Why come to Campfire?

What are we all about?

Campfire! Bible Camp originated in 1997 as a project of the Cornerstone Canadian Reformed Church in Hamilton, Ontario. A core group of youth with a passion for outreach nurtured the vision for this mission.  Their aim was to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with children and youth in the city of Hamilton.

Campfire is unique in its camper demographic. By endeavouring to serve inner city children and youth, Campfire! builds bridges between people from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds. Campers and volunteers from all walks of life grow in understanding and empathy, learning to appreciate diversity in the body of Christ.

We are committed to supporting mission organizations and churches in the city of Hamilton and surrounding area. Campfire! seeks to meet the needs of those from the inner city who suffer socio-economic hardship and are often marginalized.

The Vision:

The creation of a fun, exciting, and supportive camp environment that produces individual growth, leadership, and maturity in Christ for all our campers, staff, and volunteers.

Our Property

Campfire is like no other camp in the province of Ontario. The Saugeen River flows through the 160-acre property, which is also blessed with rolling hills, open meadows, towering conifers, scenic ponds for paddling and swimming, and trails for hiking and skiing.

It is truly a lovely piece of God's good creation.

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2024 Staff

Scuttle

Director

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Kindle

Assistant Director

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Amigo

Assistant Director

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Zippy

Head Female Counsellor

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Pax

Head Male Counsellor

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Della

Program Director

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Kipper

Program Director

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Zozo

Head Cook

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Sunny

Assistant Head Cook

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Jazz

Aquatic Director

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Pipsqueak

Assistant Aquatic Director

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VITO

Head Media

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Patch

Head Nurse

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Trouble Shooter

Nurse

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Board of Directors

  • Andrew Hordyk - Chairmain

  • Adam VanHof - Vice Chairman

  • Jerry Vink - Policy

  • Ron Bremer - Book keeper

  • Joel Helder - Treasurer

  • Kristy Alkema - Secretary

  • Ben Kampen - Camp Director

  • Margaret Veldman - Property Liaison

    We are looking for more members please reach out to to [email protected] if interested.

I can’t believe it is over. I learned so many things, at chapel I couldn’t even take notes because I was so ‘into’ what Presto was saying. I am glad to be home, but miss it already.
- Participant

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