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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2026 Staff

VITO

Director

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Goose

Assistant Director

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Typo

Head Female Counsellor

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YaBOI

Head Male Counsellor

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Pipsqueak

Head Aquatic Director

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Splashes

Assistant Aquatic Director

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Chica

Program Director

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Oro

Program Director

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Cheers

Head Cook

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Paws

Assistant Head Cook

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Snazzy

Head Media

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HeyU

Wilderness Leader

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Board of Directors

  • Jerry Vink - Chairman (Interim)

  • Ben Kampen - Vice Chairman

  • Jerry Vink - Policy

  • Ron Bremer - Book keeper

  • Joel Helder - Treasurer

  • Kristy Alkema - Secretary

  • Peter VanGroothest - Property Liaison

  • Jessica Broersma - SCC Liaison

  • Richard Tomlin - Promotions Team Chair

    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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