At Camp Northway and Wendigo, we are committed to providing our campers with safe and fun summer. We take camp safety seriously here, and so do all of our staff. Our highly trained staff are certified in everything from first aid to sun safety. We make safety a priority in everything we do at camp—whether it’s practicing water safety on our canoe trips or promoting sun awareness around camp. We’re excited to welcome your camper to a safe and enjoyable summer experience!
Staff Certifications
All Northway staff are required to have at minimum the Bronze Cross swim certification and CPR. Our Canoe Trip Guides have their Wilderness First Aid certification. Counsellors have Standard First Aid certification.
Water Safety
All Northway Staff and campers must wear a life jacket when on the water. Campers undergo a swim evaluation on their first day, so we can place them in the appropriate lesson group. Campers are required to check in and out of the water at all times for swimming and when using boats.
Fire Safety
At Northway, we have a detailed Fire Safety program that is practiced on a regular basis every summer.
Sun Awareness
All Northway staff are required to complete a Sun Aware Certification by the Melanoma Network of Canada. There is communal sun screen located at the front of camp for everyone to use in the morning and we promote frequent reapplication throughout the day.
Important Note: Camp Northway and Camp Wendigo are not nut free. We have regular peanut butter in camp and on trip. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
