John Boddy was a successful businessman and some of you may even have lived in one of his homes (John Boddy Homes). But to me he was the visionary behind a place I spent many summers of my youth, Muskoka Woods.
As alumni we were asked to send notes to the Boddy family on how Muskoka Woods has shaped or impacted our lives. This is what I sent to the family...
Tiina, Alison & I "Tuck Shop Girls"
I first came to Muskoka Woods at age 11 after having tried other
"traditional"camps. Obviously, after having to sleep in platform tents,
washing your own dishes and sleeping in cabins without running water,
Muskoka Woods was heaven! (Little did I know how close to heaven MWSR
would take me!) I went home after my first week in reluctantly, and sang
the praises of this amazing place. We would never look back and the
next summer my brother would join me.
Muskoka
Woods wasn't just a place we'd spend a few weeks of our summer. To me,
it WAS summer. I could not think of any place I'd rather be than in the
sunshine with my friends, on the water, at the docks, learning new
skills, playing crazy games, enjoying campfire, the list goes on and on.
And once I "out grew" being a "guest", I joined summer staff...most
notably working in the teeny tiny tuck shop, doling out GIGANTIC
flurries/ice creams to the cutest boys! :)
Muskoka
Woods did a lot to shape the person I am today; teaching me to take
(calculated) risks, how to be a leader, and about my faith.
My
"Muskoka Woods" life extended way past Lake Rosseau. Because of friends
at MWSR, I went to Capernwray Hall and because of Capernwray I
travelled the world and have wonderful friends all over the globe.
I
am forever grateful to my parents who were able to send my brother and I
to this playground every summer and thankful to the Boddy family for
their vision to make Muskoka Woods the best place on earth to spend your
youth!
The gorgeous boathouse
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