Adventure Valley: Wikis

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Adventure Valley is located in Thornhill, Ontario.

History

Adventure Valley opened for business in September of 2006. The facility was originally constructed as a Jewish Community Center in 1965. The Sports Clubs of Canada (The Valleywood)<ref> Event Venues</ref> purchased the Jewish Community Center in the 1990s,<ref> Thornhill-Markham Neighborhood Profile</ref> and has since been sold to Adventure Valley. It is located just north of Leslie & Steeles on 20 acres of forested land with the Don River running through the property.

Services

Programs for Children

Adventure Valley Day Camp operates during July and August providing a summer camp for children of the Greater Toronto Area. Additional programs include Karate though Northern Karate Schools and a Tennis partnership with Toronto Tennis City.

Community and Charitable Initiatives

Recently becoming not-for-profit,<ref> Call of the Wild</ref> Adventure Valley Nature Centre offers outdoor education for local schools. They are also very involved with a variety of charitable organizations such as b.r.a.i.n. child<ref> b.r.a.i.n.source</ref> and Camp Trillium. Adventure Valley has been the host venue for a variety of commuity and charitable events.

Ownership

Adventure Valley is owned and operated by the Fishman family.<ref> F.A.Q.</ref> As explained in her official bio, Lynda Fishman has been involved with summer camps for almost twenty years. <ref> Summer Camp Article</ref>

Lynda Fishman - Executive Director

Rebecca Fishman - Program Director