http://blog.wanapitei.net/ The name Wanapitei (pronounced wawna - puh - TAY) comes from the Anishnabai name Wanapiteiping, which means "oblong body of water, full to overflowing." Camp Wanapitei's 42-acre property, located on Lake Temagami, is surrounded by beach, river and forest. en-US Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:39:36 GMT Camp Wanapitei http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=181 http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=181 Session 4 is officially underway! Campers arrived this afternoon to beautiful skies and warm temperatures. The bus arrived just before 6pm and the first portage of session 4 commenced. A great dinner by our chef Golder and his amazing kitchen crew.... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:39:35 GMT General http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=180 http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=180 The final full day of session 3 is here. Today all of our two week campers are readying themselves for Regatta, trip skits and generally packing getting ready to go home. It has been a good session. Trips have been successful and the weather for... Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:00:34 GMT General http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=179 http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=179 Just a quick update as all our trips are out on the trail. Today our Juniors started their three day trip, excited and ready to roll. Tomorrow we welcome back our two week Temagami’s then on Friday the rest of our two week programs return. They... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:29:47 GMT General http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=178 http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=178 All is well up here at camp. It has been very busy with lots on in-camp activities and several canoe trips departing. Last night was an amazing campfire complete with an incredible sunset and beautiful moon. As the moon dipped over the horizon the... Thu, 4 Aug 2011 14:50:18 GMT General http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=177 http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=177 I am pleased to let you know that the 3rd session is now underway and all the campers have arrived. So far all is well. As I write evening program just finished and the campers are beginning to gather in their groups for the night. Tomorrow morning... Mon, 1 Aug 2011 21:36:14 GMT General http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=176 http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=176 Things are picking up here at camp as trips start to return. Today we welcomed back the following trips: two Temagami groups, the one-month Cdb’s, one of the one-month Pioneers and the WLIT’s. Tomorrow the trips that return are the Bay Trippers (currently... Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:33:09 GMT General http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=175 http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=175 I just thought I would let you know that none of our canoe trips have been or are being currently affected by the forest fires in Nortwestern Ontario. It is remotely possible although unlikely that some smoke may be evident in the James Bay area depending... Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:48:08 GMT General http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=174 http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=174 All trips are out for the session. Our mighty Juniors left for their 3 day trip this morning, looking amazing I might ad. Both Temagami groups departed from the docks this morning as well. Yesterday both Cdb groups and the WLIT’s who are on the... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:42:19 GMT General http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=173 http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=173 A quick update for you - all WLIT’s solo’s have returned safely and in good spirits. We are really looking forward to hearing the stories at dinner tonight. Also wanted to let you know the 2 week Pioneers are off tomorrow morning headed for the Spanish... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:07:55 GMT General http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=172 http://blog.wanapitei.net/template_permalink.asp?id=172 I am happy to report the second session of camp is well under way. After a lengthy bus ride the campers were very happy to stretch their legs and complete their first portage into camp. It was another beautiful arrival day, lots of sun to greet all... Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:46:09 GMT General