2025 Retreats and Events

“I am so thankful to have had this weekend for rest, reflection, quietness in nature, good food, great fellowship, and spiritual input that was inviting, thought provoking and meaningful.”

Women’s Retreat Participant

*Registration for 2025 Retreats opens on December 1 at 12 noon!*
Packing List for Retreats
Register for Events & Retreats Listed Below

(After you sign in, choose 2025 Events & Retreats and follow the directions at the top of each page.)


Cancellation Policy: No refunds for cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the retreat. Prior to two weeks: $50 cancellation fee (or $100 cancellation fee for retreats over $400). If a retreat or event is cancelled by Silver Lake, a full refund will be given.


2025 Retreats (opening December 1 at 12pm!)


Fathers and Kids Retreat: January 17-19, 2025

Skating on the lake, building snow forts, snowshoeing through the woods, roasting smores over the campfire, and playing games in the dining hall! Dads enjoy free-time Saturday morning (coffee in abundance) while staff provide programming with kids. NOTE: Father is defined as any male adult mentor.

Cost:  $220 (+HST) per Adult   Cost per Child: $55 (+HST)      See packing list and schedule         Register


Women’s Retreat: Jan 31-Feb 2, 2025

Come, experience the beauty of creation. Be nourished by the relaxed pace, good food and meaningful conversation. Play in the snow, breathe deeply in yoga, cross country ski, go on a snowshoe hike through the woods, laugh into the wee hours of the night, be led in reflection by Wendy Janzen. Come, the circle is welcoming and wide!

Cost:  $270 (+HST) per person   Under 30 or underemployed: $150 (+HST)        See packing list and schedule         Register


Winter Camp for Grown-Ups: Feb 28-Mar 2, 2025

This weekend is for 20 & 30 somethings who want to do camp again! This “choose your own adventure” weekend is the perfect winter escape and is a collaborative project between PiE (Pastors in Exile) and SLMC.  Click here for packing list and schedule

Cost:  $190 (+HST) per person   Subsidized Cost: $125 (+HST)           Register


SLMC Staff Alumni Retreat: March 21-23, 2025

Calling everyone who used to work for Silver Lake! Return to camp to reunite with friends and former staff! Relive old memories, sing your favourite songs, and hear stories from other generations. You definitely don’t want to miss this nostalgic, relaxing getaway. Ages 21+!

Cost per person: $190+HST    Under 30 or underemployed: $125 (+HST)          packing list         Register


Music Retreat: March 28-30, 2025

 

 

 

 

Come to Silver Lake for some time away at camp filled with singing and instrumental music! Sing through songbooks, hymnals and more in the company of music-lovers! Alissa Bender and SLMC friends (Rachel Reid & Kate Strathdee) will lead this weekend. Connect and eat great food! All meals provided.

Cost:  $220 (+HST) per person   MYE member: $55 (+HST)     See packing list and Music Retreat Schedule         Register


Weekday Wanders – Bruce Trail Side Trails: April 2025 (3 Parts)

Explore the side trails of the Bruce Trail! This 3 part series of 3-day hikes will cover almost all the side trails of the Peninsula section, and yes, there is a badge for that! Most hikes will be loops of 5-15 km and there is the option to do one to three loops each day depending on your preference and ambition. These hikes will be based from Silver Lake Mennonite Camp with accommodation (shared), food provided and carpooling arranged. Dinner provided on day 1, all meals including a bag lunch on day 2 and breakfast and bagged lunch for day 3. Email KarenB at hr@slmc.ca for more details.

Part 1: April 7-9     Part 2: April 14-16     Part 3: April 28-30

Cost below includes 2 nights accommodation/food/3 days of hiking. Option to stay extra night before for $55+tax (food not included).

Cost:  TBD      packing list for hiking and camp packing list

*$30 Stained Glass Badge (BTC fundraiser for BTC Peninsula Section – register and purchase separately at Bruce Trail Conservancy – Hike Schedule)


Spring Work Weekend: April 25-27, 2025

This weekend is for those who enjoy doing physical labour and cleaning up camp. It is fun and family friendly. Saturday is spent doing various tasks around the property. Generally people divide into small groups or teams and tackle projects on the list that excite them (and have the skill set for!) Food is provided – really yummy food! Arrival is anytime after dinner on Friday and you can leave Saturday after dinner or stay until Sunday. Saturday meals are provided, plus Sunday breakfast. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or have a parent sign a waiver entrusting them to responsible adult. (That includes CILT 2s from this past summer.)

No cost!          packing list          Register


Newcomer Family Holiday: May 2-4, 2025

“I will talk about my first experience canoeing until I’m an old man!” – Shinga

Enjoy a weekend of fun-filled memories! Families experience waterfront activities, sports, campfires and games. Meals provided and much more! Join us for a weekend of fun, good family time, and enjoying everything Silver Lake has to offer. The weekend is for families new to Canada (within the last 3 years) and their sponsors. Each family is encouraged to come with a support person. Please email alissa@slmc.ca for more registration info.

Cost $300 (+HST) per family.  Click here for packing list and    2024 Schedule


The Grand Paddle & Hike Fundraiser: May 9-11, 2025

Silver Lake has only one fundraiser each year for it’s annual budget called Paddle the Grand. Funds raised from this event are used to support all kinds of camp costs, such as staff wages, camperships, programming, food, etc… Last year was a record-breaking year so let’s continue the trend! For more details visit The Grand Paddle & Hike Fundraising Page!


Family CampMay 16-18, 2025

Enjoy a weekend of fun-filled memories! Families experience waterfront activities, sports, campfires and games. Meals provided and much more! Join us for a weekend of fun, good family time, and enjoying everything Silver Lake has to offer. The weekend is especially beneficial for any camper considering coming to camp for the first time.

*Family is defined as 4 people living at the same address – each additional family member (13 yrs or above) is an extra $100 for a room or cabin. If you want to share a cabin with another family (that you know), both families must register for “shared cabin” and pay separately.

Private Cabin or Meadows Room:  $475 (+HST) per family of 4*
Share a Cabin with Another Family:  $400 (+HST) per family of 4*  (indicate on form which family you are sharing with)

See packing list and Schedule         Register


Men’s Retreat: September 12-14, 2025

Participants enjoy a weekend of relaxation, connection, good food, swimming, boating, games, campfires, nature walks and time together at Silver Lake. Oh, and did we mention the woodfire sauna? Just confirmed – Dave Lobe will be back as chef and wine connoisseur to treat us with his culinary talents! Join our weekend host Mike Schmidt for a fun-filled and thought-provoking weekend.

Cost:  $270 (+HST)   Under 30 or underemployed: $150 (+HST)              See packing list                Register


Fall Work Weekend & CILT 1 Reunion: Oct 31-Nov 2, 2025

This weekend is only for those who enjoy doing physical labour and cleaning up camp. It is fun and family friendly. Saturday is spent doing various tasks around the property. Generally people divide into small groups or teams and tackle projects on the list that excite them (and have the skill set for!) Food is provided – really yummy food! Arrival is anytime after dinner on Friday and you can leave Saturday after dinner or stay until Sunday. Saturday meals are provided, plus Sunday breakfast.

Note: CILT 1’s will be supervised by Silver Lake staff throughout the weekend. (Anyone else under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or have a parent sign a waiver entrusting them to responsible adult.)

No cost!                      See packing list           Register



Other Possible Retreats or Guided Hikes (to be confirmed)


Weekday Wanders – Beaver Valley E2E: September 2025

Planning in the works for a Beaver Valley End to End Hike, possibly a two part series. Stay tuned!


Interested in booking the camp?

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp is available for rental from early September to late June. Weekend availability is limited.

To find out about rental availability and pricing, please contact fun@slmc.ca or 519-422-1401