Summer camp is a blast - of cold water, Like ancient Roman legionnaires, these youngsters at the Island Canoe Camp on Toronto Islands use their paddle

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Summer camp is a blast - of cold water, Like ancient Roman legionnaires, these youngsters at the Island Canoe Camp on Toronto Islands use their paddle

Date29 July 1985

Names

Slaughter, Mike (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Summer camp is a blast - of cold water; Like ancient Roman legionnaires; these youngsters at the Island Canoe Camp on Toronto Islands use their paddle-kick boards as shields to defend themselves from counsellor Troy Maillett; 16 yesterday - and cool off in the process.

Subject

Camps

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto Islands

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0017547F

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