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FAMILY LODGE
FAMILY LODGE FAMILY
2021 FAMILY LODGE FIELD GUIDE
WELCOME TO YMCA
WANAKITA
Dear Campers… TABLE OF CONTENTS
We know kids and families need Wanakita and the connections that we
make through camp, now more than ever.
General Information 3
Though we’re incredibly disappointed that we won’t be offering Summer
Overnight Camp and Day Camp, we are thrilled to be able to reopen
camp to give families a place to getaway together, and apart, at Family YMCA Wanakita Family Lodge 4
Lodge. This year’s one-time Family Lodge program will go down in camp
history as we convert our entire site, both West and East, into a family Your Questions Answered 6
retreat all summer long.
Our focus on offering Family Lodge is to provide families an opportunity 2021 Dates and Rates 8
to experience everything Wanakita has to offer in the safest way possible.
The health and safety of everyone at camp is our top priority and we are Map and Contact Us 9
committed to following the directives of public health authorities.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Wanakita Family Lodge!
See you at Camp,
Andy Gruppe, General Manager
02 GENERAL INFORMATION
OUR STAFF
At YMCA Wanakita we believe that camp is more than just the land
and the lake, it is the people. This belief is reflected in our experienced,
dedicated, and talented team of full time directors.
Andy Gruppe - General Manager
Cam Green - Program Manager
Sarah Bell - Family Lodge Director
Mike Thaler - Program Director
Jeff McConkey - Program Director
Ann Creighton - Program Coordinator
Kaitlyn Mainville - Program Coordinator
Dan Crawford - Director of Administration
LOCATION AND FEATURES
Ron Tenthorey - Director of Food Services
Dave Peer - Facilities Director
Each season our directors are supported by a staff team made up YMCA Wanakita boasts a beautiful 1,000 acre site, situated on the shores of Koshlong
of outdoor specialists, teachers, university, college, and secondary Lake in the Haliburton Highlands.
school students. All staff are selected based on their experience,
Features include:
expertise and commitment to the care, well-being and development
• 25 km of trails for hiking, biking, and skiing
of our campers. All staff hold current Standard First Aid and CPR C,
• More than 3 km of river and lake shoreline
and come prepared with a number of other certifications including
• Two full service dining halls
National Lifeguard Service (NLS), Wilderness First Aid, and various
• A large variety of comfortable, rustic cabins with bunk beds (many winterized)
instructor levels.
• A variety of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and equipment
To provide all campers with a safe, quality camping experience, we
provide all staff with extensive training prior to each season. For information on accessibility please contact our office.
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YMCA WANAKITA FAMILY LODGE
Summer 2021 Only
For this summer only, our entire site, both Wanakita West Activities
(typically reserved for Kids Camp programs) and Wanakita East • Sailing
(Family Camp), will be open for an all-inclusive, family-style retreat • Windsurfing
for one-week sessions throughout the entire summer. Enjoy a
• Swimming
family vacation with many of the activities and amenities that
YMCA Wanakita has to offer. • Canoeing
• Kayaking
Programs & Activities • Arts & Crafts
Designed with all members of the family in mind. Each day is filled with as • Environmental and wilderness activities
much activity (or as little) for your family to play independently and together. All
• Hiking
activities are optional, giving families the opportunity to choose whether they
would like to participate or relax on the beach. • Yoga
• Performing arts
Families will enjoy an outstanding sandy waterfront with docks for various
waterfront activities, fields, courts and wooded areas for all land-based • Music
programs and access to fire pits and various other outdoor spaces. • Sports
• Archery
Facilities
Family Lodge will operate on both Wanakita West and Wanakita East. Each family And much more!
occupies their own rustic wood cabin outfitted with single and bunk beds, shelving
units, and electricity. Cabins are located just moments away from centralized Activities are subject to change based on public health guidelines at the
bathrooms and showers. Some cabins on Wanakita West include bathrooms. time of stay.
04 YMCA WANAKITA FAMILY LODGE
Food Service Tuck Shop
An integral part of YMCA Wanakita’s commitment to Wanakita operates an on-site store that sells a variety of
healthy living is to serve delicious and nutritious food. items: YMCA Wanakita custom clothing, souvenirs, snacks,
Meals and snacks are planned by our full time Food and staples such as sunscreen, batteries, and stamps.
Services team. We give special attention to special diets, Bags of ice and firewood are also available.
age of participants and length of stay.
Families will be provided with takeout meals through Registration
the dining halls to enjoy at their own picnic tables, the Families who were registered for Summer 2020 have the
dining hall or in covered pavilions and tents. We pride opportunity to pre-register for Family Lodge until April
ourselves on healthy and delicious food. Our Food 30th.
Services department is able to accommodate most
dietary needs.
General registration will open on
Health & Safety May 2, 2021.
Feeling safe and comfortable in your surroundings is
essential for a meaningful camp experience. Nothing is
more important that the health and safety of our campers
and staff. We are committed to following all regulations
and guidelines from our government and public health
officials to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
We emphasize that wellness is about taking care of
yourself while looking out for others. Staff are certified
and trained in administering first aid in all seasons and
conditions. YMCA Wanakita is located only 10 kilometres
away from the Haliburton Hospital, open 24 hours a day.
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YOUR
QUESTIONS refusal to the cabin and week they were registered What is your cancellation policy?
ANSWERED
to attend during the 2022 pre-registration period.
The 15% deposit (admin fee) is non-refundable,
regardless of when you cancel.
If I choose not to register for Family Lodge will
we lose our family’s spot and cabin at Family If you wish to cancel, please notify us in writing no
later than April 30th, 2021 in order to receive a full
Camp in Summer 2022?
REGISTRATION refund less the non-refundable program deposit.
No! Family Campers who were registered to attend
Is this Family Camp? After April 30th, 2021, refunds will be given for
Family Camp in 2020 will be given first right of medical reasons only (with medical certification/
For our experienced Family Campers, the shared refusal to the cabin and week they were registered doctor’s note).
experiences with your family will remain the same, to attend during the 2022 pre-registration period
regardless of whether or not you attend Family All withdrawal/cancellation requests must be made
however activities, programs and communal dining in writing usually through email.
have been modified to support enhanced health Lodge in 2021.
and safety protocols to keep everyone safe. Families Refunds will not be granted if a family leaves camp
will be expected to remain with their own family and Will families outside of Canada be able to early, or if a family is sent home for a breach of
interactions with other campers will be limited. register? conditions of enrollment.
Many programs will be self-guided with only a Unfortunately for summer 2021, we will not be able
to permit families from outside of Canada to register. PROGRAMS
limited number of our staff programs offered, but
our team is still here to make sure you have a great What programs will be offered?
family getaway. I have friends at camp. Will I be able to see them?
This is your family’s vacation and you may choose to
Our family programs provide a wonderful opportunity spend it how you wish. Many programs will be self-
As an annual Family Camper will I get to keep for families to meet new people and reconnect with guided, including open paddling and wind sports,
my preferred family cabin at Family Camp friends. For the safety of everyone, we must adhere using hiking trails, signing out sports and game
(East) in 2022 if I switch to Wanakita West for to physical distancing measures but interactions at equipment, and other fun activities that you choose
this summer? a distance are still possible. Additionally, families are with your own family. A limited number of staff-led
asked to remain on the side of Wanakita in which they programs will be offered. All programs and activities
Yes! Family Campers who were registered to attend
have booked their vacation. will adhere to health and safety protocols, including
Family Camp in 2020 will be given first right of
capacity limitations and physical distancing.
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
HEALTH & SAFETY your family’s picnic table, however masks must will be required to complete a Health Screening
be worn when travelling through camp, while prior to arriving at Wanakita and during their stay.
What health and safety measures regulations attending programs or using communal program
will be put in place at YMCA Wanakita to areas (including sitting at the beach). What happens if someone has COVID-19
reduce the transmission of COVID-19? symptoms while at Wanakita Lodge?
Meals To-Go:
Nothing is more important that the health and All families will be required to complete a Health
safety of our campers and staff. We are following all Our dining experience will be modified to
Screening prior to arriving at Wanakita and during
regulations and guidelines from our government accommodate cohorted single-family meals, in
their stay. We ask that all families are diligent in
and public health officials to reduce the spread of several dining locations at camp, which include
monitoring and forthcoming about any developing
COVID-19. We have enhanced cleaning and hygiene limited indoor seating, dining tents and picnic
COVID-19 symptoms. Should someone develop
practices and have implemented new safety tables at all cabins.
COVID-19 symptoms during their stay, they will
measures to promote physical distancing. These be required to leave the site and follow public
Enhanced Cleaning & Sanitization:
new measures include: health directives. The family will be provided with a
Shared washrooms and showers will have enhanced prorated refund.
Masks Required Indoors: cleaning schedules, capacity limits and booked
times for families to shower.
Masks must be worn indoors at all times with the WASHROOMS & SHOWERS
following exceptions: Health and safety measures may change or evolve
• In the privacy of your family cabin or as directed by public health authorities. How will shared washrooms and showers
• Showering work for Family Lodge?
• Swimming How will families be screened prior to
Each washroom will have capacity limitations which
• Boating attending camp? Will we be required to self-
will be posted at the entranceway. Masks must be
• Seated at a table for meals in one of our dining isolate prior to attending? worn in washrooms except when brushing teeth
locations. Families will receive an information package 72 and showering. Showers will have scheduled family
hours ahead of their stay, which will include details sign-ups.
Masks Required Outdoors: about Health Screenings, COVID-19 protocols,
Masks may be removed outdoors in the immediate health and safety instructions and other important
area of your family cabin for the purposes of using notices by public health. All members of the family
07FAMILY LODGE DATES & RATES*
SESSION 2021 DATES AGE AT CAMP FEE
Week 1 July 4 - July 10 Adult (17+ years) $740
Week 2 July 11 - July 17 Youth (10 - 16 years) $544
Week 3 July 18 - July 24 Child (3 - 9 years) $506
Week 4 July 25 - July 31 Under 3 years FREE
Week 5 Aug. 1 - Aug. 7
Week 6 Aug. 8 - Aug. 14
Week 7 Aug. 15 - Aug. 21
Week 8 Aug. 22 - Aug. 28
Week 9 Aug. 29 - Sept. 4
Note all fees are subject to 13% HST
*A limited number of cabins have in-cabin bathrooms and showers. These accommodations are subject to a
$500 premium per cabin booking.
08 2021 DATES AND RATESHow to Contact Us
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Our Mission
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The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is a charitable
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mind and body.
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Our Vision
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Creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone
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belongs and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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Partners in Camping
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