Why Volunteer at Camp: A Pastor’s Perspective
When Hope Chapel in Collingwood needed a new minister in 2020, I was honoured to be chosen for the position despite the challenges I knew lay ahead. In the process of negotiating a contract, I…
Meet the Goodwins!
Have you thought about coming to volunteer as a counsellor or other role at camp, but feel you or are too old, or don't have the right skills or experience? Meet Jim and Brenda, first-time…
Bethany Homecoming Concerts with Kevin Pauls
Join Bethany EMC in the Tabernacle this summer for for two great evenings of hymns and gospel classics with Kevin Pauls & Friends! July 29 and August 27 at 6:00 PM
Trail of the Pines: Sports Week
Our first week of 2023 Trail Of the Pines Day Camp, Sports Week with Scripture Union, was a great success, with 34 campers in attendance! We want to thank the incredible team of coaches from…
Can Summer Camp Actually Change Your Life?
Camp is the only place on earth where it is socially acceptable to work for less than minimum wage but gain more spiritual maturity than your pastor; camp is the only place where your co-workers…
Child Care Expense Deduction and Ontario Child Care Tax Credit
Did you know that day and overnight camps are eligible expenses for the Child Care Expense Deduction and the Ontario Child Care Tax Credit? To learn more, visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-child-care-tax-credit
The First Annual Stayner Ladies Retreat
Almost one month ago we hosted our First Annual Stayner Camp Ladies Retreat. With over 100 ladies participating, and a team of nearly 20 volunteers, we had an absolutely wonderful time. We were encouraged and…
Hosting the Watoto Children’s Choir
We had the privilege to host the Watoto African Children’s Choir as they perform and ministered at Clearview Community Church this weekend. What an incredible group of kids and team leaders representing an amazing ministry.…
Spring Cleanup Day at Stayner Camp
Yesterday we had our Stayner Camp volunteer work day. A great group of people came out to help build flower boxes, a new garbage deck and a number of new picnic tables. They opened up,…
Cabin Refurbishment Project Update
Excited to give an update on our cabin refurbishment project. Introducing our latest creation. Thanks goes to Jay for being so creative. It’s called The Trapper Cabin which has a truly rustic but very comfortable…