Summer camp registration will open at a reduced capacity on March 1st. See everything that we are doing to ensure the safety of our campers here.
Camp Shalom
Kid’s Camp Programs
We missed you in 2020 but we are excited to be back, better than ever in 2021! Since the safety of our campers and guests is of the utmost importance, we are preparing to run summer camp at a reduced capacity to maintain social distancing.
We are planning to open registration is on March 1st. We will increase capacity as the summer gets closer if permitted by our local health unit.
“Camp Shalom” is a Christian youth summer camp offering both kids camps and special needs camps. For over 50 years Camp Shalom has been a meeting place for friends and family to have fun and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. As the summer camp ministry of Countryside Camp and Conference Centre, Camp Shalom strives to provide campers and special support guests with fun and educational programming in a safe, accepting and, above all, Christ-centered environment.
Our summer camp staff members are hired based on their spiritual testimony, demonstrated life experience and current qualifications. They participate in a two-week intensive staff training period. Our summer camp staff strive to exemplify quality in character, morality in decision-making, and Biblical understanding in their teaching.
Summer camp has always been a place that makes lasting impacts on the people who visit. Memories are made that last a lifetime, friends are made who you meet here every year, new skills are learned that change the way you live, and great counselors are met who lead by example. At Camp Shalom we value every single person who comes through our gates, we pray for our campers by name and trust that God is present here and is at work in each person’s life.
New Payment Plan Available
Camp Shalom continues to be dedicated to keeping the fees for camp as low as possible. We do this by fundraising around 1/3 of the actual cost of camp. In previous years we offered one week of Adventure Camp at a lower cost. NEW this year, register with a deposit and then pay the remaining balance in monthly installments. We never want finances to be a barrier to kids having the life-changing experience of camp.
Why Camp Shalom?
Parents and guardians were asked in our summer camp evaluation why they chose Camp Shalom over other summer camps. Here are some of their responses.
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It’s a wonderful camp that the kids loved, they learned a lot and had a great time.
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My experience with the camp was staff interaction, having my questions answered and the way the kids were registered and de-registered. I was happy to see security measures put in place and the de-registration process overall. I have absolutely no complaints. Everyone was so great.
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They truly were caring, loving counsellors with a strong moral faith life which was exemplary to all! What an experience!
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It was close to home, and our children had such a wonderful, life changing experience last year.
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Its fairly close to home and as all my children have been going there for years, its the only place they continuously ask to go back to, even with other alternatives offered. They love the staff and friends made over the years and really feel connected to God while their away at camp. It gives them a sense of belonging.
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Keep doing what you’re doing! I'm so thankful and appreciative of what Camp Shalom has taught and offered my children.
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It reaffirms the Christian values we are trying to teach at home. We know that he is safe and learning more about God on a daily basis. The cousellors and programs are excellent. They are modified to make sure each camper gives their best at all times.
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The camp is an awesome camp! Both my children and I really enjoy what the camp provides and offers for a week! Keep up the wonderful work! May God bless all of you!
JUST SO YOU KNOW
REGISTRATION FORMS
Received on a first-come, first-served basis. Send registration forms, fees and self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
CAMP SHALOM
1985 Beke Rd. RR 4,
Cambridge, ON N1R 5S5
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CABIN MATES
Great effort is made to honour requests for cabin mates of the same age or grade. The request must be mutual, and both parties must return paper applications TOGETHER in the same envelope by April 15. No more than (2) will be accepted together and there are NO GUARANTEES for placement.
MEDICATIONS
All medications must be brought in original labeled containers or blister packs (blister packs can be made up by your local pharmacist free, or for a small fee, depending on your pharmacist). Any medications not received in original labeled containers or blister packs will not be accepted or administered. *There are no exceptions.
SMOKING/VAPING
Smoking and vaping is not permitted on camp property.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be made by phoning the office. There is a $50 fee for cancellations made before May 15th and 50% fee for cancellations made after May 15th. Payment plan has a non-refundable deposit.
For anyone who carried their registration forward from 2020 to 2021, you can change weeks or cancel for free anytime before June 15th. After June 15th our normal cancellation policy applies. To make any changes please, email Adrian or calling the office at 519-623-4860.
REGISTRATION NIGHT
All parents/guardians and campers/guests are invited to join staff and volunteers for an opening worship service on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. Campers may NOT register before 6:45 p.m. Join staff and volunteers for an opening worship service on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. Campers may NOT register before 6:45 p.m. There will be no Sunday Service during Special Needs weeks. Registration will be between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
LICE CHECK
Lice check during registration is mandatory for every camper and will take place before the camper’s ride has left camp property. If a camper is found to have any lice or nits, he/she will be sent home immediately for treatment. Fees will not be refunded.
FINANCIAL AID
If financial aid is required, please call the office at 1-888-226-7722 or email Tim at tim@countrysidecamp.com.
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