Here is to Camp Friendships
With only 72 days till camp… Here is to camp friendships! There is something special about the TSC community and the friendships that are created here. Camp friendships are different than friendships formed elsewhere. When asking around we were unable to truly put a finger on one reason as to […]
September Camp 2018
A Taylor Statten Camps summer is not complete without a September Camp session. This past Monday, the application for September Camp for 2018 went live and we are so happy to see multiple families already registered! September Camp offers Ahmek and Wapomeo alumni the opportunity to relive their summer camp experience and reunite with family […]
#TSCCountdown2018
Summer is almost here! With summer approaching, we are imagining everyone is reminiscing about canoe trip, summer days on Canoe Lake and memories of the moments spent with your camp friends. If this is your first time to experience a summer with the Taylor Statten Camps on Canoe Lake, get ready for adventure, new friends, […]
Part 2: Fun Facts About the In-Camp Activities at The Taylor Statten Camps
Another day in the life of a TSC camper… Along with canoe trip, swimming, horseback riding and the good old boxing days that we talked about last week, TSC campers have some other incredible in-camp activities to look forward to each summer. Thanks to fires of friendship: Eighty years of the Taylor Statten Camps and […]
In-Camp Activities at the Taylor Statten Camps
Every day on Canoe Lake… amidst the loon calls, misty mornings and paddle strokes, we are filled with a full schedule of a wide range of traditional summer camp activities. As we return each summer, we arrive excited to experience them all over again. While some of the activity options are newer to camp, such […]
The Importance of Outdoor Play
Outdoor play is among the greatest gifts we can give our children, and healthy adventurous curious children are among the greatest gifts we can give to our community – Gary Erikson & Kit Crawford: Cliff Bars and Company Whether you like cliff bars or not, the essence of the founder’s thoughts on outdoor play […]
The Benefits of the 15 and 12 Day Program
Whether you are trying camp out for the first time or have been at it for years, being away from home for any length of time can be daunting, especially if you haven’t done so before. At Camp Ahmek and Camp Wapomeo, we offer sessions varying in length from 4 days to 2 months – […]
Happy Holidays from TSC!
As the year 2017 comes to an end, we take some time to reflect on the past year. Thank you to all our families and staff for their support – you are what makes the TSC community so wonderful and unique. Here are just a few of the countless exciting things from this past year: […]
An Assistant Director’s ode to the CITs
In the summer of 2017, I had the wonderful privilege of being one of the two Assistant Directors at Camp Wapomeo (shout out to the amazing Kate O!!). At the beginning of July, CIT SD Meryl was given the task of guiding one of our Kipawas. She was totally game, and did a fabulous job […]
In the Spotlight: the Biscotasing Region
Last week, we shed a spotlight on the beautiful regions of Algonquin Provincial Park and Temagami. Both these areas are held near and dear to the heart of TSC campers and staff. This week, we take a look at the incredible Biscotasing region traveled each summer by our Ishpatina (36 days), Bisco (42 days) and 50 Day trips. […]