The former Leader in Training program was an integral part of a summer at Canadian Adventure Camp.

It was a big moment for our 17-year-olds who had spent summer after summer at CAC as a camper. They were now taking the next step in their camp journey, spending 8 weeks developing leadership skills and learning what it meant to be a staff member at CAC.

A typical summer as an LIT involved a canoe trip around Lake Temagami, living in camper cabins as co-leader with counsellors and learning how to lead the many activities offered at Canadian Adventure Camp.

We have had many people complete the LIT program successfully over the years and who have gone on to work at CAC as counsellors, coaches and support staff. The former LIT summer had many fantastic elements to it but we wanted to make it even better!

What’s New?

Our New Youth Leadership Program has all the great things that were part of the former LIT program, plus more! The journey from camper to staff is now over a longer period of time, allowing for more focused leadership development at each stage.

Those taking the courses have the opportunity to choose which area(s) of camp they are most interested in and spend more time in those areas. The new program and its courses also allow more flexibility in terms of time commitment during the summer.

There are three stages to our newly developed Youth Leadership Program.

Leadership One

The journey starts for 16-year-old campers who can complete the Leadership One course. This stage of the program is probably the biggest change to the leadership program at CAC. But it is also a very exciting change!

Those taking the Leadership One course still have full camper status - they sleep in camper cabins with peers their age. They participate in regular camp activities and evening programming as usual (including social).

Similar to other specialties at CAC (e.g. waterski or gymnastics), campers completing the Leadership One course will spend part of their day doing the course and the rest of their day choosing other activities.

Leadership One is a two-week course (length of one session at camp) and we recommend it as an add on to your regular camp stay. However, if a camper is only able to attend camp for one session only, they are still welcome and encouraged to complete the Leadership One course.

For summer 2021, Leadership One will be running during sessions 2 & 3. By completing Leadership One, you will receive 20 hours towards High School Volunteer Hours.

The most important thing to know about the Leadership One course is that it is a prerequisite for Leadership Two course. If any 16-year-old camper has had an interest in doing the former LIT summer, they will need to complete the Leadership One course next summer.

Enrollment for Leadership One is now open!

Leadership Two

The second stage of the Youth Leadership Program is the Leadership Two course. This course is similar to the former LIT summer with some exciting changes.

Leadership Two is a four-week course and will run twice over the summer. For anyone taking the course in the first half of the summer, you are encouraged to extend your stay to further develop your skills.

Those taking the Leadership Two course will spend each day immersed in the course. They will initially sleep in Leadership Two cabins together before moving into camper cabins as a co-leader.

As part of the Leadership Two course, there are 5 activity area modules to choose from:

1. Waterski

2. The Big Top

3. The Arts

4. Sports

5. Outdoor Education 

The course also includes a canoe trip around the beautiful Lake Temagami.

Applications for the Leadership Two course are open! Those eligible to complete the Leadership Two course have been sent an application form.

Junior Staff

The final stage of the Youth Leadership Program is our new Junior Staff positions. Upon completing Leadership Two, individuals are eligible to apply for a junior staff (junior counsellor or junior coach) position at CAC the following summer.

Junior staff are 18 years of age. Junior staff will be paid and fully aligned with staff but will now have the opportunity to continue to develop their leadership skills.

Our LITs from Summer 2020 are eligible to apply for Junior Staff positions for next Summer.

Join us for Summer 2021!

We are so excited to launch our new Youth Leadership Program for summer 2021. Start your leadership journey with us today and be part of this exciting new addition to Canadian Adventure Camp!

We are more than happy to talk with you in more detail about each stage of the program. Call or email us today!

Anna Brady

Head of Youth Leadership

Wheel of Awesome with Amie

Ready for some crafts?  Amie teaches you how to make your very own wheel of awesome at home! 

Here are the things that you need: 

• Cardboard
• Plain paper
• Colored/Printed papers
• Scissors 
• Colored pens
• Glue
• Colored Tape
• Push Pin or Nail

Stay tuned to the very end for a fun surprise! 

https://youtu.be/KbWp-bCRi10

Photo Scavenger Hunt with Anna

Ready to be moving up around your house or neighborhood? Write a few of your favorite things and walk to them and take a picture with them! 

Join Anna for a photo scavenger hunt of her favorite things in and around her home and the city! Complete your own photo scavenger hunt any way you like! 

https://youtu.be/0B-y5LRV9DA

Fitness Fun with Mckaylie

Start your day off with some fun moves with Mckaylie! She walks you through these easy and high energy routines! Don't forget to prepare your water bottle before doing the exercise. 

https://youtu.be/BKkb5azs9jY

Wreck-It Journals with Britt

Join along with Britt as she walks you through this fun arts and crafts activity, where you make a journal you're meant to wreck! Here are the things that you need:

•  Construction Paper
•  Plain Paper
•  Markers and Pens

During the process, you might get dirty, cover yourself in paint or any substances but you are guaranteed to have FUN! 

https://youtu.be/qMpQQrUaKEg

Bobbin' Aerobics with Aliza

Ready for some movement? Join Aliza and get moving for this fun on land or in the water workout! 

https://youtu.be/oh9nQyhZdtU

Fort Building with Jack

Everyone needs a cozy nook, right? Watch Jack build an epic fort, and then be sure to do the same! Building forts foster creativity in addition to fun too! 

https://youtu.be/LIvKB4WjsOo

American Sign Language with Clara

Become more expressive by learning the American Sign Language. Learning this type of communication creates vivid imagery. Learn from Clara the American Sign Language alphabet, and some phrases and words! 

https://youtu.be/HTobAa2Y5os

Keep Ups with Jesse

Ready for some keep up coaching?  Join in with Jesse and see how many keep ups you can get! All you just is a ball and you’re set! 

https://youtu.be/MmJGNlNIrvs

Set-Up with Shaw

Impress your parents by setting up your dining table today. Need some help? We got you covered!  Follow along with Shaw as he teaches you how to set up your dining room. 

https://youtu.be/1AseJsFpEZQ

Milk Crate Mania with Michelle

Follow along with Michelle and her paper milk crate creation! The possibilities for the use of your milk crate are truly endless! 

https://youtu.be/xFk2w8Wr1VQ

Magic Tricks with George

Become a magician yourself as George shows you how to do some nifty magic tricks! 

https://youtu.be/7eLKWctMXEw

Big Fish Little Fish Cardboard Box with Travis

Are you ready? Because we are!!!! Get on those feet with Travis and this classic Big Top warm up!

https://youtu.be/mBo4rfT8z8I

Kayaking with Sara

Who says you can’t kayak at home? Learn from Sara as she teaches you the key kayaking strokes. Grab a broom and give these a try on land. 

https://youtu.be/6jkbPskJeyY

Internet Island Campfire Song with Anna & Britt

Learn an all-new Internet Island Campfire Song with Anna & Britt. Our moves are inspired by Tik Tok, and our tune by Wadaliacha! Be sure to come ready to sing it next summer! 

https://youtu.be/bXrsXkuc1SE

Week 5 Internet Island Recap

Check out what we got up to during our final week of Internet Island!

https://youtu.be/b2MWG0ZMpyg

Indoor Archery with George

Join George in a unique and innovative way to get your archery fill while playing indoors! Here are the things you need to get started: 

• Scratch paper 
• Elastic band - your firing device 
• Target

Let's see your inner Robin Hood!

https://youtu.be/aGWiGx7Hb40

Camp Rock March with Mckaylie

Learn how to do the all-powerful march from one of our favorite movies about camp, Camp Rock! Mckaylie will run you through all the steps, and get ready to bring these steps for a flash mob in Summer 2021!

https://youtu.be/0-GPflKJpxI

Make A Mighty with Surya

Tune in and build your own mighty alongside Surya that will allow you to schedule some family fun for the week! What you’ll need: 

• Lovely color pens, pencils, crayons 
• A4 Paper 
• A schedule

Don't forget to send us pictures of your family's mighty!

https://youtu.be/GVHv9sabkCk

Telephone with the LITs

Tune in to the LITs calling each other on the telephone! Who are you going to call next?

https://youtu.be/DS2drAC8h9g

Mission Impossible with Ash

Mission impossible is a game where you try get to one side of the course to the other side without being seen.  Join Ash as she makes it possible to play Mission Impossible on a beautiful sunny day at home!

https://youtu.be/NjFXCDheZXg

Hand Lettering with Bobby

Join Bobby for this exciting lesson in modern calligraphy! All you need to prepare is just a pencil and a paper. We hope to see your creations, and you can even come prepared to our Birthday Party on Friday with a calligraphy card you've made!

https://youtu.be/PHAgU0qVzz0

Gaga Ball with Ash

Ready for some fun?  Refresh on the rules of Gaga Ball with our Gaga Specialist, Ash! When you start gaga ball make sure all hands are on the side of the gaga ball pit. This is to make sure that no one has an unfair advantage to get the ball when it first turns. See how she uses items from at-home to make her own pit! Get to playing your own games of gaga ball!

https://youtu.be/AvPZQEViLx0

Race the Clock with Britt

Get ready to race the clock to see how many times you can do each challenge in 30 seconds. Britt will guide you through a number of different fun and exciting challenges.

https://youtu.be/sXiMPSv2gyw

Circus Fun with Campu

Tune in to this Circus Fun adventure with Campu, and also learn how to juggle. You don't want to miss out on this quality entertainment.

https://youtu.be/RITb9tW-Ok0

Obstacle Course Creations with Jesse

Here’s an idea to get you building your own indoor obstacle course! Navigate your own obstacle course creation with Jesse and this epic activity!

https://youtu.be/OUPDuWyax0k

7s with Mason

Learn or freshen up on your 7s table game with our LIT Mason! Get ready to bring some noise to the dining hall for Summer 2021

https://youtu.be/kpfkklNPs6E

Internet Island The Grand Finale: In It to Winit

Tune in to this fun and important announcement about how we are stepping it up for a final week of Internet Island, starting on Monday August 3rd! There will be a week long theme of In It to Winit, and you will get winits for your participation in the different activities throughout the week. Make sure you send us your videos and photos of you completing BCH, POD, Get Movin', and Capture CAC, so we can award you winits!

https://youtu.be/zdR-u2q80CQ

Campfire Songs with Alex

Sing and move along with our LIT Alex and these stand up campfire songs!

https://youtu.be/pURr1I2EQis

Birthday Baking with Michelle

Michelle walks you through this lovely recipe to bake yourself a cake! All you'll need is the following: 

• 1/2 cup of yogurt
• 1 cup of self raising flour
• 1/2 cup of white sugar
• 1/4 cup of olive oil or vegetable oil
• 2 cups of icing sugar
• Table spoon of butter
• 3 eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Food colouring

https://youtu.be/o1p1dUfUeWY

Musical Chairs with Anna

Join Anna as she plays a solo game of musical chairs to teach you the rules. Don't forget to grab your friends and family to increase the fun!

https://youtu.be/IlPUsvqLR_Q

Birthday Speech with Britt

Tune in to Britt as she delivers this special speech for everyone's birthdays!

https://youtu.be/d8W-D4UbM2k

Week 4 Internet Island Recap

Tune in to to see all the fun we had during Week 4 of Internet Island! Don't forget to enroll in our FINAL week of Internet Island!

https://youtu.be/zBfKTetYQHM

Chateaux CAC with Surya

Be mesmerized as Surya tours you in a lovely vineyard. After the short fun tour, get ready to learn how to make the classic drink from Skip meal, Chateaux CAC! Have lots of fun with it and all you'll need is: 

• Water
• Juice of your choice
• Strawberries
• Jell-o
• Ginger Ale

Cheers! 

https://youtu.be/VTX9oRElpg8

Codenames with Britt

Put your thinking caps on! Britt is going to teach you how to make this game at home! Commonly known as Codenames, it’s a good way to have fun with your family at home! All you'll need is:

• White Paper
• 4 Different Colours of Construction Paper (Blue, Red, Brown, Black)
• A Marker
• Scissors
• Tape

https://youtu.be/ufbpX7Stqsc

Spell CAC Workout with Jesse

Let’s get moving! Join Jesse for this CAC inspired quick workout! The structure of the workout is going to be ordered around ‘C-A-C’. The first ‘C’ is going to be a cardio workout. The ‘A’ is going to be abs and the last ‘C’ is a cooldown. We know it'll get you on your feet!

https://youtu.be/pq2EQnx4en8

Table Games with Clara

Relive some of the dining hall excitement as Clara reminds you about table games from camp that you can bring home to add some spice to your family dinner!

At camp table games are usually used to decide who’s clearing during a meal. There’s a bunch of different games. One person will start with a power and that’s the person who gets to shout out the name of the game and everyone else has got to do what that person says. The last person to do it, is the one who’ll clear the table. Check our more cool table games in this video: 

https://youtu.be/ZiIPCitJyQ8

Martial Arts with Jarin

Ready for some kickboxing? We are going to show you a couple of combos! Join Jarin for some high energy kickboxing! No matter what level you're at, this is a perfect activity for you.

https://youtu.be/b7fBOhjkXnU

Jump Rope with Travis

Jump for joy with Travis as he teaches you how to skip forward, backward, crisscrossed, and even try a double! Before starting make sure that you have your water bottle with you and a skipping rope. 

https://youtu.be/UtPwBBwbSJQ

Duke of York with Justine

Move and sing along with Justine for this campfire song that will have you squatting or jumping up and down! Get ready for some fun! 

https://youtu.be/Li4rsuRv-tU

Surprise with Mckaylie!

Tune in for Mckaylie's favourite way to bring camp home! Get ready for this exciting surprise!

https://youtu.be/qN-KoRLZKJE

Rock Buddies with Jesse

Join Jesse in turning nature into art, as he walks you through how to make a rock into a rock buddy! Here are the things you need: 

• Newspaper 
• Paint tray or paper plate
• Paint (color of choice) 
• A cup of water 
• Rhinestones or other accessories 
• Glue gun (if you want to glue some decor). Ask your parents to help you when using the glue gun. 
• Rock of choice
• Paintbrush

https://youtu.be/Q04RkjnLB8Q

Mindfulness & Meditation with George

Clearing your mind and meditation is a good way to focus and redirect happy thoughts. Tune in to the Zen Den with George and this mindful activity. Be the pond, not the fish!

https://youtu.be/KCdGtlgyQ50

Drum Circle with Izzy

Get ready to make some noise with Izzy as she walks you through a few fun ways to have a drum circle with items from around the house! You can use either a bucket, a bowl, and even a soccer bowl to make fun sounds! 

https://youtu.be/nOgSlosOwUo

Tik Tok Dance with Jarin, Mckaylie & Travis

Get in on some dancing fun with Jarin, Mckaylie, and Travis as they run you through a fun and simple Tik Tok dance!

https://youtu.be/UGD-YyhnNd8

Sun Salutations with Sara

Start your morning with some movement and our LIT Sara with sun salutations! Enjoy this barge-like yoga experience and start your day out positively!

https://youtu.be/SBwN9Teb_-U

Edible Goop Making with Benoit

Join our LIT Benoit as he shows you how to make this delectable overnight treat from the comfort of your home. As this does involve using the stove, please get a parent to help you and be mindful that the surfaces will be hot. 

You'll need: 

• 4 c. Rice Krispies
• 2 c. Chocolate Chips
• 1 bag of Marshmallows
• 2 tbsp. Butter

https://youtu.be/iN3oEIJqcsU

Pajama Party Creations

Join our LIT Aliza in decorating a movie-themed pajama shirt or pillowcase! 

All you'll need is: 

• Fabric Paint or Markers
• Something to Decorate
• Glue & Sparkles (optional)

https://youtu.be/uGu9IdOsl8Y

Week 3 Internet Island Recap

Check out some of the fun we had in Week 3 of Internet Island! Don't forget to enroll for Week 4 & 5, for the final weeks of Internet Island fun!

https://youtu.be/_H0jCDrx690

Graces with Michelle, Ash, & Clair

Bring the spirit of the dining hall to your kitchen with 3 classic graces, brought to you by Michelle, Clair, and Ash! 

• Fill my cup
• I wanna be more thankful 
• Brown Cow Grace 

Don't forget to teach the whole family and have everyone singing along!

https://youtu.be/GbpipIqreA8

Mad Science With Gaby

Ready for a cool experiment? Tune in with Gaby and do some exciting experiments to make lava lamps and oobleck! You will be true scientists after you've spent some time with our expert. All you need is:

• Vegetable/canola oil
• Vinegar
• Food Colouring
• Baking Soda
• Cornstarch
• Water
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Clear, tall container (a cup could work, has to be clear)
• Small bowl/cup
• Measuring Cup

Be prepared to be amazed! Watched the step-by-step guide here: 

https://youtu.be/RUJgKF8QISY

Allegria with Lauren, Travis, Jarin, & Mckaylie

Movement break for you and your family! Get in on one of the Big Top's favorite warm-ups, Allegria! Have fun moving your body to this fun song and look to Travis, Lauren, Jarin, and Mckaylie for some movement inspiration! All you need is to have a nice open space to move around lots.

https://youtu.be/XsqMTHQf1rE

Long Distance Walk with Xander

Join Xander as he gives an inside look at the benefits of a Long Distance Walk and some of the hidden treasures he found on his walk. Don't forget to go on your own walk and send us the treasures you find and your timer screenshots, so we can recognize your bronze, silver, gold, or platinum LDW wins at the end of the week!

• Bronze: 0-15 minutes
• Silver: 16-30 minutes
• Gold: 31-60 minutes
• Platinums: 61 minutes +

It doesn’t matter where you take a walk. You can walk along the river, downtown or near the city. The important thing is you walk in a safe area, wear your sunscreen, bring a water bottle, and wear protective gear like a mask. 

Check this video and see the beautiful places where Xander will take you with his long-distance walk. 

https://youtu.be/bUVohehWuWw

Magic Fountain with Megan & Court

Another fun movement from Internet Island! Join in with Megan & Court for one of everyone's favorite Musical Lunch songs, Magic Fountain! Get those jazz fingers, punches, and elbow pumps ready!

https://youtu.be/UTBWPlv7uqs

Soccer with George

Keep those feet moving and the ball dribbling with George and his fun soccer drills and games! Really tune up those soccer skills while having a great time!

You need 4 items and a football. It doesn’t matter what you got, as long as you have a football, a little bit of space and 4 items and you are good to go. In this video, George chose these items along with his football: 

• Rollerblade 
• Fishing net
• Tennis racket 
• Water container 

https://youtu.be/GCnv-feoIBs

Juggling Ball Creations with Campu

Juggling is a fun workout you can perform anywhere. It’s a good way to sharpen your focus and concentration. It keeps the stress away too! And the best part, it’s an exercise but it doesn’t like you’re doing a workout. 

Get ready for your own juggling adventure as Campu shows you how to make your very own juggling balls! All you'll need are these few quick supplies:

• 6 small balloons (2 pieces per color) 
• Flour
• 1 Stick
• Scissors
• Funnel

https://youtu.be/Cs0Xotw6y3c

Hula Hooping with Lauren

Another get moving activity on Internet Island! When you are starting the hula hoop remember - the bigger the better, as the hoop has more time to move in your waist. Have a straight posture and isolate your waist and back. 

Start your day right with Lauren and this excellent hula hooping tutorial! Whether you're a beginner or an expert Lauren's got some tips for you, and watch all the way to the end for her excellent performance!

https://youtu.be/rYFcfWR_yfw

Traveling Music Show with the Annas & the Gerson Girls

Sing along with the Annas and the Gerson Girls as they take you on a traveling music show through flintstone field! Let's see the traveling music shows you do at home!

https://youtu.be/MEWI6kE80u4

No-Flame Campfire with Izzy

One of the most favorite summer camp activities is the overnight fun - singing around the campfire, singing, and making s’mores. Get ready to get your Arts & Crafts on with Izzy and her creation of the no-flame campfire! Once you've got your campfire going all you need is to sing some songs and make it come to life!

All you'll need is:

• red, yellow & orange tissue paper
• brown construction paper
• a clear plastic cup
• glue
• scissors
• a flashlight or LED candle

https://youtu.be/8LGVFL8NuyM

Yoga With Bobby

Doing yoga is a good way to soothe the tension and anxiety of the mind and body. It brings up energy up to the spine. No better way to keep every part of your body energize than doing yoga with our session from the Internet Island. 

Move with Bobby through her awesome yoga flow! She'll bring a refreshing and enjoyable movement session to your day!

https://youtu.be/bE88vGViqT8

Bumblebee Tuna with Clair & Ash

Join in with Clair & Ash for some Bumblebee Tuna, then learn the workout version, and finally put the Bumblebee Tuna dance to some of your favorite popular songs. Watch the whole video to see all the versions!

https://youtu.be/oPLgg3CSFL0

Dry-land Swimming with Travis

Join Travis for this on-land swimming get movin' break! In this video you’ll learn fours basic strokes: 

• French stroke
• Back stroke 
• Elementary back stroke
• Breast stroke

Practice all your strokes and stay tuned until the very end for a special surprise!

https://youtu.be/tb-_h_QhlLU

Mooselips with Jesse

Join Jesse in creating one of our favourite CAC desserts, Mooselips!!! Here are some things that you need: 

• 1 scoop ice cream 
• Toppings - marshmallow, dummies, chocolate or any toppings of choice 
• Syrup or honey 

Let's see your best Moose impression as you make this treat!

https://youtu.be/j4EiVC9GPWE

Beach Volleyball with Michelle

Get on the beach spirit with your volleyball lesson from Michelle at a beautiful Australian beach! But before joining the fun, safety first! Get these items and you are now ready to go:

• Grab some sunglasses 
• Wear a hat and sunscreen 
• Get a water bottle 
• And lastly, your volleyball

https://youtu.be/pzao_q108SU

Week 2 Internet Island Recap

Tune in to this sneak peek of some of the fun we had during Week 2 of Internet Island! 

https://youtu.be/btOgjtBquWU

Despite recent events, it’s possible to enjoy summer camp at home...Canadian Adventure Camp has opened its free virtual camp door to everyone. CAC campers - invite your friends and family to join the fun! Our program is targeted for kids age 5 to 17 and their families.

https://youtu.be/652Kt0xQ9LY

Watch the Launch Party held July 1, 4:00 PM Eastern time

https://youtu.be/2q88uHZF3bI

Gymnastics with Jarin

Our bodies are designed to move - your body craves exercise. A regular exercise routine keeps your body fit and reduces the risk of illness.

CAC gym staff member Jarin, who has been coaching for 10 years, gives a quick and simple gymnastics workout that you can do at home. Here are some things you’ll enjoy in this video: 

• Quick warm-up
• Stretching
• Handstand workshop
• Cooldown

https://youtu.be/rG1xqlUcDf4

Everybody Dance Now with Izzy

Get your hands ready, stretch them out as Izzy brings the spirit of the dining hall into your kitchen for an energetic Everybody Dance Now! If you're rusty on the steps, worry not, she'll teach you how to do it. Spice up the steps by adding some rewind and freestyles. Time to make some noise!

https://youtu.be/keewDTxe8Bg

Alive Alert Awake with Britt

The first Get Movin’ segment by Britt is to get you active and out of those chairs. Have an alive, alert, awake, and enthusiastic day with this fun movement break. She'll show you everything you need to know - don't forget to sing along and bring your enthusiasm. Let's get moving!

https://youtu.be/Y0tvfym7YsY

Tie-Dye Tuesday with Bobby

Join Bobby for a crowd favourite, #TieDyeTuesday! She'll teach you how to make your own dye using some of the items from your kitchen! No need to buy dye kits. Here are the things you need: 

• Plain white tee
• White vinegar
• Food coloring
• Bowls
• Rubber bands or hair elastics 
• Disposable water bottle or squirt bottle
• Water

She’ll walk you through all the steps you need to start making your beautiful creations in this video: 

https://youtu.be/6PrvlBELc7g

Napkin Rose with Clara

Bring the Banquet to your dining room, and offer your family some of these beautiful napkin roses, or use them to decorate your table! Clara will teach you how to make the classic CAC paper rose. She’ll also teach you how to add lots of fun features to your roses if you already know how to make the basic kind!

https://youtu.be/7inzY2TD0uk

Zumba with Mckaylie

Who says workouts are boring? Join Mckaylie in a fun dance party! Zumba is a good workout for the body. Get ready to move your feet to the beat with Mckaylie's fun and easy dance moves! If you don’t get enough with the first watch, feel free to watch again and again!

https://youtu.be/8pMehaBxCp8

8-7-6-5 with Anna

Movement break!!! Anna will walk you through a very fun and very energizing way to get on your feet. Get ready to shake those arms & legs! Let's see how fast you can do your countdown.

https://youtu.be/-tbMsdgSwyk

Shuffleboard with Britt

Shuffleboard is a great activity at home! Join Britt for this Wacky Wednesday activity! She'll show you how to transform any table into a shuffleboard stadium! 

Here's what you need: 

• tape
• ruler
• marker
• table
• round items that slide (quarters, game chips)

https://youtu.be/PRkp84R3OBo

S'mores with Jesse

Campfire roasted marshmallow placed in the middle of two crispy graham crackers is not just nostalgic but delish! And of course, the best part - chocolate! Despite the absence of summer camp this year, you can create this tasty summertime staple.

Tune in with Jesse for some delectable indoor s'mores making! Who knew you didn't need a campfire to make these yummy treats. Be sure to get the help of a parent when using the microwave to make sure your plate is microwave safe and to handle the plate as it will be hot at the end.

https://youtu.be/Ox2z9a-vK3w

Puzzle This with Paul

Puzzles are a great way to improve your memory and problem-solving skills! Tune in with Paul for some magnificent mind games. He's got some CAC word scrambles and a few riddles to challenge you!

https://youtu.be/Mp66voDgXNs

Summer Bucket Lists with Amie

Spice up your summer at home by listing your bucket lists and start doing them! Join Amie in making a bucket list of activities for this summer! Feel free to use some of her ideas or come up with your own. She’ll also show you how to make a cool origami bucket to store your list in!

https://youtu.be/ssJSoC2M7Wo

Stretching with Jesse

Another exercise session from Internet Island! Stay healthy and fit by moving your body. Need a guide? Tune in today for a nice and relaxing stretch with Jesse. Loosen up those joints and get nice and limber after sitting for a bit too long!

https://youtu.be/wJ7hzTFtMW0

Tuck Time

Grab a pop and a food item from your own 'tuck shop' and make your own tuck time. If you can't get it there, you can't get it anywhere!

https://youtu.be/booUi3tfn90

Time Warp

Put your costumes on and get ready to travel back in time with Anna and the island crew and their rendition of the time warp!

https://youtu.be/kBiV37qKxPM

Halloween Baking with Justine

Get ready to celebrate Summerween with Justine and these Halloween themed cupcakes! Be sure to get a parent or guardian's help in the kitchen, and especially while baking your cupcakes, as the oven or BBQ and trays will be hot. Here's what you'll need:

• 1 cup butter
• 4-5 cups icing sugar
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 4 tsp. vanilla extract
• ¾ cup flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
• ½ cup buttermilk

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When it was announced that overnight camps would not be running this summer, a wave of disappointment and sadness came over the CAC family and the whole camp community.

We count down months, weeks, days until we can get back to our favourite island but now we had to wait even longer. 

While summer 2020 wasn’t going to be a normal summer, we knew that we had to come together as a family and stay connected.

We knew that we couldn’t wait another year until we did camp activities, had a campfire and made friendship bracelets again.

Canadian Adventure Camp is home to so many people during the summer months. While they couldn’t come home this year, we knew we had to bring their summer home to them.

Internet Island Is Born

We wanted to allow campers to do their favourite activities, learn new ones and feel the magic of CAC, regardless of where they were in the world. We wanted staff to be able to share their energy and passion with campers like they do every summer.

We wanted to take those feelings of disappointment and sadness and turn them into excitement and joy!

Internet Island is run on a weekly basis. Most of the programming we organise can be done independently, in your own time.

We send registered campers a daily email that includes: period of the day, a movement break, a challenge and a bring camp home segment.

Join Us on Zoom!

As well as our daily email, we have 3 live sessions a week as an opportunity to see your camp family.

There are 2 days of Zoom sessions:

# 1 Monday at 7 pm EST (for all age groups)

# 2 Friday at 

• 10 am EST for 5-10 year olds

• 11 am EST for 11-13 year olds

• 12 pm EST for 14+ year olds 

We also have one Instagram live on Wednesdays (times vary from week to week).

A True Sense of Family

When we are on Adventure Island, it is a place for everyone to disconnect from the pressures of daily life and live in the present without technology.

While technology is an important part of Internet Island, we aimed to find the right balance of online time and having resources available for at-home fun.

We hope Internet Island is bringing some comfort to those who are missing their summer home.

Seeing campers, their families and our staff getting involved and having fun with our activities shows the true sense of family we have within our CAC community.

It has shown us that no matter how big the challenge, when we come together, we will get through it and be stronger on the other side.

Thank you for joining us for a summer of bringing camp home, we can’t wait to see you for the rest of Internet Island!

Anna

The joys of trampolining are evident just by watching as kids fly through the air. Yet, you may not realize just how much each flip and jump is doing for their mind and body. 

These amazing benefits of trampolining will have you eager to get started on learning new tricks that you can show off to your friends.

Staying Fit While Having Fun

Trampolining is a low impact form of exercise that is so fun that you don’t even notice that you are getting a workout. As you jump, you strengthen your cardiovascular system, burn calories and build stronger muscles.

Clear Toxins From Your Body

Your body is constantly being bombarded by toxins in the environment. Fortunately, your body has a lymphatic system that is designed to help flush out toxins so that you stay healthier. This system relies upon body movements to help it function properly. 

The jumping motions that you do on the trampoline help to open up the valves in your lymphatic system to encourage better lymph flow. While you might not notice the toxins being cleansed from your body, you should feel it in your increased energy level.

Build Strong Bones

The majority of your bone mass is formed during early childhood and adolescence. In fact, most people reach their peak bone mass in their 20s. Starting out with a higher bone mass helps to guard against health conditions such as osteoporosis as you age. 

Jumping on a trampoline generates just enough stress on the bones to stimulate them to strengthen. 

Feel More Self-Confident

Trampolining can be as simple as you jumping up and down, but it is way more fun when you learn how to do tricks. 

During your specialty camp classes, you start with easy tricks such as a tuck jump and seat drop. Then, you get the opportunity to move up to doing more advanced tricks such as a front or backflip. 

With each new skill that you learn, you’ll feel your self-confidence rise. This new level of confidence also affects other areas of your life. 

You’ll discover that it is much easier to try new things at home, school, and camp when you’ve already conquered your fears on the trampoline.

Generate a Positive Mindset

Every jump that you take helps to trigger the release of endorphins in your brain that flood your body. This makes it virtually impossible to be in a bad mood while you jump, which is why you only see people smiling during their trampoline lessons. 

This increased state of happiness can last for hours after you jump, and the positive attitude that you develop carries into your other camp activities.

Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore when you have access to a trampoline, and you’ll love feeling your mind and body grow stronger with every lesson that you take. 

Keep in mind that you can also practice your new skills using a mini trampoline or a full-sized one at home so that you can continue to reap the benefits of your new favorite sport all year long.

Cirque du Soleil is world-renowned for their professional acrobatic performances. Each show somehow manages to create a magical world that captivates audiences from beginning to end. The performance troupe was first formed in the 1980s, and it didn’t take long for them to gain worldwide recognition.

Depending upon the performance, you may see performers juggle, dance, and fly through the air on various pieces of equipment. For many young athletes, working on silk and hoop skills paves the way for the ability to perform breathtaking tricks.

Learning the Backstage Secrets

The performers in the troupe are known for doing death-defying stunts that are often shown without a safety harness or net. The decision to do so without safety gear is only made after a performer has undergone years of training and can demonstrate perfect moves every time.

One of the things that you don’t see when the acrobats are flying through the air on stage is the hours of hard work that go into learning their tricks. Long before the performance occurs, aerialists practice learning their routines using state-of-the-art harnesses and trampoline systems to keep them safe.

It is also worth noting that many of the performers are using safety gear. The wires and harnesses are sometimes disguised by costumes and strategic lighting.

Mastering Silk and Hoop Tricks

Every professional performer started out where many of our campers are today. Beginner silks and hoops programs teach the basics of safety along with foundational moves and positions that can transition into more difficult maneuvers.

New aerialists must first learn to master skills such as the various ways for mounting the hoop. Then, students learn simple poses such as the Mermaid and Man in the Moon.

On the silks, aerialists learn special climbs and foot locks in the early stages. They then move on to more complicated wraps and drops.

Developing Troupe-Level Skills

Many hours of practice go into those amazing performances that inspire gasps of awe from the crowds. Cirque du Soleil aerialists often work on silks and hoops that are lifted high off the ground. Their equipment may also raise and lower during their performance, and there may be several people performing at the same time.

Troupe-level skills include those that are done from incredible heights. A Cirque du Soleil performer may also transfer from one hoop to another or perform tricks with a partner. They also use advanced tricks such as neck spins that enthrall the audience.

In one popular show, Corteo, an aerialist performs on an aerial chandelier. This impressive piece of equipment includes a horizontal and vertical hoop. Variations of the chandelier may also have a pole in the middle. This allows for the ultimate level of creative expression during a performance. It also demands a high level of skill since it blends the elements of trapeze, pole fitness, and hoops performances.

Cirque du Soleil is made up of 1300 performers who come from around 55 different countries. According to the Cirque du Soleil website, 35% of their performers come from athletic backgrounds that include sports such as rhythmic gymnastics, trampolining, and tumbling. Others began their career with artistic training in circus performance and dance. 

Learning how to perform on silks and hoops could easily be a young acrobat’s first step toward developing a career in the performance arts one day.

Spending so much time at home has a few perks. There’s more time to spend with your family, and you get to lounge around in your favorite pajamas more often. Sleeping late is also great, but you might sometimes find it hard to fill up your time during the day. Boredom is a major problem for many kids right now. Fortunately, that’s an easy fix.

Many of our favorite summer camp games can be played inside. All it takes is a little creativity since you may have to use whatever you happen to have at home. Give these fun games a try the next time you feel bored, and you can bet that the time will fly by.

Start a Balloon Baseball Game

Balloons instantly make any activity feel like a party. Clear out some floor space in a room and make four bases. Then, have each member of your family take turns trying to hit the balloon by using their fist like a bat. If a hit is made, then that player tries to run around the bases while the rest of the group attempts to blow the balloon down to the ground. If they succeed, then that player is out. If not, then the batter scores and gets to go again. 

Go On a Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts are one of our favorite things to do at camp. Have the oldest member of the family create a list of items to find in the house. They can be common everyday items or special ones that are planted in hard to find places. Then, make a list and see which member of your group can find all of the items first.

Host a Karaoke Competition

Our camp talent shows are always a hit. Try recreating the experience by having each person in your family come up with a song to perform. Encourage everyone to go all out by dressing up as their favorite pop star or by wearing their silliest outfits. You can then take turns voting on the best one. For even more fun, make videos and invite your friends and extended family members to vote online. 

Try Your Hand at Cup Stacking

Those plastic cups that everyone loves having around during the summer are perfect for cup stacking. Grab a set of them and experiment with different patterns. You can also invite your siblings to play with you side by side in a race to see who stacks the cups the fastest.

Freeze a Treasure for a Break the Ice Race

A few coins or trinkets and an ice cube tray are all you need to play this game. Fill the ice cube trays up with water and freeze the small prizes inside. Once they’re frozen, break them out. Each competitor can use straws or water droppers to slowly drip warm water on the ice until they break the prize out. You can let the winner take all or spread the prizes around. 

See How Low You Can Go

Limbo is another camp favorite that can easily be set up at home with a simple twist. Instead of using a stick and poles, try using the beam of a flashlight instead. Just turn the lights off in the room and see which member of your family can shimmy their way beneath the lowest beam.

We can’t wait to have our camp family all in the same place again. Until then, have some fun with the extra time that you get to spend with your siblings and parents. Remember that some of the best memories are those unexpected ones that we make happen with our families.