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12/1/24 |
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7/13/23 |
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Both of my kids got BULLIED here. The staff are young teens who don't care for the kids at all. Do not make the mistake of sending your kids here.
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7/19/19 |
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I love it. It is the best camp I have ever gone to. 5 stars. Best ever.
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5/29/18 |
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went there for a school trip was not worth the money spent!!! the activities were boring and the food the first night was gross staff was okay when i had home sickness but for sure WOULD NOT RECCOMEND THIS CAMP!!!!WAY OVERPRICED FOR A BAD TRIP!!!!
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5/15/17 |
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Booked forMothers day weekend. Explained we needed a certain area of camp for various reasons. Was promised this, yet when we arrived at camp this was not so. Turned around and went back home. Sarah the "director" admits it was totally their fault so how come I can't get a refund.? Even suggested the camp keep $100.00 although we didn't stay the night and ate nothing but they still want to keep 80 percent of the money. How this is fair when the admitted the mistake was theirs I just can't understand.
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1/10/17 |
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This camp is going down, down, down.... during the last 10 years we have been sending kids there and finally we stopped. Just can't bear to see deterioration of the general level of this camp. I absolutely agree that staff has inadequate training. Although I never thougt of it in terms of training. I found that staff acting as if they are afraid to take any responsibility and often they are acting as if they have to do things with which they do not even agree. I had an impression that campers were looking wary as if they were in special program for delinquent children. I mean general atmosphere is not at all comfortable and relaxed. Visiting other children (in other cabins) is not allowed, changing activities is not allowed (once you signed up for one). My kids gave me a list of restrictions that made me wonder if anyone trust their own judgment in this camp. How are they supposed to learn? No, I would not recommend this camp. I am not an insider but something is not right.
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8/14/16 |
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Camp Wanakita isn't much fun. I went there and I was literally counting down the days until I got to leave. Everyone (staff included)was really rude and they even called me names. The staff there don't care about camper's personal needs. The food there is alright, but it is always the same and it's very unhealthy! Hot dogs, burgers, meat wraps and pizza are alright when you have them once, but after a while everybody starts getting stomach aches. The activities are tiring and most of them are boring. You can only do two activities the whole time you are there. You don't even get to try half of the activities there are! The facilities are usually clean but they are not very comfortable. I never slept at night because my bed felt like torture. There is also a very short canoe trip on the same lake. This canoe trip is not long enough at all. It is honestly no fun. Wanakita is not a good choice of camp. I would choose another camp like Camp Temagami, Glen Bernard camp, or Arrowhead camp.
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1/3/15 |
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Best camp ever! Staff is very friendly and caring! Food is delicious, Activities are the best thing and all in all I would recommend! If your child is interested in going to this camp send them, it will be your best decision. After all Wanakita IS THE PLEACE WHERE YOU HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!!
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7/20/14 |
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I came into this camp as a new member of he senior staff team. After having worked in various other camps for the past 6 years, this camp is fairly average. It excels in some places, and falls short in others. Wanakita is a great place for the campers, in general the counselling and resource staff do a great job. However, the camp needs to put a much stronger focus on training their staff team to work together as adults, and not revert back into the same dramatic childishness they were used to as campers. Though composed of staff who love camp, many have never worked anywhere else, and haven't developped the conflict resolution skills to effectively work in such close quarters with their peers. The biggest downfall of Wanakita is their lack of staff training in that one vital area. If they improved that, all areas of their program would improve as well. If you are considering coming here as a new staff member... I do not recommend it. Do not expect to be welcomed, or even acknowledged
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1/28/13 |
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such an unreal camp, couldn't ask for anything better. note that the complaints are things that would pretty much be the same at any other camp. wanakita is the best of the best, going there is the best months of my life
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9/29/10 |
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It's an okay camp. Went there for two summers. Staff was okay, some seemed to favor some campers over the others. I got stuck in an extremely snobby cliquey cabin, but the other cabins seemed nice so i guess it depends where you are. Food is okay, not great, and there isn't much to do. Go to onondaga!
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1/4/09 |
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hokay, SO. this is the best camp. in the world. I love it there. you are always wanted. the staff are BOMB. the food is great. scum=life. I just love. it is pretty much the only way to spend your july. and I was like offended when people said they didnt like it. that is how much I love it. LOVE. gothere. send your kids.:)
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1/31/08 |
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lOve love love love this camp ooo many new friends everyyy one sooo friendly i love it here it really is the place to have the time of you life oh camp SCUMMM best month offf LIFE !!! love it here
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1/24/08 |
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I believe that this camp is a great place to have a traditional camp experience with a couple extra thrills. However, don't expect a 5 star meal or bathrooms. The camp is always expanding and the family camp is very popular. Be sure to register soon cuz spots are full by march.
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1/22/08 |
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I love camp Wanakita, it's my 6th year as a Wanakita member and am hoping to be a Junior/Intermediate counsellor this summer. I noticed one person gave really poor ratings, and I would just like to say I'm sorry that you had a bad experience and hope that maybe you'll come back and try to have more fun next time.
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12/12/07 |
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I love Wanakita with my whole heart. Great facilities, the best food you'll find at any camp, and staff is compossed of the most caring and considerate and the greatest people I've ever known. And someone complained about mosquitoes?!?!?!?! There will be mosquitoes anywhere in Ontario....
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12/4/07 |
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I'm 30 yrs old now. From age 7-13, every year in August, I attended this camp. I loved (and still love) Camp Wanakita. It is a wonderful experience to have as a child and a great place to develop friendships and independence. I wish I were young again so that I could go back. Really a wonderful, wonderful camp. Oh, and it is also very beautiful!
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12/4/07 |
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Love the camp loved the staff will send kids back there for sure! amazing experience would recommend to all.
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5/1/07 |
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it is the type of camp that you can be your self you can where pjs all day and none will question you i love it girl can talk to guy they can take each other out to the dance i love it
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3/25/07 |
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this year will be my 5th year going to camp wanakita it will be my brothers first. I have met many friends there wanakita is awesome!!!
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3/7/07 |
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Hey SCs how do you feel? WE FEEL GREAT! CAUSE WANAKITA KICKS BUTT. the staff are nice, the activities (though tiresome) are fun, and overall it's just a great place to be.
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3/4/07 |
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2/21/07 |
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I was a camper and am now on staff. I've always found the previous staff to be caring and considerate. The facilities are always kept in great condition and the variety of programs appeals to hundreds. I admire their contributions to needs of campers with any background. I've found that Wanakita is hard to be what you want it to be; it will just become something wonderfull on its own. Though staff can have ups and downs, very few times are children left with a bad experience the camp has not already dealt with. The staff should get paid more for what they do. To provide all the safety and care into an entire summer deserves at the least, minimum wage. All and all, my favorite place in the world. The things that need changing, can still be fixed.
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2/5/07 |
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just got back from wanakita a couple days ago for a school trip. IT WAS AMAZING! i loved it and wanna go back =[ best camp ever!<3
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12/8/06 |
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WANAKITA YOUR A CHAMP...!!! been there since i was born. my second home. everyone hates there first year but it gets better eeeevery year
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11/23/06 |
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I went on here fro my grade 9 trip and thought that it was ok but nothing compared to some of the camps I been to, I happened to be in a new cabbin but alot of friends had the old cabins and said they hated it. Also I found the water dirty with alot of alge in it
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11/5/06 |
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This camp is AMAZING!!!! I love it. there are afew **** councellors that work here but i've made frineds with some awsome ones, this camp is PURE love! Death Squad fo life yo! <3
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9/4/06 |
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Attended Day Camp and return each year. Although staff turn over is very quick, most counselors are awesome!
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8/1/06 |
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BEST CAMP EVER!!! i luv it so much i wish i could stay forever. the stafff are awsoeme and the kids, activities, andf FOOD!
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