The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Chatham-Kent would like to announce the reopening of Camp Vincent this summer. This year, all children and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Camp Vincent is a not-for-profit camp located in Bothwell, Ontario. The camp is supported by the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the local community.
Camp Vincent welcomes ALL children from ALL walks of life, regardless of social, financial or faith backgrounds, and it strives to encourage, educate and challenge.
Camp Vincent was first opened in 1971 by a group of dedicated people who wished to have children aged 6-15 enjoy a week of fresh air, activities, song, dance, sports, archery, hiking, swimming, canoeing, and arts and crafts in a natural setting. The camp is set on 69 acres of land, over half of which is Carolinian forest, a perfect place for nature lessons.
Offering overnight camping for children aged 6-15 programs and activities, Camp Vincent also has a leader-in-training program for campers aged 14-16, as well as employment opportunities for university students and older staff.
There are eight cabins for campers with 10 bunks in each cabin. Every cabin has a flush toilet and sink. Dining takes place in the dining hall or outside at the picnic tables.
Staff training will take place the first week of July. Once that is completed, camp sessions begin July 10 and end August 26. Each session starts at registration on Sunday and goes to Friday afternoon pick-ups. For younger campers, there is also a shorter week scheduled from August 2 – 5.
Schools interested in planning student field trips to Camp Vincent can contact the camp in early May for information.
For more on pricing, registration and other details, please visit our website or Facebook page.
See you at Camp Vincent in a few months!
Camp Vincent’s Street Address:
15142 Longwoods Road, RR 3
Chatham, Ontario
(10 km east of Thamesville)
Mailing Address:
SSVP
80 King Street East
Chatham, Ontario
N7M 3M8
Phone:
519-354-1885
Email:
info@campvincent.ca
Website:
Camp Vincent
Facebook:
Camp Vincent
All photos courtesy of Camp Vincent