The event is an annual fundraiser for Ruskoka Camp. The primary goal of the fundraiser is to raise funds to help send underprivileged children from recently immigrated families to camp. The funds are also raised to continue developing the facilities and activities at Ruskoka camp. 

 
Each summer Ruskoka camp brings together 130 children from the Greater Toronto Area to build life long memories. Plus another 20 to 30 counselors and 5 to 10 kitchen volunteers. All of our staff are volunteers and so is our board of directors. Counselors organized: canoe trips, hikes, classes, sports activities, mountain bike trips, crafts, survival training, traditional Russian dancing, and crafts. Which created life long friendships and memories. The funds raised through this event are valuable resources to help grow and run Ruskoka Camp. Ruskoka camp also runs 10 "work weekends" each year which bring together the community for a good cause. At work weekends, volunteers maintain the existing infrastructure as well as continuing to develop new trails and buildings. The Winter Palace Ball is an event that brings a large portion of the community together for a superb dinnertime program followed by an evening of live music and dancing.