On Wednesday, Camp 1 campers had a unique opportunity to spend time with NHL hockey player Nick Spaling who attends Community Mennonite Church in Drayton. Nick spent time with each cabin as they went about their regular camp schedule; crafts, Quest, nature, swimming etc. Nick’s visit was part of a larger initiative by Mennonite Church […]
Have you seen the photos from Mini Camp and Camp 1 yet?!
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!
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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!
I popped up to camp for a few days to check-in on a few things including the new camper cabins – they look great!
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.