Roblin Lake Camp
Roblin Lake Camp was a Salvation Army camp located in Ameliasburg, Ontario, serving(east central Ontario from Whitby (in the west) to Gananonque (in the east) to Fenalon Falls (in the north). It operated for about eighty years before closing in 2007.
History
Roblin Lake Camp had historically been supported by the local government. Such politicians as SenatorWilliam Alexander Fraser donated extensively to the camp's activities.[1] In 1976, members of CFB Trenton donated $2700 to the camp.[2] The Rotary Club of Picton in Prince Edward County contributed $550 to The Salvation Army in order to pay the registration for three children to attend a Roblin Lake summer camp in 2006. The Kiwanis Club of Trenton contributed annually toward the registration fees for underprivileged children from the Trenton, Ontario area to benefit from the camping experience.
Structure
From its inception, Roblin Lake Camp has held week-long non-profit camps for underprivileged children ages 7-12 every summer, namely "Fresh Air camp, Holiday camp and Adventure camp. Campers took part in activities such as drama, canoeing, arts and crafts, and swimming. Other week-long summer camps for children included music camp, moms & kid's camp, and Pioneer Club camp. A special guest was invited to the music camp each year. Several well-known musicians were guests at the camp, notably Major Joy Webb and David Catherwood.[3] men's and women's camps, and seniors' camp were also held. Facilities at Roblin Lake included a basketball court, a baseball field, an outdoor swimming pool, and a miniature golf course. foosball, archery, shuffleboard, boating, volleyball, air hockey, and street hockey were common recreational activities played throughout the summer.
References
- ↑ Alan. R. Capon. "Mayor McFarland's Personal Chain of Office". The County Weekly News. Retrieved 2009-10-06.
- ↑ Lt. J. H. MacDonald (2008-08-22). "This Week in the Contact". The Contact: 4.
- ↑ "Biography". Opus 3 Music. Retrieved 2009-10-06.
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