We’ve been having a blast at camp so far! See our latest blog post for a brief update on camp, including links to our new Twitter account and a new video posted on YouTube!

A reminder to all staff that this year’s pre-camp training weekend will be held from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon, June 4-6. This year, training will be held up at the campsite, where you’ll have an opportunity to tour the grounds, try out some of our activities, enjoy campfires and games, and get excited for camp! You’ll be getting a reminder email or phone call soon. Please RSVP so we can prepare enough food!

Check out the blog to see pictures from the past several work weekends! We’ve accomplished a lot including fresh paint everywhere and a new, wider deck in front of the main washhouse. Lots more to come — keep checking the blog!

Our first volunteer work weekend experienced some incredible weather, but we still had lots of fun! Many thanks to the 18 volunteers who joined us up at the campsite. There’s still lots to be done, so we look forward to seeing you next weekend, May 14-16. See our construction blog for more details!

Now that the weather is nicer, we’re heading back up to camp with a list of improvements and things to build in the spring. We need volunteers to help during our two May Work Weekends (May 7-9 and May 14-16). Check out our Construction Blog for more details including a list of tasks we hope to complete in the spring. Please let us know if you plan to come so we can prepare enough food for all our volunteers.  We hope to see you at the campsite!

Updated May 1: We’re pleased to announce that camp registrations overall put us at over 70% capacity! There’s still room, but some weeks have more space than others.  If you are thinking about registering for camp, or thinking of bringing a friend with you to camp, now is the time! Remember that activity selections are given on a “first come, first served” basis. Apply online today!

The Camp Cherith Board of Directors would like to personally thank all the people who attended our First Annual Snowflake Gala!  Held at the lovely Pineview Golf Course it was an evening that will not soon be forgotten! Beautiful decorations, great music, a delicious roast beef dinner, prizes, and some great auction items were all highlights of the evening.  Together we raised over $6,000 – all proceeds from the event will go toward Camp Cherith construction projects, particularly the construction of our future dining hall!

Thank you to all those who attended and for those who donated items for the auction.  We truly appreciate your support for our camp. See you all again next year!

Stay tuned for new information about our next fundraising event, the 3rd annual “1 Under the Son” Volleyball Tournament at Petrie Island, on Saturday August 14, 2010!

Camp Cherith presents our first annual Snowflake Dinner, Dance, and Silent Auction fundraiser! Join us at Pine View Municipal Golf Course on Saturday, February 20 for this elegant evening. Silent auction items include a framed Paul Rupert hockey print, a Sony Playstation 3, and much more!

See our event page for more details!  To buy your tickets, please contact a camp board member, call us at (613) 784-9436 or email info@cherith.ca!

Did something get left behind at camp? We’ll have it on display on Saturday, September 5th from 9-11am at Grace Presbyterian Church in Orleans, and again on Saturday, September 12th at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Nepean from 9-11am.

Our lost and found collection includes dozens of adult and children’s T-shirts, pants, jackets and sweaters, a few pairs of shoes and rubber boots, a sleeping bag, and a few towels.

After September 12th, the lost-and-found will become a rummage sale! Any items still left unclaimed will be donated to the Salvation Army.

See your camp friends again and help us raise money to build up our campsite! On Saturday, August 15, 2009, we’re hosting our second annual 1 Under The Son beach volleyball tournament! Get together 6-10 of your friends and form a team, and join us for a fun day at the beach with music, BBQ, great prizes and more!

Visit the 1 Under The Son website for more info and to register online!