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Camp Ponacka, on Baptiste Lake, near Bancroft, Ontario is a privately owned summer
camp for boys ages 7-15. The campground encompasses 160 acres of shoreline and forest. For over 65 years, Ponacka has welcomed boys from Canada and around the world.
Boys ages 7-9 may come to Ponacka for either 2 or 4 weeks. Once a boy is age 10 or older, he attends camp for four weeks.
Bruno and Gwen Morawetz founded Ponacka 66 years ago, in 1947. Ponacka is owned and operated by Don Bocking MSW, RSW and their daughter, Anne Morawetz BNSc, RN. Don and Anne's children, Chris, Graham and Laura have all been on staff at Ponacka!
Comments from parents 2011...
"Our son had a wonderful summer and came back more mature, responsible and considerate. Just what we had hoped for."
"I especially like the way you talk to all of the boys about values, how to treat others and fairness etc. These are important things for the boys to hear."
"Thanks for giving him what he calls, "the best time of my life"."
"We love the community vibe that the smaller camp setting provides for the campers."
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Home visits to our first year families are almost completed and we are looking forward to moving up to Ponacka soon! At this time, we have 3 places left in August and very limited two week openings.
If you are a prospective Ponacka family and wish to receive our brochure and DVD, please contact us through this website or info@ponacka.com. Prospective families are welcome to visit/tour any time during the summer including Saturday August 18th, when all families are invited for both a tour and lunch in the dining hall.
Anne and Don
Registration for the Alumni Weekend at Ponacka (June 15-17th, 2012) can be found on line at www.ponackaalumni.com. All alumni and families are welcome! A great introduction to camp for your children, you can play a PHL game, lead a song at campfire or morning singsong and be sure to take a polar bear dip. Please let us know by May 15th!
This just announced:
Ponacka has been chosen to receive 1st place as the Top Water Safety Training Partner in the Camps category.
Important Dates
 | Work Camp Starts!
May 22, 2012 | | Bi-Annual Alumni Weekend
June 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM - June 17, 2012 at 11:30 AM | | Pre Camp starts!
June 22, 2012 | | CIT Arrival Day
June 27, 2012 | | July campers arrive!
June 29, 2012 | | Two Week Campers leave
July 12, 2012 | | Arrival Day for Two week campers
July 13, 2012 | | Visitors Weekend
July 14, 2012 from 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM | | Visitors Weekend
July 15, 2012 from 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM | | Banquet, Awards Ceremony and Candlelight Service
July 25, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM | | Departure Day for Campers and CITs
July 26, 2012 | | Mid Camp Staff Break
July 27, 2012 | | Arrival Day for August Campers
July 31, 2012 | | Visitors Weekend
August 11, 2012 from 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM | | Visitors Weekend
August 12, 2012 from 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM | | Two Week Campers leave
August 13, 2012 | | Arrival Day for Two week campers
August 14, 2012 | | Open House for Prospective Families
August 18, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM | | Banquet, Awards Ceremony and Candlelight Service
August 26, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM | | Departure Day for Campers and CITs
August 27, 2012 |
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