How COVID-19 Affected Summer Camp in 2020 Coping with COVID-19 at summer camp has been a challenge. But it has highlighted how important 2021 will be for us here at Kettleby Valley. We are excited to be hitting the reset button and move forward with…
Last week, as I wrote a reference letter for one of our Section Directors looking to get into teachers college, it dawned on me how so many of our staff members, past and present have gone on to complete their post graduate degree in education.…
As the Director of Kettleby Valley, an Ontario Summer Camp, I have the opportunity to meet with hundreds of parents. Over the years I’ve learned that, as parents, we hate to see our children struggle. The desire to protect our children is not unique to today’s families.…
Like most summer camps in Ontario, we have our share of parents who are anxious about sending their children to camp. Even some of our families who choose our day camp program have hesitations. Did they arrive safely. Are they making friends? Are they being kind…
Resilience and adaptability are important virtues that children learn while attending summer camp It’s tough to say what challenges our children might face when it comes to their working careers. Technological disruptions and automation are rapidly developing in the workplace, and it’s almost certain that…
Kettleby Valley Camp History Our Summer Camp history began in the late 1950’s, when a teacher in Richmond Hill by the name of Bill Babcock had a passion for adventure camps and the positive affect it can have on youth. Bill and his wife Jean…
At Kettleby Valley, our summer camp philosophy focuses on developing confidence through promoting a healthy sense of independence. AN ENVIRONMENT OF GROWTH Through the use of a few core values, our summer camp staff works hard to ensure that each camper is provided with the…
Changing at camp is a fact of life. For day campers, they’re required to change for swimming. For overnight campers, they also have to change in the cabins. For some campers, it can be a bit awkward. For others, it’s downright uncomfortable and can even…