Beacon Announces Danielle McKelvey as Office Manager

It is with great pleasure that I'm able to announce that Beacon's Board of Directors has selected an Office Manager to join the Beacon team. Danielle McKelvey will be starting this month, and joins Luke, Alyssa and Mark as part of the On-Site Team.

Having served in many roles at Beacon Bible Camp over the years, Danielle is excited to be starting as Office Manager.  Danielle’s experience with Beacon goes back to her teenage years when she would often make the trip to camp from her hometown of Windsor, Ontario.  Danielle met her husband, Anthony, an electrical apprentice and fire fighter, at camp and they now live in Gravenhurst, Ontario with their son Josiah, born in December 2014.  

If you get an email from Danielle in the next few weeks, please make sure to give her a big welcome! Further, we'd like to thank the Board of Directors for their diligent work in conducting interviews and prayerfully selecting a new full-time worker at camp. Thank you as well to Naomi Smith, who has generously operated as our Office Manager as we continued our search. 

We are also grateful to all of our supporters during this time of transition. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as Danielle begins training this week.

Winter Registration is Now Open!

Come and discover a winter wonderland at Beacon! There's tubing on the hill, a game of shinny hockey on the lake or a great board game with a mug of hot chocolate. No matter which way you put it, Beacon has something for everyone during our winter weekends. Bring your hat and mitts, and get ready for an awesome winter adventure! Click here to register for one of the following camps: 

Boys' Winter Weekend
January 29-31, 2016 - $99.00 (Ages 9-14)

Co-Ed Winter Weekend
February 5-7, 2016 - $99.00 (Ages 15-16)

Girls' Winter Weekend
February 26-28, 2016 - $99.00 (Ages 12-14)
 

Fall Registration is Now Open!

School has started, the leaves are starting to change colours - and that means it's time to register for a fall camp at Beacon!  Click here to access our registration site and sign up for:

Married Couples Weekend
September 25-27 - $224/couple

Colour Tour (55+)
September 28-30 - $140.00

Mother + Daughter
October 2-4 - $112.00 (19+), $99.00 Child/Youth (8-18)

Fall Forward (17+)
October 9-12 - $149.00

Father + Son
October 16-18 - $112.00 (19+), $99.00 Child/Youth (8-18)

If you have any questions about any of our camps, please contact the office at admin@beaconbiblecamp.com.

Winter Registration is now Open

Come and discover a winter wonderland at Beacon! Go tubing, skate on the lake, snowshoe through the woods, cross country ski down the road, and warm up with some hot chocolate. There is something for everyone at Beacon's winter weekends, so bring your hat and mitts and get ready for a new kind of Beacon adventure! Sign up at our registration site here: https://beaconbiblecamp.campbrainregistration.com

Fall Registration is Now Open!

Registration for Fall Camps 2014 is now open. Click here to access our registration site and sign up for Mother/Daughter, Father/Son, Married Couples, Fall Forward, or Senior's Colour Tour. 

Online Registration for 2014 Now Open!

We're excited to be rolling out our new camp website, featuring convenient online registration!  We hope you will find it to be an easier and more convenient way to stay connected and explore all that camp has to offer!

Within each camp page, you can now find easy links to register for a camp session. Spots fill up quickly, so reserve yours soon by registering online!

REGISTER NOW

Camp's 50th Reunion Re-cap

Over 500 were in attendance on Camp Day this September to celebrate Beacon's 50th Anniversary! 

Camp was buzzing with activity this past September as we opened our doors to over 400 community members, past and present campers and their families, members of the media (a local radio station), and more! Young guests enjoyed a bounce house, trampolines, a live reptile exhibit, face painting, tours of the camp grounds, crafts, swimming and boating, and Iron Man/Woman competition, exhibits with a camp memorabilia, and a dream tree where all were invited to share their hopes and prayers for camp moving forward.

The camp grounds were in tip top shape, and were dotted with yellow-shirted volunteers cheerfully serving and helping to direct newcomers. A delicious meal was served under the warm September sun, and the fun made its way to the beach for an afternoon of boating, swimming and more at the waterfront.

For many in attendance, this was their first time visiting camp. We hope that they'll be back this summer to experience all that camp has to offer.

While there was a sense of nostalgia as we reflected on 50 years of God's goodness, there was also an overwhelming sense of excitement for what's in store for Beacon. We look forward to the next 50 years and beyond as we continue to offer a place where lifelong memories are made, deep friendships are formed, and where kids and adults alike come to know Christ in a deeply personal way!

Beacon's New Sign!

Welcome to Beacon!

The new camp sign offers a warm welcome into camp! 

Landscaping by David Hoddenbagh; Flower planters by Naomi Smith

Artist's rendering

The first camp sign

We're pretty sure a strong wind could have toppled this sign. From humble beginnings come great things.

1980s - 2000s

This sign was a familiar sight for many years.

Designed by Lindsay Henry and featuring metal work by Annie Vietch, foundation by Alex Charters, woodwork by Aaron Ferguson, landscaping by David Hoddenbagh, and flower box arrangements by Naomi Smith.

We're pleased to share our brand new camp sign, which you'll see when you visit this summer! The camp sign is for many, their first impression of Beacon. We want campers to receive a warm welcome, from the moment they turn onto the camp road till their last glimpse in the rear view mirror as they say good-bye. We look forward to seeing you soon!