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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


Kowari's Time Capsule
For as long as I can remember, there was a papier-mâché snake hanging above the fireplace in the lodge. It sat there for years, slowly...

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Sep 21, 20242 min read


Looking Back, Looking Forward - Daniel Hoogsteen
Dear Kintail community, My earliest memories of Camp Kintail come from when I was just three years old. I joined my family to drop my...
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Sep 11, 20242 min read


Created to be Creative! Thank you to Matt Brough, Family Camp Speaker for 2024
Camp Kintail was delighted to welcome Presbyterian Minister and author Matt Brough to be the guest speaker for Family Camp 2024! His...

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Aug 29, 20241 min read


Camp Kintail: So much more than what you see in the photos
Camp provides so many amazing activities and opportunities for fun. There are endless areas of excitement, but my favourite parts are the...

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Aug 26, 20241 min read


Taking a Leap of Faith
Amber "Fauna" Morton shares how her experience as a camp counsellor helped to nurture her faith and grow her skills as a leader!

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Aug 23, 20243 min read


From Dunedin, New Zealand to Camp Kintail
Sophia Niblock, and International staff member from New Zealand, shares her gift for photography at Camp Kintail for the summer of 2024!

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Aug 12, 20242 min read


The Magic of Spring
There is something magical about teaching students to build a fire for the first time, or seeing them gleefully boat in Lake Huron's...

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Jun 29, 20241 min read


Grateful is an Understatement
I had never really wandered too far from home on my own before coming out to Kintail. To put that in perspective, I’m from Taranaki in...

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May 20, 20242 min read


Kin-Tales March 2024
Nothing brings me joy more than a day at camp in the summer seeing campers having fun - please come and experience this joy as well!

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Apr 3, 20242 min read


VOK: Volunteers of Kintail
Volunteers of Kintail (VOK) is a great opportunity for youth ages 14-17 to earn volunteer service hours while experiencing the fun of camp!

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Mar 8, 20241 min read


Experience the Leader In Training Program at Camp Kintail
Expand your communication skills, leadership skills, make lasting friendships and spend two weeks on the shores of Lake Huron!

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Mar 8, 20241 min read


Sprouts, Try-Out & Day Camp
Our sprouts, try-out and day camps might be the perfect solution for a nervous or new camper!

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Mar 6, 20241 min read


Discovery or Outdoor Adventure, what should I choose?
Read about our two main overnight camp options! DISCOVERY Looking for some adventure this summer? Then Discovery Camp is perfect for you!...

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Mar 6, 20241 min read
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