The Vision
Developing Camp Cassidy
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Phase One
- Restoration and renovation of existing church building
- Hiking Trail design
- Hiking Trail construction
- COMPLETED
Phase Two
- Central access road
- Site preparation
- COMPLETED
Phase Three
- Recreational amenities development
ONGOING
Phase Four
- Construction of a “Gathering Place”
- Construction of 6-8 Cabins
Our Goal
The vision for Camp Cassidy is to provide a family-focused wellness and recreational facility. Family oriented living quarters and a central gathering place building with meeting/seminar rooms and associated services are envisioned.
Camp Cassidy will provide wellness opportunities for military and first responder personnel with challenges such as operational stress injuries, hyper-vigilance, anxiety, alienation, depression, conflict management, low self-esteem and transitional issues by developing and operating the infrastructure and programs at the Property that can assist them through recreational and therapy activities. The operation of a variety of wellness/therapy programs conducted at the Gathering Place may be “contracted out” to experts on a space rental basis. The Gathering Place and the living quarters will also be used for contemplative retreats and as a training facility for wellness facilitators.
Additional facilities may be added as needed, and several phases will be implemented for the development of the project.
Phase One: Completed in 2024
Restoration and Renovation of Existing Church Building.
The one room church building on the property, first constructed in 1883, has been restored and re-purposed for use as a non-denominational facility for meetings and therapy/wellness sessions, as well as for Camp administrative purposes.
Hiking Trail Design
The design of a looped hiking trail through the property by a professional trail designer. The trail affords full access to all features of the property and provides Camp users with a family oriented or individual recreational opportunity.
Hiking Trail Construction
Upon completion of the trail network construction, the trail will be fully open for use by military families and first responders.
COMPLETED IN 2024
Phase 2: Infrastructure Development- Completed in 2024
- Central access road
- Site preparation
COMPLETED IN 2024
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Phase Three: Ongoing
All facilities and recreational activities will be designed and conducted consistent with the “Guiding Principle” of a “light footprint” on the Property. This Principle emphasizes sustainability and avoids or minimizes adverse environmental impact to the site, its wildlife and the area as a whole, while providing a rewarding experience for those families who visit the Camp.
All of the facilities and the programs will be designed to achieve the vision of Camp Cassidy.
- Swimming and boating (non-motorized)
- Art therapy
- Trail running
- Fishing
- Archery
- Outdoor education-interpretation
- Bird watching and wildlife identification
- Wildlife and stream habitat studies
- Healing Gardens
- Outdoor amphitheater
- Picnic sites
- Sports field
- Swing set
- Climbing wall
- Horseshoe pit
- Labyrinth
- Meditation Pyramid
- Heritage Apple orchard
Phase Four
Construction of a “Gathering Place”
building at the centre of the Camp. A welcome facility and meeting/ seminar/ therapy rooms (with a small dining room and kitchen servery), offices and quarters for staff will be housed in this structure.
6-8 cabins
will be established on the Property, giving families and individuals overnight accommodations with privacy. A parking area will be provided, with walking trails from the cabins to the rest of the Property.