Who We Are
Camp Cherith® Lanark is a co-ed,
interdenominational, Christian camp
located on the banks of the beautiful Clyde River.
This Christ-centered camp offers
a variety of outdoor skill development
within the context of a community
committed to the pursuit
of Biblical teachings and values.
Our desire is for children, youth, and adults
to continually experience the joy of life
and the beauty of God’s love.
Campers will have the chance to learn
from the Bible and understand
how it can apply to their lives,
and how they can grow as Christians.
History
Our camp roots go back as far as 1948
when Camp Cherith® was first held
at a Brethren camp in Saint Jerome, Quebec.
Laurentian Camp Cherith® was incorporated
in 1976, initially as an all-girls camp.
Boys started coming to camp in 1987.
For about 40 years, we rented the campsite
at Camp Kalalla, on Lac Notre Dame in Quebec.
In 2008, we purchased our own property
in the Lanark Highlands – formerly
the River Farm Christian Campground.
We ran our first summer camp
at the new property in 2009.
We have changed a lot over the years,
but camp still has the same purpose ---
--- to tell campers about God’s provision
for their physical, mental, emotional
and spiritual needs!
Mission
To help children and youth put Christ first
in every aspect of life,
to nurture healthy relationships,
and to develop a positive self-image.
Core Values
- Centrality of Jesus Christ in every phase of life
- Reliance on the Holy Spirit through prayer & trusting in God’s provision
- Safety of campers & staff (both physical & emotional)
- Making a positive impact on each camper
- Developing an appreciation of God’s creation
Year Round Staff
Rev. Joey B. Molloy has been active in youth ministry for the last 25 years! He has served as a youth pastor in Sault Ste. Marie and Ottawa. Joey is a graduate of Briercrest Bible Church ('94) and Briercrest Seminary ('06). Joey has been married to his wife Sheryl since 1993, and they have two sons (Sammy and Liam) and one daughter (Eleyana).
Lisa grew up overseas as a missionary kid, is a graduate of Prairie Bible College, and has a background in music, camping and aquatics. She is involved in leading music and women’s ministries at her church in Arnprior, where her husband Bruce is a pastor. Together, they have 3 grown children. She is excited to serve God and invest time & energy at Camp Cherith!
Kim has been serving at Camp Cherith since 1999, and has seen first-hand how Christian camp ministry changes lives, as it changed her own. Her experiences have left a lifelong impression that camp is bigger than just kids having fun - it is a unique mission field where the love of God, the beauty of His creation, and intentional gospel-centered leadership, converge to bring healing and salvation to kids and families, through Jesus. Kim obtained a BScN and worked as an RN for several years, before stepping away to raise and homeschool her four awesome children. She more recently worked as an elementary school teacher at Calvary Christian Academy, where she was part of an incredible team of educators for four years. Kim is overjoyed to now be working as Executive Assistant, here at the camp she has grown to love.
Elias has been serving at Camp Cherith since 2019? He was added to our full time staff in 2024 and has been doing an awesome job of taking care of our grounds & property. It is a unique mission field where the love of God, the beauty of His creation, and intentional gospel-centered leadership, converge to bring healing and salvation to kids and families, through Jesus. Elias is overjoyed to now be working as Property Manager, here at the camp.