Give the Gift of Compass Camps this Christmas!

Looking for a gift that’s meaningful, fun, and unforgettable? This holiday season, give the gift of adventure, growth, and lifelong memories with a Compass Camps experience!

HOW TO GIVE THE GIFT:

  1. Click the button below.

  2. Select from four options.

  3. Submit your payment online or contact our office.

  4. Download and print the gift certificate from confirmation email.

Compass Camps

We care deeply about every child at Compass Camps and build a fun, safe community through a rich and varied program that kids love! Together we'll explore games, crafts, sports, archery, science, art, music, special trips and guests, giant inflatables, water fun, exotic animals, and so much more! Camps are open to all children from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 5. Join us to make life-long friends and discover the depth of God's love for you.

2025 Camp Themes

  • Happy Holidays

    WEEK ONE
    JUNE 30-JULY 4, 2025

    Every day’s a holiday as we celebrate God’s love throughout the year! From Canada’s birthday to Saint days and Christmas to Easter, we’ll give thanks and count our blessings while discovering all that God has done to give us Hope, Peace, Joy and Love!

    Compass Community Church
    246289 Hockley Road,
    Orangeville, Ontario

  • Under Construction

    WEEK TWO
    JULY 7-11, 2025

    Grab your tools and your imagination as we get busy creating and building together! Arts, crafts, teams & machines – we’ll build them all together as we discover how being made in the image of the ultimate creator helps us make amazing things!

    Compass Community Church
    246289 Hockley Road,
    Orangeville, Ontario

  • Detectives Unlimited

    WEEK THREE
    JULY 14-18, 2025

    Calling all detectives! There are answers to mysteries to be discovered, codes to be broken, and puzzles to be solved! Join us as we follow the clues to an awesome week of detection exploring the mystery of God’s love and salvation!

    Compass Community Church
    246289 Hockley Road,
    Orangeville, Ontario

  • Jungle Safari

    WEEK FOUR
    JULY 21-25, 2025

    Lions and Tigers and Elephants, oh my! Grab your backpacks and hiking shoes, we’re going on Safari! We’ll travel through exotic flora and fauna and celebrate the journey together as we marvel at the beauty of God’s creation!

    Glenbrook Elementary School
    300 Fiddlepark Lane,
    Shelburne, Ontario

  • Island Life

    WEEK FIVE
    JULY 28-AUGUST 1, 2025

    Aloha! Grab your surfboard and join us for oceans of fun as we ride into an island adventure! We’ll hit the beach, catch some waves, and discover there’s more than fun in the Son as we learn how deeply God loves us through Jesus!

    Grand Valley & District Public School
    120 Main Street North,
    Grand Valley, Ontario

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2025

Ways You Can Help

  • Join our Summer Volunteer Team!  We'll help you find a role that suits your gifts and passions! Whether it's working directly with campers, being a buddy to special needs kids, leading parts of the program, or joining our varied behind the scenes support team, there is a special place for you. You can volunteer by the hour, day, or week. We will gladly accept whatever time you can give!

    Whatever way you serve, we have a position you’ll love! Up front, or behind the scenes, we need leaders, helpers, techies, and administrators. There's a place for you on our Summer Teams! Apply today!

    All Student Volunteers must be at least 12 years old by July 1 or have served regularly in Compass Kids with the full recommendation of their adult team leader. There are a specific number of positions available. All qualifying applicants will be interviewed and those who best match the available positions will be invited to join the team.

  • Join Our Pre-Camp Prep Teams!
    There are so many ways you can help right now. Pick a team and help make Compass Camps the best summer ever for our campers!

    Crafts & More Crafts. We need craft lovers to test and prep our craft program. 

    Science Guys & Girls. We need science lovers to test activities and expand our STEM program.

    Games Galore. We need feedback and additions to our Camp Games Handbook.

    Organizer Junkies. We need to pack, organize, and sort all program components for easy use and clean up.

    Prayer Warriors. We need people to pray – for staff, volunteers, campers, and families.

    Set Wizards. We need help building sets and celebrating our themes.

  • We need money and supplies! Monetary gifts will help sponsor kids to camp, pay for our awesome program, and help us provide Bibles for those who need them. You can give online anytime or through our Giving Tree promotion which runs each year from May-June. Pick a leaf from the Giving Tree for items we need, or dollar amounts to give. 

  • Calling all intercessors! Download our prayer card and include Camp in your daily talks with God. You can also join our prayer team and be paired up with staff to pray specifically for them and their campers.

  • We want to fill every week of Camp and need your help to get the word out. Invite your family, friends, and neighbours to sign up for the best week of their summer!

We want all children to be able to enjoy a week at Camp! If you need assistance with camp fees, fill out our Subsidy Application Form.

If you need a copy of your Compass Camps receipt, you can log into the camp registration system to download and print them! If you have any questions, feel free to email the camp team.

If you would like more information about Compass Camps feel free to connect with Mary Jane Gerber, Director of Children’s Ministry via email or call the office at 519-941-4790.