We are currently living in uncertain times, with changes happening almost every day. We have had families and campers reach out to us about what ECM will be doing about the current COVID-19 pandemic. We don’t have all the answers at this time, but we hope we can provide you with some clarity as to what is happening at camp. For more details, please read the information below.
Thankful for your continued support,
The Stayner Camp Team
On the recommendations of our Stayner directors, Heroes on the Move Day Camps have been cancelled for summer 2020. Planning and organizing that has already taken place will be carried forward to plan for an amazing 2021 season! We also look forward to finding ways to connect with our HOTM community in the fall or spring when restrictions have been lifted
Family Camp as normally programmed has been cancelled for this summer. However, if government directives allow, we still look forward to connecting with our Seasonal and Family Camping community in a less formally programmed setting this summer.
As of Friday, June 12, Stage 2 of Ontario's reopening plan allows us to open up camp a bit more. All seasonal residents are now welcome!
Yes! Campsites are available through the month of June for any who would like to enjoy the campgrounds.
Decisions regarding opening cabins and lodge rooms will be announced later this month.
We are prepping the North and South Washrooms and they will be open as of noon on Friday, June 12. You will find sanitizer at the entrance, please sanitize on the way in and the way out. You will also notice that only every other stall is open, which allows for distancing between occupants. Here's a very important recommendation: We strongly suggest and advise that you wear a mask when using the washrooms. Social distancing is still mandated by Ontario Health, and 2 meters of space is hard to find in the washrooms.
What's not open? The playground, the campfire site, the BB court and the main building remain closed. Gatherings around the grounds are now limited to 10 people. You are still reminded to maintain social distancing within groups of 10 if they are not the people you have been living with. We will have some of our outdoor furniture set up out front of the tabernacle.
The biggest thing you can do is pray for us as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop and evolve, and we work hard to follow directions from the government and health units.
Donations can also be made. In this time of financial uncertainty, we know that many of you may be struggling. We feel the weight of this as well, and we humbly ask that those who are still able would consider financially supporting Mishewah and Stayner. Donations to our general operating budget are particularly welcome at this time. More info on how to donate can be found on our Donations/Payments Page under the "Support Us" menu
You can find good/current sources of information on how to protect you and your family at the:
