Catch a Memory Campout
June 20-22, 2025
All Benton men are invited to attend for a weekend of fun at Brant Conservation Area. Anyone with kids is encouraged to bring them for the weekend. Fathers can create lasting impact through intentional time with their kids. The Catch a Memory Campout will provide opportunities for fathers to spend time with their children.
There is a limit of 30 overnight guests, so send an email to men@benton.church to reserve your spot.
If you're only able to attend the Saturday activities, we'd love to have you join us for the day.
We also need to arrange rides for some of our men. If you can do that, please email us.
If you plan on joining us for the rafting trip at 2:00 pm, let us know by email.
Cost
At the gate, there is a charge of $18.00 per vehicle, per night, plus $4.00 per person in the vehicle, per night.
The day rate for seniors is $7.25.
The site fee is covered by the Men's Ministry, but donations are welcome.
You will be expected to bring your own food.
An example of the cost for camping:
A father with two children, for two nights would pay the following at the gate:
($18+$4+$4+$4) x 2 nights = $60.00 for 2 nights for 3 people
Additional Costs:
If you wish to participate in the rafting trip at 2:00pm on Saturday you will need to pay for that separately.
Cost is $40 per person or $70 per family. Email men@benton.church to let us know you plan to participate.
Pay by e-transfer to office@benton.church and mention it is a payment for Men's Ministry.
The day rate for seniors is $7.25.
The site fee is covered by the Men's Ministry, but donations are welcome.
You will be expected to bring your own food.
An example of the cost for camping:
A father with two children, for two nights would pay the following at the gate:
($18+$4+$4+$4) x 2 nights = $60.00 for 2 nights for 3 people
Additional Costs:
If you wish to participate in the rafting trip at 2:00pm on Saturday you will need to pay for that separately.
Cost is $40 per person or $70 per family. Email men@benton.church to let us know you plan to participate.
Pay by e-transfer to office@benton.church and mention it is a payment for Men's Ministry.
Schedule
Friday
Check-In begins at 2:00pm.
Meet around the bonfire and get to know each other. (Bring your own dinner.)
Check-In begins at 2:00pm.
Meet around the bonfire and get to know each other. (Bring your own dinner.)
Saturday
Breakfast (bring your own)
10:00am
Breakfast (bring your own)
10:00am
Baseball game! Bring your baseball glove and any other equipment you need.
12:00pmLunch (bring your own) We will have a visit from Pastor Jay Grimes during lunch.
2:00pmTwo hour rafting trip on the Grand River, known as the Five Oaks Trip. Cost is $40 per person or $70 per family. Pay by e-transfer to office@benton.church and mention it is a payment for Men's Ministry.
We meet along the river on the opposite side of the camp and get a ride to the Five Oaks entry site. Be prepared to get wet.
4:30pm
Swimmers can enjoy sun and fun at the 1.25-acre swimming pool. ($2.75)
6:00pm
Wiener roast around the campfire. We provide the fire, you provide your own wieners.
8:00pm
Discussion around the campfire, followed by a time of sharing.
11:00pm
Quiet time (bedtime)
Sunday
Breakfast (bring your own)
Sunday Worship begins with small group devotions just after breakfast.
9:00am
We will gather as a group for singing and sharing from God's Word.
12:00pm Check out. You can stay in the park, but not in our group camping area.
NOTE
This is an unserviced site which means there is no electricity and the water tap is across the road. The washroom is an outhouse. There is a complete washroom on the other side of the campground and a pool as well. Firewood is available at the gate. Bring bug spray and all your own food.
(Electricity via John's big-rig will be available for charging cell phones.)
This is an unserviced site which means there is no electricity and the water tap is across the road. The washroom is an outhouse. There is a complete washroom on the other side of the campground and a pool as well. Firewood is available at the gate. Bring bug spray and all your own food.
(Electricity via John's big-rig will be available for charging cell phones.)
Location
Brant Conservation Area Group site 706
RR 4, 119 Jennings Road, Brantford, ON N3T 5L7
RR 4, 119 Jennings Road, Brantford, ON N3T 5L7