ThinkCamp is a service of Pearce Williams Summer Camp & Retreat Facility (PW) to the larger camp community.
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PW believes that we are stronger as a camping community when we talk, share, and learn together.
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Change is all around us and camp gatherings help us to ground ourselves and understand better how camping can respond to and be part of making the world a better place.
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ThinkCamp (since 2007) is the evolution of the Ontario Camp Leadership Workshop and the ideals it embodied.
ThinkCamp 2025
When: Tuesday, November 25 - 4:00 pm to Friday, November 28 - 11:00 am
Where: Pearce Williams Camp & Centre, 8009 Iona Road Fingal, ON
Cost: $140 - includes meals (Wed 4pm - Friday 11am) & accommodations
ThinkCamp is a gathering for camp professionals who want real conversations about what’s happening in camping right now.
No keynotes. No panels. No long PowerPoints. Every session comes from the people in the room. Sit with other camping professionals and talk shop.
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You’ll arrive with a few topics and/or ideas you care about—things you’re wrestling with or excited to share. Together, we’ll shape the schedule, dive into small-group talks, and build practical insights we can take back to our camps.
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ThinkCamp is about connecting, listening, and learning from each other. Whether you’re new to camping or have been around for decades, your voice matters here.
Bring your curiosity, your experience, and your willingness to share.
Come for the entire event (preferred) or stay for as long as you can. You are only charged per meal.
Internet and workspace available to do the business of your site from our site.
Matt W,
"​You’ll leave ThinkCamp with not just a notebook full of ideas, but a new network of peers to continue these conversations with.
I can’t recommend ThinkCamp enough!"
Chantel J.
"A lot of us who attended last time still talk about it being the most effective conference that we have ever been to."
ThinkCamp 2025 Agenda
*Subject to people being involved and thus to change*
Tuesday (November 25, 2025)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Arrive any time & spend time at camp relaxing
4:30 pm: Town Dinner with group (individuals pay)
7:00 pm: Introductions & Explanation
9:00 pm: Evening Social
Wednesday (November 26, 2025)
8:30 am - 9:30 am: Breakfast
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Morning Discussion & Presentations
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Relax or Solo Work Time if desired (answer your emails & do your camp work)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Afternoon Discussion & Presentations
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00 pm: Evening Fireside Chats & Future of Camping Discussion
9:00 pm: Evening Social
Thursday (November 27, 2025)
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8:30 am - 9:30 am: Breakfast
9:30 am- 11:30 am Morning Discussion & Presentations with Seniors @ Camp Talk
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Relax or Solo Work Time if desired (answer your emails & do your camp work)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Afternoon Discussion & Presentations
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00 pm: Evening Fireside Chats
9:00 pm: Evening Social
Friday (November 28, 2025)
8:30 am - 9:30 am: Breakfast
9:30 am - 10:30 am: Morning Topic Wrapup
10:30 am - 11:30 am: ThinkCamp Debrief & Future Planning
11:30 am: Departure
Some organizations that have previously attended ThinkCamp:
Call
Office: 519-764-2317
Cell - 519-636-4285
Who
Joe Richards
ThinkCamp Evangelist
Pearce Williams Executive Director