Summer Camp & Retreat Facility

Food at Camp At camp, we believe great meals make for even greater memories. From hearty breakfasts to delicious dinners, our diverse menu caters to all tastes. Prepared with care and served with a smile, our food is a highlight of the camp experience. Explore our Food at Camp page to learn more about our nutritious offerings and dining traditions! Our Main Camp Dining Experience *Wilderness Camps eat separately and cook their food over campfires & a grill* Cafeteria Style We serve cafeteria style, allowing campers to feel more in control of their own food choices. Options Bar At every meal, we have an options bar. During breakfast this includes multiple kinds of cereal, yogurt, fruit, and sometimes muffins. At lunch and dinner, we offer a salad and veggie bar with a large variety of toppings and dressings. Dietary Restrictions Our kitchen staff strive to prepare a menu that includes gluten-friendly, dairy-friendly, and vegetarian options. If your camper needs additional substitutes, you are required to provide us with those replacement items. Your camper's week menu is available by request at info@campisbetter.com . Our facility is a nut-safe facility, please do not send substitutes containing nut products, such as almond milk. Seating Campers are very welcome to sit anywhere in the dining hall, without needing to stay with their cabin groups. Feel free to join friends or staff members you’ve met from other cabins and enjoy your meals together. Indoor/Outdoor Dining Campers can choose to sit in the dining hall or enjoy their meals outside on the porch, which can offer a quieter space for a more relaxed dining experience. Traditions At camp, meal times are filled with traditions and fun! Every Thursday night, we have a themed dinner with decorations and costumes, bringing the week's theme to life. Once a week, we enjoy a picnic outdoors, and some meals come with a twist like eating with random utensils for extra laughs! Snacks Campers enjoy two daily snack times; one in the afternoon, typically a refreshing fruit, and another just before campfire, adding a sweet treat to end the day. Camper Contributions Campers help to scrape and clean up their plates after eating, and entire cabins take turns volunteering to set the tables. Older campers also have the chance to serve food, giving them extra opportunities to step up and contribute. Menu Examples The specific menu for your camper's week is available upon request by emailing info@campisbetter.com

Our Team. Meet the Pearce Williams full-time team! Our dedicated staff are committed to creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all. Joe Richards Executive Director joe@campisbetter.com Ila "Hiccup" Manderson Director of Camps & Programs hiccup@campisbetter.com Nikki "Sunshine" Lavoie Office Manager & Guest Services info@campisbetter.com Justine "Jolly" Wright Donor Relations & Bookkeeper give@campisbetter.com Geoff "Flash" Auckland Maintenance Lead flash@campisbetter.com

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Payment Options & Financial Aid Every child deserves a week at camp. Realizing that families have different abilities to pay, Pearce Williams offers multiple financial aid options. You may choose to use the financial aid that is most suitable for your family. Tier Pricing Payment Plans Scholarships Tier Pricing System Explained The Tier System allows us to continue to offer our amazing summer camp programs while letting everyone know the true cost of camp. The average cost of camp in Ontario is $1300 per week. Expenses for a camper to attend a single week of camp at Pearce Williams are well over $1000 when all is taken into account. We keep our fees for camp families significantly lower than the provinical average by subsidizing them through donations and rental income. Based on the above information you may choose the tier that is most suitable for your family. Tier I provides significantly subsidized fees compared to the true cost of camp. Tier II offers more subsidization of our fees for those who need to pay a little less. Tier III offers the lowest fees available for camp, making our programming as accessible to families in need as we possibly can. THIS PROGRAM IS VOLUNTARY AND IN NO WAY INFLUENCES THE EXPERIENCE CHILDREN RECEIVE. It offers the opportunity for families to take an active role in supporting the true cost of their child’s camp experience. Only the office staff know what tier you have selected, and that information is used only for billing purposes. Tier Pricing Payment Plan Payment Plans This season, we’re excited to offer a FLEXIBLE MONTHLY INSTALLMENT PLAN , making camp more accessible for all families. Here's how it works: payments are automatically scheduled for the 20th of each month leading up to camp. It’s a simple way to spread out the cost, ensuring your camper can enjoy their summer without the financial strain hitting all at once. However, we understand that every family’s situation is different. If the preset dates don’t fit your budget, don’t worry. Reach out to our main office, and we’ll gladly adjust the payment schedule to better suit your needs—whether that’s moving to different monthly dates or even switching to a bi-weekly plan. We know camp can be costly, but our goal is to make it work for you, so your camper can have their best summer yet. Scholarships We believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience camp. If you cannot afford Tier III pricing, we offer scholarships to help make camp accessible. To apply, please email info@campisbetter.com or call us at 519-764-2317 for a scholarship application. Applications are open now and must be submitted by March 31st each year. Scholarships

Pearce Williams Guidebook Browse the following pages to learn more about Pearce Williams and how to get you and your camper ready for a week at camp! Activities What & How to Pack Our Team Food at Camp 2025's Weekly Themes Mail at Camp Sample Schedule Directions Explore Our Site Health & Safety Payment Options & Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions Camper Policies Rent Our Facilities Inclusion Program Christian Values & Education

Health & Safety General Safety Proper Footwear: Bring shoes that have backs or backstraps. This prevents injuries during physical activity and wandering through rougher terrain. Sun Safety: We love spending time in the sun at camp! In order to stay safe in the sun make sure your camper brings sunscreen, a hat, a reusable water bottle, and shirts that cover their shoulders. Lice: Upon arrival, campers will receive a "Complementary Head Massage" which makes sure they do not bring any unwanted friends to camp. We encourage parents to check their campers prior to arrival to limit surprises. We encourage families to ensure that all vaccines (mumps, rubella, covid, chicken pox, etc) are up to date and documented so that we can ensure the safety of all campers and staff. Due to recent outbreaks, this summer (2025) it is mandatory for campers to have the MMR vaccination and provide proof. Medical Needs We have a qualified Camp Medic on duty 24/7. Every member on our staff team is required to be certified in first aid. Please discuss any medical concerns with the Camp Medic upon arrival. In case of emergency, your child will be taken to the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. You will be asked to meet us there. Allergies: Please communicate if your camper has allergies to the Camp Medic upon arrival. If your camper has food based allergies or dietary restrictions, explore the "Food at Camp " page for more info. Medication at Camp ALL medications must be in their original containers and left with the Camp Medic. If your child requires a puffer their counsellor will carry it with them in their first aid kit. Medication is administered only by the Camp Medic and all relative medical information is kept confidential with the Supervisor, the Directors and the campers counsellor as necessary. If your camper requires any over-the-counter medication, such as Tylenol, Benadryl, etc, we can provide it based on our approved medication list. If you would not like them to receive such medication, let the Camp Medic know upon arrival.

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 19 -24 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

Mission Welcome all who come. Teach all who wish to learn. Serve God in all we do. Land Acknowledgement To acknowledge the traditional territory upon which Pearce Williams resides is to recognize its longer history, one predating the establishment of the earliest European colonies. It is also to appreciate and respect this territory’s significance for the Indigenous peoples who lived and may continue to live upon it. Pearce Williams acknowledges that their practices and spiritualities were and are tied to the land and continue to develop in relationship to the territory and its other inhabitants today. We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional territory of the Anishnabek (on-is-saan-e-bec), Haudenosaunee (hau-denosaunee), Ojibway/Chippewa, and Lunnaapeew (luna-pow) peoples, and we deeply appreciate their historic connection to and stewardship of this land. We also recognize the contributions Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community and to our province and country as a whole. As settlers, we are grateful to be able to live and learn as guests here today and welcome all who visit to join our collective commitment to make the promise of Truth and Reconciliation real in this community, while advocating for justice for Indigenous peoples across the country. Land Acknowledgement Values Leadership - Everyone who experiences PW has an opportunity to grow as a leader. Stewardship - We are committed to being keepers of this place, respecting past, present and future. Community - We know the importance of belonging, of being a part of something bigger than ourselves. Financial Stability - We exercise fiscal responsibility to ensure long-term sustainability privacy Pearce Williams Privacy Policy In order to meet the needs of our campers and have the ability to care for them we must collect personal information about them and their families and distribute some information to people who must care for your child, as staff or as a service provider. The same is necessary for our rental groups who use the facility at various times during the year. All of the information gathered is stored in our files which are secured in our locked offices and processed in a secure data base with appropriate access controls. We do not sell or rent your information to any company, organization or individual. Your contract allows us to distribute camper name and contact information only for mailing and communication purposes for other campers and staff. We do retain your information to enable us to communicate with you in the future, provide your camper with recognition for time spent at camp, provide you with information about our programs, do statistical analysis and inform you of new and exciting information that may be of interest to you. We will assume that you understand that we can collect, use, disclose as necessary and store information as set out in our Privacy Policy above. If you do not accept our Privacy Policy and decline to allow us to use your personal information or that of your camper, we may be unable to provide the care and services to make your child safe in our setting and we will need to discuss the status of your application for your camper this summer. Should you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy we urge you to contact: Joe Richards , our Executive Director who is also our Privacy Officer at our office - 8009 Iona Road, Fingal, ON N0L 1K0, 519-764-2317, joe@campisbetter.com All written complaints regarding our privacy policy (electronic or letter form) brought forward to our privacy officer will be discussed with the Board of Directors and a written response will be given. United Church Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Policy and Procedures handbook

JOIN OUR STAFF TEAM FOR SUMMER 2026! Positions Apply Now APPLY NOW POSITIONS WHY CAMP APPLICATION DETAILS Pearce Williams is looking for 40 students (ages 16 to 25) who want a work adventure and experience like no other for the summer of 2026. Must like children. Must be willing to try new things. If this is you? Read on… WELCOME TO A SUMMER UNLIKE ANY OTHER Pearce Williams is planning to hire 40 summer staff this year to run our traditional overnight sleepaway camp programs. We encourage you to apply early so you can be included in our group interview in January 2026. Those who attend our in-person group interviews have a much higher likelihood of being hired. The summer of 2026 will be awesome as we continue to bring campers and families back to this place they call home for amazing adventures and fun! We are looking for students (high school and post-secondary) to work this summer. You must be ready to give it your all, which includes living on site, Sundays to Fridays, each week of work you are granted. Apply Now WHY WORK AT CAMP? Why Camp If you're ready to embark on an unforgettable summer adventure, you're in the right place At Pearce Williams, our mission is simple but powerful: to do what needs to be done to give campers the most amazing experience. It's a motto we live by, and it shapes everything we do. Variety of Summer Positions: We're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join our diverse staff. From counseling positions, where you'll nurture and guide six to eight children per session, to the adventurous Wilderness Camp, we offer a range of roles to suit different interests. Yes, you might find yourself sleeping in tents, getting wet, and doing all sorts of wacky and wonderful things—because that's what camp is all about! Training Opportunities: If you're worried about being thrown into the deep end, don't be. We provide paid training in May and July, including a work bee day, a training weekend, and a training week. Your development is important to us, and we invest in your success. Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance. At Pearce Williams, you work from Sunday afternoons (on-site by 3 PM) until Friday evening (around 5 or 6 PM). This means you get Saturdays off to recharge, explore, and make the most of your summer. “Because of camp I get to surround myself with people, staff and campers alike, that inspire me every single day. These people have also allowed me to discover myself, and to grow into the best me I can be.” “I feel like even though I was mature before camp I feel even more mature now. The way I look at people, respond to things, and deal with stress has changed and I think that’s because how I grew this summer!” “Because of camp I am able to get in front of any crowd and feel relaxed. I have been able to grow in confidence , and can firmly say that I know what I want to do with the rest of my life.” Apply Now! APPLICATION DETAILS Camp will ask you to commit to the following dates. All training is paid. Training day & site orientation on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9am - 3pm (lunch provided) Training weekend - Friday, May 22, 2026, at 7:00 pm to Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm Training week - Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 7:00 pm to Friday, July 11, 2026, at 5:00 pm We then run 6 weeks of camp in 2026 from July 12 to August 21. You would live on site while you work at camp, from Sunday afternoons to Friday afternoons. We do not house staff on weekends and you need to have reliable transportation to camp each week Note that you do not have to work all 6 weeks of camp - it depends on the number of campers who sign up and your own availability. Preference is given to people who can attend all training and work all 6 weeks of camp. New Staff Application - If you are new to Pearce Williams as a staff member. Returning Staff Application - If you are applying for a job at Pearce Williams and have worked at PW before - use this form - even if you have missed a year or two. Counsellor-In-Training Application - We accept 15 engaged youth into our CIT program each year. Please fill out the online staff application by clicking the button below, then have your parents fill out the Camper Application for the Counsellor-In-Training Adventure Week, and have two of your references fill out the reference form. Volunteer Application - If you would like to volunteer at some point at Pearce Williams. Reference Form - The reference form for new staff and CITs can be found here. Apply Now! App Details

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 24th, 2026 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!

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 3 -7 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

Tree Planting Program Pearce Williams has a recognition and memorial tree program. If you want to have a Carolinian tree planted in memory of or in recognition of someone this program allows that to happen on-site at Pearce Williams. There are two options: 1. For a $1500 donation: We will work with you to choose a tree, source the new tree, and then plant that tree in the Pearce Williams Memorial Forest or other approved location on site at Pearce Williams. You would get a tax receipt for $1000 (tree, plaque, and planting valued at $500). 2. For a $1000 donation: Pearce Williams will work with you to select an existing tree that you can "claim" and we will install a plaque on said tree for your memorial or recognition person. You would get a tax receipt for $900 (plaque and mounting valued at $100) The tree species that are distinctly Carolinian (that only grow in the Carolinian Zone) include American Chestnut, American Sycamore, Ash Blue, Ash Pumpkin, Black Gum, Cherry Birch, Cucumber Magnolia, Flowering Dogwood, Hoptree, Honey Locust, Hickory Big Shellbark, Hickory Pignut, Kentucky Coffee Tree, Oak Chinquapin, Oak Hills, Oak Pin, Oak Shumard, Oak Swamp White, Ohio Buckeye, Pawpaw, Redbud, Red Mulberry, Sassafras and Tulip Tree. Trees are a natural item that have a defined lifespan and suffer from other challenges. Pearce Williams will do our best to ensure that the dedication and memorial trees are kept alive for the long term.