The Temagami Experience
In September, several Senior School students took part in the Temagami Experience, an expanded version of previous years' canoeing adventure. This year, the program allowed students the opportunity to choose from different activities including a wilderness canoe trip, yoga and mindfulness classes, en plein air art lessons and a writer's workshop. Students could choose from a range of activities and experiences. Read on for a point of view from both Mckenna Ryan and Julia Garbe, Grade 12 students.
By Mckenna Ryan, Grade 12
From September 21 to 25, four art students including myself, travelled with Ms. Castellan up to Camp Temagami and spent the weekend painting and doing some yoga and mindfulness activities. We had an amazing time and all agreed we learned so much through the experience. Each day, we packed our painting supplies and travelled to various locations, painting in the rain under a tarp in Island Bay one day, and the next hiking to the top of a massive lookout called High Rock. The views were incredible. As we painted, we observed the light and clouds change, which altered the scene in front of us, bringing to life the calm water and colourful trees. Back at base camp, we were able to transfer what we’d seen onto larger canvases, which are now hanging in the new studio art space. This whole experience felt very Group of Seven-esque, and we are all so thankful for this opportunity.
By Julia Garbe, Grade 12
On September 21, a group of 20 motivated students ventured north to Camp Temagami to develop their leadership abilities in a wilderness setting. The Temagami Experience is an immersive 5-day canoeing adventure through the forests and lakes of northern Ontario. Students involved were presented with the opportunity to learn countless skills across all categories, including paddling and portaging canoes; assembling tents and wannigans; sawing wood and cooking by the campfire. We also focused on character development by learning intangible skills such as perseverance, collaboration, communication, leadership, and a strong sense of appreciation for nature.
Though it lasted only a few days, any student would agree that this trip has generated enough memories for a lifetime. A huge thank-you to the staff and chaperones who gave their time to facilitate this amazing experience: Mr. MacMillan, Ms. Weening, Mr. Fell, and Ms. Castellan.
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Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
13415 Dufferin Street King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
