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We at Northway and Wendigo have been overwhelmed by the messages of support we received from our camp family since the spring of 2020. While our historic 115th Anniversary had to be delayed, we celebrated that special milestone during Summer 2021.
We are excited for our 2022 season, and will be following any guidance provided by Public Health, the provincial government and the Ontario Camps Association to create a safe and happy summer for everyone at camp.
For more details, please check our website for our latest updates.
Please reach out to us if you would like to talk or have any questions.
View recent COVID-19 updates from Camp Northway/ WendigoChoose the right programs and sessions for your child; Camp Northway/ Wendigo currently has 0 program available; 9 TBD.
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All Girls Ages: 7 - 9 Traditional (multi activity)
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All Girls Ages: 7 - 16 Traditional (multi activity)
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All Girls Ages: 7 - 16 Traditional (multi activity)
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All Girls Ages: 7 - 16 Traditional (multi activity)
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All Boys Ages: 12 - 16 Canoeing
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All Boys Ages: 12 - 16 Canoeing
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All Boys Ages: 12 - 16 Canoeing
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All Girls Ages: 7 - 16 Traditional (multi activity)
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All Boys Ages: 12 - 16 Canoeing
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Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance | Yes |
Discounts
Discount for 2nd child | 10% |
Discount for 3rd child | 10% |
Discount for 4th child | 10% |
Northway is the oldest girls camp in Canada, having been founded in 1906, and much of the camp’s charm comes from the long-standing traditions and the overall approach to the camping experience. It’s hard to imagine a more traditional camp than this: paper and envelopes are listed in what to bring, and campers really do write real letters home. iPods, jewelry, cell phones, and valuables aren’t allowed. When campers arrive, they are really here, immersed in all the priorities of the camp: spending time together, singing together, and experiencing something different. It’s not a time capsule, but rather a place that has stayed absolutely true to the ideals that it was formed around. And it’s as charming, and charmingly beautiful, as any summer camp you could ever hope to find. The programming is strong and varied, though the experience of place is the focus. The campers stay in canvas, cabin-style tents, and they spend their time doing the most traditional activities: canoeing, sailing, tripping, reading, making crafts. The current director, Brookes Prewitt, came as a child in 1951 because his mother was camp director, and he’s been at Northway literally every summer since. That’s a run of 66 years. His mother was director for 26 years prior to him. Wilson, Brookes’ son, first came to camp when he was three months old, and he’s been there every summer since, taking various leadership roles along the way. That’s pretty great too. Girls who have attended Northway know that they’ve participated in something quietly unique, which is an experience which unites them, even much later in life.
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Lock Box 10003 Huntsville, Cache Lake, Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada
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Brighton High School Parking Lot | 1150 S Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14618, United States | 8:00 am | 3:00 pm |
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Buffalo Marriott Hotel, Millersport Hwy | 1340 Millersport Hwy, Amherst, NY 14221, United States | 9:15 am | 2:00 pm |
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Best Western St. Catharines | 2 N Service Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2N 4G9 | 10:00 am | 1:15 pm |
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Pearson International Airport | 6301 Silver Dart Dr, Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2 | 1:30 pm | 10:45 am |
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Toronto Home Depot, Billy Bishop Way | 90 Billy Bishop Way, Toronto, ON M3K 2C8 | 2:00 pm | 11:00 am |
Sleeping Accommodations
Washrooms Facilities
More details about accommodations: Campers live in large platform tents.
Are meals provided? Yes
Is Camp Northway/ Wendigo technology free? Yes Cell phones, iPods, iPads, etc. have become a part of daily life for many children. When surrounded by this technology “bubble”, it is difficult for them to see how it impacts their lives. In such a hectic world, it is a rare opportunity for kids to step outside this bubble and engage with new friends face-to-face. To nurture this opportunity, we do not allow cell phones and iPods at camp. These items can greatly detract form the wilderness experience. Cell phones may not be used as cameras at camp. Camp is an opportunity for your child to have a break from all the technology that is ever-present in her/his life throughout the rest of the year. As a child’s dependence on electronic entertainment and communication increases, so does the importance of time away from it. Camp is an opportunity for your child to grow and experience greater independence and autonomy. They will form friendships with other campers that will last a lifetime. Keeping the camp environment free of distracting electronic devices will help this special bonding experience.
Landscape
More details about property: Northway and Wendigo are located on a peninsula on Cache Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park.
Brookes and Joan Prewitt; Wilson Prewitt, Rebecca Prewitt, Owners/Directors
Brookes: BA (Hons), York University; LLB, JD, Osgoode Hall Law School; Director since 1976; Joan: B. Comm (Hons), University of Guelph; BEd Brock University; Director since 2005
During Northway’s 110-plus years we have remained committed to our small size of just 51 girls. Each camper is an important part of camp life. Lasting friendships form where girls have the opportunity to spend time together in the absence of today’s constant exposure to technology.
Our wish for girls to live in and appreciate the beauty of nature is accomplished at our extraordinary location in Algonquin Provincial Park. Algonquin provides an ideal location for our small, two-canoe, 6-person out-trips. With a large staff presence, girls are able to gain confidence, independence, a sense of community and wilderness skills that will last them a lifetime.
Wendigo provides a unique opportunity for older boys interested in canoe tripping to spend their time in a small group setting exploring Algonquin Park. Wendigo emphasizes teamwork, canoeing skills, self-confidence and creating a connection with our natural, wilderness environment.
We look forward to welcoming your child to our Algonquin summer home.
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