Ontario Christian Camp Alumni

They say first impressions are lasting impressions; such was the case when I became involved as the Program Director of Camp Shalom.  When my family and I came to Camp Shalom, it was after [...]

When asked to write a blog for the alumni page I immediately said yes; but now that it’s time to put pen to paper, I’m not sure where to begin. I can barely remember when Camp was not a very [...]

From as far back as I can remember I attended Camp Shalom. Summer just wasn’t summer without it!  From Munchkins to Wilderness, DID’s and SIT’s to Senior Week, I savored it all!  So by the time I [...]

I am so grateful for the pivotal role that Camp Shalom played in my life. I have so many fond memories that it’s hard to pick just one to share – for I was a camper there when I was young, [...]

Our family was introduced to Camp Shalom by the VanHoeve family. I believe my eldest daughter, Jessica was 10 when she was invited to go spend her first week at camp. This was a first for our [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]