SLMC staffer recognized
Congratulations to SLMC staff member Joel Becker who was recently recognized in The KW Record as one of the top students in Waterloo Region. Way to go Joel!
Notre Dame School – Owen Sound
Thursday June 7, 2012 was a beautiful day at Silver Lake, made even better by the students, teachers and parents from Notre Dame School, Owen Sound. Here are some pictures from the day!
Junior Youth Retreat – Saturday
Well, despite the weather the campers opted to spend plenty of time outside in activities ranging from kayaking and canoeing to crafts and gaga ball. We also took time inside for a high energy worship service in the afternoon and then back outside for a camp-wide came called “Menno Run” (simulating Early Mennonites escaping persecution […]
Staff Lounge Dedicated in Memory of Laura Rourke
On Saturday May 5, 2012 the new staff lounge was dedicated in memory of Laura Rourke. Laura was involved with SLMC in a variety of ways over the coarse of her life; camper, CILT, staff, board member, volunteer and donor. Most people will remember Laura as camp cook, physically and spiritually nourishing the campers, staff […]
Staff Lounge project well underway!
This past weekend, Ed Enns and Andrew Rourke lead a crew of volunteers who braved the cold, wet weather to begin the 2 week building blitz for the staff lounge.
Camper Cabin Update
The metal roof is on, interior walls are framed, insulation is in (not yet complete) and the windows and doors are installed! The cabins are really taking shape!
Camper Cabin Update – the porch is on and it really looks great!
I popped up to camp for a few days to check-in on a few things including the new camper cabins – they look great!
New camper cabins are taking shape!
Leanne and I were at camp yesterday to meet with the contractor responsible for building the two new camper cabins. They look great! Walls are framed and wrapped. Next steps include building the porch structure and installing the windows and doors.
Erna Unrau
Thinking of the Unrau Family as they grieve the death and celebrate the life of a great Wife, Mother, Oma, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Erna will be fondly remembered by many people in the Silver Lake community. http://erbgood.frontrunnerpro.com/runtime/90870/runtime.php?SiteId=90870&NavigatorId=325607&ItemId=1144258&viewOpt=dpaneOnly&op=tributeMemorialCandles
The Dining Hall Project from A-Z
It’s hard to believe the fire was one year ago! Here are some pictures to give you and idea of the amount of work involved in the restoration and enhancement of the heart of camp.