What is OCA Accreditation & Why Does It Matter?
Camp Cherith is a member of the Ontario Camps Association and has been for over 50 years. The OCA is the standards organization of Ontario summer camps. The essence of the OCA is to bring camps together to continuously improve camping in Ontario. Use of the OCA logo demonstrates the stamp of a great camp. The association provides health and safety standards, educational conferences and workshops, …
EVERY CHILD SHOULD EXPERIENCE CHRISTIAN CAMPING
Controlled Independence Camp is a great opportunity to learn a little independence, but still have plenty of adult supervision. Mom isn’t hovering about reminding them to brush their teeth and make their bed. But it’s not a free-for-all, either. Kids learn responsibility and independence by keeping their bunks tidy, keeping their clothes together, and being ready on time…all under the supervision of adult leaders. Positive Role …
EVERY CHILD SHOULD EXPERIENCE CHRISTIAN CAMPING
Controlled Independence Camp is a great opportunity to learn a little independence, but still have plenty of adult supervision. Mom isn’t hovering about reminding them to brush their teeth and make their bed. But it’s not a free-for-all, either. Kids learn responsibility and independence by keeping their bunks tidy, keeping their clothes together, and being ready on time…all under the supervision of adult leaders. Positive Role …
Introducing our new Executive Director
Dear Cherith Family July 10, 2018 In December of 2017 we announced the upcoming retirement of our faithful and devoted Executive Director and Camp Director, Keith and Shawn Hadigate. This likewise marked the opening of the competition for the position of our next Executive Director who would carry forth the vision of Camp Cherith – Ontario as an outdoor, …
Registration Now Open For 2018
Register for 2018 by December 15, 2017 Save $50 off the following program. (Adventure Camp Only) 2018 Fee Early Bird Fee Adventure Camps …
Kids Need Nature
We step outdoors and into nature to get fresh air–to feel alive again. We want to feel the wind gently ruffle our hair, while we soak in the warmth of the hot sun. We appreciate the brilliant colors that nature has to offer and are overjoyed to touch and sample the ripe berries dangling from the vines in front of …
Dining Hall Update
A new front has been added with large open windows. These will improve the ventilation significantly in the Dining Hall. A new deck, siding still to be added
Dining Hall Renovations
Phase 1 (complete) The Dining Hall has been raised, a solid concrete foundation poured, new beams added and the building has been set back down on the new foundation. New housing hut for the HWT and new electrical room have been built. The walkway between the DH and trailer is complete. Now that the structure is stabilized and we know …
One of the best things we did
One of the best things we did was to send our girls to Christian summer camp. It was at camp that they learned to spread their wings – and perhaps even first realized they had them. They absorbed faith deep into their beings. They were pulled, pushed and stretched into new experiences, both physical and spiritual. They have been built …
Why Camp Cherith
There are so many options for your children out there. Summers can be full of summer classes, sports, vacation and so much more. So why is the investment in camp so important? Camp gives kids the chance to be themselves and find their purpose. At Camp Cherith, young boys and girls will be loved and mentored by great adult role …