Visit for the Day
Whether you are a teacher hoping to bring your class to Tawingo for a day of outdoor education and recreation, a business/organization looking to utilize our facilities for staff training or a retreat, or a community group interested in spending the day on-site, we are pleased to offer you a program that suits your needs.
Our wide range of activities gives us plenty of flexibility for variables such as weather, age, group dynamics, and skill level.
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Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing
We have a large fleet of 10 person and 2 person canoes. Lessons are available for beginners, as well as more experienced paddlers.
Kayaking
Paddle around Lake Vernon in one of our kayaks. We offer lessons to ensure water safety and enjoyment.
Swimming
A beautiful beach and gradual entry allow us to divide our designated swimming areas by depth. Our waterfront also features two diving boards and a big red slide!
Hiking
Our 270 acres include many trails to choose from. Take in a breath-taking view of Lake Vernon from atop Eagle Mountain, visit beaver dams, and walk along beautiful trails that explore forests, meadows, ravines, and streams.
Sports
Basketball, tennis, badminton, soccer, football, Gaga Ball, 9-square, Volleyball, Mini Putt, and more! We have a large Sportsfield with all of the sports equipment you need.
Large Group Games
Our large fields, meadows, and forested areas offer excellent spaces for large group games, such as Capture the Flag, Prisoner’s Base, Sticks, Cycles, Animal Survival, and more!
Archery
Learn how to safely use a bow and arrow in this precision sport. Try your hand at achieving a bullseye!
Outdoor Living Skills
Learn how to set up tents, cook over a fire, build shelters, tie knots, and stay safe in the outdoors.
Orienteering
Learn how to navigate using a map and compass, and complete our fun and challenging orienteering course.
Leadership Skills
Cooperative Games
Emphasize mutual support and collective goal setting through a series of fun challenges that are designed to bring group members together towards a common goal.
Initiative Games
Work together as a group to find creative solutions to playful challenges along our Initiative Games Trail in the woods.
Low Ropes
Group members support individuals as they balance on suspended cables on our low ropes challenge activities.
Leadership Projects
We can offer project-based activities that are designed to bring a group of individuals together as a collective. These activities may be physical or intellectual and can take place outside or in a classroom.
Motivational Speakers
Some of our staff have travelled extensively to deliver powerful, focused messages on leadership. Your group can add a presentation at no extra charge by virtue of being here at Tawingo.
Arts-Based Activities
Arts & Crafts
Bracelets, yarn-weaving, puppets, nature mobiles, tie dye, and more! Our Creation Station has a wide variety of crafting materials so that you can let your creativity lead the way!
Nature Art
Using elements found in nature, participants work in small groups to create temporary art installations, inspired by the work of Andy Goldsworthy.
Woodcraft
Nail art, wood-burning, bird houses, and more! Loon Lodge is equipped with saws, hammers, safety equipment, and everything you need to create art from wood.
Drama Games
Drama Games are not only fun, but they foster creativity, build self-confidence, and promote social inclusion.
Language Arts
Creative writing, nature-inspired poetry, journaling, vocabulary, word and language activities.
Sing Song
Sing together as a group, led by Tawingo’s experienced song leaders!
Musical Instruments
Our Music Room features a stand-up piano, digital piano, a set of adult and child-sized acoustic guitars, ukuleles, and a wide selection of percussion instruments.
Dance
Move and groove to the beat by learning choreography in a variety of different dance styles.
Visual Arts Workshops
Many members of our staff team are talented visual artists, and can lead guided workshops in drawing, painting, and photography.
“Our students and teachers have told me more than a few times since they’ve returned, that the experience at Tawingo was incredible.”
“There’s just no comparison: the way Tawingo people motivate, mentor, and model kids, is second to none.”
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We are a nut-safe facility
Nuts, nut products, or products that may contain nuts are NOT permitted at Tawingo. We are vigilant about creating a safe-food environment and watch our suppliers, ingredients, and food handling very carefully.
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Allergies
We must be informed of all dietary concerns in writing prior to your visit, so that our kitchen staff can plan to safely accommodate guests with food allergies.
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Meal Alternatives
We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free and other specialized dietary needs when we are notified in advance of a visit.
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We are an alcohol/substance-free facility
To optimize safety, neither guests nor staff are permitted to bring or use alcohol, tobacco, or non-prescription drugs at any time or in any place while at Tawingo. We appreciate your understanding and support of this Tawingo policy.
