Category Archives: 1980s
Posts are listed in chronological order based on date of posting – newest posts first.
Video – Hockey on the Parking Lot – 1988
Video – Muppets Sing-Song and Unit – 1984
Video – Swim Instruction – 1984
Video – Commando Course – 1988
Boysworld cabin on the ropes course – 1988.
Video – Building a Fort – 1988
Boysworld cabin in the sugarbush – 1988.
Video – Nature Program – 1984
See the calf!
Video – T-Pool and I-Pool – 1988
A look at the T-Pool, I-Pool and I-Learners in 1988.
Audio – Bert Discusses the Sugarbush and River – 1988
Bert takes us on a tour in 1988.
Zoolus in their Unit Area – 1982 (Blue Bags)
This photo taken before loading buses. In this year only, Zoolus had BLUE bags due to a supplier error.
In the background, to the left is a long pathway that passes the I-Pool and emerges beside Nature. For a time during the 70’s and 80’s there was a large sewer pipe at the entrance to the path that could be walked through. A stream ran across the path about half-way along.
Posing with the Camp Truck
Zoolus on the first truck (a 1971 GMC Pickup) in 1983.
Specialty staff in front of the second truck in 1982:
For several years, both trucks were on the site.
Jetson Treehouse
1981
This treehouse was destroyed in the mid-80’s when a tree limb fell on it during a thunderstorm – the day after camp! A new treehouse was built in its place.
The log pyramid beside the treehouse was used for many cabin photos. The new treehouse is visible below.
1982 Carnival – North York Mirror
The North York Mirror placed photos on 3 pages of the September 1, 1982 edition including the colour photo below on the cover.
Sr. Arts & Crafts
Cookouts
Throughout the years, cookouts in the Sugar Bush were part of the schedule. Cabins would have this opportunity once or twice per session. Campers would collect firewood and counsellors would build fires and cook. Hamburgers and hot dogs were typically prepared.
Cookouts were sometimes done with barbecues:
Relaxing with Friends
Archery
The archery area was located at the top of the parking lot, beside Central Supply.
Woodworking
The wood shop was under Central Supply. 1990
This is where the Bertmobiles were charged . You can see the 2 chargers on the shelf in the background.
Nurse’s Office
Wendy, the nurse. Promotional photo ca. 1980
Interior:
Health Centre description from 1990’s brochure:
Mini-Golf
The mini-golf course was located south of A-Frame 1.
The site of the mini golf course prior to construction in 1960 (similar angle):
The photo below is taken from the opposite direction to the one above – after the course was built:
Below, campers and staff prepare for work on the mini-golf course by digging sample trenches. It will be built on the other side of the fence to the left. ca. 1961
Forest Valley Day Camp 1956 - 1993 