse Team Leaders (RN or RPN with 2 years experience minimum at Camp Huronda)
• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Registered Practical Nurses (RPN)
• Camp Aides
• Registered Dietitians (RD)
• Dietetic Interns
For more information, job descriptions or an application, please contact:
Marcia Singh, Administrative Assistant - Ontario Camps & Youth Programs at or (416) 408-5580
Contact Information
Ontario Camps & Youth Programs Office (year-round)
235 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 204
Toronto, Ontario
M2J 4Y8
Marcia Singh, Administrative Assistant – Ontario Camps & Youth Programs
Phone: (416) 408-5580, Fax: (416) 492-1583
Email:
Ruth Lynch, Camp Registrar – Camp Huronda
Phone: (705) 789-7153, Fax: (416) 492-1583
Email:
Kelly Mathews, Director – Ontario Camps & Youth Programs
Phone: (416) 408-7040, Fax: (416) 492-1583
Email:
Family Camp (4 days)
Camp Huronda – Family Camp Program
Embarking on its sixth season, Camp Huronda is pleased to continue with its very successful Family Camp Program. This year, the four-day Family Camp Program will run from 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 30th, through breakfast on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010.
Family Camp provides families with the opportunity to learn more about type 1 diabetes; the tools to assist with the management of their child’s condition; and a positive and supportive environment in which they may share information and experiences with other families dealing with similar issues. Special activities and speakers are planned for everyone.
Who can attend?
Family Camp is for the entire family; parents, siblings and the child with type 1 diabetes. Any family in the province of Ontario with a child 16 years of age or under, who has type 1 diabetes and has not attended a Canadian Diabetes Association Camp in the past is eligible to attend.
Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children while at camp. However, supervision will be provided during scheduled program activities. Parents are also responsible for their children’s medical and dietary care, including their child’s diabetes management, the dispensing of medication(s) and monitoring of personal supplies. Medical staff/personnel are on site to facilitate programming and are not there to supervise daily routines or provide direct medical care.
Space is limited. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
NOTES:
• Arrival time: 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 30th, 2010.
• Allergies: Please note that we will make allowances for vegetarian meals, but are not able to create supplemental meal packages for allergies.
• Parking: Parking is free on site.
• Pets: Family pets are not permitted at camp
• Smoking/Drinking: Smoking and drinking are not permitted on camp property.
• Children 3 and under: Unfortunately, the camp does not have/provide equipment/facilities for children three years of age and under. You will be required to bring a crib, high chair, infant toys, all food requirements, etc., for children under the age of three.
CATEGORY - FEE*/PER:
Adult (16+) - $375
Youth (9 – 15) - $325
Second (+) Youth - $250
Child (4 – 8) - $225
3 and under - FREE
* Fees include all meals, activities and three nights’ accommodation. All applicable taxes have been included.
Request a Family Camp Application Package
If you are interested in registering for the Family Camp Program or would like more information, please contact Ruth Lynch at (705) 789-7153 or email
Camp Summer Address (for use in July and August only)
Camp Huronda
1252 South Waseosa Lake Road
Huntsville, ON P1H 2N4
Tel: (705) 789-7153