Kilcoo Camp
Encyclopedia
For the village in County Down
, Northern Ireland
, see Kilcoo, County Down
Kilcoo Camp is a residential boys' camp located on Gull Lake
near Minden, Ontario
, Canada
and has been in operation since 1932. The camp tends to draw campers from Toronto
, although it has been known to have campers attend from around the world.
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. In addition to regular programing, a number of special, camp-wide events take place each month. Each Sunday is characterized by a non-denominational Chapel service, carried out on the historic and memorable Chapel Point. Each month is highlighted by its own campwide event: The Bushpede in July and the Kilcoo Olympics in August.
Kilcoo also maintains an out-tripping program, sending groups to local destinations in Ontario and Quebec as well as more remote locations, like the Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories.
Kilcoo maintains strong contact with its alumni: a good number of new campers are sons or grandsons of past Kilcoo campers. There are several reunion events, which afford the opportunity for past staff and campers to reconnoiter. Amici
, a charitable organization that endeavors to send children to summer camp, was founded and continues to be run in majority by Kilcoo alumni.
The camp is divided into five sections based on age. From youngest to oldest these are Trailblazers, Pathfinders, Nor Westers, Trappers and Voyageurs.
In addition to the camp website, Kilcoo now maintains a twitter account: @KilcooCamp
Starting in the summer of 2007 filming for the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock
started in various locations in Ontario. Kilcoo Camp was selected as one of the locations for the film.
County Down
-Cities:*Belfast *Newry -Large towns:*Dundonald*Newtownards*Bangor-Medium towns:...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, see Kilcoo, County Down
Kilcoo, County Down
Kilcoo is a small village in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies between Rathfriland and Castlewellan, within the Down District Council area. Kilcoo had a population 1415 people in the 2001 Census.-Places of interest:...
Kilcoo Camp is a residential boys' camp located on Gull Lake
Gull Lake
- Native American entities:*The Gull Lake Indian Reservation, a former Indian reservation located near Brainerd, Minnesota, surrounding Gull Lake*The Gull Lake Band of Mississippi Chippewa, whose descendants are located on the White Earth Indian Reservation-Lakes:...
near Minden, Ontario
Minden, Ontario
Minden Hills is a township in, and the county seat of Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada. It is an amalgamation of the geographical townships of Snowdon, Lutterworth, Anson, Hindon and Minden. It is usually referred to as Minden, after its largest community. Minden Hills had a permanent population...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and has been in operation since 1932. The camp tends to draw campers from Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, although it has been known to have campers attend from around the world.
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. In addition to regular programing, a number of special, camp-wide events take place each month. Each Sunday is characterized by a non-denominational Chapel service, carried out on the historic and memorable Chapel Point. Each month is highlighted by its own campwide event: The Bushpede in July and the Kilcoo Olympics in August.
Kilcoo also maintains an out-tripping program, sending groups to local destinations in Ontario and Quebec as well as more remote locations, like the Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories.
Kilcoo maintains strong contact with its alumni: a good number of new campers are sons or grandsons of past Kilcoo campers. There are several reunion events, which afford the opportunity for past staff and campers to reconnoiter. Amici
Amici
Amici may refer to:*Amicus curiae*"Amici Principis", another term for cohors amicorum*The original group who awarded the Strega Prize was known as "Amici della Domenica", meaning "Sunday Friends"*Giovanni Amici, an astronomer*Amici prism*Amici roof prism...
, a charitable organization that endeavors to send children to summer camp, was founded and continues to be run in majority by Kilcoo alumni.
The camp is divided into five sections based on age. From youngest to oldest these are Trailblazers, Pathfinders, Nor Westers, Trappers and Voyageurs.
In addition to the camp website, Kilcoo now maintains a twitter account: @KilcooCamp
History
Kilcoo Camp was founded in 1932 by Charlie Plewman. During Plewman's tenure, the camp grew extensively and gained a strong clientele among parents and children in Toronto. John "Chief" Latimer purchased the camp from Plewman and became director and owner. During his time as Director he still instituted Plewman's ideas and combined with his own unique directing style. After Chief retired as director, Hal Hannaford, currently the Headmaster of Selwyn house in Montreal, was named director. Following Hal's directorship, John's son David "Lub" Latimer became the current director. David has been the director of Kilcoo for over 25 years.Starting in the summer of 2007 filming for the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock
Camp Rock
Camp Rock is a 2008 Disney Channel Original Movie starring the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. The music is written by Julie Brown, Paul Brown, Regina Hicks and Karen Gist. The film is directed by Matthew Diamond and produced by Alan Sacks....
started in various locations in Ontario. Kilcoo Camp was selected as one of the locations for the film.