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Camp Ponacka Welcomes You!

Camp Ponacka, located on the shores of Baptiste Lake, near Bancroft, Ontario is a privately owned summer camp for boys ages 8-15. The campground encompasses 160 acres including shoreline and forest.

Boys ages 8 or 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.

Ponacka is owned and operated by Don Bocking MSW, RSW and Anne Morawetz BNSc, RN. Anne's parents, Bruno and Gwen Morawetz founded Ponacka in 1947 and in 2006, Ponacka turned 60. Don and Anne's children, Chris, Graham and Laura have all been on staff at Ponacka!

2008 Camp Information Sheet
2008 Camper Application Form
For enrolled families (2008)

We are looking forward to the 2008 season and to welcoming our campers very soon.

Checking out Ponacka the year prior to enrollment is a good idea and we encourage prospective 2009 families to come for a tour. Just call us a day or two ahead to let us know your visiting plans.

If you wish to have your name added to our mailing list, please contact us through this website or 705 748-9470 or info@ponacka.com.

There are two staff positions in our kitchen for interested young people. We guarantee a fun and challenging summer- please contact us for a staff application form. It is exciting for us to be preparing for our 62nd season and we look forward to welcoming our new and old campers and staff to Ponacka!

With best wishes,
Anne and Don

Important Dates

July Forms are Due
June 1, 2008
Ponacka Alumni June Weekend
June 13, 2008 at 7:00 PM - June 15, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Pre Camp Starts
June 19, 2008
CIT Arrival Day mid afternoon
June 24, 2008
Toronto Bus Departure for July Campers at 2 pm
June 26, 2008
Arrival by Car Between 2-5 pm
June 26, 2008
Two Week Campers Depart
July 9, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Two Week Campers Arrive
July 10, 2008 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Visitors Day
July 12, 2008 from 11:55 AM to 3:00 PM
Visitors Day
July 13, 2008 from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Closing Banquet, Awards Ceremony and Candlelight Service
July 22, 2008 from 5:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Departure Day for Campers and CITs
July 23, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Staff Departure for Mid Camp
July 24, 2008
Two Week Campers Depart
August 10, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Closing Banquet, Awards Ceremony and Candlelight Service
August 23, 2008 from 5:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Departure Day for Campers and CITs
August 24, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Recently Completed Events

Counsellors Conference
May 10, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Annual Ottawa Gathering
April 25, 2008 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Toronto Orientation Evening for New Campers
April 15, 2008 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Oakville Camp Gathering
April 2, 2008 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Ponacka Gathering for Campers and Staff
March 29, 2008
Camp Fair for Families interested in Ponacka
January 10, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Staff Christmas Party
December 21, 2007 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Camp Fair for Families interested in Ponacka
January 10, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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