Kilcoo Camp
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Kilcoo Camp is a residential boys' camp located in Minden, Ontario, Canada and has been in operation since 1932. In 2006 Kilcoo Camp will celebrate its 75th year. Toronto's elite often send their children to the camp, along with Ahmek (another Ontario camp). Generations of Canadian men (some famous) have gone through the ranks.[citation needed] A plurality of the campers hail from private schools such as Upper Canada College, Royal St. George's College, Greenwood College School and Crescent School.
Kilcoo Camp offers many activities such as: swimming, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, woodcraft, archery, arts and crafts, mountain biking, rock climbing, and many others. Kilcoo also has the facilities for basketball, ball hockey, baseball, soccer, football, and other sports. There are always numerous special activities throughout the summer, including Bingo, Capture the Flag, and theme days like World Records Day. Each month is highlighted by its own exciting campwide event: The Bushpede in July and the Kilcoo Olympics in August.
[edit] History
Kilcoo Camp was founded in 1932 by Charlie Plewman who became the owner and director of the camp. During Plewman's tenure, the camp grew extensively and gained a strong clientele among parents and children in Toronto. After Plewman died, John "Chief" Latimer became director and owner and immediately instituted Plewman's ideas combined with his own unique directing style. After Chief retired as director, Hal Hannaford was named director but was later replaced with Chief's son David "Lub" Latimer. Lub is the current director.
The camp is divided into five sections based on age. From youngest to oldest these are Trailblazers, Pathfinders, Nor Westers, Trappers (aka the "lost" section) and Voyageurs.
