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Bill Wensink, one of our “Camp Shalom” alumni that has served on staff during three different decades since the 1980’s. Bill shares some of his memories of camp throughout the years. The biggest [...]

Over the last six years, I have had the privilege of traveling around Ontario raising awareness and support for our camp sponsorship program Stand in the Gap! The program was birthed in 2009 out [...]

Bob Pierce, the founder of both World Vision in 1950 and Samaritan’s Purse in 1970, once said, “Don’t fail to do something just because you can’t do everything.” Forty years ago this summer, I [...]

Who are you? A child of God. My name is Marijke Strong. I grew up in the Reformed Church in Hamilton, Ontario. I studied English and Theatre, lived in New Brunswick for awhile, made my way back [...]

We are nearing the end of our “Camp Shalom” Seasonal Staff hiring process for camp this summer in Cambridge. Adrian Stelpstra, our Program Director mentioned that on average he and [...]

“I am not in charge of which doors will be presented to me through my life. I may not be able to force a closed door open. I am not in charge of what’s behind the door. But I am in charge of one [...]

Some people worry that hosting a retreat in the winter means that you will be stuck inside for days on end. At Countryside Camp, we don’t believe this has to be the case. When you host a retreat [...]

What makes your retreat unique? As a pastor serving youth, young adults, married couples, families and any number of demographics in your church I am sure you have thought through this question [...]