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An Overview of Simpresca

Camp Simpresca is a summer camp for boys and girls, operated by the Simcoe Presbytery of the United Church. Since opening in 1949, many young campers have come to share the joys of camping and the lasting memories it brings. They have experienced the magic, shared the dreams, and made lasting friendships.



Camp Simpresca Setting

Camp Simpresca is situated on the wooded shore of beautiful Georgian Bay about five miles north of Midland. It provides an atmosphere which invites campers to challenge themselves physically, mentally, spiritually and socially. It offers activities that promote awareness of the environment and develop new learning skills. We believe that a child develops insights while learning camping skills in this unique Christian community.

Facilities

  • campers housed in small cabins with counselors
  • swimming area with dock and sandy beach
  • main lodge with kitchen and dining room
  • canoeing and kayaking area
  • high ropes course
  • craft cabin
  • woodland trails and campsites
  • large playing field/sports equipment
  • outdoor chapel
  • large multipurpose building
  • campfire area

Mini Camp

This is a 4-day, 3-night camp designed designed to introduce the younger children to the joys of camping. Programming includes storytelling, singsong's, crafts, swimming and campfires. Campers are accompanied by staff at all times.

Leaders Programmes

Skills Training

The Camp Simpresca Skills Training Programme prepares former senior campers to become future leaders. Trainees, typically at age 15, come to camp for three 6-day camps in either July or August. The main focus of the first-year training programme is the teaching of hard skills, such as,

Counselors in Training

When they return for their second season as a Counselors in Training, they come for July and August. This part of the programme relates to During two weeks of their program, Counsellors-in-Training spend time running some of the programs and actually assist the cabin counsellors in their duties. Individual who atend our CIT program are typically those who wish to become counsellors in subsequent years. These young people need to have a desire to work in a camp setting with young people, children, and early teens.

Activities
  • swimming
  • canoeing
  • kayaking
  • high ropes
  • crafts
  • music
  • hiking
  • low-ropes
  • games/sports
  • campfires and overnight cookouts
  • special theme days

Staff

The Camp is under the oversight of the Board of Directors and the direct supervision of an on-site Camp Director. Campers are accompanied by staff at all times and a counselor is assigned to each cabin. At Simpresca we are proud of our mature staff and the caring manner in which they carry out their duties. Care is taken to maintain the high standards of camping as specified by the Red Cross and the Ontario Camping Association. Each summer, trained and enthusiastic staff members return to Camp Simpresca to contribute their background in leadership training and skills experiences.

Medical

A nurse lives on site; a hospital and other medical facilities are available in Midland which is minutes away. Our nurse's quarters can accommodate over-night sick stays. Upon arrival, all children will be checked for head lice. Children MUST be free of lice and nits prior to being registered on their fist day. The Camp is NOT peanut free.

Discovery

The Christian Education programme at Camp Simpresca offers children, youth and adults an opportunity to draw closer to God through the Discovery Program, Vesper Services, Chapel Services and Theme Camp. These activities are planned to cultivate a growing awareness of God's presence in the world. Amid Camp Simpresca's natural setting, both campers and staff experience living together in cabins, learning about each other, and discovering the joy of living in a Christian Community.

Affiliations

Do it Now

The combination of fine accommodation, good programs and modest cost makes Camp Simpresca popular. To avoid disappointment, we most strongly suggest that you obtain, complete, and send in your registration form immediately.

With your registration form you will be required to include a non refundable Registration Fee of $100 (which is part of the total Camp Fees) to the Registrar payable to Camp Simpresca. The balance is due June 30.

A Multi-Camp/Family Discount of 5% is available. Contact the Camp Registrar for details.

A separate form and fee will be required for each child and camp period.

Note that the registration fee is also non refundable if a Camper leaves Camp early or is sent home for misbehaviour.

Camp Location

Camp Simpresca
51 Simpresca Road Penetanguishene
Ontario Canada  L9M 2C9
Directions to Camp Simpresca: drive north on Highway #93 past the main exits into Midland; at Vinden Street (5th stoplight), turn right off Highway #93, follow the 'Simpresca' signs.
705-526-6619 (voice)

705-526-5846 (fax)

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Contact Information

The Director
Paul Cooper

The Camp Simpresca Registrar
Sharon Ann MacKenzie
5563 County Road 10 North Essa
Alliston, ON   L9R 1V2 Canada
Voice: 705-434-4635   Fax: 705-434-4682
or send e-mail to Camp Registrar