For those of you who've never been to Camp Wanapitei before I'm excited to welcome you to our community. For those of you who are returning, it will be great to see you again on the shores of Lake Temagami.
Summer camp has been an invaluable part of my life. For over 27 years I've been involved with children's camping in Ontario. I've been a camper, counselor, section head, instructor, canoe trip leader, program director and director (including directing Camp Wanapitei from 1997-1999). From 2000 - 2005 I was co-directing at Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park and also co-directing the Camp Arowhon Outdoor Education Centre with my wife JJ (Jennifer Jupp). I've sat on the board of directors for the Ontario Camping Association and more recently have taken a position on the board for the Society of Camp Directors.
Summer camp for me has become a family affair. Our daughter Anna began her camping career at the age of three weeks, she's now 2 and wishes she were going to summer camp everyday. I'm sure before we know it she'll be canoe tripping with her friends in Temagami.
People often ask me why I chose to come back to Wanapitei. Without question the overall reason I wanted to return was due to the very strong sense of community and the commitment that each staff member has toward each and every camper. We do many amazing things at Wanapitei: fantastic canoe trips, great adventures, hire highly skilled and compassionate leaders, build life long friendships, challenge ourselves, laugh, play etc, the list is endless. However, the key to all of our successes at camp, no matter our age, is the sense of community that we create, some of it tangible and some of it not. It's the type of community where I know my own child would feel safe and thrive.
Wilderness canoe tripping allows for campers to grow in ways that they simply cannot experience on any other level. It truly builds self confidence and it's a place where genders learn to grow and respect one another. I know of no other venue that allows for this type of development. Come and see for yourself!
It would be really fantastic to welcome you to our community and be a part of a rich history of wilderness canoe tripping.
Don't hesitate to contact me directly either by phone 1-888-821-6963 or by email at
See you on the shores of Lake Temagami!
Sincerely, Woody (Eoin Wood) Director Camp Wanapitei
