Grade 9 Camp Pine Crest
Last week, our Grade 9 students set off for Camp Pine Crest to experience the natural beauty and adventure of fall in Ontario. Tucked beneath vibrant canopies of autumn foliage, the students stepped out of their daily routines and into a week filled with outdoor discovery, team building, and memorable experiences.
The journey began with everyone gathering at camp for an action-packed first day. Working in rotations, students tried their hand at fire building, tackled team-building initiatives, set off on guided nature hikes, and paddled across the water during canoeing sessions. After an active afternoon, everyone settled in for a cozy night’s sleep in the cabins, gearing up for the adventures ahead.
On day two, students split into specialized activity groups to explore new challenges. One hiking group and three canoeing groups packed up their gear and embarked on overnight outtrips. The hikers journeyed to their campsite, waving to the canoeists as they paddled past on their way to set up camp along the shoreline. Two groups remained at camp, testing their limits on the high ropes course and coming together in the evening for a lively campfire performance full of fun and laughter.
On the final morning, crisp autumn air welcomed the outtrip groups back to main camp to reunite with their classmates before heading home. The trip offered a wonderful blend of personal growth, teamwork, and genuine appreciation for the outdoors.
A sincere thank you to all the students and faculty whose enthusiasm and effort made this trip such a memorable success!
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
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
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.
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.
