Introducing the St. Tim’s Kids Church Retreat!
We are excited to introduce the launch of our brand new Kids Church Retreat!
What better way to experience God’s love and the joy of community than through a camping experience on the beautiful grounds of Camp Medeba in the Hunstville area?
Let your child experience growth and create connections through this unique and amazing experience.
The Kids Church Retreat is an overnight summer camp from August 25 to 28 at Camp Medeba in Huntsville, Ontario, for children that are going into Gr. 3 – Gr. 6 (September 2025).
During this retreat, children will have the opportunity to experience a fun camping experience with plenty of outdoor activities, yummy meals, cozy cabins, and experiencing God and community in nature!
Our theme this year is Wilderness Escape – just as Moses and the Israelites were witnesses of God at work in the wilderness, we will also learn that God is always with us!
Schedule
Transportation
Campers are expected to arrive at St. Timothy Presbyterian Church (106 Ravenscrest Dr. Etobicoke, ON, M9B 5N3) by 9:30AM on Monday, August 25. Once everyone has completed checking in, we will begin loading the school bus and depart for Camp Medeba at 10:30AM.
Coming Back from the Retreat
We will depart from Camp Medeba by school bus at 12PM on Thursday, August 28 and are expected to arrive at St. Timothy Presbyterian Church around 4PM.
Meals
All of our meals will be provided by Medeba during the retreat. On our way to Medeba, we will stop by McDonalds to have lunch.
Cabins
The cabins at Camp Medeba have bunk beds with twin sized mattresses and can sleep 8-9 campers and 2 counselors. There is no bedding provided, so you will need to bring your own sleeping bags.
Supervision and Oversight
The camp will be led by adult volunteers from St. Timothy under the direct supervision and oversight of the leadership group that includes the following people, who will be on site with the children at all times:
- Rev. Simon Park
- Pastor James Park
- A parent and elder of the church
All volunteers will undergo training and preparation to ensure that the camping experience is safe, fun and welcoming for all the children!
Registration Limits and Waitlists
Because we want to maintain manageable camper to staff ratios, registration will be limited to 20 boys and 20 girls. Registration will be taken on a first come, first serve basis until the capacity is reached, after which time registrants will be placed on a waitlist.
Policy and Devices and Communication
The Kids Church Retreat will have a NO DEVICE policy. We want all kids to have a device-free experience. Any devices in the possession of the children will be taken and stored in a safe place until their return to Toronto. Periodic emails will be sent by the camp staff to parents. Any necessary communications can be directly to the camp leadership. We look forward to letting the kids be kids with one another and nature!
Packing List
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- T-shirts
- Long sleeve shirts
- Sweatshirt
- Shorts
- Long pants
- Jacket
- Rainwear
- Pajamas
- Towels (beach and bath)
- Soap and shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Waterbottle
- Underwear and socks
- 2 pairs of running shoes
- Flip-Flops/Sandals
- Swim suit
- Hat and Sunscreen
- Flashlight
- Dirty clothes bag
Registration Details
Dates: August 25 to August 28 (Monday to Thursday)
Departure Time: 10:30am at Church (Monday)
Arrival Time: 4pm at Church (Thursday)
Fee: $395/person (3 nights, 4 days)
Location: Camp Medeba (1270 Kennisis Lake Rd, West Guilford, ON K0M 2S0)
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Simon Park at spark@timothypc.com
