ABOUT US
As an accredited member of the Camping Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (CANSPEI) and The United Church of Canada, Camp Kidston has been building meaningful outdoor experiences for children and youth for more than 55 years!
Founded in 1966, Kidston is located on over 460 acres of woods and water in the northeast corner of Halifax Regional Municipality - and it is the ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life!
At Camp Kidston, we are committed to creating a just, nurturing environment in which all are fully free to be themselves. We welcome and honour the beautiful diversity of all people reflected in race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.
A week of summer camp at Camp Kidston allows children and youth to develop new friendships, independence, and leadership skills through out-tripping, environmental education, sports and games, swimming, low elements, arts and crafts, canoeing and kayaking, faith exploration, and more.
Camp Kidston also provides year-round community events, facility rentals, and facilitated school programs.
MEET OUR TEAM
Executive Director
Farewell Janice, and Welcome Bruce!
We are sending our best wishes to our outgoing Executive Director, Janice, as she pursues travel and further education. Janice has been a part of Kidston for over eight years and we are grateful for all that she has shared with the Kidston community!
We are thrilled to welcome our incoming Executive Director, Bruce, to the Kidston community. Bruce has an extensive background in both teaching and camp ministry, and is excited to get to know campers, families, staff, and volunteers at Kidston over the coming months!
Bruce is happy to connect and can be reached at director@campkidston.com
Sean, Summer Director
Bio Coming Soon
Summer Staff
Each year, a diverse team of staff work together to welcome children and youth to Kidston's programs. Our staff are genuine, enthusiastic, creative, caring - and most importantly - passionate about camp! All staff go through a thorough hiring and screening process (including Criminal Record Checks and Child Abuse Registry Checks) to ensure our campers have a safe and positive camping experience.
Our summer team includes cabin counsellors, trained lifeguards and Paddle Canada instructors, program staff, First Aid, admin, and kitchen staff.
Board of Directors
Kidston is governed by a talented Board of Directors that is entirely volunteer! Led by Board Chair Lisa Clements, the Board oversees and assists with Personnel, Program, Property, Marketing, Finance, and Fundraising. Ultimately, the Board ensures that Kidston is able to fulfill it's mission of providing positive, outdoor recreational experiences to children and youth within an intentionally inclusive community.
Our Board Members come from a diverse variety of backgrounds, including education, law, business, accounting, psychology, and more.
The Board can be reached via Chair Lisa Clements at lclements@campkidston.com.
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