April 2025

Renovated Website!

In advance of our final spring preparations for camp, we have spent some time refreshing the look and feel of our website.  In addition to some simplification of the navigation, you’ll find new and easy to navigate information and guidance on preparing and packing for camp.  Drop us a line to offer further suggestions on how we can continue to improve the usefulness of our website.

Staff Roster 2025

We’re gearing up for an unforgettable summer! With our 2025 staff lineup coming together, we know this season will be our best yet. Owners Will Hopkins and Diane Davis are excited to lead their second summer at Camp Pathfinder, backed by a strong Leadership Team. This year, we welcome new Directors for Tripping, Program, Camper Life, Waterfront, and the Leaders-in-Training Program.

We’re also thrilled to have Aaron and Julia Orkin return for their 12th season as Medical Directors, alongside Heather Coleman, our Infirmary Director. Plus, all your favorite Trip Staff are back, along with an incredible in-camp crew ready to make this summer exceptional. Meet some of the team here!

Tuition Payment reminder

A friendly reminder that tuition balance payments are due in full by May 1. If you haven’t completed your payment yet, please do so to secure your camper’s spot for the summer. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out.

Finish your Camper Information Tasks!  (See below for details)

• Health Forms

• Transportation selections

• Flight information (only for those arriving by airplane to Toronto)

• Gear Order form (optional)

Health Forms

If you haven’t already, please log into the enrollment portal to complete your health form.

To protect our Pathfinder's operations and the safety of our canoe tripping program, campers are required to have up-to-date immunization against diptheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, meningitis (meningococcus), whooping cough (pertussis), and chicken pox. Camper Health forms including full disclosure of vaccination status must be received by May 1, 2025.  Campers with outstanding health information will not be permitted to arrive at Camp.

Questions about Health forms? Contact Infirmary Director Heather Coleman - hlcoleman@cogeco.ca  

Transportation Plans

It’s time to finalize your camper’s transportation plan!

Camp Pathfinder offers transportation from: 📍 Rochester, NY 📍 Buffalo, NY 📍 Toronto, ON Plus, airport shuttles to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport

To confirm your transportation selections, log into the CampBrain enrollment portal and follow these steps: 

1️. Click "View Details" 

2️. Click "Add Campers, Sessions, Options", then click "Continue" 

3️. Select your camper and scroll down to click the gray check mark next to their session to view transportation options 

4️. Choose the appropriate “To Camp” option from the list and click "Add to Cart" 

5️. Choose the appropriate “From Camp” option from the list and click “Add to Cart”.

If you are not quite sure how your camper will get home you can leave this empty and return to this selection before June 1st.

For campers flying into/out of Toronto Pearson International Airport:You’ll need to complete additional forms with your camper’s flight details. These will appear in your account once you select the airport option.

IMPORTANT: 

✔️ Click CONTINUE at the bottom of each page until you reach Step 5/6 

✔️ Click SUBMIT APPLICATION to save your selections 

✔️ Need to make changes? Contact Erica at emason@camppathfinder.com

Gear Order Form and other Packing Resources

Packing Guide

Gear Order Form - Summer Candy Store The Online Gear Order Form is now live! This form lets you pre-order essential items from your camper’s packing list, ensuring everything is ready for pick-up on arrival day.

To place an order: 

1️. Log into the CampBrain enrollment portal. 

2️. Under Required Forms, open the Camp Pathfinder Gear Order Form and select your items.

Popular pre-order items include sleeping bags, dry bags, and life jackets.

New for 2025: personal canoe paddles, “Where the Pine and Balsam Grow” camp T-shirt, ball caps, and bug repellent!

Need help with packing or gear? Check out our printable packing list or send us an email—we’re happy to help!

Virtual Info Sessions for New Families

Are you new to Camp Pathfinder? Preparing for your child’s first summer at camp can be both exciting and nerve-racking! Join one of our Virtual Pathfinder Info Sessions on April 9th or 12th to get all the details you need. We’ll cover:

✔️ Transportation & arrival day 

✔️ Sleeping arrangements & daily life at camp 

✔️ Packing tips & must-have gear 

✔️ Parent-child communication while at camp 

And more!

Plus, we’ll answer any questions you or your camper may have. Register below—we can’t wait to meet you!

April 9th: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86728462977

April 12th: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89269381720

Full Season AA Trip Information Session

Tripperrrrs! Our Director of Tripping, Simon Jeens, has been hard at work crafting an incredible expedition for you. We know you’ve heard it a million times, but this will be unlike any trip you’ve ever taken before.

To make sure you have everything you need and know what to expect, we’re hosting an info session exclusively for Full Season AA families and campers on April 7th from 8-9 PM ET.

What we’ll cover:

• How to prepare for the trip

• Essential gear you’ll need

• Q&A with our Camp Director and DOT (but no trip spoilers!)

We can’t wait to see you there—this is one you don’t want to miss! Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860032144