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Posted on: June 16th, 2023 by SLMC Media
Amazing things happen when the Silver Lake community comes together.
Camp surpassed its $60,000 goal for this year’s Grand Paddle and Hike fundraiser with $65,030, marking the highest amount in the event’s 14-year history.
Silver Lake extends a big THANK YOU to the 42 teams and 110 participants, many donors, and sponsors: Kindred Credit Union, Green Acre Park, Martin’s Bus Service and Display Ontario. Everyone’s hard work and generosity made a huge difference in reaching $60,000, and will make it possible to provide campers with yet another fun-filled summer!
We thank Abe Fehr and his company, Uni-Fab, who provided a $10,000 donation at the end of the event to exceed the goal.
The top fundraising participant this year was John Enns, bringing in a total of $3,205. The SLMC Board was the top team, raising $4,035.
This year’s event took place the weekend of May 12 to 14 and involved a group paddle, bike ride, dance and multiple hikes. The paddle had the biggest turnout since before the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, with teams filling 11 boats.
The 15th annual Grand Paddle and Hike fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Once again, thank you, Silver Lake community. You truly are the best.
Posted on: June 8th, 2023 by SLMC Media
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp is seeing exciting new changes around the camp property this spring. Check it out:
Pines Deck
Wonderful volunteers of Hamilton Mennonite Church have been hard at work rebuilding the deck in front of the Pines.
CILT Cabins
Construction for the new CILT cabins is also underway. They’re due to be completed by next spring.
Volleyball Net
The volleyball court is ready for action with its new net!
Posted on: May 31st, 2023 by SLMC Media
Silver Lake has welcomed two new lightweight canoes to the waterfront.
The Nova Crafts were made possible by a donation from Kathleen Richter, a former Silver Lake camper and mother of a former camper and counsellor. She has fond memories of canoeing on Hidden Lake at SLMC.
Made in Canada, the new canoes will make for easier portages on Silver Lake’s outtrips this summer.
“These are the lightest canoes I’ve ever touched!” Assistant Director of Outtrips Shanah Hofer said when the canoes arrived in the spring.
Silver Lake has five overnight canoe trips scheduled this summer. Each adventure begins at camp to learn skills, connect with each other and prepare for the trip before heading out to the outtrip location.
Kicking off the outtripping season is the popular Young eXplorer Canoe for ages 9 to 12 from July 2 to 8 along the Saugeen River. Campers a little bit older – 11 to 14 – will head to Massassauga Provincial Park on the Adventure eXplorer Canoe trip from July 16 to 22. Midway through the summer is the Teen eXplorer Canoe outtrip, for those 13 to 16 years old, from July 30 to Aug. 5.
Campers aged 13 to 16 who are experienced with outtrips can enjoy two weeks on the Senior eXplorer Canoe adventure from Aug. 13 to 26. The camp includes an eight-night, nine-day excursion on the French River.
Silver Lake is also looking forward to partnering with Camp Péniel for SLMC’s inaugural French-speaking outtrip to Québec, which is already full for registration. From Aug. 6 to 12, two Silver Lake staff, five SLMC campers and six Camp Péniel campers will explore the beautiful Laurentian Mountains, where they’ll also get the opportunity to rock climb. Silver Lakers will meet at 50 Kent Ave in Kitchener, Ont. before heading out on this trip.
Visit our Overnight Outtrips page to find out more about our canoe trip options.
