Anakkara Summer Camp with
Académie de Musique NDG
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that children are at their best when they are relaxed. Our program helps them to be at ease as they learn music, dance and participate in visual arts, creating and having fun with others. Our yoga program provides yoga postures and meditations that help them to cope with the tensions of the world. And unstructured free time and contact with nature are essentials for their development and for them to have a happy experience and unforgettable memories of their summer.
MESSAGE FROM THE CAMP DIRECTORS
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are parents ourselves and honour the important work you do in raising your children. When you bring your child to Anakkara Summer Camp, we are excited to not only share our passion for arts, music, nature and yoga, but also to make it an opportunity to have fun and make strong connections with others.
We know that the arts open the heart and mind like nothing else can. Creating your own original work, learning a song, dance, or playing an instrument are incredible accomplishments for children that bring them confidence and joy.
Our main goal is for them to be relaxed so they can truly learn and explore as they navigate this increasingly complex world. By taking them into nature, we know that the simplicity of sitting quietly and listening to the wind or finding a plant that is edible fuels their independence and freedom.
What sets Anakkara Summer Camp apart from other camps is the amount of unstructured free time there is every day. It is a time for children individually or in small groups to find their own inner balance. The community aspect of Anakkara is unique as well. We know all of our campers’ names and usually their favourite colours! We want them to connect with each other through singing in the choir, playing instruments, dancing, doing yoga and meditation, all while honouring and learning about the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, recognized as the guardian of the lands and waters on which our camp meets.
We have 17 years of experience. In 2009, the Anakkara summer camp began with 10 children in the course of 3 weeks. We are so excited and grateful for our growth over these years, for the children experiencing camp for the first time, and the familiar faces who keep coming back. We hope our camp continues to bring joy, inspiration, and opportunities for growth and learning to all of our campers and their families.
All the best,
Philippa Woolley and Isabelle Letourneau
Philippa Woolley
Philippa is the founder of Anakkara Summer Camp. She has extensive experience in education, yoga and meditation practice.
Isabelle Letourneau
Isabelle is the founder of Académie de Musique NDG and has more than 30 years of teaching experience. Always with the aim of bringing music to people, she has been collaborating for several years with the Anakkara Summer Camp.