Fine Arts
Silk Screened Disco T-Shirts – 1977.
Fine Arts
Images
Archery
The archery area was located at the top of the parking lot, beside Central Supply.
Staff Banquet – 1990
Bert with Adam and Jay. 1990
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.
The Terrace
The Terrace
Newly constructed auditorium and office in 1964. The office window would be replaced by a door and a full kitchen installed to prepare food for the Swim/Weekend Club. The building was out-of-bounds during camp and was largely unused from the 80’s onward.
Arts & crafts in front of the “The Terrace”. Notice door instead of window.
All of the kitchen supplies were moved into two storage closets built on either side of the stage in the auditorium and remained there until camp closed.
Bug Juice
“Bug Juice”
A sugary drink mixed in vast quantities from a mysterious powder commonly served on US Navy vessels in the enlisted men’s mess. Can also be used to clean brass.
Source: Urban Dictionary
Topless Tetherball – 1961
Topless Tetherball. 1961
Garages
Garages at the bottom of the parking lot. Always open and full of sharp tools & dangerous chemicals. ca. 1987
Camp Calendar – 1992
Camp Calendar – 1992
Commando Course
Still not Tire-D of Summer, Lana, left, and Jenna, take advantage of a spot of good eather in an otherwise chilly summer to scale a wall of tires at Forest Valley Day Camp in North York. Toronto Star. July 17, 1992
Promotional Items
I have all of these items!
Pocket Knife
Gift to bus drivers – 1988
Fridge Magnet
Fridge Magnet. ca. 1990
Used exclusively for mailings to parents.
Watch
1985
Binders
Regular and Anniversary (1990). Larger versions were given to Supervisors.
Pen
25th Anniversary Pen – 1980
Name Button
Colour-coded for each unit.
Painter Cap
Provided to campers in spring mailing – 1988.
Key Ring
Gift to Bus Drivers – 1990
Bert on the Trampoline
Bert on the trampoline, Circa 1965. Trampoline is located where the outdoor patio would later be built. Mini golf course in rear.
Several years later, the trampoline was relocated behind mini-golf and placed in a pit to bring it level with the ground.
Auditorium Under Construction
Bert in front of the auditorium during construction.
1964
Shingle application. 1964
Basketball
Likely the first year on the site. Looking west toward the hill.
ca. 1957
Boat Races on the River
Boat races on the river. 1961. Before the G. Ross Lord Dam was built – just north of camp – the level of the river changed regularly with the rainfall. When water levels were low, the river was accessible for activities like the one seen here. After storms, the river would run very fast and very high and signs were posted warning campers and staff to stay away. After the dam was built in 1973, the water level was kept consistently higher and the river essentially became off limits to camp activities. The following aerial photos show camp before and after construction of the G. Ross Lord Dam:
1974 Brochure Map
Aerial photo – labelled.
ca. 1974
Daily Schedule
First Bus Pickups: 8:00 am
Bus Arrival at Camp: 9:10 am – 9:30 am
First Period Begins: 9:50 am
First Lunch: 11:20 – 12:00
Second Lunch: 12:10 – 12:50
Third Lunch: 12:55 – 1:35
Snack: 3:50 pm
Buses Load: 4:00 pm
Bus Departure: 4:15 pm
Buses Cleared: 5:30 pm
Smokey the Bear
Smokey the Bear standing guard at the bottom of the parking lot.
Attendance Card
A camper attendance card from 1977.
Aerial View
Aerial view showing newly constructed office, auditorium and terrace. An additional office would be built 2 years later in front of the one on the left and joined via a corridor. Future location of tennis court shown as open field on right.
1964
Forest Valley Day Camp 1956 - 1993 