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Happy campers at Camp Northland, Haliburton, look full of energy and get-up-and-go for the day's activities
Happy campers at Camp Northland, Haliburton, look full of energy and get-up-and-go for the day's activities

Happy campers at Camp Northland, Haliburton, look full of energy and get-up-and-go for the day's activities

Date8/24/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Happy campers at Camp Northland; Haliburton; look full of energy and get-up-and-go for the day's activities. This group was part of an experiment where retarded youngsters were integrated with kids who are considered normal. It was an experiment that worked because; retarded or gifted; they were all just kids having fun at camp. About 100 retarded youngsters were spread over 45 regular camps in Ontario.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0017554F
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