KEY CONTACTS
Here at Camp Tanner we want you to know the faces of the people taking care of your campers!
Board Chair
Camp Tanner is run by a volunteer board of directors. Our Board is lead by the Chair. Our current chair is Justin Murray. Justin (Camp name Knibblez) is a father to two originally from Embro, now living in Ingersoll. He was part of the first camper cohort when Oxford moved from Bimini to Camp Tanner. Camp runs deep in his DNA as his parents first met as counselors at Camp Bimini
Phone: 226-228-0778 Email: jdwmurray6@gmail.com |
Registrar
Camp Tanner's registrar handles all things related to registering your camper for camp. She also knows lots about programming and camp operations if you have questions. Our registrar is Gail Kavelman. Gail Kavelman is a retired Children's library programmer and a retired VON support worker
Gail currently is serving as a pastor at East Nissouri Union church in Uniondale area Gail lives in Kintore with her husband Robert and they enjoy bird watching and spending time with their friends, both old and young. Gail thoroughly enjoyed her week with Camp Tanner in 2022 as a chaplain and looks forward to many years with the board Phone: 519-709-0282 Email: camptannerinc@gmail.com // pastorgailenuc@gmail.com |
Camp Coordinator
Our Camp Coordinator is Danielle Larsen. She has been a part of the summer camp community as both a camper and staff for the past 11 years. She is excited to have taken on the new role of Camp Coordinator this year. She loves camp and is excited to be a part of the Camp Tanner family moving forward. In the summers she is one of your best source for all things programming and day to day concerns at camp.
Email: camptannercoordinator@outlook.com |
About US
OUR VISION
Camp Tanner Inc. welcomes campers from ages 7 to 15 every summer for a season of fun, friends, team-building, and creativity. Each week is planned with a fun, and unique theme to inspire crafts, games, meals, and more! Registration includes delicious, home-cooked meals, a one week stay in a cabin with friends and a trained counsellor costumes, crafts, and a broad variety of activities.
Our Mission
Camp Tanner Inc. provides opportunities for personal growth through a meaningful Christian camping experience.
Camp Tanner is accredited by the Ontario Camps Association and the United Church of Canada.
Our Mission
Camp Tanner Inc. provides opportunities for personal growth through a meaningful Christian camping experience.
Camp Tanner is accredited by the Ontario Camps Association and the United Church of Canada.
Charitable Status
Camp Tanner Inc. is a registered charity. Camp Tanner relies on our generous donors and volunteers to keep us running each year. We run with a volunteer board and the support of many volunteers help throughout the summer and the rest of the year. We also have fundraisers throughout the year to raise money to improve our programs. Extra funds we raise also allow us to help support families who otherwise can't afford camp. We very much appreciate all the support we receive each year! Contact us to learn more.
Our Facilities
DirectionsWelcome to Camp Tanner! Located just outside of Embro Ontario at 316667 31st Line Embro ON. For those who haven't been to camp it can be tricky to find sometimes. We are just around the corner from Happy Hills, so you can follow their signs for most of the drive.
Here are some additional directors depending on where you are coming from: Ingersoll: Follow Thames Street out of town heading north. This road is the 31st line. You will cross Dundas (Highway 2), keep going straight. Follow the road until it becomes gravel. Keep going down the gravel about half a concession. You will see our sign at our driveway on the left. Woodstock: Take Dundas (Highway 2) west out of town towards Thamesford. Turn right onto the 31st Line. Follow the road until it becomes gravel. Keep going down the gravel about half a concession. You will see our sign at our driveway on the left. Thamesford or London: Take Dundas (Highway 2) East out of town towards Woodstock. Turn left onto the 31st Line. Follow the road until it becomes gravel. Keep going down the gravel about half a concession. You will see our sign at our driveway on the left. Stratford: Take Highway 7 out of Stratford. Turn left onto the Embro Road. Take the Embro road all the way to Brooksdale. At Brooksdale turn right onto Rd.92. Go down road 92 until turning right down the 31st line (you will be turning onto gravel). Keep going down the gravel about half a concession. You will see our sign at our driveway on the left. Kinsmen of StratfordCamp Tanner Inc. uses the facilities of the Bill Tanner Kin Camp. This camp is owned and operated by the Stratford Kinsmen. It is available to rent by contacting the Kinsmen. Their website for the camp is http://kamptanner.ca/
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Photos of Our Camp GroundsFacilities on Our GroundsOur campgrounds include many different areas where activities take place throughout a week at camp. Camp Tanner has all of the following facilities:
- 8 Camper Cabins - 1 Staff Cabin - Mess Hall - Craft Cabin - Medical Trailer - Director's Hut - Pool, Bathrooms and Change areas - Pond - Vespers Area - Hiking Trails - Archery Range - Soccer Field - Baseball Diamond - Beach Volleyball Court - Basketball Court - Campfire Pit |
This is a map of our facilities. You can use this to find your way when you arrive. Generally you will want to make your way to the Dinning hall as this is where we sign in and out.
