camp tawingo wilderness journey

Camp Tawingo

www.tawingo.net

We have fun building great kids! Family owned and operated since 1961, Camp Tawingo offers unplugged summer fun in Muskoka, Ontario. Youthful in spirit yet mature in judgment, our staff are home-grown, fully and carefully-trained, highly motivated, and supremely caring. Ask any one of our staff what they are doing for the summer and they will say, “I’m in the construction business.” Ask what they are building, and they will say, “Great kids!” Such is their purpose and passion.

We take immense pride in our 270 acre site of mixed forest, field, stream, lookout, beach, and lake; as well as in our unique daily schedule, wildly creative programs, delicious and nutritious food, and fully-equipped cabins (with washrooms).

Camp Tawingo helps campers learn to live in harmony with one another and in the out-of-doors, offering each one every opportunity for choice, free-play, and the forming of lifelong friendships. Campers are at the centre of everything we think, say, and do.

This program has a particular approach or emphasis.

• Canoe Tripping
• Classic Summer Camp
• General Camp
• Outdoor Adventure / Tripping
• Outdoor Education
• Traditional
• Wilderness Setting

Session Types

This program offers the following types of sessions:

• Day Program
• Overnight Program

Session Timings

This program offers sessions during these parts of the year:

• Spring (or March Break)

Session Lengths

This program offers the following session lengths:

This camp offers sessions for these ages:

• Over 15 Years

This camp offers sessions for these groups:

• Co-ed Only (male/female)
• All Genders (2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive)

This program offers the following activities:

• Baseball / Softball
• Beach Volleyball
• Camping / Cookouts
• Canoe Trips
• Capture the Flag
• Counsellor in Training
• Gardening / Farming
• Hockey (Field)
• Hockey (Floor)
• Leadership Skills
• Lifesaving Society Instruction
• Nature Studies
• Orienteering
• Photography
• Ropes Course
• Swimming (Instructional)
• Swimming (Recreational)
• Track and Field
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Woodworking

This program offers the following kinds of support:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
• Dietary Restrictions
• Facial Differences
• Genetic Disorders
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Health
• Tourette Syndrome

Subsidy Program

This program offers subsidies. Contact them for more information.

Contact Info

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1844 Ravenscliffe Rd. Huntsville, ON P1H 2N2

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Primary or "On Season" Number 705-789-5612

Secondary or "Off Season" Number 705-789-5612

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Evoke Therapy Programs

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immersive programs to heal and empower

Addressing your own or a loved one’s mental health is a journey. Evoke Therapy Programs are designed to set you on a path to understand your health challenges and begin to heal. By understanding the trauma and root causes of anxiety and depression, we help you to address destructive behaviors like addiction or self-sabotage. Each of our programs is designed to expedite your journey based upon your life experience thus far.

These short videos show why Evoke Wilderness Therapy and Evoke Intensives are so effective.

For teens (13-17) and young adults (18-25); uses nature to find a trailhead to healing.

For adults, couples, parents or family units; distills weeks of therapy into a multi-day program.

Resources for Your Journey

Dr. Reedy's Podcast

A weekly conversation with our founder and clinical director Dr. Brad Reedy. With over 500 episodes, topics explore a range of questions from people actively involved in therapeutic programs to common mental health issues and interpersonal relationship topics. “Our podcast is an invitation to think about our problems and solutions in different ways. I try to have a conversation with the listeners that invites self-compassion and hope. The result of this new way of thinking is peace, confidence, and clarity. I hope people can feel liberated from anxiety and find the courage to look within themselves to find healing.”

–Brad Reedy, Ph.D., Owner, Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs

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“These podcasts aren’t just for parents who have children that are struggling. They are for everyone. We’ve really gotten a lot out of them and they’ve influenced the way we parent. The results are better relationships with our children and peace and serenity with the way things are.…”

The Audacity to Be You

The Audacity to Be You—Learning to Love Your Horrible, Rotten Self ,  the second of two books authored by Dr. Reedy, is a stellar example of Dr. Reedy’s often counterintuitive approach to first understanding yourself, an approach that is core to Evoke Therapy Programs.

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“If you’re looking for a worthy project in these crazy times, choose your Self and read this book. Dr. Reedy’s mission—his passion—is to help people learn to understand themselves, to love themselves, to forgive themselves. In doing this, he teaches us, we are eventually able to do it for the 'others' in our life as well.”

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Through hundreds of podcasts and articles, books by Evoke’s founder, Dr. Brad Reedy, and participating in therapy programs like Wilderness and Intensives, you gain awareness and healing to empower the rest of your life. Through this journey, your true Self is found.

BLOG ARTICLES

Blog posts from our clinicians, staff and field personnel on a variety of mental health topics, observations on self-development as well as in depth discussions of how Wilderness Therapy, Intensives and Coaching works.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Organized and led by Evoke therapists, connect with others walking a similar or complementary path for empathetic and challenging discussions designed to make the journey more rewarding.

Finding You: An Evoke Therapy Podcast is a weekly conversation with our founder and clinical director Dr. Brad Reedy. With over 500 episodes, topics explore a range of questions from people actively involved in therapeutic programs to common mental health issues and interpersonal relationship topics.

Our live webinars are designed specifically for families and explore topics that help support the family members of our clients including questions and answer sessions about our specific programs and approach.

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Brad M. Reedy, Ph.D. Michelle Taggart Reedy, M.S.

Brad Reedy, Ph.D.  

Brad is a Co-owner and the Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs. Evoke Therapy Programs provide outdoor-based therapy for adolescents, young-adults and families. As a co-owner of Second Nature Wilderness Programs, Brad helped to establish Second Nature as a leader in the treatment field. Brad served as a Primary Therapist, Executive Director and Director of Clinical Services at Second Nature. He has served on the Board of the Utah Department of Child and Family Services and the board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. Dr. Reedy has developed an accessible and liberating approach to adolescents, young-adults and their parents. His powerful ability to use his own story and stories from the thousands of families he has treated offers hope to families suffering with mental health, addiction and stage-of-life issues. You can also find out more about Brad on his Evoke Therapy Program profile page .

He is a captivating public speaker and has been invited to deliver several keynote addresses on wilderness therapy, treatment of addiction, and parenting. He has presented at conferences including NATSAP, Naropa’s Wilderness Symposium, IECA, and the Moments of Change Conference. Brad has been invited to present at Universities including Syracuse, Cornell, BYU, and the MRI institute in Palo Alto California on the subject of  experiential therapy in the treatment for young adults and teens. He is often asked to present at parent education conferences, symposiums and workshops and has been invited to speak as an expert in national syndicated radio shows such as the “Dennis Prager Show” and “Parenting the Addicted Child” and “The Judith Regan Show.” Brad has broadcast over 900 webinars on parenting since 2007.

He is the author of The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child’s Struggle & the Road Home , published by Reganarts  and available for purchase on Amazon or wherever books are sold.

Michelle Taggart Reedy, M.S.

Michelle Taggart Reedy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been practicing in the field of mental health for the last 16 years. She has worked as a primary therapist in a wilderness therapy setting, residential treatment center and as a private practitioner.

Her experience includes individual, group, and family therapy with a variety of clinical presentations, including mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, oppositional defiance, post-traumatic stress disorder and attachment problems. She brings a compassionate approach to parents and couples. Informed by attachment theory and from her role as a mother and step-mother, she is able to help families struggling with the challenges often present in blended families. In addition to her formal training with family systems, Michelle is also 12-Step informed and is able to help couples and co-parents navigate through the issues of co-dependency towards healthy connection.

Michelle received her B.S. in Communications and her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University.

Emma Reedy, Evoke Therapy Programs Intensive, Senior Staff

Emma provides mentoring to adolescent girls in conjunction with Enlightening Relationships' Parent Coaching. Emma has more than two years experience as a line-staff at Vista Residential Treatment programs and facilitating Evoke's Finding You Intensives.

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Hello There, Welcome to The Camp Transformation Center of Santa Clara

We’d like to welcome you to The Camp Transformation Center Santa Clara – a place where weight loss and physical fitness happens through real, life-changing transformations. We started out with a plan to empower individual health, but we’ve become something much bigger – a true community. The Camp is a place where working out feels more like hanging out, all conducted in a supportive environment where everyone’s goals matter – no matter how big or small.

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Joining the 21 Day Program is your first step towards creating your own transformation. Making the decision to join The Camp Transformation Center Santa Clara can be your turning point. What we have to offer isn’t just about losing weight – it’s about gaining a whole new perspective on your personal health and wellness. In 21 Days, you’ll join our community, learn how easy it is to incorporate our workout classes into your life, and begin building healthier habits.

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At The Camp Transformation Center Santa Clara, you’re more than just a member – you’re part of our awesome fit family (AFF), a supportive group of like-minded individuals who encourage greatness in one another. Our qualified trainers and staff will always be right there alongside you – pushing you past your old limits in a supportive environment where successes are celebrated early and often. As for our workout philosophy, we’re all about mixing it up with dynamic routines, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone with friendly challenges, and topping it off with valuable nutritional advice for a well-rounded fitness experience.

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What Our Members Say

(Translated by Google) Very good classes (Original) Muy buenas clases Juanita Vázquez Feb 2, 2023

(Translated by Google) I love it, it is the best in the Santa Clara area, the best coaches and above all, there is no problem in language and communication, the staff is very friendly and pleasant 100% recommended (Original) Me encanta es el mejor en el área de Santa Clara ,los mejores coachs y sobre todo que no hay problema en el idioma y comunicación el personal es muy amable y agradable 100%recomendado Lorena Monroy Mar 3, 2024

(Translated by Google) I like it, I recommend it 100% because they motivate you, it's not like the gym. Here it's a group, they're looking out for you to do your best and language is not an obstacle, I'll see you here 👀soon💪🏻 (Original) Me gusta lo recomiendo 100%porque te motivan no es como el gym Aqui es grupal estan al pendiente de ti que lo hagas lo mejor posible y el idioma no es obstáculo aquí los veo 👀pronto💪🏻 Gabriela Mireles Sep 9, 2023

I first joined this gym for the 6-week challenge and it was a great experience. I then joined as a member. I love the sense of community and the coaches are so helpful and motivational! Rozhan Ghanbari Feb 2, 2024

I love working out here! The coaches and front desk staff are awesome and so friendly. The music always hypes me up giving me energy and making it a fun workout ! The coaches keep an eye on everyone to make sure they’re doing the moves with proper form AND for those that have been coming for a while, they know when to motivate us and push us to lift heavier. I often doubt myself, but when they suggest more weight, I then realize that I am strong, and I CAN do it! I always look forward to coming to class! Brandie Mesa Feb 2, 2024

Great place! Amazing workout Tanya Singh Feb 2, 2024

Love this gym! The workouts are fresh and different everyday and people are very sweet. It has really helped get closer to my fitness goals. Pooja Gupta Feb 2, 2024

Amazing gym, great vibes, and would 100% recommend this to anyone. Jaime Rivera Feb 2, 2024

The only gym I’ve been able to lose weight at! I never used to lift weights but now I do! I’ve gotten stronger & look forward to coming to class! Gaby Martinez Feb 2, 2024

Love the Camp such a friendly place 💪 Tanya Cunningham Feb 2, 2024

I absolutely love this place and all staff is supper helpful and friendly. I am a really proud of myself for giving this a try and the camp is my happy place now. andrea kindred Feb 2, 2024

The Camp Transformation Centre provides an exceptional gym experience. The supportive atmosphere and personalized training programs make workouts enjoyable. The knowledgeable trainers motivate you to push your limits, fostering a sense of accomplishment. State-of-the-art equipment and varied classes cater to diverse fitness goals. Overall, a top-notch facility for anyone seeking transformation and a healthier lifestyle. Praveen sp Feb 2, 2024

This is a great place to meet people who encourage you and don't let you give up! Love Transformation Camp Christine Camp Jan 1, 2023

Have been a member for more than a year now. Great workouts, trainers, and staff! Highly recommend! :) Akshata S Feb 2, 2024

I love this place they very welcoming and I always keep coming back! It helps me relieve stress after work :) Kris Alonzo Feb 2, 2024

Great atmosphere for workouts! Thomas Voet Feb 2, 2024

I had a hard time getting motivated working out on my own at a gym and was recommended this gym by my sister. I love the motivation that I get from the coaches and the workouts being set up so all I have to do is show up. This is the best gym in the bay! Annalise Diego Feb 2, 2024

Such an encouraging environment to be at :) Rachelle Gadingan Feb 2, 2024

Great facility, great energy, great atmosphere, great trainers. Couldn't ask for more! Rob Azode Feb 2, 2024

Love the classes Ricky Flowers Feb 2, 2024

I love this gym. Great workouts and amazing staff. If you’re looking for a great and friendly place to get in shape and get ready for summer. Definitely join!! Joshua T Feb 2, 2024

Such an amazing, personable staff! Diane Cao Feb 2, 2024

Absolutely love going to “The Camp”. The camp is a supportive and motivating environment with incredible trainers. It feels like a second family, uplifting and pushing individuals toward their fitness goals. I love it here !!! Ashley Harold Feb 2, 2024

Best decision ever made!! Feel stronger and healthier. My 14 yr old daughter and I joined the 6wks challenge which keeps us motivated they provide an easy nutrition guide to follow and coaches like Lucas and Mono make a difference. They both help my daughter and I have the proper form and motivate us to keep pushing to our limits!! Enmbel Farfan Feb 2, 2024

Great place to kickstart your fitness journey! I used to workout on my own at other gyms but never saw any results. Since I joined The Camp in October 2023, it has been nothing but amazing! The staff, coaches, and other members have all been friendly, supportive, and most importantly motivating! I always look forward to challenging and pushing myself during class. Because of them, I’ve lost over 5% body fat and still going. Would never have thought I’d be where I am now. Thank you to The Camp for helping me get in the best shape of my life and make long- term lifestyle changes! Couldn’t be more grateful for all the support! Joan Javier Feb 2, 2024

Update: I’ve been going to the CAMP for about a year and a half now. I’ve only done the first challenge though still make it almost every day. The people, the coaches, the workouts are all amazing. Most mornings it’s still hard to get out of bed and I always tell myself that I’ll be happy, proud, and feel good afterwards. And I’m always right! I love THE CAMP! When I signed up for the Hard Body Challenge 6 weeks ago, I had no idea what to expect. First, there’s nothing easy about the hard body challenge – it takes commitment. The first week was a shock to the ole’ system. Showing up at the 5am class almost every day that week really changed my sleep cycle. I was so sore from the first leg day, I could barely get out of a chair and then doing the weight homework afterward must’ve been funny to watch me hobble around with barbells. That week, I was surprised that had trouble eating all the food on the schedule. And then not eating the leftover cookies or the crust of my kids’ pizza almost broke me. The staff and the coaches are so awesome…they made the classes a BLAST, they encouraged us and reminded us to keep on it. Then by the second week, I started to notice that I’d fatigue, but not it wasn’t near as sore. I could lift more. The squats and burpees and pushups got easier. I figured out a pattern to my food and started getting creative within the diet. By midway though the challenge, I was more than ½ way to my goal…on top of that, I looked forward to my 5am class and all the awesome regulars (aside: there’s a special type of person that rolls out of bed at 4:30am every morning to become a truly sweaty mess). I loved going later in the day to lift and managing heavier weights. I added a Saturday workout too. Then hit two classes in a day. Tomorrow is my official weigh-in and I’m pretty sure I’ll have met my goal. Regardless, I feel great and am proud of how the weight I’ve lost, the muscle I’ve gained, and the healthier choices I’ve made. I’m planning to keep it up (with a few pizza crusts added in) because though my challenge is ending, the transformation is just beginning. So you should make a commitment and I’ll see you at 5am! Bret Ballou Oct 10, 2022

The Camp has helped me to completely change my lifestyle. It’s the first gym that I’ve been able to incorporate into my routine consistently. I joined about a year ago with very little experience on proper form for weight lifting. The coaches are extremely supportive, very helpful, and encouraging. They meet you where you are, at any level, and help you improve. The workouts are challenging, but there’s tons of variety, and the time goes by pretty quickly. There are modifications for everything so you can make it easier or harder depending on your level. You sweat a lot (nice amount of cardio mixed in) and you leave feeling SO good. Tons of great members with good energy, where everyone feels comfortable. I just completed my first 6 week challenge and I highly recommend it - you learn so much more and become aware of how to develop healthy eating habits that you can incorporate into your daily routine, even beyond the challenge! The combination of the two really works. The progress I made by doing the challenge was night and day, compared to just the workouts. Try it out! The results speak for themselves and you won’t regret it! Lisa Ballou Feb 2, 2024

I love the camp! I feel so supported and motivated by the coaches. The workouts are so much fun and the members are awesome 🥰 I’m so happy to be a part of the AFF!! Nallely martinez Feb 2, 2024

I’ve visited similar bootcamp style gyms but camp transformation has the best value and quality of workouts. Classes are exciting and I'm always inspired by the trainers to push myself to be my best. All staff is friendly as well (: Valeria V Feb 2, 2024

Great place to get a solid workout in and build a healthy routine. The coaches will motivate you but not be pushy when you say you’re at your limit and the staff is very helpful. The cost is very affordable as well for a group fitness class. You can also drop in for a free class and try it out. I suggest a Wednesday or Saturday as those are full body days. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Kenton Hipsher Feb 2, 2024

What can I say except that I love this place! I tried a similar gym but found it boring and repetitive. I found The Camp - Santa Clara in November of 2022 and now they are stuck with me. The workouts are tough, fun and always changing so it never gets boring. The coaches and staff are very knowledgeable and welcoming. I look forward to working out now instead of dreading it. If you are looking to start your fitness journey, I highly recommend The Camp - Santa Clara. Tracie Matthews Jan 1, 2024

Love this place! The coaches always have a great workout planned! The coaches and staff are all great, they’re all very knowledgeable. Lost 20 lbs with my first challenge there! Lauren Esteban Jan 1, 2024

Behavior change is never easy. Just start coming and keep it up. Great coaches and fun friends make it better!! Amy Aken Feb 2, 2023

I love this place! The classes are different everyday, and the coaches know what they’re doing. I feel like my body and mind are getting challenged in every class. Thank you, AFF! Gracie Egelhofer Jan 1, 2024

Great environment, knowledgeable trainers, up to date facility. The best part is it feels like a community. Like-minded people all trying to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle. So glad I found this place! Danielle Garcia Jan 1, 2024

Amazing place to workout! Everyone is very encouraging. Come check it out! Laura Gutierrez Jan 1, 2024

Love the workouts, community, laughs and results. Truly the best gym experience I’ve ever had! ❤️ Sheila Donovan Jan 1, 2024

Great Staffing, You definitely feel super motivated by the coaches everyone is so lovely and friendly Guadalupe Rodriguez Dec 12, 2023

Where do I start, from registering with Dj to doing my first trial class with him, pretty awesome! I love how helpful everyone is! You absolutely will make friends and from my trial class, it seems like you’ll get along with instructors as well! I also was lucky to have met the director of the site, Lorena. We’ve talked like we’ve known each other for ages; honestly she was great and I felt very comfortable around her and others! I like looking into reviews first before I even participate or go to a place, and let’s just say the reviews align with what I’ve encountered, looking forward to starting the 21 day program 😄 Lorena and Dj, greatly appreciate your kindness! Amanda C.N Nov 11, 2023

I’m so grateful to have found The Camp in Santa Clara! The workouts and trainers are amazing! I’m seeing results each week, and that’s the evidence that keeps me coming back each day. The nutritional guidance has been a game changer! I’ve never been a morning person, but the positive energy from the staff, the camaraderie from the other class members, and the supportive attentiveness of the coaches make it easy to get up at 430 am for a 5 am class. Thank you 🙏 Christy Bill Nov 11, 2023

I first started coming to the camp in November, December 22 as my partner was completing her 6 weeks hard body challenge. It's a great fun, collaborative workout environment for positivity of helping everyone get better together. She excelled in her first challenge, and decided to sign up for a second one at the start of 2023 and I decided to join her. Making great progress so far on my way to 5% or more body fat reduction which will have me somewhere between 7% and 8%. I look forward to being able to say that I'm in the best shape of my life as I turn 50 this year. The Camp, and they're amazing team of trainers, will be a huge part of that Brett Frazer Jan 1, 2023

Since I crossed the doors of the camp transformation, I would be able to feel the friendly ambient of the personal that motivated me to continue with the program Also everybody are very kindly. The instructors are professionals and helpful to do the best workout. Braulio Bocanegra Sep 9, 2023

I never thought I'd be a gym person, I started coming in late January of this year and have been coming regularly ever since. Everyone here is so friendly and motivating! I just completed the 42 day challenge and lost 29.6lbs. Just about every time I went in the front desk staff would checked in on me, seeing how I was doing and if I had any questions. The coaches are amazing! They go around and help correct form and push you to keep going! I highly recommend to anyone who wants to start working out and isn't sure where to start. They will guide you and help push you to reaching your goals. Tracey Esteban Feb 2, 2023

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