Getting Ready for Camp Tailwind!
This page includes all of the information you’ll need to plan your trip to Camp!
Get ready for the best weekend of the fall!
Invite a Friend to Camp!
Do you have a friend or two who might be interested in camp this year?
Invite a friend to camp & give them a sweet $150 off the regular-priced tickets.
BONUS: You will also receive a $150 rebate on your Camp ticket price too!
That’s right, $150 for them and $150 for you too!
Just send them to camptailwind.com/register and give them the code: COMETOCAMP
When they register they’ll be asked who referred them, and we’ll have $150 sent back to your credit card in a few business days!
You'll get $150 rebate on your ticket price for every friend that you invite to Camp!
(Referred a friend and want to check on your rebate? Tiffany can help you at tiffany@dovetail.community)
The Schedule
Arriving At Camp: Thurs, Sept 22nd
Driving
Whether driving yourself or carpooling, please plan to arrive at Camp Tamakwa between 2pm - 3:30pm (driving & parking instructions below).
Camp Buses
If you'd like to book a ticket for our bus to Camp, please scroll to the bottom of this page for details. They both leave Pearson Airport and Billy Bishop Airport on Thursday, Sept 22nd at 11:30 am sharp.
Flying
If you’re flying into Toronto and would like to book a ticket for our mini-buses to Camp, please plan your airport arrival accordingly to allot time to be at the bus pick-up area by 11:00 am on Thursday, Sept 22nd. We’ll load the buses for a departure of 11:30am sharp.
LEAVING Camp: Sun, Sept 25th
We will wrap up after lunch on Sunday September 22 with boats departing at 1:30pm.
Please note: We are organizing an early morning boat to accommodate attendees travelling home for Rosh Hashanah (approx 8am). If you would like to be included, please let Tiffany know and she’ll ensure you’re on the list!
Camp Buses
They depart Camp Sun, Sept 25th at 1:30pm, with an estimated travel time of 3.5hrs.
Please note: Your return travel time is not guaranteed and is dependent on traffic conditions. Please plan accordingly.
Flying
If you’re flying out of Toronto or Pearson airports, please book flights after 6pm, in case of traffic in the city.
What To Expect
Workshops and Activities
We have great workshops planned for the weekend, and we know that everyone has so much to share.
Start to get to know your speakers and workshop facilitators and start to think about which workshops you’d like to attend!
You’ll have the opportunity to choose your own adventure at camp - from workshops to all the camp activities. Get ready for an incredible experience!
Small Group Connections
You’ll be given a curated small group of peers where you’ll have the opportunity to share your experience and learn from one another in a few sessions over the course of the weekend. Please come prepared with a story about a lesson you’ve learned in business and/or life in the past few years, one that you think might serve other entrepreneurs.
Book Exchange
We have an open book exchange at Camp this year! If you’d like to participate, please bring a book that has impacted your life or work, or moved you in some way. Please write a short note in the front cover and sign it. If you choose to participate we’ll invite you to drop your book off on day one, and choose a new book to take home with you. This is a great way to get to know other community members, and make an impact in another woman’s life.
What To Pack For The Weekend
Camp Tamakwa is a rustic, traditional summer camp in the heart of Algonquin Park, a few hours north of Toronto.
Make sure to pack for comfort and warmth including a bathing suit, warm layers, and a waterproof jacket.
Be sure to bring a warm sleeping bag, bug spray, a flashlight, sunscreen, towels and any toiletries. We’ll provide a pillow, but if you have a preference then feel free to bring your own!
Flying in? Please let us know (tiffany@dovetail.community) and we’ll put aside a sleeping bag for you!
You’ll be taking a boat from the car park to Camp, so pack practically without too many loose items to carry!
TEMPERATURE
September temperatures can range from 8°-27° C (46°-80° F), depending on the year.
LAYERS are best for the weather and for all the Camp activities! You can see from our pictures that last time we had a mix of sundresses & swimming, as well as toques and coats!
Evenings up north tend to be cool enough to wear a jacket, and sometimes even a toque… That’s a Canadian winter hat ;)
“DRESS CODE”
Camp is a VERY casual environment — jeans, t-shirts, tights, sweatshirts.
You’ll want to wear flat-soled shoes, sneakers, or comfortable walk-able sandals that can get wet (for boating). (High heels or dress shoes will not be comfortable at camp.)
FOOD
If you must have specific snacks, please let us know what they are and we’ll do our best to provide them. It’s best not to have food in your cabin, as it might attract some camp “locals”, the squirrels and chipmunks love protein bars and chocolate!
If you need to bring food to Camp, please store it in our critter-proof bins in the dining hall. If you require medicine to be stored, we’ll connect you with our Camp Doctor when you arrive.
Join our Camp Tailwind Facebook group
Make sure to join our private Facebook group for Camp Tailwind attendees & alumni, a wildly generous and supportive group of women entrepreneurs from around the world.
If you’re looking to carpool to Camp, leave a comment on this post to connect with other amazing women!
Traveling to Camp Tailwind at Camp Tamakwa
Camp Tamakwa is on an island and you will be taking a 10-minute boat ride to get there.
Camp Tamakwa, Algonquin Park, ON P0A 1B0
Click here for Google Maps
From Billy Bishop Airport, the approximate driving time is 3 hours, door to door.
From Pearson Airport, the approximate driving time is 2.5 hours.
Please note: Google Maps is not always accurate while you’re on the road in Algonquin Park, and it is best to save the following directions on your phone and double check them so you don’t end up taking an extra long adventure en route to camp!
Driving To Camp Tamakwa
Camp Tamakwa Boat Launch & Parking Lot:
45°30'56.4"N 78°43'22.1"W
South Nipissing District, ON K0J 2M0
From Toronto, you’ll take the highway 400 North
Highway 11 to Huntsville
Then ON-60-East to Algonquin Park and Camp Tamakwa!
Look for the Tamakwa and Camp Tailwind signs on the left side of the road!
Park in the lot (you’ll see our volunteers and Tamakwa staff there!), and then walk down to the dock with your bag.
CARPOOLING
Driving to Camp, but don’t want to drive alone? Connect with other attendees on this Facebook post and plan your carpool together!
PARKING FOR CAMP TAMAKWA
Camp is located in beautiful Algonquin Park, but you will not need an Algonquin Park pass to leave your car for the weekend. When you arrive, we’ll give you a Tamakwa parking pass to put on your dashboard.
THE BOAT TO CAMP
Please note: Camp Tamakwa is on an island, and you will be taking a 10-minute boat ride to get there. Since you won’t have access to your car for the weekend, please pack accordingly.
MINI-BUSES
Not interested in driving?
Our optional Camp mini-buses will be departing from both Billy Bishop Airport and Pearson Airport on Thursday, September 22nd at 11:30 am sharp.
They depart Sun, Sept 25th at 1:30pm, with an estimated travel time of 3.5hrs.
Your roundtrip ticket is $175, and you can secure your seat by clicking below:
Alexis Dean,
Camp Tailwind Founder
Tiffany Howes,
Camp Tailwind Coordinator
We’re here to help!
If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out to our Camp Coordinator, Tiffany at tiffany@dovetail.community