Cairn
3200 Muskoka Road 117 P0B 1A0 Muskoka, ON, Canada

At Cairn, we know our 4S's, Safety, Stewardship, Servanthood and Self-Esteem, help us make good decisions when we live together in community. But have you heard of the OTHER set of 4S's?! Well... yes... there's slip (on a shirt that covers your shoulders), slop (on some sunscreen), slap (on a hat), and slurp (lots of water), the 4S's of sun safety.... But there's ANOTHER set of 4S's! On CBC's The Current, Angie Elliott shared the 4S's of self-care during a pandemic: Shower, Stretch, Sunlight, and having Something Specific to do each day. If you've been anxious, or struggling with motivation, or uncertain of what to do with your pandemic days, start with trying these 4S's each day. (Thanks for sharing this with us, Dalah!) #LiveTheExtraordinary #SelfCare

Good Monday morning! This poem was written by one of our incredible Cairn alumni, Quill. Reading and meditating on these words, what thoughts or feelings does this poem evoke for you this morning? #MhorningHasBroken #MHB #LiveTheExtraordinary... -- Quill is also publishing a book called "Outside You Notice"! Take a look on her blog at https://earthundaunted.com/books/ See more

http://ilovecamp.org/donate.cfm "These experiences deeply impacted me, and were totally unique to camp life, and I draw on them in some way - in my personal and professional life - every day" - Spark Help us change lives for 91 more years! Please donate to Cairn's Stewardship Fund in celebration of our 91st Anniversary.... #GlenMhor91st See more

It's almost the end of March, which means summer is just around the corner! Check out Cairn's summer 2021 schedule at ilovecamp.org/2021-summer-camp.cfm and complete your registration to be all set up for the summer. Call 705-767-3300 or email [email protected] with any questions. See you in just over 3 months' time!... #SummerCamp #LiveTheExtraordinary See more

Throwback to fun in the sun ... in 2003! Which familiar faces do you recognize here? Thanks for the memory, Palais! Help us celebrate camp memories every Thursday for the WHOLE year of Glen Mhor's 91st Anniversary! Dig up your old photo albums, scrapbooks and SD cards, and email your photo to [email protected] so we can feature your favourite camp photos.... #CairnAlumni #GlenMhorAlumni #GlenMhor91st #tbt #ThrowbackThursday #AlwaysHome See more

This week on #CairnToday: Look! You can see the whole canoe garden again! Yet another sign that, yes, the snow IS melting and spring is on its way! #LiveTheExtraordinary

Throwback to the delight of a cold popsicle on a hot summer day! This cabin is showing off just how colourful their tongues get during popsicle snack. But the real question: Purple, Pink or Orange? #tbt #throwbackthursday #summercamp #glenmhoralumni #cairnalumni

Could this be you? Camp staff begin their summer as compassionate, invested, kid-centered individuals seeking to do something meaningful with their summer. What happens next? Here are a few things that Cairn staff have said at the end of their summers working at camp:... - "I gained confidence" because camp teaches its leaders how to act with purpose and intention; - "I've become addicted to the growth" because at camp, there are always opportunities to be challenged and apply yourself in new and creative ways; - "I've learned how to be adaptable and flexible, and that's a skill you can use literally everywhere" . Staff applications for Cairn's summer 2021 season are open! Visit http://ilovecamp.org/staff-counsellors.cfm for more information. #LiveTheExtraordinary #DifferenceMakers #SummerCamp

Good Monday morning! Our daily habits can definitely help set us on track for the day. What is something you are grateful for this morning? This is what it looks like to #livetheextraordinary. #mhorninghasbroken #mhb #mondaymotivation

Join in celebrating Glen Mhor's 91st Anniversary! For more information or to register for events go to http://ilovecamp.org/91st-anniversary.cfm

It's been said time and time again that our experiences at Cairn make us who we are - like experiencing moments of pride while being supported by cheers and encouragement all the way through. -- Members of our camp community have completed the sentence "Because of Cairn...", capturing a few of the many ways they have been impacted by camp. If you have a #becauseofcairn statement please email [email protected] to be featured in our Impact Series. #livetheextraordinary #summercamp

Throwback to the creation of so many beautiful signs for the Glen Mhor signposts! #tbt #throwbackthursday #summercamp #glenmhoralumni #cairnalumni

"The lessons and friendships learned at summer camps cannot be understated. Children learn independence and self reliance, confidence and life long skills, one of the most important being how to get along with others in many different situations. There are too few opportunities for kids to be free from parental supervision but still guided by caring young trained adults, and in this day and age free from electronic devices. Camp encourages a life long love of nature and respect for the environment. To lose these wonderful opportunities for children through to young adults would be a terrible tragedy and society will not be better for it." (Commenter from the Huntsville Doppler article "Save Our Summer Camps") #summercamp #livetheextraordinary #huntsville #muskoka

This week on #cairntoday: looking out over Echo Lake from Baywatch Rock, complete with a lovely splash of orange and yellow leaves. #muskoka #lakeofbays #fall #echolake

Good Monday morning, and Happy Thanksgiving! This year our Thanksgiving celebrations may be looking a little different. Whether you're eating turkey, enjoying the fall colours, alone or with others, know that today we are grateful for you. Thank you for being part of our extraordinary camp family. #mhorninghasbroken #mhb #mondaymotivation #livetheextraordinary

This weekend, make the time to go for a walk - whether it's around the block admiring the squirrels and signs of fall, or by a lake, or in a forest. For a different take on "a walk in the woods", take a look at this article about the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing: https://time.com/5259602/japanese-forest-bathing/ -- Life is getting busier. And as it does, we sometimes need those reminders to take a pause. Every weekend, we will be sharing an article, resource or idea of... what you can do to help take that pause. One of the faith practices that we live out at camp is Retreat, and while it may seem more natural at camp, we can incorporate that into life outside of camp as well. #sundayisadayofrest #sabbathpractice #retreat

"Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives. In the process, people usually recognize that the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside themselves. As a result, gratitude also helps people connect to something larger than themselves as individuals." Check out this article from Harvard Medical School about gratitude: https://www.health.harva...rd.edu//giving-thanks-can-make-you What will your gratitude practice be this Thanksgiving weekend? #thanksgiving #grateful #gratitude #livetheextraordinary

It's been said time and time again that our experiences at Cairn make us who we are - and remember that those qualities and character traits shine through beyond our Cairn circle to those in our wider communities. -- Members of our camp community have completed the sentence "Because of Cairn...", capturing a few of the many ways they have been impacted by camp. If you have a #becauseofcairn statement please email [email protected] to be featured in our Impact Series. #livetheextraordinary #summercamp

Throwback to this cabin's operatic rendition of Skat! How many familiar faces do you see in this video? #tbt #throwbackthursday #summercamp #glenmhoralumni #cairnalumni

Stickers on your water bottle = camp people's version of bedazzling. #summercamp #ilovecamp

This week on #cairntoday: On a scale of 1 to I LOVE FALL, how much do you love these colours?! #muskoka #fallleaves #lakeofbays #livetheextraordinary #getoutside

Good Monday morning! With the fluctuation in temperature and weather these past few weeks, this seems a relevant reminder. Bring your own sunshine. This is what it looks like to #livetheextraordinary. #mhorninghasbroken #mhb #mondaymotivation

This weekend, take a moment to write a loveline, thank you card, or other expression of love. When was the last time you told that person how much they mean to you? -- Life is getting busier. And as it does, we sometimes need those reminders to take a pause. Every weekend, we will be sharing an article, resource or idea of what you can do to help take that pause. One of the faith practices that we live out at camp is Retreat, and while it may seem more natural at camp, we ca...n incorporate that into life outside of camp as well. #sundayisadayofrest #sabbathpractice #retreat

Hey camp alumni! What's been happening with you since you were last at camp?! One of the ways we like to stay connected with our extended camp community is through our monthly RockTalk Newsletter, which includes an Alumni Spotlight, and we would love to feature you! Please take a look at the following form. If you have an event, update, accomplishment or other story to share, we'd love to hear about it. Not sure what to share? We've created a list of questions here too, for ...an interview-style response. Thank you for helping us keep our community connected! You're awesome. https://forms.gle/YLq2gqExXCsBY7rq5 #cairnalumni #glenmhoralumni #livetheextraordinary

It's been said time and time again that our experiences at Cairn make us who we are - and part of that identity is belonging in and sharing our extraordinary world. -- Members of our camp community have completed the sentence "Because of Cairn...", capturing a few of the many ways they have been impacted by camp. If you have a #becauseofcairn statement please email [email protected] to be featured in our Impact Series. #livetheextraordinary #summercamp