Annual General Reports Pearce Williams Summer Camp & Retreat Facility Annual Report List Click here to download 2024 PDF Click here to download 2023 PDF Click here to download 2022 PDF Click here to download 2021 PDF Older Annual Reports Please contact our office if you are interested in readying the older annual reports going back to 1960. info@campisbetter.com Financial Statements Audited Financial Statements are available on request. You can view the yearly financial information submitted to the Canada Revenue Agency here.

Pearce Williams offers week-long overnight summer camp sessions for kids 5-15. Our facility is also the perfect rustic wedding or retreat destination. Every Child Deserves a Week at Summer Camp DISCOVER WHY Services DATES & RATES APPLY FOR CAMP WORK AT CAMP TESTIMONIALS GUIDEBOOK CONTACT US Applications for Summer 2027 Open November 1st! Open Nov. 1st Questions? Drop us an email: info@campisbetter.com E-transfers accepted to payments@campisbettter.com Apply For Camp LEARN MORE ABOUT PEARCE WILLIAMS Check out our new Guidebook to discover everything you need to know about our Summer Camp, including what to expect during a week at camp! Click Here to Explore You want the best for your child and so do we. Overnight Summer Camp It’s hard raising children today. There are so many pressures on you as a parent. You care about your children, about their school, their team, their future lives. You have an important job – raising your children to be good people. You want the best for your child and so do we. You make choices each day to help your child grow into a caring and confident person and we want to help you on this journey. We provide campers with the opportunity to become part of a family, where they can take healthy risks, get rewarded for successes, develop self-esteem and life skills. In the meantime, they will learn about independence, interdependence, tolerance, responsibility, friendship and loyalty. About Campers gain direction and life skills Campers choose the programs they want to participate in Learn About Camper Choice Campers learn to live in community and be part of something larger than themselves WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT US “I was very impressed with the camp directors. My son was a first time camper and they made him feel comfortable and safe, which in turn made me feel the same way. Pearce Williams is a hidden gem! We hope to get more friends together next year so the boys can go again. Great memories! Thank you!.” Kathryn R. Testimonials Gallery Every child deserves a week at camp. Dates & Rates 2027 Dates & Rates Pearce Williams uses a tier based pricing system, allowing our families to choose what they can afford to pay. Learn about our tier based pricing system here. T1 = Tier 1 | T2 = Tier 2 | T3 = Tier 3 Click any underlined program offering for more information. Week 01. Sunday, July 04 - Friday, July 09, 2027 Counsellor-In-Training Adventure Learning Week - Aged 15/Finished Grade 9 T1:$450 T2:$430 T3:$410 Week 03. Sunday, July 18 - Friday, July 23, 2027 Jr. Sports & Arts Camp - Ages 7 to 12 Wilderness Camp I - Ages 10 to 14 T1:$675 T2:$650 T3:$625 Week 05. Monday, August 02 - Friday, August 06, 2027 Leadership Camp - Ages 11 to 15 Wilderness Camp II - Ages 10 to 14 T1:$560 T2:$530 T3:$515 Week 06. Sunday, August 08 - Friday, August 13, 2027 August All Ages - Ages 7 to 14 Wilderness Camp III Girls - Ages 10 to 14 T1:$675 T2:$650 T3:$625 Week 02. Sunday, July 11 - Friday, July 16, 2027 July All Ages - Ages 7 to 14 T1:$675 T2:$650 T3:$625 Week 04. Sunday, July 25 - Friday, July 30, 2027 Girls Only All Ages - Ages 7 to 14 T1:$675 T2:$650 T3:$625 Week 05. Tuesday, August 03 - Friday, August 06, 2027 First Timers Camp - Ages 5 to 9 T1:$460 T2:$435 T3:$420 Week 07. Sunday, August 15 - Friday, August 20, 2027 End-of-Summer All Ages Camp - Ages 7 to 14 T1:$675 T2:$650 T3:$625 Registration payments by E-transfer to payments@campisbetter.com Frequently asked questions Is it safe to send my child to a sleepaway camp? Are Pearce Williams staff well-trained and trustworthy? What should my child pack for camp? What if my camper has dietary restrictions? Will my child make friends? What is the Tier pricing system and why does PW use it? What if my camper misses home? Why are no electronic devices allowed? Why can we not send snacks? What happens to lost items? I haven’t been to Pearce Williams before, what does it look like? Can I contact my child while they’re at camp? Do you offer installment payment plans?

Leadership Camp helps 11-15 year old campers learn about leadership, stewardship, communication and teamwork. Your camper will learn many skills that will help them for years to come. LEADERSHIP CAMP AUGUST 2 -6 2027 Leadership Camp helps 11-15 year old campers learn about leadership, stewardship, communication and teamwork. Your camper will learn many skills that will help them for years to come. The goal at Pearce Williams is to allow your camper to gain self-esteem, self-confidence, how to live in community, and how to interact with others. Leadership campers will have many opportunities to practice their skills by leading games, activities and helping with our young primary campers. Other activities include: swimming, nature, sports, teamwork/team building games & initiatives, Makerspace, archery, chapel, drama, dance, hiking, cook-outs & sleep-outs, rocket building, gaga ball, 9 Square in the Air, campfires and so much more! t1:$560 T2:$530 T3:$515 APPLY NOW

The Counsellor-In-Training Adventure Learning Week is solely for 15 year olds who want to learn, who enjoy working with children and who may want to work at Pearce Williams in the future. The program includes a one-week training camp, followed by two weeks of cabin placement working directly with a Pearce Williams counsellor.  COUNSELLOR-in-TRAINING ADVENTURE LEARNING WEEK JULY 4 -9 2027 The Counsellor-In-Training Adventure Learning Week is solely for 15 year olds who want to learn, who enjoy working with children and who may want to work at Pearce Williams in the future. The program includes a one-week training camp, followed by two weeks of cabin placement working directly with a Pearce Williams counsellor. Contact our director Hiccup (director@campisbetter.com ) for more information and to set up an interview for your CIT camper. t1:$450 T2:$430 T3:$410 APPLY NOW

If sleeping in a tent under the stars, cooking out over a campfire, and a canoe excursion down a winding creek to the lake sound like fun to you, our Wilderness sessions are the thing for you! WILDERNESS SESSION i - July 18 -23 2027 Session 2 - August 2-6 2027 Girls - August 8-13 2027 Our Wilderness program lets our campers experience life in the great outdoors! At Wilderness, campers sleep in tents, cook their meals over the fire and spend their week getting ready for their day-long canoe trip on Thursday! Our Wilderness campers gain self-esteem and self-confidence, while living in a community setting and learning to live and interact with others, while participating in a variety of exciting outdoor activities. Wilderness campers will hike every day and gain valuable outdoor skills! All Wilderness sessions are for 10-14 year old campers to engage more with nature. Activities include: swimming, nature, teamwork/team building games & initiative, archery, chapel, gaga ball, 9 Square in the Air, canoe instruction, campfires and so much more! SESSION I T1:$675 T2:$650 T3:$625 Session 2 T1:$560 T2:$530 T3:$515 Girls ONLY T1:$675 T2:$650 T3:$625 APPLY NOW

Jr Sports & Arts week is all about our 7-12 year old campers and gives them the ability to choose from a variety of sports and arts programs that are offered each day. JR SPORTS & ARTS JULY 18 -23 2027 Sports & Arts Week is all about sports and arts for our 7-12 year old campers - hence the name. Sports & Arts Camp will give your camper the ability to choose from a variety of sports and arts programs that are offered each day. Your camper is offered many opportunities to try out new activities in both the areas of sports and arts. The overall goal at Pearce Williams is to allow your camper to gain self-esteem, self-confidence, and learn how to live in community, and how to interact with others. Activities at camp include: swimming, nature, sports, teamwork/team building games & initiatives, Makerspace, archery, chapel, drama, dance, hiking, cook-outs & sleep-outs, rocket building, gaga ball, 9 Square in the Air, campfires and so much more! t1:$675 T2:$650 T3:$625 APPLY NOW

Catering to kids who might be unsure about staying at camp for a full week session, our First Timers camp session offers a fantastic opportunity with a three night stay at camp, with all the same fun of a full week stay! FIRST-TIMERS August 3 -6 2027 First Timers Camp is the perfect introduction to camp for 5-9 year old campers. At First-Timers, your camper will get to discover all that Pearce Williams has to offer in a shorter time period. Your campers first time at camp will lead to a lifelong love of camp. The goal at Pearce Williams is to allow your young camper to gain self-esteem and self-confidence, while living in a supportive community setting. First Timers is a great way to get younger campers comfortable with the overnight summer camp experience. Activities include: swimming, nature, sports, Makerspace, chapel, drama, dance, hiking, cook-outs, rocket building, gaga ball, 9 Square in the Air, campfires and so much more! t1:$460 T2:$435 T3:$420 APPLY NOW

Our All Ages Camps are open to all campers ages 7-14 - that’s why we call them all ages! Your camper will get to choose from a variety of programs that are offered each day. The goal at Pearce Williams is to allow your camper to gain self-esteem and self-confidence, while living in a community setting while learning to live and interact with others.  ALL AGES JULY: 11 -16 GIRLs: JULy 25-3 0 AUGUST: 8-13 End-Of-Summer: August 15-20 Our All Ages Camps are open to all campers ages 7-14 - that’s why we call them all ages! Your camper will get to choose from a variety of programs that are offered each day. The goal at Pearce Williams is to allow your camper to gain self-esteem and self-confidence, while living in a community setting while learning to live and interact with others. Activities at camp include: swimming, nature, sports, teamwork/team building games & initiatives, Makerspace, archery, chapel, drama, dance, hiking, cook-outs & sleep-outs, rocket building, gaga ball, 9 Square in the Air, campfires and so much more! t1:$675 T2:$650 T3:$625 APPLY NOW

At Pearce Williams, through our Camper's Choice and Skill Sessions format, your camper has choice, so they can literally, do it all! Discover Camp Day Experience an amazing afternoon at camp at our open house event happening on Sunday, May 23rd, 2027 from 1-4pm! Stop in with the whole family and meet our incredible staff, get a tour of our fantastic facilities, and play fun camp games and activities. Just pop in! No registration required! This is a perfect opportunity for new families to come and get a taste for the amazing summer to come, and for returning campers to hang out and play classic camp games with our new staff team. Calm your camper's nerves by showing them where they're spending a week away from home, allow them to meet our amazing staff, and build their excitement for their unforgettable summer stay! Have all your questions answered and your concerns reassured. We cannot wait to see you there!

Christian Values & Education At Pearce Williams, our mission is simple: Welcome. Teach. Serve. Welcome all who come. Teach all who wish to learn. Serve God in all we do. Everything we do flows from these words. They guide how we treat people, how we live in community, and how we share God’s love through camp life. Rooted in the United Church of Canada As an incorporated ministry of the United Church of Canada, we embrace a theology that is: Inclusive – God’s love is for everyone. We welcome campers, staff, and guests of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and abilities. Open-minded – We encourage exploration of faith through curiosity, conversation, and respect for differing beliefs. Justice-focused – We follow Jesus’ call to love our neighbours, work for peace, and care for those in need. Creation-centred – We see the natural world as a gift from God, calling us to live sustainably and protect it for future generations. How We Live Our Mission Welcome – From the moment you arrive, you are part of the Pearce Williams family. We create a safe, accepting environment where everyone feels at home. Teach – Our Christian education is woven into daily life - through stories, shared experiences, and moments of reflection that inspire kindness, empathy, and courage. Serve – We live out our faith through acts of service, leadership opportunities, and caring for each other and creation. Faith in Action at Camp Christian education at Pearce Williams is about living our values, not imposing beliefs. Campers and guests are invited to: Reflect on what matters to them Explore the teachings of Jesus in ways that connect to their own lives Discover how faith, community, and service can make the world better Here, faith is not just something we talk about, it’s something we do.

Directions Peace Williams Summer Camp and Retreat Facility 8009 Iona Road, Fingal, Ontario, N0L1K0 Print off personalized directions using Google Maps

We're the perfect destination for your rustic wedding or group retreat. PEARCE WILLIAMS IS A HOME FOR YOUR GROUP DISCOVER WHAT WE OFFER We want to help you create community. Our facility is available year-round for weekend and weekday overnight rentals. Pearce Williams has three options to choose from. Our West & East camps are close enough to each other they can be combined for one large retreat, yet separate enough they provide all the privacy and access to amenities a smaller group could want. West Camp (Year Round) Sleeps 120 in air conditioned/heated camp style accommodations Dining Hall seats 120, with commercial kitchen Williams Hall seats 120, with stone fireplace, kitchenette & chapel Large playing field, campfire circle gathering area and access to 6kms of wilderness trails East Camp (May 1st - Thanksgiving) Sleeps 48 in camp style accommodations Pearce Hall seats 200, with stone fireplace and commercial kitchen Large playing field, campfire circle gathering area and access to 6kms of wilderness trails Day Rental Humes Hall (year round) - 80 capacity, accessible including washroom, heated and air conditioned, outdoor activity area The Barn (May-Oct) - 289 capacity, accessible, natural ventilation, outdoor activity area FOR PRICING & TO BOOK A TOUR Connect With Us