The Place

Our 270 acres on the shores of Lake Vernon in beautiful Muskoka, include a sandy beach, forests, fields, mountain, creeks, ponds, and many kilometers of hiking trails...and our campers are encouraged to explore every inch!

  • Laughton Hall

    Laughton Hall is Day Camp’s Home Base. The porch is a gathering place for morning announcements and activities that set the tone for fun and adventure. Campers enjoy two snacks here daily, store their belongings inside, and have easy access to washrooms. Laughton Hall buzzes with excitement as campers come together to learn about and sign up for the next day’s Program Options, making it a hub of energy, connection, and discovery.

  • The Health Centre

    Our nurses live and work in our Health Centre, which is fully stocked with First Aid supplies and over the counter medications, and where Camper medications are safely stored. There are bedrooms for campers and staff who need to rest, recover, or who require care. Our Camp Physicians visit daily. Huntsville Hospital is a 10-15 minute drive away.

  • The Sportsfield

    Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Mini-putt, Archery, Pingpong, Volleyball, Gaga Ball, 9-Square, Soccer, Badminton, Frisbee...and so much more! Campers can enjoy the Sportsfield everyday during Free Time after lunch if they choose.

  • The Library

    Our Books, Cards, and Board Game headquarters at Camp - located on the main floor of the Pop Pearse Lodge. Campers have a chance to spend time playing in the Library during Free Time everyday after lunch. Chess, Checkers, Risk, Pictionary, Crokinole, Giant Jenga, Monopoly, Life, Sorry...and so much more!

  • The Costume Room

    The Costume Room

    Campers can let their imaginations soar as they explore the Costume Room. Campers can help themselves to anything on the racks and become whatever and whoever they wish. Dressing up often leads to imaginative role play and small scale theatrical productions.

  • Loon Lodge (Woodcraft)

    Under guidance and supervision from trained staff, campers learn to safely use hammers, nails, saws, clamps, wood burning pencils, and glue to build whatever their imagination inspires! Campers enjoy at least one dedicated block of Woodcraft each week as part of Camp Skills.

  • The Music Room

    Come to the Music Room to sing, dance, play the piano, learn the guitar or ukulele. The Music Room is often used during the different Program Options offered each week.

  • Jorgi Junction (Arts & Crafts)

    Under guidance and supervision from trained staff, campers can make all kinds of crafts. They can make the “Craft of the Day” or whatever their imagination inspires. There is no limit to craft creativity at Camp!

  • The Waterfront

    The Tawingo Waterfront occupies a quiet bay on Lake Vernon. A beautiful beach and gradual entry allow us to divide our swimming areas by depth, and make it easy to take canoes in and out of the water. Two diving boards and the Big Red Slide make it a favourite area of campers and staff alike. Campers learn skills in Canoeing and Swimming during their week of Day Camp, and they get to enjoy a General Swim everyday in the early afternoon.

  • SWAMP Lodge

    Campers come to SWAMP Lodge to learn all things Nature related - in particular Stars. Weather, Animals, Minerals, and Plants. Home to our Organic Garden, farm animal pen, and animal artifacts.

  • Crestwood

    Campers come to Crestwood to learn the skills needed to live safely and comfortably in the outdoors: Tents and Shelters, Knots, Fires, Map & Compass, and Woodsy Wisdom.

  • "Thank you to the entire Tawingo family for making my son’s time at camp so amazing! He can’t stop talking about Camp Tawingo. According to him it’s the best sleep away camp ever! Thank you for allowing him to make lifetime memories and amazing friendships."

  • "For many weeks after camp, our son continuously lamented that he wished he was still at Camp Tawingo! His confidence in swimming sky-rocketed during his time there. He surprised himself at how easily he could make new friends. He loved the freedom of having a whole camp, full of activities, to wander around and explore. He loved being outside and active from morning until night! His counsellor was engaging and caring, and we were reminded of this when we recently received a letter from him."

  • "Camp lit a fire of enthusiasm and inspiration in our son. The counsellors and staff clearly made a very positive impression on him. He took delight in all of the camp traditions - the songs (which we continue to hear him humming daily), the big events, new games, and skills that he learned. He felt proud of experiencing his first out-trip that wasn't a family trip. His counsellor did a great job helping him feel welcome and like a valuable member of the cabin."

Join us this Summer!