The Camp is located on 100 acres of rolling countryside in the township of Southgate, about 20 minutes drive north-east of Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada.

It is a beautiful and inspiring place to learn how to become a Christian and how to live as a Christian. Come and see for yourself, and tell your family and friends

For over 40 years, Mount Forest Camp has provided many young people with a healthy and happy vacation under the direction of experienced volunteer workers. Most of the campers each year are repeat campers from previous years, and many are children of former campers. However, we give a special welcome to those attending for the first time.

It is not the primary purpose of this Camp to teach specific skills. Although the program includes a wide variety of sports, games and other activities, the purpose of camp is simply to contribute towards an enjoyable and meaningful summer, with positive experiences that will be of life-long value. The program assists in informing campers about basic Christian principles from the Bible, and they see Christianity put into practice.

Each week of camp usually has about 60 campers and 20 staff, under the overall direction of a Camp Leader. The Leader and most members of staff at the camp are invited from the Churches of God (for more details, click link), and offer their services on a voluntary basis. They aim to get to know each camper personally and to contribute to his or her camp experience.

At the Children's Camps (for those aged 8-13), the campers are usually organized into groups of 7 or 8, under the care of a counsellor. There is sleeping accommodation in bunk beds in wooden cabins with dry cement floors and electrical facilities. Flush toilets and hot showers are provided in a separate building.

THINGS TO BRING:

(The first dozen are essential; the rest are other things that campers have recommended)

A Bible

long pants for evening camp-fire

a swimsuit

wet weather clothing, boots

a wash kit ( soap, toothpaste and other toiletries, towels and facecloths)

a bed sheet

a sleeping bag

a pillow

sunscreen

bug repellent

a good sun hat

a small flashlight with batteries

an inexpensive camera and film (for the memories)

a water bottle

zippered plastic bags for wet items

a mesh bag for laundry

an address book and stationery

swimming goggles

a favourite teddy bear to sleep with

copies of photos of family, pets and friends

a clock or watch

a mirror

a duffel bag (they're easy to pack and carry)

GOOD ADVICE

Kids should practice sleeping in new sleeping bags at home, especially if it's their first time at camp.

Some first-time campers (or their parents!) fear homesickness; although telephone contact may be made in emergency it has been our experience that calls to/from home amplify feelings of homesickness. If this is a concern, please speak to a Camp Director or Leader.

FORBIDDEN AT CAMP!!

Radios, tape/CD players, phones, electronic games, dangerous items, non-prescription drugs

MEDICAL MATTERS

To prevent health problems, we recommend all campers to have a medical checkup before coming to camp. Camp Leaders are to be advised of any illnesses that could affect other campers.

We will try to respond to special dietary needs. However, we cannot avoid the possibility that some foods and confections may contain products to which a small minority of people may have an allergic reaction. We are therefore NOT a peanut-free location. If your child is allergic to peanuts or some other substance then you should discuss this with Camp Leaders prior to sending your child to Camp, and satisfy yourself that the limited protections available in the Camp environment do not put your child at undue risk.

BY THE WAY...

Campers need not, and should not, bring money to Camp. Tuck is provided free, and the wonders of nature are to be appreciated not bought.

An application form must be completed and accepted by Mount Forest Camp before any camper can attend; this web page is for general information only and the terms and conditions of application forms contain the obligations of the camper and the Camp, which govern the attendance of any camper.

CONTACTS:

The Camp phone number is (519) 334 3793 (ONLY when Camp is in operation).

Enquiries about Camp may be directed at any time to the following Camp Directors:

Geoff Hydon (519 - 923 - 5858 or 905 - 858 - 1331)

Stan McCall (905 - 648 - 0299)

Graeme Sands (905 - 304 - 9630)

Trevor Shaw (519 304 - 4278)

The Churches of God in North America form part of a global fellowship. However, they are not affiliated to any of the major denominations. They are Bible-based and evangelical in their beliefs and practices. In the Province of Ontario, Canada, there are Churches of God in the suburbs of Toronto, Hamilton and Brantford. For details about the Churches of God worldwide simply click on any button that interests you in the left hand column.

The next step is yours!