Information for Parents
"A huge thank-you to you and all your incredible staff at Pathfinder. Coulter was delivered to us safely yesterday, complete with big smiles and a goodbye hug for his counselor. Coulter had a wonderful two weeks! He tells us next year he will be a Cree and wants to go for the entire first half. So, as I am sure you have experienced before, you have hooked another camper. The goal for Bill and me was that he would love camp and want to go back. This was certainly achieved. Please pass along a big thank you to all your staff, his counselors, the swim staff, the cook staff, from Coulter and his parents. Many thanks again – our expectations were exceeded."
Sincerely,
Janet and Bill, Toronto, summer 2008
What Parents Want to Know About Pathfinder
- Ready to join the Trip Staff!
April 2009
Parents, print the Camp forms for this summer!
You will find the Camper Health form, Transport form, and Clothing list links on the left margin of this page. Check out more Parent news on the News&Notes page.
Will Pathfinder Boys Need US Passports This Summer?
Any boys under age 16 will not need a passport to enter Canada or return to the USA by road or water. However, if they travel by air they will need a passport.
The Department of Homeland Security says that by June 1, 2009, the long-delayed WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative) legislation will go into effect.
What will this mean? The WHTI means that adults and children age 16+ will need a US passport or passport card to provide proof of citizenship when reentering the US from a road trip to Canada. Adults can instead update the driver's license to the new Enhanced License.
Children under age 16 may still prove citizenship with a birth certificate. This is great news for Camp and Camp families.
Remember, if your child is going to travel by air, he must have a valid passport. Also keep in mind if you are planning to come to Canada to drop off or pick up your child, you will have to have a passport to return to the U.S.
Here is the latest from US Homeland Security.
http://www.getyouhome.gov/ ...
What Parents Think of Pathfinder
- War canoe sprints.
Pathfinder enjoys a loyal and active parent community. Please feel free to contact the Camp Director at any time, to receive a list of parents who are happy to discuss details of the Pathfinder experience.
I want to thank you a billion times over for providing Charlie with such an exceptional camp experience. He came out of camp a different kid -- strong physically and emotionally, and most importantly confident in himself. It seemed as though all of a sudden I saw the man in the boy. It was really cool ..
Lauren C.
Russ had an awesome time this summer! Kudos and many thanks and appreciation for how well his trip counselors handled him. Please let them know we thought it was a job well done. Great job.
Laurel B.
Phil and Joe had a great time this year at Pathfinder. Thanks again for making their camp experience so special.
Jim and Pam D.
We want to thank you for allowing us to be a small part of this chapter of Pathfinder's great history since 2000. Patrick and Conor are 'hooked' and committed for the future. The world around us seems to be more disheveled and troubling daily. Camp continues to teach the critically important basic values that the young men who are fortunate to be part of the experience will be able to rely on in the tough times they will encounter in their lives. Thank you and Noonway!
Peter and Mary H.
- Friends for life, back from the trip.
We really enjoyed our visit. Pathfinder is awesome! We are so happy were able to see this wonderful place Peter has called home for the past month. It is beautiful and full of adventure. Just from our brief visit we were able to see how well run the camp is ... great role models for the boys. Enjoy the rest of your summer. I can't wait to visit again, and I'm looking forward to hearing all about Peter's fun times.
Carolyn W.