It’s time to start packing for camp! Where to begin…
Camp is now only 71 days away and that means the time has come to start thinking about the [dreaded] task of PACKING. There are many aspects of camp that need to be taken into account when beginning the process of packing for camp. One must remember that you need clothes & gear for canoe tripping […]
Long Trip – What’s it all about!?
What does it mean to complete a long trip? Camp Ahmek and Camp Wapomeo are two of the few camps in Canada that offer kids from around the world canoe trip adventures ranging from 1 night to 50 days. The Taylor Statten Camp’s long trip program is extremely unique and coveted within the TSC community. […]
Life After Camp – Finn O’Hara
Summer camp is all about the outdoors and this can have a major impact on a child’s future career. Take photographer extraordinaire and Camp Ahmek alum Finn O’Hara, for example. Finn attended Ahmek from 1989 to 1994, working as a CIT, Bantam Counsellor, Pioneer Counsellor, Senior Counsellor, Quetico Counsellor, and Senior Section Director. TSC is […]
Highlights from the OCA Conference
Every January, camps from all over Ontario gather together in Markham. This Ontario Camping Association conference provides a place for camp staff to come together to swap stories, share ideas, and learn from each other. Each day is filled with workshops on hot topics in the camping world, such as waterfront safety, mental health support for […]
5 very important skills you can put on your resume after being a camp counsellor
Interested in being a camp counsellor? You have come to the right spot! Apply today! Being a camp counsellor may sound like it is all fun and games which is a big part but in reality, it is also a 24/7 job that requires hard work and dedication. The skills you learn in the counsellor […]
Wapomeo Director Announcement!
Happy Friday, TSC!! We hope everyone had a great week and that it involved checking out our new camp video sneak peaks on Facebook and Instagram :). Today is an exciting day for many reasons. Firstly, we are only 3 days away from registration opening for summer 2017 – applications go live at 12:00am on […]
Important Info for Registration 2017
Hello TSC! We are happy to announce that we are nearing a very exciting time of the year – it’s time to register for camp! In only 10 days, the summer 2017 application will go live and families are welcomed to start applying for the summer of a lifetime. This year we have a BRAND […]
Camp is in full swing!
After weeks of preparation and anticipation, it feels so good to have campers bring the Taylor Statten Camps back to life! On Canoe Lake we’ve been so lucky to kick of the summer with blue skies and endless sunshine. Here’s what has been going on since the campers have arrived: The swim-dump test went swimmingly! […]
Only 24 days until Camp!!!
Wow! Time flies when you are excited. It still surprises us every year how quickly the summer arrives but we love it! The Toronto office has been busy confirming canoe trips, organizing program supplies and confirming camper registrations while up in Algonquin, the work crew has been working hard to ensure camp is ready for […]
TSC Interview
TSC Interview Interview with a former TSC Staff Member How many years did you attend TSC? Five As a staff member, what roles did you fulfill? Bantam/Pioneer Counsellor; Pioneer/Voyageur Section Director; Quetico Counsellor What was your most memorable experience as a staff member and why? I most often discuss my time spent canoe tripping in […]