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Kenzie's "Special Spot"
At Camp Kintail, we are constantly reminded of the impact camp can have on the lives of young people — sometimes in small, everyday...

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Important Information About Measles
Dear Friends, At Camp Kintail, the camper’s health and safety are our top priority. We encourage all our campers, staff, and guests to...

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Jun 293 min read


82 trips in 38 days!
June 25th, marked the last day of school trips to Camp Kintail for the spring of 2025! For those who know me, I am a math and numbers...

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Jun 271 min read


Screen-free at Summer Camp: Preparing your child for a week un-plugged
The benefits and rewards are so high to being outside, playing, and being off screens. Let's work together to create a memorable experience for all of the campers this summer. We can't wait!

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Jun 113 min read


2025 May Kin-Tales
Dear friends, Over the last ten years, there has been a lot of discussion about cell phones at summer camp across North America. We have...

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Jun 52 min read


Empathy Under Pressure:
What Working With Kids Taught Me About Leading Adults A typical business student dreams of landing a big bank internship, or a placement...

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May 273 min read


Welcome Back Piglet!
Christina "Piglet" Molenaar worked on staff from 2016-2021 providing exceptional leadership and organization through a variety of roles....

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Apr 51 min read


March Kin-Tales
Dear friends, We were having lunch with friends the other day, and we commented on how much the world has changed in the last five years....

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Apr 42 min read


2025 February Kin-Tales
Dear friends, It is so special to experience Camp Kintail in the winter. For decades, Kintail was only open in the summer, and as the...
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Feb 281 min read


3 lessons from camp that have made me a better healthcare provider
I first came to Camp Kintail as a “sprouts” camper, when I was about 6 years old. My family has a long and intricate history with camp,...

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Feb 72 min read


2025 January Kin-Tales
Dear friends, We may be in the heart of a cold winter, but we can still read about summer camp! I love to read, and will read just about...

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Jan 302 min read


Welcome home Wind!
Dean "Wind" Morrison has started full time employment as the Site Manager at Camp Kintail. We welcome Wind home, as a staff alumni and...

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Jan 281 min read


Winter Wedding Wonderland
A winter wedding at Camp Kintail! Beautiful snow and ceremony held on the covered porch with dinner in MacDonald Lodge!

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Jan 91 min read


It's the simple things
‘Ello I am Slate from the South of England and here are a few of my favourite things and what I was never expecting from working at a...

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Jan 32 min read


Want to be more mindful in 2025? Come craft with us!
Have you ever found yourself lost in the rhythm of knitting, stitching, or painting, and noticed how your mind feels quieter? It’s not...

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Jan 32 min read


Why should kids attend summer camp?
From building confidence to exploring nature, summer camp offers kids a chance to grow in amazing ways. Join us in 2025!

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Jan 33 min read


December Kin-Tales
Dear friends, For many of us, there is a moment that helps us get in the mood for Christmas. It might be when the tree goes up, the...
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Dec 20, 20241 min read


2024 Staff Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to Erin "Bluebell" Hengeveld, Andrew "Xerocole" Reid, and Amber "Fauna" Morton on receiving this well-deserved...
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Dec 11, 20241 min read


What Do We Do in the Fall? The Answer is: Almost Everything!
Every year, someone asks what our staff does during the "off-season" months. To be honest, the answer is simple: almost everything !...

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Nov 16, 20242 min read


Kin-Tales October 2024
Dear friends, A little while ago, I watched a documentary called, "Mr Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe." If you grew up in Canada...

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Oct 27, 20241 min read
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