Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible camp moms! From Stayner Camp & Christian Retreat Centre and Camp Mishewah Thank you for every packed suitcase, every rolled sleeping bag, every mile driven, every tear at…
A week could change their life – and yours!
Summer camp has a way of sticking with you. The friendships, the laughter, the late nights, the quiet moments, the big questions, the sense that something meaningful is happening. For many kids, camp is more…
Winter at Stayner Camp
Ever wonder what Stayner Camp looks like when it is -24C?? Well, here it is. The snow is crunchy, the trees are still, and you can hear everything from everywhere.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from ECM Camps!
Greetings from the Board of Evergreen Christian Ministries, Thank you for your support of Stayner Camp and Camp Mishewah last year. We trust that your experience was rich and rewarding. The big milestone in 2025…
Today is GivingTuesday…
…a day when people all around the world choose to give generously and make a difference in the places that matter most to them. For us, those places are Stayner and Mishewah. Our camps are…
Why Your Gift Matters This GivingTuesday
As we look toward GivingTuesday tomorrow, we are excited to be sharing some more stories that remind us why our camps matter. This ministry thrives because so many people choose to invest in it.Here is…
Why Give To Camp?
GivingTuesday is coming this Tuesday, December 2nd. This is a global day that encourages people to give generously and support the causes that matter to them. For us, it is a chance to highlight the…
Giving a Legacy of Faith and Impact
Legacy giving is one of the most meaningful ways supporters can contribute to organizations that have shaped their lives, ensuring these institutions continue to thrive for generations. According to Good Works’ State of the Legacy…
Camper Sponsorship: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
In Acts 20:35 Jesus says that “it is more blessed to give than to receive” [NIV] but sometimes it is really great to be on the receiving end! Many years ago, I was blessed to…
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…