About Cairn

Cairn is a Presbyterian summer camp located in the heart of Muskoka on Echo Lake just outside of Baysville, Ontario. Cairn offers programs for children and youth ages 5-16.

In everything we do, we strive to share God’s love by building opportunities for campers to create connections and foster growth in an inclusive, affirming, outdoor environment.

Learn more https://www.ilovecamp.org!

Our Faith: Sharing God’s Love

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At Cairn, we follow Jesus’ example of affirming and including all people.

We strive to serve God and one another
by creating a welcoming community
where we can actively explore
and live our faith in everything we do.

Cairn is owned and operated by the Presbyterian Church in Canada, under the oversight of the Synod of Central Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda. We value faith formation as an important part of wholistic growth.

We recognize that our campers and staff come from a variety of religious backgrounds, so faith conversations at camp embrace and celebrate that reality.

Camp Isn’t Just for Kids!

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Join us for a weekend dedicated to your physical, spiritual and mental wellness within a community of women, immersed in the beauty of Muskoka!

Women’s Wellness Weekend offers a blend of session options, from yoga and mindfulness meditation, to crafting and canoeing, or even booking a massage – it’s all up to you as to which elements of wellness you’d like to include in your weekend. Whether you come with a sister, cousin, daughter, church friends, or on your own, a rejuvenating fall weekend awaits! For more information, visit https://www.ilovecamp.org/womens-wellness-weekend

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Start off the fall season with a beautiful Muskoka weekend!

Fall by the Fireside welcomes alumni and families of all ages to spend a weekend outdoors, enjoying a variety of camp favourite activities with some special fall features. Adult-only, child-only, and family programming will be offered throughout the weekend, so participants can choose to attend programs with friends or as a whole family. For more information, visit https://www.ilovecamp.org/fall-by-fireside

On the Road to 100

2025 marks 95 incredible years of camp memories, community, and connection. We’re officially On the Road to 100, and we want YOU to be a part of this exciting journey. Whether you were at camp last year or 50 years ago, you are an essential part of our story, and we’d love to celebrate with you as we look ahead to the next 100 years.

Our History

Glen Mhor Camp began in 1930 on the shores of Lake Simcoe in Beaverton, sparking a legacy of growing in God, connection and community, that continues to this day. In 1978, camp moved to the beautiful current site on Echo Lake in Baysville, where its traditions lived on and new memories were made. In 2006, Glen Mhor grew to include 5 Synod Presbyterian Camps, and the Cairn Family of Camps was formed.

While the names and locations have changed over time, the spirit of camp has remained constant. As we journey toward 100 years, we honour our beginnings, celebrate the present, and look ahead to a future filled with young leaders who will make our world a better, kinder, gentler place where everyone is welcomed and valued.

Learn more about our history here!

Donate to Cairn

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To all of those who give for the benefit of camp: Thank you.

Through your donations of time, goods, and funds, you have helped us sustain and grow this camp that we love so dearly. Your gifts have such a vast impact on the many campers, guests, alumni, volunteers, and other members of our community who participate in our camping programs, and benefit from the ministry we provide.

We couldn’t do it without you.

Click here to donate.