What’s New With Camp Kalalla?
Camp Kalalla’s 75th Anniversary – Thank You!
Thanks to all who made it out to celebrate Camp Kalalla’s 75th anniversary the weekend of Sept 20-22, 2024! What a great weekend we had! Mother Nature graced us with beautiful weather and it was nice enough to swim! There were folks up for the whole weekend, some came for the day on either Saturday or Sunday and we welcomed over 70 people to the free Saturday afternoon Birthday Party! We were thrilled to have such an incredible mix of friends ranging from past campers (some from 1949, 1950 and 1974!) to present day campers, staff from past years and many from summer 2024. Friends from the Lake Association and community came by, as well as camper and staff parents. We shared memories, photo albums, cake and stories. Songs were sung, incredible food was enjoyed, there was much laughter, we unveiled two art projects in the Dining Hall and are so grateful to all who helped out and joined us! The 52nd Honeython kicked off as well with a wonderful display of items from Crerar’s. See you in the future for the next celebration!
Crerar’s Honeython Fundraiser
Honeython 2024 has begun and runs until November 5!
Each year, the folks at Crerar’s Honey graciously partner with CGIT Camp Kalalla in our Honeython fundraiser. You can take part by buying honey using this year’s forms.
Get your form in for Honeython! Send screenshots by email (or scan & email) to campkalalla@gmail.com. Or mail form and cheque (made out to Ottawa CGIT Committee) to 100 Pond St. Ottawa, ON, K1L 8J3
Send etransfers to treasurer@kalalla.com (see page 2 of form for details, please reference “Honeython Order”)
Fundraiser on now until Nov 5.
Did you know that the campsite is available to be rented? We are actively seeking groups/organizations and/or individuals who might be interested in utilizing the site, either in part or in whole. Do you know a group or individual who…
- organizes retreats (for example, for youth groups, yoga, fitness, or wellness…)
- offers day camps
- runs special interest groups (for example, foraging, orienteering, photography, art…)
- is looking for somewhere to host a fun family reunion
Please feel free to have them reach out at campkalalla@gmail.com.
Our trusty maintenance person, Rob Farley, retired in 2023. We will be marking his retirement with a gathering in the coming months. For past staff, if you have memories you would like to share in a card for him, please do send them along to campkalalla@gmail.com so we can include them as we wish him well in retirement. We would like to welcome Tommy Townsend as our new maintenance person. He owns a landscaping business in the Alcove area, and we are looking forward to working with him, and welcoming he and his daughters to the Camp Kalalla family!
Camp Kalalla is looking forward to 2024… and we are looking forward to having you along on the journey!
Keep an eye on our social media for more details:
Instagram: @campkalalla49
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CampKalalla/
About CGIT Camp Kalalla
Since 1949, Camp Kalalla has provided empowering experiences for girls and young women (ages 7-16) in the Ottawa/Gatineau region at our overnight summer camp in the Gatineau hills. Our programming includes swimming, kayaking, canoeing, arts, crafts, Discovery Time (facilitated small group discussions), environment activities, campcraft, and our Leader-in-Training program. Through skills development, team building, and leadership development (and a whole lot of fun!), we emphasize the unique worth of each individual, the value of community, and respect for the natural world. Join us!
Explore our website for information on camp fees and dates, registration, camp life, and more. Can’t find the info you’re looking for? Visit our ‘Contact Us’ page.
CGIT
Camp Kalalla is owned and operated by Ottawa CGIT Committee.
Our charity registration number is 12739 1886 RR0001
“As a Canadian Girl in Training, under the leadership of Jesus, it is my purpose to cherish health, seek truth, know God, serve others, and thus, with His help, become the girl God would have me be.“
