The Off ic ia l Newsle t ter o f Camp Wenonah, Annual Ed i t ion 2013

The Wenonah Warbler is published annually for campers,POLARIS/WCIT participants, Outdoor Education Centre groups,Women’s Weekend participants, alumni and friends of Camp Wenonah.

Contributors: Maia Bradshaw, Caron Brick,Stacey Pollock Bar-Ziv, Mike Stewart,Jeff Bradshaw and Renata Bradshaw.

JJeff’s Jottings! It’s always difficult to compare seasonsat Camp but it’s safe to say that the 2012season was one of the very best. Lookingback on a life in camping that began inthe late 1960’s, I really can’t remembera year like 2012 where we shared somany remarkable moments and thefeedback was so positive and so moving.

This year’s Warbler celebrates andshares the stories of the 2012 seasonwhile looking ahead to what is sure tobe another year of magical moments onthe shores of Clear Lake in 2013.

Co-Director Renata Bradshaw, AssociateDirectors Caron Brick & Mike Stewart,Executive Chef Brad Laidlaw, AssistantDirectors Steve LeMesurier, Emma Pickard,Janette Downie, Chris Williamson andAndrew Cohrs, Period Five DirectorJason Monteith and WEEnonah DirectorsMaia Bradshaw and Will Stratton are allto be congratulated for all their worktowards another terrific year for CampWenonah, our popular Women’sWeekend programs and The CampWenonah Centre for Outdoor Education.

Inside this edition of the Warbler:

• A Recap of major program andproperty projects completed in2012.

• A Look Ahead to some fantasticnew initiatives for the 2013 season.

• Find out who received Five Yearand Ten Year Camper Awards in2012.

• Learn more about our new 4BWenonah Games Week programfor 10-15 year olds.

• Join a Welcome to Wenonah presentation as a new family or invite your friends to learn moreabout our Summer Camp Experience.

• 2012 Schaefer Scholarships areawarded to Fraser “Tito” McOuat,Shannon Senyk, Tanya Springerand Geoff “Rudy” Williamson.

• 2012 Simon Wells First Year StaffLeadership Awards are presentedto Emily Brewer and GrahamSteele.

• Read more about new recognitionprograms at Wenonah includingthe Spirit of Wenonah, Distinguished Service and ServiceBeyond Recognition Awards.

• The Dawaa Dynasty Continues!Hear about the results from yetanother compelling WenonahGames season.

• The 2013 Wenonah FoundationGolf Classic honours ExecutiveChef Brad Laidlaw.

• We offer thanks to the many recentWenonah Foundation donors.

And, much, much more!

On behalf of the Wenonah ManagementTeam (Renata, Caron & Rudy), our Associate Directors (Simon, Jason, Liz,Barb & Stewy) and our staff and the entire Wenonah community, our verybest wishes for a happy and healthy2013!

See you at Camp!Jeff BradshawFounder / Owner / Senior Director

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WELCOME TO WENONAH!WELCOME TO WENONAH!

EE ach year, Wenonah hosts a series of information sessions forregistered first time families AND those that would like to hearmore about the Wenonah Summer Camp program and experience.

Welcome to Wenonah presentations are led by Senior Director,Jeff Bradshaw and last for around 40 minutes, with time forquestions at the end.

Four Welcome to Wenonah presentations are scheduled forearly 2013:

Sunday, January 20, 2013Oakville Holiday Inn (QEW and Trafalgar)590 Argus Road, Oakville2-2:45 pm

Sunday, February 3, 2013The Old Mill Toronto21 Old Mill Road, Toronto2-2:45 pm

Sunday March 3, 2013The Old Mill Toronto21 Old Mill Road, Toronto2-2:45 pm

Sunday, April 7, 2013Oakville Holiday Inn (QEW and Trafalgar)590 Argus Road, Oakville2-2:45 pm

Please RSVP to Caron Brick at the Burlington Camp Office(905-631-2849) or by email: caron@campwenonah.com.

In addition, Jeff is available for in-home presentations in January, February and March. Please contact Jeff directly atthe Burlington Office OR by email: jeff@campwenonah.comto check availability and to make arrangements.

Welcome to WenonahNEW Wenonah Games WeekWhat a Year! 2012 in ReviewComing in 2013We Get Letters . . .Bondar ChallengeWenonah Games 2012 RecapReturn of Spring Camp WeekendFive Year CampersTen Year CampersSpirit of Wenonah AwardThe World at WenonahCamp KivitaDid You Know?Centre for Outdoor EducationWomen’s WeekendsFoundation Golf ClassicWelcome to Stewy’s Centre!New Staff Recognition AwardsSchaefer ScholarshipsWells Leadership AwardsWEEnonah2012 Wenonah Staff TeamWenonah FoundationIn the Words of Our Campers

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NEW FOR 2013!PERIOD 4B: WENONAH GAMESWEEK FOR 10-15 YEAR OLDS

WWe have had many requests over the years for aone week program that would allow campers to attendduring Wenonah Games (held during the final week ofthe one month July and August Camp programs eachyear).

We’re pleased to announce that beginning in 2013, we willbe offering Period 4B which will include the final WenonahGames program of the season at the end of August Camp!2013 dates are Sunday, August 18 – Saturday, August 24,2013. Period 4B is available for campers 10-15 years ofage with registration information available on theWenonah website (www.campwenonah.com) or by calling the Burlington Camp Office (905-631-2849).

Campers will enjoy three days of regular Camp programming upon arrival on Sunday morning beforejoining Wenonah Games (which begins with OpeningCeremonies on Tuesday night). 4B Campers will joinone of our Wenonah Games Houses (Aki, Dawaa orZibbins), and participate in a wide range of events(over 150 events are scheduled during WenonahGames). The 4B week also includes our memorablefinal night of the month program (including ClosingCampfire, Canoe Ballet, Flaming “W” and Candlelightprogram).

4B is also our only one week program option for oldercampers (13-15 years of age) during the 2013 season.

Please also note that we have a limited number ofspots available for July POLARIS and WCITs to returnfor Wenonah Games. Please contact the BurlingtonCamp Office for more information.

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WHAT A YEAR! WHAT A YEAR! 2012 IN REVIEW2012 IN REVIEW

22012 was an exciting year for new initiatives, newprograms and new facilities. Here are just a few of thehighlights:

THE WENONAH PINES MINI GOLFAND COUNTRY CLUB OPENS!With thanks to designer Mike Brick and a large team of dedicated course builders, Wenonah Pines opened its firstnine holes in 2012. Professionally built, The Pines was thescene of many great moments throughout the 2012 season.Over 2,300 rounds were recorded at The Pines and withlantern lighting; there were even a few late night rounds!

The Pines plays to a par of 27. Four golfers shared the course record of 14 (an incredible 13 under par!). Specialcongratulations to Brendan Meagher, the inaugural WenonahPines Club Champion. Brendan survived a 72 hole final witha two shot victory over Senior Director Jeff Bradshaw. Geoff “Rudy” Williamson and the pride of Dorchester, Roc Pelton, rounded out the final four.

Mini Golf holes have been named for those who have contributed to Wenonah for many years. The second ninewill open in advance of the 2013 season and will actuallybegin after the current fourth hole and then loop back to jointhe final five existing holes. The full 18 (and who each hole isnamed for):

Hole #1 Bootsie’s Bank (Anthony “Bootsie” Best)

Hole #2 Jason’s Jungle (Jason Monteith)

Hole #3 Liz’s Landing (Liz (Mossington) McClounie)

Hole #4 Will’s Way (Will Stratton)

Hole #5 - NEW The Boyes Bridge (Graydon & Irene Boyes)

Hole #6 - NEW Tanya’s Trail (Tanya Springer)

Hole #7 - NEW Shannon’s Summit (Shannon Wilson)

Hole #8 - NEW Cohrs’ Crossing (Andrew Cohrs)

Hole #9 - NEW Renata’s Rapids (Renata Bradshaw)

Hole #10 - NEW The Jacksons’ Jump (Steph & Matt Jackson)

Hole #11 - NEW Jeff’s Junction (Jeff Bradshaw)

Hole #12 - NEW Barb’s Brook (Barb Janicek)

Hole #13 - NEW Denis’ Drop (Denis Giles)

Hole #14 Stewy’s Street (Mike Stewart)

Hole #15 Flop’s Falls (Simon Wells)

Hole #16 The Bradshaws Bend (Maia, Josh & Jon Bradshaw)

Hole #17 Caron’s Corner (Caron Brick)

Hole #18 mattburke’s mountain (Matt Burke)

THE LODGE: LOOKING GOOD!Prior to the start of the 2012 season, the final work on thenew walk-in freezer was completed at the back of theLodge. The Lodge roof was also completely re-shingledand the Lodge fireplace chimney received a new lookwith extensive masonry work.

EQUIPMENT ENHANCEMENTEach year at Wenonah we are further increasing our inventory in key program areas. In 2012, three new PICOsailboats and eight new Swift Algonquin 16 canoes werepurchased.

A WANDER AROUND WENONAH…If you were to take a walk around Wenonah you wouldnotice a number of exciting additions and changes. In2012, 20 new Muskoka Chairs were purchased (and yes,painted Wenonah green!). There are new benches at theBoys Section Campfire. Both the Main Office and GeneralStore have been redesigned. A major landscaping initiativewas undertaken with a new look for the Round-about, additional trees around the tennis courts and new trees bythe Climbing Wall. New Dyson hand dryers were installedin all the washrooms.

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2012 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTSWe dramatically overhauled the Summer Camp program in2012 with rave reviews! Just some of the highlights:

� A new PIC awards system.� Round the Lake and Across the Lake endurance

swimming awards were reintroduced.� The Senior Showcase provided a day of challenging

programs for our older campers.� Longer daily options…now after dinner each day.� The new Section Challenge pitted the Sections

against each other in a friendly day of fun events.� Super Fantastic Mystery Surprise Days included visits

from Super Mario and friends and Shrek and the residents of a Land Far, Far Away.

COMING IN 2013!As always, we continue to look for ways to improve, enhanceand evolve our programs, equipment and facilities. Here arejust a few projects we’re working on for the 2013 season:

� New Girls Section Campfire (in the same spot onClear Lake but with a larger seating capacity, greatviews of Saw Lake and a new stage area).

� Second 9 holes at Wenonah Pines.� A front deck built on Driftwood to serve as both a

meeting space and teaching location outside ofStewy’s.

� Purchase of three additional PICO sailboats.� Guest “Artists in Residence” to provide additional

high level instruction in our creative areas.� Regeneration of the Upper Deck and Lower Deck

(area behind the Tennis Courts).� Further investment in the digital photography program

in cooperation with The Roberta Bondar Foundation.� New lane ropes for the Main Swim docks for our

Bronze swimmers AND those taking the Across theLake and Around the Lake Challenges.

� Our Creative Director will be offering two streams inArts & Crafts.

� Early in Spring 2013 we will be installing new permanent heating units in all cabins (ideal for ourearly Spring and late Fall Outdoor Centre groups!).

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WE GET LETTERS!

EE ach year we are thrilled to receive a tremendousnumber of heartfelt letters, cards and emails from campers,parents, staff members and many others reflecting on thevalue of the Wenonah experience.

Here is just a small sample following the 2012 season.

FROM A NEW CAMPER PARENT:I just wanted to thank you for allowing my son the opportunityto attend Camp. He had a great time and came home withmany new friends. He’s already asking if he can go backnext year. For a kid who enjoys spending time indoors heseems to have found himself in a new and healthy lifestylethanks to you.

FROM A NEW CAMPER PARENTOur son just completed a one week introductory program.He loved Camp Wenonah! He was so excited to tell usabout his adventure. He said that his counsellors wereamazing! He also said that he really liked the food. This isa big thing because he is a somewhat fussy eater but hesaid that he really liked the meals. So please, send a bigthank you to the Chef in addition to all the Camp staff whomade him feel very comfortable, safe and most importantlyfor creating a truly fun and special environment at Camp.He said that he had a great time with his cabin mates andmade a lot of friends at Camp. He really seemed to connectwith the kids in his cabin. He loved kayaking so much!He said that, “I learned how to steer, to row, go backwardsand forwards and target where I go.” What a greatmetaphor for personal growth! He told us that he lovedCamp so much that he definitely wants to return next yearand said that he would like to go for two weeks. ThanksCamp Wenonah for making our son’s first ever Campexperience a great one!

FROM A LONGTIME CAMPER PARENT:I wanted to express to you how much we appreciate thecharacter and quality of Camp Wenonah. Our daughter justcame back from another period at Camp and she had awonderful time, as always. This was her 7th summer atWenonah. She went the first time at 7 years of age, and didnot know anyone at Camp. But she loved it back then, andgoing back every year has been a high priority for her.

When I picked her up last night I was struck by the peacefuland loving but also energized atmosphere at Camp. Therewere no “adults” in sight, but large groups of young peopleamicably and cheerfully intermingling. I saw no electronicgadgets, but many hugs and a few teary-eyed and warmgood-byes. You have created a very special atmosphere atCamp, and the increasingly diverse nationalities representedoffer another valuable dimension. Many thanks and congratulations on running such a wonderful camp.

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FROM A CLEAR LAKE COTTAGER:I have said it before and I will say it again. We love havingyou on the lake. We love watching all the boats out on thelake, we love the large war canoe that comes over to thetown dock (right beside our cottage), we love going by inthe boat at night and listening to the songs and just love theidea of so many young people coming together and sharingnothing but goodness of the heart. We were out one nighta couple of years ago with some visitors and your campershad sent out little tin plates with candles on them and Iswear it was like we were in a dream. It was the mostenchanting thing I have ever seen and will never forget it.The next morning when we were out, there was no sign ofit at all so not only did you provide a beautiful vision thenight before but everything was cleaned/picked up by thenext morning. Nothing but good coming out of Wenonah!What you do and have there is so important.

FROM A LONGTIME STAFF MEMBER:I’m moving to Europe for four months starting January for awork term at a very interesting firm. I know I'll be challengedby the daunting task of setting up a new life, being theanonymous stranger in a big city and working in a very fast-paced office with incredibly intelligent people, but Iknow I can be confident that I'll handle it well. This is almostentirely because of Camp.

At the end of WCIT I experienced a sort of catharsis - Isuppose it was ‘THAT’ moment you’re talking about. Athome I had always felt as if the person I could be was somuch greater than who I appeared to be to those aroundme - I always knew at Camp that wasn't true. I was reallymyself, and in WCIT I realized that I could change my ownlife and be that person at home as well. I took off into thewoods for two hours after my feedback and wrote down alittle message I still read to myself every day. I took thatmoment and decided to change my life - I can’t imaginewhat I would be doing with myself if I hadn't.

I decided to live healthy, cherish those who make me smile,share as much of my heart as possible with those aroundme, and enjoy every moment of it even in the face of failureand loss. I knew then that I could be the man I wanted tobe and I decided to do it.

I really do think that this will be - for a long time, if notforever - THE defining moment of my life. I can't thank youenough for setting it up. Since then I’ve been accepted toschools across the country and now I’m going to have thechance to work at an influential international firm. I can seethat I'm going to have a chance to influence the field - I’mat the top of my class and on the Dean's List already, I’mrunning the student government and always seem to beteaching my peers. I know that because of Camp I’m goingto be able to make a real positive change in the world.

Camp isn’t something you can put into words or make coherent at once. It's impossible to see it all and I thinkthat’s just the beauty of it. One of the biggest reasons Icouldn’t stop crying near the end of Camp was because Icould see all of these beautiful lives - everyone going off indifferent directions - and Camp is the one place where theyall intersect for those beautiful few months or weeks - ordays. Just to have been involved is such a blessing.

I hope I can keep sharing the Camp spirit with thosearound me, and I know that I will for some time. I willforever carry it with me. I can’t thank you enough, andeven in this lengthy e-mail I can’t seem to put it all down.I'll forever be grateful for the amazing place you've createdand Camp will always remind me that a building is moreabout the people in it than anything else.

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WENONAH CAMPERS PARTICIPATEWENONAH CAMPERS PARTICIPATEIN THE BONDAR CHALLENGEIN THE BONDAR CHALLENGE

DDr. Roberta Bondar is a Canadian icon most widelyknown for her journey aboard Discovery as the world’s firstneurologist and Canada’s first woman in space. Her achievements are as diverse as they are many. Her careers include scientist, medical doctor, astronaut, author, environmental educator, and professional landscape photographer, to name a few.

This past year The Roberta Bondar Foundation partnered withthe Canadian Camping Association/Association des campsdu Canada to begin The Bondar Summer Camp Challenge.Camp Wenonah was one of five camps to pilot this programin the summer of 2012.

The program (modelled after the school-based Bondar Challenge) focusses on participants using the camera as a tooland a gateway to learning about the environment. As part ofWenonah’s photography PIC, campers were challenged tocapture an image in the environment that related to an aspectof biodiversity and then wrote an artist’s statement to accompany their photo. The competition challenges campersto infuse art with science and science with art. The ultimategoal of the program is a lifelong love of nature, protection ofthe environment and global citizenship.

A highlight of the summer was Dr. Roberta Bondar visitingCamp Wenonah during Period 3, and spending a morningwith the participants in the photography PIC, sharing tips, suggestions and her expertise with the campers.

We are thrilled that the Overall First Place winner of theBondar Challenge for 2012 Summer Camps is Busy as aBee by Tate Kamps from Camp Wenonah.

CONGRATULATIONS Tate!

CONGRATULATIONS also to The Camp Wenonah Individual Winners:

First Place Senior: Lilies on the Lake by Augustina BempongFirst Place Intermediate: Busy as a Bee by Tate Kamps Second Place Intermediate: The Dragonfly by Miranda ElderHonourable Mention Intermediate: Raindrops on a Leaf

by Ines Loranca DelagoHonourable Mention Intermediate: Sunshine at Wenonah

by Emily AllanHonourable Mention Intermediate: Colour Blind

by Layla Meulenbelt

To view all the winning images and accompanying artist’sstatements from the winning participants visit http://www.therobertabondarfoundation.org/the-bondar-challenge/summer-camps-2012/

We were pleased that so many Camp Wenonah camperschose to participate in this unique opportunity and delighted to learn of their success. The winning imagesand artist’s statements will travel with the Foundation’sTravelling Exhibition and Learning Experience to its nextcommunity in 2013.

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WENONAH GAMES 2012 RECAPWENONAH GAMES 2012 RECAPWhat a year on the playing fields of Wenonah!What a year on the playing fields of Wenonah!

DD awaa enjoyed another winning season BUT Akiand Zibbins battled feverishly right to the very lastevent (the August Camp Mickle Island Canoe Race).

In a stunning reversal of fortune from recent years, Akistormed to victory in July and battled down to the wirein August before Dawaa prevailed.

Final 2012 Challenge Cup standings:

Dawaa 6,110Zibbins 6,030Aki 5,970

Once again, House Captains led the way for each of theWenonah Games teams.

The Captains line-up includes:

July Camp Camper House Captains:Hannah Neizer & Ian Stadelmann (Aki)Daniela De La Maza & Andrew Dell (Dawaa)Emily Coster & Daniel Scarr (Zibbins)

August Camp Camper House Captains:Sydney Bradshaw & Ben Heavenrich (Aki)Maddy Poole & David Wood (Dawaa)Haley Oosterman & Ian Wiseman (Zibbins)

Staff (Full Season):Aki:Laura Faulds & Fraser “Tito” McOuat (Staff Captains)Miriam Heavenrich & Jake Read (Assistants)

Dawaa:Brittany Shelly & Geoff “Rudy” Williamson (Staff Captains)Celia Saunders & Graham Clark (Assistants)

Zibbins:Shannon Senyk & Kevin Smith (Staff Captains)Andrea Robinson & Brett Mueller (Assistants)

Trophies were presented for the Female and Male Decathlon Champions as well as the First Place Canoe inthe Mickle Island Camper/Staff Canoe Race.

2012 results:

Female Decathlon:Hannah Rauseo (July) / Haley Oosterman (August)

Male Decathlon:Andrew Ladouceur (July) / Ryan Malone (August)

Mickle Island Camper/Staff Canoe Race (July)Kathleen Selkirk, Jack Devins, John Ramsey (Zibbins)

Mickle Island Camper/Staff Canoe Race (August)A TIE!!!Darcy Malone, Ryan Grassi & Steve LeMesurier (Dawaa)

AND Shayla Perko, Chris Knox and Andrew Cohrs (Aki).

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THE RETURN OF SPRING CAMP WEEKEND!

FFor many years, Wenonah hosted a Fall CampWeekend at Camp for Summer Campers, POLARIS, WCITs & friends.

In 2012, we saw the return of Fall Camp Weekendand it was a huge hit with close to 200 campers,POLARIS, WCITs, staff and friends that enjoyed aterrific few days at Wenonah in late September.

With such a tremendous response, we quicklymade arrangements for a Fall Camp Weekend in2013 AND we’re pleased to announce that wehave also added a Spring Camp Weekend to ourschedule for the 2013 season!

Be sure to mark the dates on your calendar:

Spring Camp WeekendFriday, May 24 - Sunday, May 26, 2013

Fall Camp Weekend Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2013

Round trip highway coach transportation is provided from Vaughan Mills Mall in Toronto onboth weekends.

Be sure to watch for further information andregistration information for Spring Camp 2013with the 2013 Summer Camp Final Instructionsmailing in March 2013. Fall Camp informationwill be sent along with the Summer Mini Warblerin early July 2013.

Reid BakerTanner BakerClaire BarnardAlex BogdanChelsea BradshawHannah BrentJamie BrownRyan CallahanHubert CorriveauEmily CosterMadison CovillePaige CummingsNicole DaviesAgathe De VulpianGaspard De VulpianInes De VulpianAmy DeschampsKate DevinsPaige DoroszKate DosmanDaniel DreesTaylor EdwardsMiranda ElderNicholas ElderMegan EmanueleColin FinnieNathan FlegelSteve JulesBen KingdonOwen KurtzKhalel Malcolm-NelsonBrian McGinnisDannett Mcintosh

Amelia McNiven FontaniAmanda MillsTristen MuirheadBenjamin MunchMichael MurrayHannah NeizerJoshua NeizerThomas NennigerHaley OostermanMaeve PatryJack ProutyShannon ProutyJolani RaguetteLaura RaposoMaeson Robinson-MacDonaldLiam RooneyJamie RudbergCallum RussellDaniel ScarrEmma Lee ScholzCharlie SchubertJared SchutzScott SedranRyan SegaertEmily ShiltonCurtis SislerIan StadelmannJacqueline StirlingAlex VeldhuizenEmma WilburCarolyn WilliamsonBradley YoungJames Zucker

5 YEAR CAMPERS5 YEAR CAMPERS

AA t presentations over the Summer, a personalized,engraved miniature paddle was given to each camperwho celebrated their fifth year at Wenonah during2012. We were pleased to honour the followingcampers with their 5 Year Camper Award this past year.

10 YEAR CAMPERS10 YEAR CAMPERS

OOnce again several new names were added to the growinglist of campers celebrating their tenth year at Wenonah. Each camperwas presented with an original piece of stained glass hand-made byTed Tiemessen of Think Muskoka to commemorate their milestoneseason at Camp.

Abbey CameronClayton Meyrick

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SPIRIT OF WENONAH AWARDSPIRIT OF WENONAH AWARD

IIn 2012, the Spirit of Wenonah Award was created and presentedfor the first time to acknowledge campers that have helped toimmeasurably further the ideals of community leadership andcitizenship during their time at Camp.

Each month we will be selecting one female and one male camperwho have made many positive, thoughtful, considerate and lasting contributions to life at Camp Wenonah.

Recipients are named by the Section Directors in consultation withJeff and other members of the Wenonah Management Team.

In 2012, we were thrilled to honour:

July CampKatie DevinsAndrew Ladouceur

August CampAmy DeschampsRyan Grassi

There is a permanent plaque in the Lodge with each name inscribed.In addition, recipients receive their own personal plaque.

We could not be prouder of Katie, Andrew, Amy and Ryan. They truly represent the Spirit of Wenonah!

THE WORLD AT WENONAHTHE WORLD AT WENONAH

AA t Wenonah we enjoy the opportunity to develop friendships with campers and staff from allaround the world.

In 2012 Wenonah welcomed campers from:

AnguillaBarbadosBelgiumChileChinaColombiaEnglandFranceItalyMartiniqueMexicoPolandSingaporeSouth KoreaSpain TaiwanVenezuela

United States:CaliforniaFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkNorth Carolina

Canada:AlbertaBritish ColumbiaOntarioQuebec

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CAMP KIVITA CAMP KIVITA – A CAMP FOR KIDS WITH ORGANTRANSPLANT AND END STAGE ORGAN DISEASE JOINSCAMP WENONAH FOR SUMMER 2013By Stacey Pollock Bar-Ziv

CCamp for children with chronic illnesses can be life changing. CampKivita, a camp for children living withsolid organ transplants – heart, kidney,liver, lung and intestinal transplants,and those with end-stage organ failure,is thrilled to be partnering with CampWenonah for Summer 2013! Camp Kivita was founded based on aneed for children with transplants and end stage organ disease to havethe opportunity to meet other children who have had similar healthcareexperiences and to be able to participate in a normal childhood campexperience that improves their sense of competency, independence,self-esteem, make new friends, learn new skills, and just have fun!

This will be our fifth summer operating, but we believe it will be ourbest yet! In 2009, thirty children attended our camp and in 2010 ournumbers grew to forty children but the demand was far greater thanspace available. In 2011 and 2012 we expanded to allow more childrento attend and offered children waiting for a transplant and living withend stage intestinal, liver and kidney disease (on dialysis) the opportunityto attend camp. In 2013 it was time to find a new camp home andexpand programming and leadership opportunities for our children. Weare truly excited to be joining with Camp Wenonah to offer our childrenthe best possible summer ever and feel like we have found the bestplace ever to call our new camp home!

Camp Kivita is organized by the Transplant Camp Advisory Committeeand leadership team. We are a group of volunteers passionate about ensuring that all children with transplants and organ failure have the opportunity to attend summer camp. Our primary goal is fundraising tocover the cost of camper registration fees and ensuring safe and optimalprogramming. We continue to strive to allow all children who are medically stable after transplant or those living with end stage organ disease the opportunity to attend camp at no cost to experience themagic of camp. Camp could not happen without the generous financialsupport of our donors which include The Kidney Foundation of Canada,the Citron Family (Ken’s Fund), KRG Insurance, David Foster Foundation,Doug Ghent Painting, the Ben Walker Foundation, and all the individualdonors and supporters of camp.

We are delighted to be joining the CampWenonah family for what promises to bean outstanding summer and cannot waitto have you join us to experience themagic of camp in 2013! Thank you onbehalf of the Camp Advisory Committee &Leadership Team. For more information,you can contact the Camp AdvisoryCommittee [Stacey Pollock Bar-Ziv –Fundraising & Publicity; Emily Ghent –Operations & Programming; & ChristinaKosar – Medical Director] at: transplantcamp@gmail.com.

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DID YOU KNOW?

In early June, Wenonah entered a team inthe annual Amici Camping Charity BallHockey Tournament at Upper CanadaCollege. The tournament is held to raisemoney for Amici, and help send deservingchildren in need to overnight camps inOntario. Team members on the“Wenonah Kingpins” included currentand alumni staff members. Wenonah wasone of three camps represented in thetournament (along with Kilcoo Camp andCamp Wabikon). Wenonah’s effortshelped raised $4000 in support of Amici.

Jeff was asked to speak at another Amicievent in May. He was a featured speakerat the Peter Taylor Art Show, which helpedraise money for Amici and send under-privileged kids to summer camps. The ArtShow program featured Scott Russell (CBCSports) as Master of Ceremonies. Jeff was afeatured speaker along with Steve Paikin(TVO, The Agenda). Jeff spoke on behalfof Amici partner camps about the impacta Summer Camp experience can have ona child. He finished his speech with somelines from “What Shall We Take Home AsCampers”, a reading that is shared with theWenonah staff during PreCamp staff trainingand again at the end of the summer.

Wenonah is launching a new website thiswinter! It will feature lots of new video,photos, and content. It will be the placeto visit for all the latest Summer Camp,Outdoor Centre, Women’s Weekend andWenonah news. Special thanks to Associate Director Mike Stewart for histireless work on the new websitethroughout 2012. Stay tuned for moredetails!

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Congratulations to FOW member (and 2012 SchaeferScholarship recipient) Tanya Springer, whose radio documentary “Of Mothers and Merchants” wasawarded The Norman Bethune Award for Excellence inInternational Health Reporting by the Canadian MedicalAssociation. Tanya’s documentary first aired on CBCRadio One’s “The Current” in the spring. You canhear Tanya’s outstanding documentary by visitingcbc.ca/thecurrent, and doing a search for “Of Mothers and Merchants.” Congratulations Tanya! We’re proud of you!!

During the last weekend of April 2012, 46 individualscame to Wenonah to offer leadership during our SpringOpening Camp Weekend. We are thankful to our current staff and alumni who worked tirelessly over thethree days to get Camp ready for a new season. We areequally appreciative of Derek Little and his studentsfrom Haliburton High School who have come toWenonah for years and contributed their time and talents to many site-based and environmental projects.

Welcome Rudy! We’re thrilled that longtime Wenonahcamper and staff member Geoff “Rudy” Williamsonwill be returning to Camp for the 2013 season as ourAssistant Camp Director. 2013 will mark Rudy’s 14thseason at Wenonah including his 7th year on staff.Rudy has had numerous Summer staff roles includingPeriod 5 Counsellor, Junior Program Staff, Counsellor,POLARIS Director, Assistant Intro Period Director, POLARIS Tripper and Boys Section Director (over thepast two seasons). Rudy has also worked extensivelywith the Spring Outdoor Education Centre during thepast three seasons and has just completed a very successful few months with the 2012 Fall Outdoor Education Centre.

Rudy is a graduate of the University of Western Ontarioand brings with him to his new role a wealth of uniqueskills and experiences that will immeasurably enrich theWenonah experience. Rudy began in the BurlingtonOffice in December 2012 and will base there untilmoving north in mid-April to open for the 2013 season.

TRIPLE CROWN! Longtime camper Chris Hannonnetted a hat trick during August Camp 2012 winningthe Sr Camper Wenonah Pines Championship, the Sr Camper Archery Championship AND the Sr Boys Tennis Championship. Amazing!

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They do! 2012 marked a memorable year for threelongtime and active Wenonah FOW members (alumnistaff). Matty McEvoy married Lindsay Walker atWenonah over Labour Day Weekend. Pam Sidey marriedPat Welsh in September on Bigwin Island and JonBradshaw married Shea Clare earlier in the Summer inToronto. Congratulations to all!

Welcome Camp Erin! Wenonah is pleased and proud tobe the home of Canada’s second Camp Erin program thatserves the needs of children dealing with bereavementissues. The Moyer Foundation in the United States supports a huge network of Camp Erin programs acrossthe US (www.camperinparents.com/about-camp-erin).Camp Erin will have exclusive use of Wenonah for aweekend in June 2013 with program and leadership facilitation provided jointly by professionals andspecially trained volunteers along with the WenonahOutdoor Centre staff.

Angelo Viola, host of Sportsnet 590 The FAN's "OutdoorJournal Radio Show," interviewed Renata live in Aprilabout Camp Wenonah’s successful Women’s Weekendsas part of their segment about adult outdoor programsin Ontario.

At Wenonah we are happy to support worthwhilecauses including, most recently, the Starlight Soireeheld in Oakville, benefitting the Juvenile DiabetesResearch Foundation. The funds raised from the eveningare being directed to the JDRF Canadian Clinic TrialNetwork to ensure that Canadians living with Type 1Diabetes benefit from the latest research.

The 2012 Summer Staff Sports season saw some familiarnames take centre stage. Congratulations to Jack Tillman,our 2012 Cribbage champion for the second consecutiveyear (and the second year defeating Monika Low in theFinal). Congratulations as well to John Ramsey, the2012 Staff Tennis champ with a great victory in the Finals over Brett Mueller.

Jeff was honoured in February 2012 with the (surprise)presentation of Canadian camping’s highest honor,the Ron Johnstone Lifetime Achievement Award forcontributions to the Canadian Camping Association/Association des camps du Canada and the campingmovement in Canada. Jeff stepped down as Presidentof the national association in December 2011 but remains on the Board as the Past President.

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Matty McEvoy and Lindsay Walker wed at Wenonah

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THE CAMP WENONAH CENTREFOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION

TThe Camp Wenonah Centre for Outdoor Educationwelcomes schools and groups from a number of cities and regions across Ontario. Many school groups return toWenonah annually, as their visit becomes an important tradition within the school year.

Wenonah offers programs that challenge and stimulateparticipants of every age and experience through a traditionalOutdoor Education Centre model. The Wenonah programsall place a value on community, interdependence, personaldevelopment, and an appreciation and respect for the naturalworld.

Our sincere thanks to those groups that joined us at Wenonahthis past season:

eleven YEARSeleven YEARSKillarney Beach Public School (Lefroy)Randall Public School (Markham)

NINE YEARSNINE YEARSSilver Birches Public School (North Bay)St. Nicholas School (Barrie)

EIGHT YEARSEIGHT YEARSHaliburton School (JHaliburton)Queen Elizabeth Public School (Leamington)

SEVEN YEARSSEVEN YEARSQueen Elizabeth Public School (Leamington)

SIX YEARSSIX YEARSHillfield Strathallan College (Hamilton)

FIVE YEARSFIVE YEARSDr. S.J. Phillips Public School (Oshawa)Halton Waldorf School School Grade 8 (Burlington)Halton Waldorf School School Grade 6 (Burlington)Kempenfelt Bay School Grade 7 (Barrie)

FOUR YEARSFOUR YEARSDiscover Paddling (Kanata)Eastdale Collegiate Institute (Oshawa)Guthrie Public School (Oro Station)Tottenham Public School (Tottenham)

THREE YEARSTHREE YEARSCrescent School (Toronto)Kempenfelt Bay School Family Camp (Barrie)Seaway District High School (Iroquois)

TWO YEARSTWO YEARSA.V. Graham Public School (Tecumseh)Captain Michael Vandenbos Public School (Whitby)Children’s Montessori School (Peterborough)Emily Carr Public School (Oakville)James Strath Public School (Peterborough)Ritson Public School (Oshawa)St. Mark Catholic School (Beamsville)

ONE YEARONE YEARBloor Collegiate Institute (Toronto)Ecole Secondaire Marc Garneau (Trenton)Elizabeth Bagshaw Elementary (Hamilton)Kettleby Public School (Kettleby)Lycee Francais de Toronto (Toronto)Northstar Montessori (Mississauga) Orchard Park Public School (Niagara Falls)Prince Edward Public School (Windsor)Sathya Sai School (Toronto)St. Justin Martyr Catholic School (Toronto)W.R. Best Memorial Public School (Shanty Bay)Winston Churchill Public School (Chatham)

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Women’s WeekendsWomen’s Weekends

WWomen’s Weekends at Wenonah feature a relaxed retreat-style programwith Camp-style accommodations, professionally prepared food service and awide variety of program opportunities led by professional instructors.Whether relaxing by the stone fireplace in the main Lodge, enjoying the sun-shine on the shores of Clear Lake or participating in the vast array of optionalactivities, participants enjoy a great getaway!

Each 2012 Women’s Weekend Getaway included a variety of Traditional CampActivities such as campfires, canoeing, kayaking, climbing wall, crafts, tennis,mini-golf; as well as Specialty Workshops including watercolour painting, winetasting, yoga, belly dancing, Zumba, Woods Workout Boot Camp, sushi-making,Tai Chi; and of course the ever popular Pamper Yourself Services such as massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, and Bowen Therapy.

A huge THANK YOU goes out to all our talented program facilitators:

Belly Dancing Francis (Effie) BarryBowen Therapy Dr. Melissa HoweMassage Services Gayle Barnett, Diannah Benson, Bev StewartSushi Making Executive Chef Brad LaidlawTai Chi Valerie Houston-PeelWatercolour Painting Christy A. SmithWine Tasting Eric Thompson; Moon Shadows WineryYoga Samantha RichardsonZumba & Woods Workout Fyonna Vanderwerf

Along with our terrific Fall Outdoor Education Centre staff team, we would alsolike to thank our Wenonah alumni and friends who provided leadership atWomen’s Weekends in 2012: Rianne Barette, Brittany Shelly, Samantha Richardson Steph Duck, Jo Chapman-Smith and Shealyn Clare.

WHAT PARTICIPANTSARE SAYING ABOUT WOMEN’S WEEKENDS:

“All my expectations were exceeded on every level. From thevenue, to the food, to the activities,to the staff….everything was absolutely delightful and I have notstopped buzzing about it to mycolleagues here at work. I woulddefinitely recommend it and willcertainly be coming back againnext year!”

“Thank you, I have had a challenging year and Women’sWeekend at Wenonah was justwhat I needed.”

“If there was a way to duplicatewhat Camp Wenonah representsthe world would be a happier,healthier place filled with laughterand fun.”

“As I left Wenonah I clearly remember the feeling of having mysails filled with wind that weekend.The Camp’s services, meals, accommodations and workshopswere fantastic.”

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WENONAH FOUNDATION WENONAH FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSICGOLF CLASSIC

Each year, the Wenonah Foundation GolfClassic raises funds to send children toCamp. In 2012, we were once againthrilled with the support from our Campcommunity and friends as we enjoyed another great day of golf, laughter and raising money for a great cause.

Our thanks as always to those that donated prizes and offered support tothe day:

$25,000 HOLE IN ONE CONTESTFOW (Friends of Wenonah) Alumni Group

HOLE SPONSORS:Tri M Promotions, Think Muskoka Inc., In Memory of Boul Adam, In Memory of Scott Young, ObjectSharp Consulting, Pat & Bruce Schaefer, Grants & Hills, Domino Remote Office Services Ltd., Scott’s Window Cleaning, FOW Alumni Group, Red D Solutions Inc, M & C Contracting, Liz & Brandon McClounie, The Bradshaws.

AUCTION & PRIZE DONATIONSTri M Promotions - Deb MariciakM & C Contracting- Mike & Caron BrickDonna & Bruce HillJane & Don GrantFOW Alumni GroupPat Stewart-Toronto Lacrosse ClubPat & Bruce SchaeferRob & Wendy ProutyJon WestoverPaul JoliatRona Lansing/Burlington StoreMike StewartRona Lansing/Oakville, Royal Windsor StoreChris Park/National Importers CanadaBradshaw FamilyCarlisle Golf & Country ClubRowlands FamilyDoug & Courtney BowlbyGerald, Linda & Brittany ShellyMJ Lane - Sweety Girl UFisher’s Pier 4

And many others!

CARLISLE GOLF CLUB – Special thanks toNeil Darragh and the Carlisle staff for theirprofessionalism and support.

TOURNAMENT SUPPORT – Special thanksalso to Tournament Hosts Caron Brick, Larry Forsyth, Pat Schaefer, Maia Bradshaw, Dr. Mary Grant, Nancy Vandenbergh andGwen Neizer for all their efforts towards another successful golf tournament!

THE 2013 WENONAH FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSICHONOURING CHEF BRAD LAIDLAW:

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2013 AT THE CARLISLE GOLF CLUB (north of Burlington, Ontario).

We are thrilled to acknowledge “Chef Brad” as our 2013 Honoree.Brad has enjoyed a stellar culinary career including Sous Chef atGlen Abbey Golf Club (Oakville, ON); Chef at Chateau Lake Louise(Alberta), Windermere House (Muskoka), and Blue Mountain Resort(Collingwood). He is a past recipient of Ski Canada's award for finedining. During the winter each year Brad continues as the ExecutiveChef at Georgian Peaks Ski Club (Collingwood, ON). 2013 marksBrad’s eighth season at Wenonah.

We will be forever indebted to Brad for the incredible leadership heprovides to our food service. In a typical season, Brad is responsiblefor coordinating close to 100,000 meals a year including countlessspecial diets. But Brad’s contributions to life at Camp run muchdeeper. He is a mentor to younger staff, a support to those requiringadditional menu choices, a workshop leader on Womens Weekends,a proud Dawaa during Wenonah Games and an active and significantmember of our community.

We look forward to celebrating Brad’s contributions to life atWenonah on June 1, 2013. We hope that you will join us!

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WELCOME TO STEWY’S CENTRE!

LL ongtime Co-Director Mike “Stewy” Stewart retired from fulltimework at Wenonah early in 2012 to join the staff team at the AMICICamping Charity in Toronto. Stewy has been pivotal to the successof Wenonah over the past decade and we wanted to find a way toproperly recognize his many accomplishments and contributionsto life at Wenonah.

During our Opening Camp Weekend in late April 2012, the formerTickle Trunk at Driftwood was redesigned and rechristened as ourInformation Technology Centre (the new home of digital photographyand the Happy Camper newspaper). As a surprise to Stewy (and awell-deserved acknowledgement of his commitment to theWenonah experience) it was announced that this new programspace would be known simply as “Stewy’s Centre.”

TWO NEW MAJOR STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS ANNOUNCED IN 2012

II n 2012, we unveiled two new staff recognition awardswith the first recipients for each being announced in lateAugust 2012.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

On the final day each year of August Camp, the staff remainat Camp after the campers, POLARIS and WCITs depart inthe morning. There is a full afternoon of work around the site(including taking down Leadership Village). The eveningfeatures a terrific buffet dinner from Chef Brad and his staff andthen, finally, a formal program to recognize contributions toWenonah and to look back on the season. In 2012, Jeff devoted the final part of the evening to make the announcement about a major new staff recognition, theWenonah Distinguished Service Award, and to honour thefirst two recipients. Here is an excerpt from Jeff’s remarksthat night:

Tonight, I’m pleased to announce a new award at Wenonah.It will be known as the Wenonah Distinguished ServiceAward. This is not just any acknowledgement. It’s our Hall

of Fame. Andtonight we havetwo inauguralrecipients. Wewill have a newplaque hanginghere in theLodge. Whilethere will nodoubt be othernames addedover the years,the first two

names are without questionthose that should be first whenwe speak of contributions toour Camp experience atWenonah.

One has been the inspirationbehind Camp from the very beginning and has providedthe foundation upon whichWenonah has been built. Theother has turned countlessdreams into realities and canbe credited with defining ourexperience in many remarkable ways.

They are the last two peoplethat would seek out the limelight or require any recognition. Satisfaction forthem has always been seeing others grow and developthrough the experience we provide.

It is quite simply a fact. Without both of them, there is noCamp Wenonah. Our collective experience would not haveoccurred nor been able to evolve in so many powerful ways.

They have always stood beside me. They have kept megoing. In turn, this has allowed me to focus on leadingCamp over the many years since Wenonah was founded.

And so tonight, on behalf of hundreds of Camp staff, thousands of campers and their families and tens of thousands Outdoor Centre and Womens Weekend participants, please join me in not just congratulating butthanking the first two recipients of the Wenonah Distinguished Service Award.

Wenonah Co-Director Renata Bradshaw and Associate Director Simon Wells were named the inaugural recipients of the Wenonah Distinguished Service Award.

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SERVICE WITHOUT RECOGNITION

We are fortunate to have a special bond withLord and Lady Somers Camp in Australia. Wehave, over several years, welcomed both campersand staff from Somers and, in turn, a number offamiliar Wenonah faces have made their way toSomers (just south of Melbourne).

At Somers, the experience is framed by the simpleidea of “service without recognition.” Thethought that unselfish service defines the experience resonated at Wenonah. Joseph Taylor,a Somers alumni (and staff member at Wenonahduring the 2010 and 2011 seasons) was in touchwith Jeff reflecting on these simple ideals. Josephis now a commercial pilot with Cathay Pacificbased in Hong Kong. Joseph carries with him always the concept of “service without recognition”and sees the merits of this concept in everydaylife.

It was during an email correspondence withJoseph that Jeff was inspired to create a newaward to acknowledge those that maintain thevery essence of unselfish service at Wenonah.

A plaque hangs in the Lodge at Camp. It readssimply that the Service Without Recognitionaward is,

“Presented annually to a Wenonah staff memberthat best exhibits the high ideals of service.”

The inaugural recipient is Associate DirectorCaron Brick. Over the past 13 years, Caron hasnot only been the voice on the phone and provided the fastest response to every possible inquiry (!); she works tirelessly each and everyday so that every child that attends Wenonah canhave the very best experience. It is the smiles oneach camper’s face that brings Caron the greatestsatisfaction. We are forever thankful that she hasgraced our lives.

SCHAEFER SCHOLARSHIPSSCHAEFER SCHOLARSHIPS

SS ince its inception, Camp Wenonah has been nurtured by alarge number of people who have worked passionately towardsproviding the very best in program, leadership, service and facility.Two individuals who have contributed greatly to Wenonah are Jeff’sparents, Patricia & Bruce Schaefer.

Over 50 years ago, Pat founded the Burlington Dance Academy inBurlington, Ontario and until her recent retirement, was the Director of one of the most acclaimed schools of dance in Canada.Bruce spent most of his career with Valley City Manufacturing inDundas, Ontario where he rose to be Vice President of the company.Over the years, Pat and Bruce have provided sage advice and counseland have demonstrated their commitment to Wenonah in manypractical and meaningful ways. In 1998, Pat made available thespace for Wenonah’s Main Office on Commerce Court in Burlingtonand redesigned the office for the use of the full-time administrativestaff. Bruce travelled to Camp for many years and undertook thetask of building new bunks throughout Camp. Pat and Bruce’s ongoing devotion to Wenonah has been inspirational.

To honour their significant contributions to Wenonah, the SchaeferScholarships were created. Over the years, Scholarships have beenawarded to Maia Kurzawinski and Brendan Beamish (2003); Lorraine Sugar, Will Stratton and Jon Woolley (2004); John Hollingshead, Pam Sidey and Mike Stewart (2005); Kaleigh Fendley,Matty McEvoy, Jenn McKye and Jesse Sit (2006); Matt Burke, Andrew Cohrs, Marie Eve L’Anglais and Craig Mitchell (2007); Lindsay Babcock, Josh Bradshaw, Shannon Murray, and Sam Wood(2008); Alex Campbell, Steve LeMesurier, Andrea Mager, Cam Rowlands, and Chris Williamson (2009); Anthony “Bootsie” Best,Greg Brown, Emma Pickard, and Dan Sadler (2010); JanetteDownie, Laura Faulds, Miriam Heavenrich, and James Parry (2011).

A $1,000 prize accompanies eachScholarship. There isa plaque in the MainLodge at Camp honouring eachSchaefer Scholarshiprecipient.

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FRASER “TITO” MCOUAT- 2012 Schaefer Scholarship Recipient

OOne cannot help but feel good tobe in Tito’s presence. His positivity is infectious, and his sense of humourbrightens the day of all those who crosspaths with him. He is also an incrediblyhard worker, always going out of hisway to make sure that tasks both largeand small are done well. Camp hasbeen a family affair for Tito. His brotherCameron attended Camp for severalyears, and Tito has also spent many

summers at Wenonah with his cousins as well. Tito grew up at Campas a camper, POLARIS, and WCIT participant. As a staff member, hehas worked as an Operations Staff member, Boys Camp Counsellor,POLARIS Director, POLARIS Tripper, and Property Co-Director. Hehas also worked as Property Staff and Property Director with the Outdoor Centre program.

Tito’s legacies can be found all around Camp, from his work on bigprojects like the Wenonah Pines Mini Golf Course to his attention to detail in making sure the Camp facility is clean and in a state of good repair. His other legacies can be found in the impact he has had oncampers, both those who benefitted from his leadership as a Counselloror POLARIS Director and those who came to admire his positive attitude and his love for Camp.

Tito is completing his degree in English at Wilfrid Laurier University.Tito returns for the 2013 season in a senior supervisory position atWenonah.

TANYA SPRINGER- 2012 Schaefer Scholarship Recipient

TThough she arrived at Wenonah relatively late in her camping career, theimpact that Tanya has had on Camp ismonumental. Over her three years as asummer staff member, Tanya worked as aWaterfront Director and Girls Section Director (the latter position for two seasons). She also worked with the Outdoor Centre program. In all thosejobs, she established herself as a rolemodel for campers, students and staff

members alike. It was during her time as Girls Section Director in particular that she shaped the lives of countless young women.

Tanya continues to find ways to support Camp however she can.Whether it is by spending a week leading the Period Five program orproviding her insights during an off-season planning workshop, Tanyademonstrates an ongoing commitment to Wenonah. Her continued involvement in Camp is done with such heartfelt passion. Simply put,she cares about Camp and all those who are part of the Wenonah community. To many current staff members and campers, Tanya’s involvement at Camp is definitive. They evoke her name frequentlywhen they speak about staff members who have influenced them atWenonah. She is a friend and mentor to many, and is a shining example of all that is possible at Camp.

Tanya is an active member of the Friends of Wenonah alumni group. She currently works as an Interview Producer with George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight on CBC Television.

SHANNON SENYK- 2012 Schaefer Scholarship Recipient

EE verything that Shannon does atCamp is done with a concern for others.When campers and staff membersthink of Shannon, they think of herkind, thoughtful, and caring nature.She is so well-liked because she caresso deeply for others. She works hard tobring out the very best in campers, andshe motivates and mentors staff memberswith her calm and positive approach.

Shannon was joined at Camp for years by her sisters Alison and Jill. Shannon herself was a camper, POLARIS, and WCIT participant. Shehas worked as Junior Program Staff, Counsellor, Waterfront Directorand, most recently, Girls Section Director. She has also lent her leadership to the Outdoor Education Centre as a Program Specialistand Group Coordinator.

Shannon is a role model to everybody at Camp. She puts such thoughtand care into all of her interactions and decisions. She is a shining example of what it means to be a responsible staff member, makingsure that every camper in her care is safe and secure while enjoyingtheir time at Camp. She sets a high standard for those around her,and exemplifies what it means to be a positive and contributingmember of the Camp community.

Shannon graduated from Western University with a degree in PoliticalScience in the Spring of 2012. Shannon will be travelling to work in Australia in the early part of 2013 but we look forward to seeingShannon visiting during the 2013 Summer Camp season.

GEOFF “RUDY” WILLIAMSON- 2012 Schaefer Scholarship Recipient

RR udy is renowned at Camp for hisstrength of leadership and knack for creativity. Over his years as a staff member,he has demonstrated how seriously hetakes everything at Camp while stillmaintaining a great sense of fun. Bothcharacteristics have endeared him tocampers and staff members alike.

Rudy has attended Camp with his brothersChris and Cam (both of whom were staff

members in 2012) and sister Carolyn (a POLARIS participant in 2012).Rudy himself was a camper, POLARIS, and WCIT participant at Campbefore assuming numerous staff roles, including Period Five Counsellor,Junior Program Staff, Counsellor, POLARIS Director, Assistant IntroductoryPeriod Director, POLARIS Tripper, and Boys Section Director. He’s alsoworked with the Outdoor Centre as a Program Specialist and GroupCoordinator.

Rudy is unique as a Camp staff member. He can equally relate to theyoungest and the oldest campers. He is just as comfortable leading agroup as he is spending one-on-one time with any camper who needs it.Campers know his name, and he knows theirs. Campers are inspired byRudy, and staff members admire him. He has an enthusiasm and humourabout him that lifts everyone up and makes each day at Camp a good one.

Rudy graduated from the Media, Information, and Technocultureprogram at Western University in the spring of 2012. We are thrilledthat he is continuing with Wenonah as our 2013 Assistant Director.

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SIMON WELLSSIMON WELLSFIRST YEAR STAFFFIRST YEAR STAFFLEADERSHIPLEADERSHIPAWARDAWARD

Simon Wells, over the past 16 seasons, has contributedimmeasurably to life atWenonah. While a fulltimestaff member, he influenced a

great many others through his example of dedicatedservice and commitment. Simon has also playedthe central role in evolving our Outdoor EducationCentre to a point where we now welcome thousandsof school children each year during Spring and Fall.And, Simon has been responsible for the ongoingdevelopment and maintenance of our site and facilities and has overseen significant expansionand enhancement over the years. Everywhere welook around Camp, we can see examples ofSimon’s vision and talents.

The Simon Wells First Year Staff Leadership Awardis presented annually to a male and a female firstyear staff member and acknowledges the significantcontributions that Simon has made.

Each recipient receives a personal plaque plus acash award of $500. As well, there is now a permanent plaque in the Lodge highlighting theaward recipients.

EMILY BREWEREmily puts a priority on doing the right thing. Sheputs great thought and effort into everything thatshe does. And, importantly, Emily is an outstandingrole model to her campers. It is clear from her interactions with them how much they look upto her.

Over her years as a camper, POLARIS, and WCITparticipant we have always known how good a person Emily is. That was only reinforced this pastsummer as a staff member. Emily is always a willingvolunteer to help wherever needed, and she goesout of her way to spend one-on-one time withcampers, especially those who may not get asmuch attention as others.

Emily is very conscientious. She is so aware of howher actions affect those around her. To Emily, doingthe right thing is more important than it is to impressher peers. She is upbeat no matter the role that sheis taking on. She always has a smile on her face,and her sensitive and kind approach to others hasan immeasurably positive impact on them. Emily isin the Bachelor of Kinesiology program at the University of British Columbia. She will return toWenonah in 2013 as a member of the staff team.

GRAHAM STEELEGraham goes about his role at Camp in a very quiet way. At the sametime, he is an immensely thoughtful and caring person. He has a veryclear understanding of what is expected of him as a staff member,and he works very hard to not only meet those expectations but tosurpass them.

Like so many of his peers, Graham has grown up at Camp. He wasa long time camper, and then POLARIS and WCIT participant beforeworking as a Resource Staff member this past summer. As a staffmember, he established himself as a great role model not only forother first year staff but also for all staff members.

Graham puts so much time and energy into everything he does. He is happy and enthusiastic to help out wherever and however hecan. He wants to do a good job, and is always receptive to feedback.Campers like him, no doubt in part because he constantly and genuinely engages them. Graham does not need to be recognizedfor a job well done because he is happy to see the reflection of hishard work in the smiles of his campers.

Graham will graduate from Upper Canada College in the spring.We are thrilled that he will return to the Camp Wenonah staff forthe 2013 season.

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WEENONAHBy Maia Bradshaw, Co-Director of WEEnonah

EE very summer the WEEnonah campers are charged with very importantresponsibilities around Camp, of course this past year was no different! It isclear that WEEnonah campers are ready for anything rain or shine!

If you can believe it this year the campers were asked to help save theOlympics! Early on during the start of Camp we learned that someone hadstolen the Olympic flame as it was on the journey from London to Rio de Janeiro. We met some very famous Olympians who were devastated with the news; on top of that we also met some Olympic Committee Officials who did not know what to do. Luckily, the WEEnonahcampers had many solutions!

We took some time to prepare, the campers learned about teamwork whenthey played the Statues Game, they learned about fair competition as theyraced marbles through a downhill course, and they learned the skill of concentration by carefully weaving in and out of a Streamer Laser Maze!

With all of these new skills under their belts the campers were ready for thenext full day of competition!

As Teams, WEEnonah campers took part in many sports events that included Tennis, Archery, Canoeing, Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Hurdling,Water Balloon Shot Put, and Gymnastics. “At the end of the day, they wereOh so tired,” but their efforts were rewarded when they saw the Olympianscanoeing towards Camp with a bright, blazing Olympic Torch! There was alot of cheering that led to a celebratory dinner.

WEEnonah 2012 brought out the best in all of the campers. At campfirescampers led songs and skits that everyone enjoyed! The boys and girlswere ecstatic at each Beach Party with a sprinkler car wash, and the everpopular Rivers and Dams. Each camper cooked his/her lunch on the campfireand loved it! On the very last evening the campers and staff really enjoyedwatching the slideshow of images that captured all the fun had over thatlast two days at Camp.

Wenonah staff members are so thankful to all of those that participated, wehad an AMAZING time and we hope you all did as well! We’ll see younext year!

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THE 2012 THE 2012 WENONAHWENONAH STAFF TEAMSTAFF TEAM

IIt seems like every year we say, “This is one of the best staff teams we’ve ever had,” and we always mean it! Our staffteam does such a great job of making every moment magical for all those who join us at Camp.

In 2012, over 95% of our staff team had been at Camp before and/or had graduated from our WCIT leadership program.

Each staff member has a deep commitment to the Wenonah experience, and works so hard to provide each camper, student,and visitor a positive and wholesome experience.

The staff listed below worked during our 2012 season with one or more of our programs, including Camp Wenonah, The Camp Wenonah Centre For Outdoor Education, and Women’s Weekends.

17 YEARS ON STAFF17 YEARS ON STAFFJeff BradshawRenata Bradshaw

15 YEARS ON STAFF15 YEARS ON STAFFSimon WellsLiz McClounie

14 YEARS ON STAFF14 YEARS ON STAFFJason Monteith

13 YEARS ON STAFF13 YEARS ON STAFFCaron BrickBarb Janicek

10 YEARS ON STAFF10 YEARS ON STAFFA great friend of Wenonah, Ted Tiemessen, creates an originalstained glass piece with the Wenonahlogo for our 10 Year Staff recipients

Anthony “Bootsie” BestMaia BradshawmattburkeMike Stewart

9 YEARS ON STAFF9 YEARS ON STAFFAndrew CohrsMatt JacksonRob KloetBrad LaidlawSusan McClungTanya SpringerJon Woolley

8 YEARS ON STAFF8 YEARS ON STAFFLinda BoltonJosh BradshawShannon “Max” MurrayJustin DeyellCameron RowlandsJason Sadler Pat SchaeferLorraine Sugar

7 YEARS ON STAFF7 YEARS ON STAFFLaura FauldsStephen LeMesurierAndrea MagerJulia StephensonChristopher Williamson

6 YEARS ON STAFF6 YEARS ON STAFFJanette DownieSteph (Duck) JacksonMiriam HeavenrichJames ParryEmma PickardDaniel SadlerGeoffrey “Rudy” Williamson

5 YEARs ON STAFF5 YEARs ON STAFFOriginal stained glass pieces, depictingthe blue lake and rocky shore so symbolicof life at Summer Camp, are createdindividually by artist Linda Bennett andpresented to our 5 Year Staff.

Charlotte AicklenTorrie BorlandNiki EdwardsVicky Fenwick-SehlNatalie FoxDr. Mary GrantStu LawsonRyan LeutyFraser McOuatCelia SaundersShannon SenykEllen ShantzBrittany ShellyKevin Smith

4 YEARS ON STAFF4 YEARS ON STAFFRianne BaretteSarah CattoirJamie KennedyBrett MuellerJack NennigerRoc PeltonJake ReadAndrea RobinsonLizzie SarjeantThomas “Red” SchenckMike TigheBronwen Tucker

3 YEARS ON STAFF3 YEARS ON STAFFJoanna Chapman-SmithGraham ClarkDominic FaoroRyan GardnerAaron GoodbaumTrevor HarrisonLaura IndingaroAmit KadanJessica McCutcheonBrendan MeagherKelly MuellerJohn RamsayErin RoachStephanie StevensStephanie SutcliffeJack Tillmann

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2 YEARS ON STAFF2 YEARS ON STAFFStu AlexanderHannah BestWill BradbeerEric CaprioJackie ClarkSage CrydermanKatie GibsonKatie JagodkinAlex KeillorOlivia Livingston FlavelleAdam LovelandMonika LowRebecca MalcolmsonClare McClungGavin McGuireDavid PetersonJared Perlmutter Brian RowlandsMax SaundersAmanda SchutzAlly Soule

1 YEAR ON STAFF1 YEAR ON STAFFEmily BrewerDan BurrowSophie ChiouArturo Cortés PrietoLorena de la MazaAndrea Fernández Sánchez Josh GibsonAbbey Jagodkin Clare McNeil Simon McNeil Lauren SudeykoPeter Webster Erica Zucker

PERIOD FIVE &PERIOD FIVE &WEEnonah WCITsWEEnonah WCITsEach year, a number of our SummerCamp WCITs join us to offer leadershipwith our Period Five & WEEnonah introductory programs at the end ofAugust. Special thanks to:

Sydney BradshawRiver BrownAbbey CameronMaddi Carson-BullHailey CiordasEmily CosterAndrew Dell Callum FauldsJessica FlorenceColin GhaliMel GoudaBen HeavenrichTaylor KingdonClayton MeyrickHaley Oosterman Alex PaynterAnton PoldreMaddy PooleHannah Rauseo Mitchell RoeperLiam Rooney Daniel Scarr Laura ShaenRachel ShaenJacqueline SimoneIan StadelmannAleksande VuksinicDavid Wood

NURSES NURSES Most parents will tell you that the most important things for their children tohave at Camp are fun and safety. Thanks to each of our nurses for keeping usall happy and healthy.

11 YEARS11 YEARS 4 YEARS4 YEARSLouise Pope-Rhoden Doreen Sauve

9 YEARS9 YEARS 2 YEARS2 YEARSSue Berlinguette Joanna Walenius

6 YEARS6 YEARS 1 YEAR1 YEARAlanna Harrison Franziska HinesBarb Hoeve Jody Jacklin

5 YEARS5 YEARSLisa BakerGwen NeizerNancy Vandenbergh

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WENONAH FOUNDATION

TThe Wenonah Foundation was established in the late 1990s to assist families with Camp fees. Funded completely throughthe generous donations of current families, alumni and many friends of Camp Wenonah, the Foundation provided financialsupport that allowed 32 children to attend Camp in 2012.

The mother of a child that attended Wenonah in 2012 wrote to us:

Please accept my most heartfelt thanks for the support offered through the Foundation to help our daughter attend Camp.She came back to me only wanting to return, having had the absolutely best time ever. And she came back again this yearchanged in beautiful, subtle and strong ways. Just glowing. She sat in the car and couldn't stop talking.... recounting almost each and every day and all the wonders of each and every person. Discoveries, forging bonds of friendship andunimagined accomplishments.... she experienced them all .... with much thanks to your wonderful staff, to you all and theFoundation supporters for making this opportunity possible. A privilege for which we are very grateful.

On behalf of all of the families that received assistance for their children to attend Wenonah during the 2012 season, wewould like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the Wenonah Foundation donors:

William & Jennifer AbbottGeoff Allen & Terry FentonPhilip Allen & Jenifer RushTony & Suzy AndersonAnonymousDean Arfin & Carol WallworkSarah ArmstrongAdam & Tina AshtonMaurice AuCoin & Shelley PogueAndre & Beth BabinEmory & Natali BairdMike Barber & Hilary HampsonRod & Sandra BartlettFred & Martha BauerSandeep Bawa & Manisha BurmanSue BerlinguetteAttilio Bertolo & Jane CocktonJohn & Reema BoaseJim & Agatha BoltonLinda BoltonDave & Liz BradbeerKevin BrazolotLou & Anne BreithauptAndre & Nicci BrenninkmeijerPhilippe & Sophie BroetChris & Amanda BrownSimon & Carol BureauRay & Joanne BurnsTom Burrow

& Helen Handfield-JonesDonald & Allison BurtonMichael & Kathrin BussmannNelson & Elena CardenasJohn & Stacia CarltonJohn CartaHervé & Karina CastellaPauline ChungJohn Ciordas & Jane Lowes CiordasJonathan Cocker & Shameem RashidPatrick Collins & Sarah James

Frank & Barb CosterMartha DanobeitiaConnie DavidsonJames Davidson & Yani HamdaniRandy & Ruth DavisMark Davis & Sue Vernon-SmithJohn & Anne De AragonPeter & Cathy DeschampsInnes Dey & Liane Shipp-DeyErin DietrichPearse Dolan & Alison SteevesDarrin & Jose DoroszMichael & Jill DosmanJudy DougallEric & Amy DouglasJames & Allison DuffMark & Stacey EllerbeckLorne & Diane EmeryTom & Becky Eyre

Ken Faier & Helga BreierIan Faulds & Heather CurrieBeth FellowsRob & Laurie FinlayTim & Shelley ForsythArt Fortin & Sheila FeoreNeil Freyke & Peggy PhillipsBill Fulton & Laura ChampionJohn Galway & Michele MaheuxJanet GrassiFrancois Gravel & Allison PatrickBruce & Teresa GrayChris & Carola GrayDarren Green & Lana BullockDylan & Julie GriffithsMichelle HackselJohn Hagen & Ileana KirstineHooman & Christine HakamiTrish Hall

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Jeff Halliday & Jenny ThompsonRobert & Donna HamiltonJeffrey & Michelle HaywardAlan & Joan HeavenrichCarl Helbich

& Heather Hallam-HelbichChris & Andrea HetheringtonGuy Higgins

& Marlene Bader-HigginsJulie HorneDennis & Erin HughesShawn & Kathy HughesJanice HutchinsonTony Janusky & Michele HeuffBrian Kemp & Ana NevesRushad & Neelam KhoorshedRobert & Elaine KozlovBernadette LaanAndrew Larsen & Esther ArbeidChris & Sunisa LawrenceStuart LawsonDavid Lee & Angela Grant-LeeRichard Lee & Gary Van HarenJim & Laura LegereJordan & Jennifer LewisPascal & Françoise LongladeFiona LowdenDoug Lucky & Laura FosterNiall Lynagh & Joanne WakulichPeter & Claire MackenzieTod & Melanie MaddenSteve & Sherna MarcusDave & Carolyn MartinScott & Christie Martin

Terry & Natalie Mathews

Rob Simpson & Leigh ThorntonGuy Skipworth & Kaz FlinnKevin SmithStephen Stahl & Michi Lepik-StahlSteven & Cathy StewartKevin Talmage & Laura DunneLev Tarasoff & Dorothee BienzleAndrew & Janet TatarskyVincent Thien & Grace KimMichael Thomas & Lauren SchagenKevin Tighe & Berenice SaracogluMike & Janet TunneyKarrie TynkalukAllan & Nancy UrwinNancy VandenberghChris Vanhaverbeke

& Stephanie ButlerPauline VargaChris Varga & Susan BoyesDavid Veldhuizen & Eve WeinbergMartina VuksinicGordon & Jo-Anne WadePeter & Tracy WalkerIris WangAllan Weinrib & Lisa HemeonNancy Weir StadigColin White & Andrea WarrianKim WilhelmDoug Williamson & Linda McKendLareina WilsonMichael & Martha WlodekVic Wong & Mimi SunDavid & Milena WoodiwissHeather WoodruffIan & Deborah YoungAndrew Zimakas

& Tanya van BiesenRichard & Randi Zlotnik Shaul

Julien & Beatrice MazerolleGlenn & Susan McClungMatty McEvoy & Lindsay WalkerMichael & Karen McLeodKeith McSpurren & Mary MotzCécile & Olivier MetaireauStephen Meurice & Barbara PetekPeter & Cathy MilesJeff & Clare MillerJon & Donna MillsJose Javier Montaño Salinas

& Helena Carolina Pulido PreciadoJason & Tanya MonteithBrent Moore & Sara PlantJose Morales & Jessica CaceresLucrezia MottaSteve & Kathy MuellerMarianne MuldersRob Muru & Anne Davidson MuruJamie & Leslie NelsonSteve Nenniger & Nancy HenelyJustin Nodwell & Lisa GodfreyClaude & Brenda NorfolkJarl NorthwoodSandy OakeDaniel O'Connor & Martha RandallJeremy & Diane O'NeillMichelle OostermanGareth & Catherine OrchardRoy & Margaret OvertonParticia ParnisJohn Perreault & Joanne LarkmanMatthew & Debra PickfieldPaul & Barb PigottChris & Cathy PoolePritti & Prashant PopatGuy & Martha PrenticeThomas & Melissa PrestonDavid Ridgen & Katherine KnellerKathryn RobertsMilan Rupic & Catherine CooperMicheil Russell & Pier BrydenDawna RutledgeCraig Sansom & Maureen MurrayBruce & Patricia SchaeferYves & Isabelle SchmidtPeter & Christine SchmidtAnthony Scholes & Kathy BorgielArnold & Alison SchubertStephen & Judy SchutzNoah Segal & Amanda CohenMartin & Christina SemlerMazlum Sen & Margie Lambert-SenChristopher Sergeant & Sue DavidsonMichael Shaen & Anita MackeyPaul Shantz & Ann Dunlop-ShantzVikas & Manisha SharmaMark Shewchuk & Karen McIntyreJason Shuker & Melanie RoseDarlene Silva

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BB ecause of Camp...I’ve made a dream catcherI’ve made new discoveriesI’ve made strong friendshipsI’ve made many days unforgettableBecause of Camp...I’ve learned a little SpanishI’ve learned a little FrenchI’ve learned a little MacarenaI’ve learned a little bit more about myselfBecause of Camp...I’ve tried fried granolaI’ve tried Gaga BallI’ve tried getting up for morning dipI’ve tried things I never thought possibleBecause of Camp...I’ve become a master sailboat tipperI’ve become a little more crazyI’ve become open to new experiencesI’ve become more independent, accepting and outgoingBecause of Camp I’m better now for the knowing of you.

July campers - White Ash

IN THE WORDS OF WENONAH CAMPERSIN THE WORDS OF WENONAH CAMPERS

This past summer cabin groups were asked to reflect on their experiences at WenonahThis past summer cabin groups were asked to reflect on their experiences at Wenonahand to express what Camp means to them. Here are a few examples of whatand to express what Camp means to them. Here are a few examples of whatthey said:they said:

CC amp is a place of opportunity. A place to show responsibility and to meet new people. Camp acts as a secondhome where you can have fun and truly be yourself without worrying about an ego. At Camp one can developnew skills and learn new languages. A place where borders don't define you and different cultures are taught and accepted. Camp is a place where one can disconnect from the city and gain new perspectives on life and nature.Camp is a collection of reflections and memories which is within each member and is passed on to others.

July campers -Spruce

CC amp is a time of peace and zen away form home. It means especiallyconnecting with the outdoors and getting away from technology. Camp givespeople a chance to come to a new place where all people can try new thingsand develop new skills. A part of Camp that means a lot to most of us is thevariety of people we meet from different countries. It is healthy to see theway their cultures relate to our own. As well as learning about others it is alsogood to learn about ourselves. Camp gives everybody a way to learn aboutthemselves in their own unique way.

July campers - Maple

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CC amp Wenonah is Where acceptance is constantAnd new friends are made

Camp Wenonah is Where independence is learned And teamwork happens

Camp Wenonah is Where friends become familyAnd new skills are learned

Camp Wenonah is A place you can be yourselfAnd be loved for it

August campers - White Ash

CC amp is...FunDo stuff you can't do in the cityMeeting new peopleYummy food and awesome staffBeautiful surroundingsNew experiencesSwimming in the lakeThings you don't see at home (chipmunks)

August campers -Oak

WWhat does Camp mean to you?Relaxing in the open air with natural surroundings.Meeting new friends and seeing old ones.Chilling in the cabin and learning new things.Learning new skills and activities.Experience new surroundings you would not experience at home.Taking a break from a stressful life.Opportunities to learn new skills, experience new surroundingsand meet new people.Always being involved at Camp.

August campers - Spruce

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