Archive for the ‘Countdown To Camp’ Category

How MKDC Builds Relationships

One of the most important goals of MKDC is to foster healthy relationships between campers of different ages. At school, children are separated by age and rarely have the opportunity to interact with kids from other classes. At our camp, we have brought back some of that “one room school house” feel by allowing the [...]

September 29, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
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What’s Next?

Thank you once again for an amazing time this summer. I feel so very lucky to have the opportunity to work with such an energetic, caring staff and such good-natured, fun-loving campers. We all had a great time! It’s time to start thinking ahead to what’s next for Maple Key. Of course, we have big [...]

August 12, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
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Pre-Camp Is Complete, Less Than 48 Hours ‘Til Camp!

The supplies are unpacked, the schedule is ready, the staff are pumped… now all we need are the kids!  Camp starts Monday, and we can’t wait to welcome all of our new and returning campers. We still have a few spots available in weeks 1, 3, 4, and 5 – but don’t wait too long!

June 27, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
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5 Days ‘Til Camp!

Wow, only five days until our first week of campers arrive! The counselors have been busy during our pre-camp meetings, planning all kinds of wonderful and exciting activities and events for our new summer friends. In the past week, the phone has been ringing off the hook with new registrations. If you are still considering [...]

June 24, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
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25 Days ‘Til Camp – Introducing Rebecka!

Meet Rebecka, our Sr Counselor for the Fine Arts program! Rebecka is bringing a wealth of experience to her position, including work as a youth advisor and counselor, and many years working as a nanny.  She is an experienced actresss, having performed in several entries in the Sears Drama Festival during her high school years. [...]

June 3, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
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27 Days ‘Til Camp – Introducing Courtenay!

Courtenay comes to Maple Key with previous camp experience at Grippen Lake Camp and Camp Iawha. She has her Bachelor of Education, and since September she has been working as an occasional teacher. Courtenay will be our Sr. Counselor with the Sprouts group, and enjoys sports and crafts. She is very excited to teach everyone [...]

June 1, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
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34 Days ‘Til Camp – Camp Calendar!

The camp calendar can now be downloaded here.

May 25, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
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40 Days ‘Til Camp: What Is Colour War?

If you’ve never been to Maple Key Day Camp, you are probably not familiar with the crazy, high-energy, all-consuming camp event known as colour war. You can’t truly understand colour war until you have been a part of it, but I’ll do my best to explain it. Each Friday, all of our activities are based [...]

May 19, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
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50 Days ‘Til Camp: Recipe For A Top-Notch Camp Counselor

I have just finished a full week of interviewing potential staff members for summer 2009. Wow! Our campers certainly are going to be in excellent hands. I am so very impressed by the number of energetic, caring people who are competing for the honour of spending the day with your kids. With all these wonderful [...]

May 9, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
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55 Days ‘Til Camp! – Ways To Make New Campers Feel Comfortable

How Do You Grow A Happy Camper? For many of our campers, Maple Key is their first summer camp experience. It is very important to us that the young boys and girls who come to us for the first time are made to feel welcome, comfortable, and safe. Here are some of the ways that [...]

May 4, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
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