TRANSFORMING EDUCATION FOR ECO-CENTRIC CHANGE
Conference Location
Camp Kawartha is an award winning and highly acclaimed facility that is dedicated to the promotion of the highest standard of programming, with a particular focus on outdoor environmental awareness, education and stewardship. Camp Kawartha is situated on 186 acres of stunning waterfront property that features forests, fields, wetlands and extensive trails. The camp offers a unique blend of outdoor, environmental, corporate team building and leadership opportunities for youth, families and user groups throughout the year. For more information about the site, visit: www.campkawartha.ca
Map and Directions
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations will be in Camp Kawartha’s Cabins. They are heated and quite comfortable. The beds are bunks and you will need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. The facilities are modern and feature separate washrooms and shower facilities. Bring earplugs just in case, and please inform us of any accessibility accommodation needs in your registration form. If your sleep patterns might interrupt others’ sleep, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate this.
WHAT TO BRING
Things you’ll need at the conference:
- Sleeping Bag & Pillow
- Towel
- Clothing to be comfortable in outdoor winter conditions (many workshops take place outdoors)
- Toiletries & personal items
- Journal/pen
- Water bottle
- Coffee/Tea Thermos or Mug
- Costume!
Optional items:
- Ear plugs
- Alcohol (no glass beer bottles please – cans only)
- Musical Instruments
- Daypack
- Slippers
- Business cards
- Snacks (nut free please!)
***BRING YOUR SKIS AND SNOWSHOES!
You may wish to bring your own cross-country skis or snowshoes with you to the conference – in fact, it’s encouraged! However, don’t worry if you don’t own any, Camp Kawartha has sets of skis or snowshoes to lend conference participants free of charge.
Extra cash: The Make Peace with Winter used gear auction is always filled with amazing items, so don’t forget to bring some extra cash or perhaps even your cheque book!
MEALS AND SNACKS
Camp Kawartha’s culinary professionals will be providing delicious and nutritious meals for the conference. Please outline any dietary needs clearly on your registration form. Coffee, tea and water are available in the dining hall. Other snacks will be provided at times indicated. BYOWB! – Bring Your Own Water Bottle. ***Please note, alcohol is permitted on the Camp Kawartha property (BYOB), but no glass beer bottles – cans only, please.
Carpooling
As always, the COEO Conference Committee encourages carpooling when possible. We have a finite amount of parking space at Camp Kawartha and fewer cars driving is better for the environment! Please contact conference@coeo.org if you are willing to offer a ride to someone else or if you need help securing one.
