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1978-2001 (Creation)
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- Ontario Camps Association
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3.5 m of textual records
ca. 100 photographs
ca. 240 slides
3 VHS tapes
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In 1900 A.L. Cochrane established the first private camp in Ontario. By 1925, the number of private camps in Ontario had increased to only six or seven. The camps established during this time period (1900-1925) were mainly for boys over the age of thirteen. Co-ed camps were unheard of at this time. As of 1925, the private camps were making headway in their development and agency camps, such as the Y.M.C.A., were opening up across the province. The leaders and directors of these camps, wanting to keep abreast of new trends, began to regularly attend the American Camping Association conventions, due to the absence of a Canadian or Ontario camping association. This situation, although helpful to the evolution of camps in Ontario, was not ideal. Issues relevant to Canadian camps, and camp leaders and directors, were not being addressed by the American association. As a result, the camp leaders in Ontario decided to form their own group. In the first few years, the meetings were informal, and held in private homes. The first members were A.L. Cochrane, H.E. Chapman, Mary Edgar, Mary Hamilton, Fern Halliday, and Taylor and Ethel Statten. One of the main topics of discussion centered on the need for a camping association in Ontario. In 1933, this group of private camp leaders and directors formally founded the Ontario Camping Association. Taylor Statten was made the first chairman of the Association. It was decided by the founding members that the Association would not just be for private camps, but would be open to anyone engaged in any aspect of camping. The interests of the founders of the Association encompassed the development and maintenance of high camping standards in the field of camping for children and an appreciation of the wider aspects of the camping movement. They believed that through discussion and consideration of common camping policies and problems, and by mutual exchange of ideas and knowledge, better camping would be achieved. The Ontario Camping Association was responsible for the development and implementation of standards for Ontario's children's camps, and, in 1941, in conjunction with the Provincial Department of Health, made the licensing of all camps mandatory. The headquarters of the Association are located in Toronto, Ontario. In 2012, the Ontario Camping Association changed its name to Ontario Camps Association.
Custodial history
This fonds was in the custody of the Ontario Camping Association before it was donated to Trent University Archives.
Scope and content
Fonds consists of original textual materials and photographs relating to various camps (Brown Bag Program), camp songbooks, three VHS tapes, one of a speech by John Jorgenson, one entitled "Choosing a Suitable Camp", and one, "Camping in Ontario (Our First Century)". Also included are annual reports and slides from Moorelands Camp, conference and international congress materials, OCA constitution and by-laws, and administrative records, correspondence, and minutes of the various committees and board of governors of the Ontario Camping Association. Included also are articles written by Charles Plewman on the subjects of Tom Thomson, Taylor Statten, and the formation of the OCA.
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Fonds acquired in the years 1998 to 2001 from the Ontario Camping Association.
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For related records see: Canadian Camping Association, Quebec Camping Association, and The Society for Camp Directors.
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This fonds, along with 78-006, 82-009, 84-019, 86-018, 88-006, 89-015, 92-005, 93-021, and 98-019, is an addition to 72-007.
General note
Note Boxes 1-5: Camps: Brown Bag Program (note: some Brown Bags contain photographs)
Box 1
Adanac
Ak-O-Mac
Alfred College
Allsaw
Arrowhead
Awakening
Banting
Bark Lake
Barrie - YMCA
Bayview Glen
Beacon Bible
Bellaleo
Belwood, Ki-Wa-Y, Wabanaki
Big Canoe
Bimini
Birchmount
Blooming Acres
B'Nai Brith of Ottawa
Bolton
Bonita Glen
Bon Echo
Can-Aqua
Canterbury Hills
Cedar Glen - YMCA
Cedar Valley Ranch
Centre
Cherith
Cinch Stables
Circle R Ranch
Circle Square Ranch
Claireville
CNIB Lake Joseph Centre
Columbus Boys
Conestogo
Box 2
Cottage
Couchiching
Country Club
Countryside Camp and Conference Centre
Crusaders Bible
Doe Lake Girl Guide
Ekon
Firewood
Five Oaks
Foxfire Equestrian Centre
Frontier Trails
Galbraith Optimist
Ganadaoweh
Gay Venture
Gesher
Glen Bernard
Glen Mhor
Glenbrook
Gorton Summer Camp and Petting Farm
Greenwood Outdoor Discovery
Grippen Lake
Halton School of Equitation
Havergal Summer
Hila Science
Hollows
Horse People
HTS
Hum-Ri-Va
Huronda
Hurontario
Hyanto
Iawah
Iona
Joy Bible
Kagawong
Kalalla
Katonim
Kawabi
Kawartha
Box 3
Keewaydin
Kemur
Kennebec
Kiawa
Kidventures
Kienuka
Kilcoo
King
Kingston Family YMCA
Kintail
Kirk
Kitchikewana
Kwasind
Lakefield
Lambton United Church Centre
Langskib
Ma-Kee-Wa
Manitou
Manitou-wabing Sports and Arts Centre
Maple Leaf
March of Dimes
Marshes & Moccasins
Marydale
Maun-Kiki
Medeba
Mi-A-Kon-Da
Middlebury
Min-Yo-We
Minwassin Outdoor Education Centre
Mishewah
Misquah
Missanabie
Montessori Schools (Toronto)
Mooredale
Moshava
Muskoka Woods Sports Resort
Box 4
National Music
New Frenda
New Moon
New Strides
Newport
Northwaters Wilderness Program
Northway-Wendigo
OCY
Olympic Sports
Onondaga
Ontario Pioneer
Opemikon
Otonabee
Otter
Ouareau
Par Golf
Pathfinder
Pickering College
Ponacka
Pripstein's
Project C.A.N.O.E.
Quin-Mo-Lac
RKY
Robin Hood
Ryerson
Saddlewood
Selkirk
Seneka College
Shalom
Box 5
Silver Lake Mennonite
Silver Lake United Church
Simpresca
St. Vincent de Paul
Summer Circle
Tall Ship Adventures
Tamakwa
Tanamakoon
Tapawingo
Tawingo
Texas Longhorn
Towhee
Trails Youth Initiatives
Trent Summer Sports
Trillium
Tropicana
Upper Canada College
Wabun
Wahanowin
Waldon
Wanakita
Wanapitei
Waupoos
Wenonah
West Coast Connections
White Pine
Willow Springs
Winnebagoe
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
Wyoka
Yamaha Summer Arts
Zodiac Swim & Specialty
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Presbyterian Church: camping notes, board minutes of Camping and Outdoors Ministries Committee, 1986-1991
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Defunct camps
Box 6
Camp songs: music books and sheet music
Box 7
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OCA Counselor's Conference, 1985, 2000
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Camp Director's Conference, 1993
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OCA Director's Conference, 1979, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1999
Loose in box: VHS tape: John Jorgenson BCCA keynote speaker, February 5-8, 2001 Camping conference
Box 8
Moorelands Camp: annual reports, 1980-1997, plus slides
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OCA annual reports, 1995, 1996
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OCA Executive Committee minutes, 1995-1996
Box 9
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1st International Camping Congress, 1983
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2nd International Camping Congress, 1987
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3rd International Camping Congress, 1994
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as above
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as above
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5th International Camping Congress, 2000
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Society of Camp Directors, re Speakers' Fund (Morawetz), Essay Prize
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Canadian Camping Association: miscellaneous
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Plewman, Charles, articles written by:
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The Days Leading up to the Formation of the Ontario Camping Association (also entitled: Commencement) (handwritten and typed)
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Some Aspects of Tom Thomson's Death and Burial (typed) (Note: Plewman was a pallbearer at Thomson's funeral)
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Taylor Statten (handwritten and typed)
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The Camp Movement (handwritten)
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Plewman (handwritten and typed)
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Day Camp Committee: minutes, correspondence, etc., 1978-1988
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Guidelines for accreditation of camps: last draft and two revisions, 1989
Box 10
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OCA operational review, 1987
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OCA awards and member recognition
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OCA insurance
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Standards, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989
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OCA constitution and by-laws, 1963; new constitution as of November 1988
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OCA Archives Committee - oral history guidelines, 1989
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OCA Special Needs Committee minutes; Integration Committee minutes, 1996-2000
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OCA Public Awareness minutes, 1996, 1999
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OCA Advisory Council minutes, 1996-1999
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OCA Health Care Committee minutes, 1996-2000
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OCA Editorial Committee minutes, 1999
Box 11
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OCA Human Resources Committee minutes, 1996-1999
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OCA: Miscellaneous, i.e. newsletters, membership (1990), committee guidelines ca. 1996, Code of Ethics for volunteers 1996, list of camps and accreditation visitors, AGM 1997, personnel policies report 1997, action plan 1997-1998, membership survey summary n.d.
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"Choosing a Suitable Camp" VHS tape
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OCA Board of Governors minutes, 1987-1989
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Annual meeting notices, 1994-1997
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OCA Board of Governors minutes, 1994-2000
Loose in box: "Camping in Ontario (Our First Century)" VHS tape, OCA 2000