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Fall is back on Koshlong Lake

September 26, 2012, 6:35 am
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After a hot and sunny summer, the colours and cooler weather of the Fall are a welcome change here at YMCA Wanakita.

It has been a busy fall, with back to back school groups on both our East and West camp sites. 

It has also been an exciting time of transition, with the renovation of the Core well under way.  Thanks in part to a grant from the Trillium Foundation, our main kitchen is getting a complete overhaul. 

While the Core is under construction, we have moved our meals to Fenton Hall, which has been a fun blast from the past. 

Here are some pictures of the fall colours, and an idea of what it looks like to be eating in Fenton Hall again!
Fenton Hall set up for business!

The reds always come out at kayaking first.

One of our favourite views, at AC beach

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Fun Fall WEP Fact

October 19, 2012, 8:03 am
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Here at YMCA Wanakita we love our WEP facts.  WEP stands for "Wilderness and Environmental Pursuits", which is our program area that focuses on understanding and living within our natural environment.

This fall many of our WEP inquiries have been focused on the fantastic fall colours.  This fall, the colours emerged earlier than usual and many believe are the most vibrant we've had in years.  It is likely that our abnormally dry summer contributed to this.  Take a look at this informative article for more information.

We are thankful to live in such a beautiful place, and hope that you have enjoyed the fall colours, no matter where you are!

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Registration for 2013 Programs

November 12, 2012, 10:22 am
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The Wanakita office has been a busy place, as we are preparing for 2013 Registration.

Registration opens November 15th, only three sleeps away!

We have upgraded our online registration system this year, to give you a faster response from our office and to increase the security of your payment information.  For more information, especially if you are a first time camper to Wanakita, please take a look at our website.

On that note, we are excited to be revealing our brand new YMCA Wanakita website today!  Take a look around at http://wanakita.ymcahbb.ca!


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Summer 2013 Staff Applications Due Today!

November 26, 2012, 5:51 am
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As you can tell by the title of this post, applications for our Summer 2013 Staff Team are due today.  We are excited about all of the qualified and enthusiastic applications that we've received so far, and are already looking forward to how the 2013 team is shaping up!

If you are interested in a position with either our Kids Camp or Family Camp for next summer, it's not too late to apply!  Head to our website to learn more and to apply.

Wondering what it takes to work at YMCA Wanakita?  Well, at the very least you must be 17 years old, hold a current Standard First Aid/CPR C certificate, and will be given priority if you hold lifeguarding certifications.  We also look for staff who will be Positive Role Models, Providers of Rewarding Experiences, and Team Players.

For more information on what all that means, or to learn more about specific positions available and what they may require in addition to what is listed above, take a look at the web link provided above.

We look forward to hearing from you!
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December 6th Power Outage

December 6, 2012, 7:44 am
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Please note that YMCA Wanakita will be experiencing a scheduled power outage today, December 6th, from 12:00-3:00pm.

During this time we will not able to access emails or use our phone lines. 

Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding!
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SNOW SNOW SNOW!

December 28, 2012, 11:50 am
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Finally we have a good amount of snow and we're very excited to show it off to you!

Yesterday our new winter staff team arrived, and they brought all kinds of snow with them! They're very enthusiastic and excited to welcome our first group of Winter 2013! New Years Family Camp will start tomorrow, and we have all kinds of fun activities planned for them INCLUDING lots of fun in the snow!
Snowshoeing is all ready to go, and the broomball rink has had it's first few floods. The lake has started to freeze finally, and our trails are in the process of being groomed.Bring on more winter!

Here are some photos of the beautiful grounds of Wanakita and the shore of Koshlong Lake.

                                                             Our front entrance!

                                                          Looking into the swamp!

                                                   The Wilderness Interpretive Centre!             

                                                                     The lake!
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Wanakita Family Camp is Hiring!

January 2, 2013, 10:37 am
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Family Camp is hiring for Summer 2013!



 Looking for a unique camp experience and a great opportunity to gain valuable skills? Consider applying for the Family Camp Team this summer. You will have the opportunity to provide summer camp activities to campers of all ages- from babies to adults!

We are looking for people with any of the following skills:
  • Windsurfing, Sailing
  • Canoeing, Kayaking
  • Lifeguarding & Water Activities (Aquafit, Waterpolo etc.)
  • High Ropes & Low Ropes
  • Sports & Archery
  • Survival/Nature Skills & Knowledge
  • Arts & Crafts, Dance, Yoga
  • Kids Programming (Ages 3-5)
  • Performing Arts & Music
  • Campfire Performing
  • Out Tripping
  • Creative passion, enthusiasm, and other unique skills & talents!
To apply or view available positions, visit: our Employment Page.

For more information contact Sarah Bell, Family Camp Director
sarah_bell@ymca.ca
1-800-387-5981 ex 245


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January 3, 2013, 2:12 pm
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Last week we had our first group of Winter 2013 at Wanakita: New Years Family Camp!

Our staff welcomed, played with, and rang in the new year with some amazing families. All day and night people could be seen skiing, snowshoeing, playing broomball and hockey, playing family games indoors and having a great time!



 We had a Medieval Times theme dinner which was a blast! There were princes and princesses, and even dragons and duels! The themed meal of ribs and chicken was a big hit too.


We also celebrated New Years, Greenland Style (at 9:00 pm) with a fun games carnival and new years celebration! There was lots of silliness and dancing, and fun had by all!


Until next time, here's a photo of a Koshlong Lake sunrise this week!

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January 29, 2013, 7:45 am
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We've been busy at Wanakita this winter with a mix of large and small groups of all ages!
The snow has been piling up and we've been having fun even in the chilly -30 degree weather last week!

Here are some of the things our staff and participants have been up to!



 Lots of wind has been blowing the snow across the lake exposing the ice! Let's go skating!



 A ski across the lake to the icefalls or Umbrella Island is always fun!



                                   Broomball fun- slippery, hilarious, and great exercise!




 Some squirrel tracks in the snow during a winter ecology hike!




                              A school group playing a big group game to keep warm!



 A beautiful sunrise on the lake! And the -30 degree temperatures that we faced!


Some of our great instructors, always ready to show our participants a great time- teaching, playing & exploring!

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We are Experiencing Power Surges

January 31, 2013, 7:15 am
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Please note that YMCA Wanakita has been experiencing unexpected power surges today, January 31st, 2013. During these short outages we will not able to access emails or use our phone lines. We will respond to any backups as soon as possible.

Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding!
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Phone Problems

February 1, 2013, 1:57 pm
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As of Friday, February 1st, YMCA Wanakita has been experiencing problems with incoming calls. This issue will likely not be fixed until Monday, February 4th.

If you need to leave a message, please e-mail wanakita@ymca.ca, and we will answer it as soon as we can.
 
In case of emergency, please e-mail shannon_blanchard@ymca.ca.
This e-mail will be checked periodically throughout each day.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Have a great weekend!
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Phone Problem Update

February 4, 2013, 1:58 pm
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As of Monday, February 4th, YMCA Wanakita is still experiencing problems with incoming calls. We can accept incoming calls, but it seems that some calls are being directed to the wrong mailbox. You can leave a message to any mailbox and it will get forwarded to the right person.

You can also e-mail your inquiry to wanakita@ymca.ca, and we will answer it as soon as we can.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and are doing our best to remedy the situation.

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Phones are Fixed!

February 5, 2013, 10:45 am
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It appears that our phone system has been fixed, and all incoming calls should be able to be directed to the correct phone extension. Please e-mail us at wankita@ymca.ca and let us know if you are still having problems, and cannot get through so we can fix any other issues.
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February 7, 2013, 10:12 am
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Hello Wanakita followers!
Here's some photos of some of the people who have been enjoying camp this winter!


 Some Wanakita staff loving the cold weather!

Making snowballs at Wanakita! 

                                                       Playing in the snow at Wanakita!

We are expecting lots more snow soon, which will hopefully cover over some of the icy spots that have been leftover from the last melt and freeze. We're in for even more of a winter wonderland!!
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Internet Problems

February 13, 2013, 10:18 am
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Today, Wednesday February 13th, YMCA Wanakita is experiencing problems with our internet. At the moment, we are unable to send and receive e-mails.

If you need to reach us today, we would be pleased to help you over the phone. Please give us a call at 1-800-387-5081. 

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and we will update the blog when the problem has been resolved. 

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Internet Problems Update

February 14, 2013, 7:07 am
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Unfortunately, our internet problems persist today, Thursday February 14th. We expect to have only intermittent access to e-mail and the web for the rest of the day. 

If you need to reach us, please call us toll-free at our office: 1-800-387-5081. 

Thank you for your understanding! 
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Internet Problem Update

February 14, 2013, 11:14 am
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Our internet has been fixed and is up and running, though we may still have intermittent outages. We will respond to previous e-mails as quickly as possible. 

If you have further questions, please call us toll-free at our office: 1-800-387-5081.
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Internet Problem Update

February 14, 2013, 11:18 am
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Our internet has been fixed and is up and running, though we may still have intermittent outages. We will respond to previous e-mails as quickly as possible. 

If you have further questions, please call us toll-free at our office: 1-800-387-5081.
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Wanakita 60th Anniversay Reunion!

February 27, 2013, 11:58 am
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The folks at the Hamilton-Burlington-Brantford YMCA and YMCA Wanakita have been hard at work planning a very special event in Wanakita History! This year marks the 60th Anniversary that YMCA Wanakita has been operating, since its opening in 1953! To share this, we are holding a celebration reunion in Hamilton on September 21st, 2013. More details will be announced soon! 

In the mean time,
Check out this 60th celebration blog and reminisce with stories from wanakita's past!    http://wanakita60th.com/

Also, take a look at some of these old photos from our museum!
Do you recognize anyone? (If so, feel free to contact natalie_charette@ymca.ca so we can get in contact with as many people as possible!) 













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March 5, 2013, 8:43 am
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YMCA Wanakita has been working on some changes this year to get ready for some of them, we would LOVE YOUR HELP AT OUR ANNUAL WORK WEEKEND! 

Come up to camp April 26-28th for some fun and rewarding work: putting out boats and other program set-up, chopping wood, painting cabins, varnishing paddles, etc etc. Many hands make light work, so bring your friends and families! (Volunteers 15-19 years of age must be accompanied by an adult). E-mail joyce_macdonald@ymca.ca to register or more information.

Here are some photos from years past:











 
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