Non-Negotiables

• Health Card

• Necessary Medications

• Your Bible

• And a positive spirit

Below is a recommendation of what you might want to pack.

Clothing

• T-shirts and breathable tops

• Shorts and comfortable activewear (for hiking and outdoor games)

• Long pants or jeans (for cooler evenings and mosquito protection)

• Swimwear (for canoeing, kayaking, and lake activities)

• Light jacket, hoodie, or sweater (evenings by the lake can drop in temperature)

• Rain jacket, poncho, or waterproof shell

• Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers (for hiking trails)

• Waterproof footwear or rain boots

• Indoor footwear (slippers or slides for the lodge/cabins)

• Sandals or water shoes (for the waterfront)

• Socks and undergarments (pack a few extra pairs in case of rain)

• Pyjamas or comfortable sleepwear

• Sun hat or baseball cap

Bedding

• Pillows

• Blankets

• Sheets and/or Sleeping Bag

Toiletries

• Bath towel and washcloth

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellent or bug spray

• Shampoo and conditioner

• Soap, body wash, and face wash

• Toothpaste and toothbrush

• Deodorant

• Feminine products

Miscellaneous

• Notebook and pen (for worships and deep dives)

• Reusable water bottle

• Umbrella

• Flashlight or headlamp (essential for walking to cabins at night)

• Snacks

• Phone and charger

• Headphones

• Your favourite board game or cards

• Sunglasses

No. Neither the cabins nor the lodge will have bedding or linens available for use, rental, purchase. Additionally, no towels or washcloths are provided. Each attendee is responsible to bring their own bedding and linens. Beds at Camp Frenda are single beds, with the exception of some double beds in the Lodge.

No, pets are strictly prohibited from entering the camp. Certified service animals are the only exception allowed, provided you can present official documentation on professional letterhead from one of the following regulated health professionals within Ontario or Canada:

• Audiologist or speech-language pathologist

• Chiropractor

• Registered nurse or Nurse practitioner

• Occupational therapist

• Optometrist

• Physician or surgeon

• Physiotherapist

• Psychologist

• Psychotherapist or mental health therapist

All registration fees are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable. If a documented medical emergency occurs that entirely prohibits you from attending the retreat, please contact the organizing team via email to discuss potential options.

Your registration fee is all-inclusive and covers the following items for the duration of the event:

• All prepared meals and snacks while on-site at the camp.

• Lodge Accommodations: Access to an indoor washroom equipped with a shower mat, toilet paper, and hand soap.

• Cabin Accommodations: Access to shared, gender-separated washrooms equipped with toilet paper and hand soap.

• The official retreat shirt alongside other curated swag items.

• Full admission to all advertised camp activities.

No. Attendees are responsible for coordinating their own travel to and from the camp. However, carpooling within our young adult network is highly encouraged. Please connect with your local church leaders or peers if you need a ride or have extra space in your vehicle.

Camp Frenda is located in the Muskoka region on Lake Rosseau. While we highly recommend using a GPS or mapping application for real-time traffic updates and precise local road navigation on the day of your travel, here are the general driving directions from major cities across Ontario:

From Toronto / GTA (2-2.5 Hours): Head north on Highway 400 toward Barrie. Keep right to continue onto Highway 11 North toward Orillia and Bracebridge. Take the Highway 118 West exit heading toward Port Carling. Once in the Port Carling area, follow the local signs to Camp Frenda.

From Oshawa (2.5 Hours): Take Highway 401 West toward Toronto (or utilize Highway 407 West if you prefer a toll route). Merge onto Highway 400 North toward Barrie. Continue onto Highway 11 North toward Bracebridge. Take the Highway 118 West exit toward Port Carling, and follow the signs to the camp.

From Windsor (5 Hours): Take Highway 401 East toward Toronto. As you approach the Greater Toronto Area, merge onto Highway 400 North toward Barrie. Continue onto Highway 11 North toward Bracebridge. Take the exit for Highway 118 West toward Port Carling, and follow the local roads directly to Camp Frenda.

From Hamilton (2.5 Hours): Take Highway 403 East (or the QEW) toward Toronto. Merge onto Highway 400 North toward Barrie. Keep right to continue on Highway 11 North toward Bracebridge. Exit onto Highway 118 West toward Port Carling, and follow the signs to the camp.

From St. Catharines (3.5 Hours): Take the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) toward Toronto. In the Greater Toronto Area, take Highway 427 North to Highway 401 East, and then merge onto Highway 400 North toward Barrie. Keep right to continue on Highway 11 North toward Bracebridge. Exit onto Highway 118 West toward Port Carling, and follow the local signs to the camp.

From Kitchener (3 Hours): Take Highway 8 East and merge onto Highway 401 East toward Toronto. From the 401, merge onto Highway 400 North. Continue on Highway 11 North toward Bracebridge. Take the exit for Highway 118 West toward Port Carling, and follow the local signs to the camp grounds.

From Ottawa (5.5-6 Hours): Take Highway 417 West to Highway 17 West. Connect to Highway 60 West toward Huntsville, then head south on Highway 11. Exit at Highway 118 West toward Port Carling.

From Kingston (4.5 Hours): Take Highway 401 West toward Toronto. Merge onto Highway 400 North toward Barrie, continue onto Highway 11 North to Bracebridge, and take the Highway 118 West exit toward Port Carling.

From Barrie (1.15 Hours): Head north on Highway 400. Keep right to continue on Highway 11 North toward Bracebridge. Take the Highway 118 West exit heading toward Port Carling, and follow the local signs to Camp Frenda.

From Sudbury (2.5 Hours): Take Highway 69 South toward Parry Sound. Continue onto Highway 400 South. Take the exit for Lake Joseph Road (Highway 169) and follow it east. Connect with Highway 118 East toward Port Carling, and follow the local roads and signs to Camp Frenda.

From Sault Ste. Marie (6 Hours): Take Highway 17 East toward Sudbury. From Sudbury, merge onto Highway 69 South toward Parry Sound and continue onto Highway 400 South. Take the exit for Lake Joseph Road (Highway 169) and follow it east, then connect with Highway 118 East toward Port Carling and follow the local roads and signs directly to Camp Frenda.

From Thunder Bay (15 Hours ): Flying is highly recommended!

Yes, there is Wi-Fi available on-site at Camp Frenda. Please be advised, however, that due to the camp's natural, remote setting, the internet connection can be spotty or slow, and there may be temporary moments where it does not work at all.

No, there are no laundry facilities available for attendees at Camp Frenda. If you need to wash clothes during the weekend, you will need to travel into the nearby towns of Port Carling or Bracebridge to access public laundromats at your own expense.

Attendees must take full responsibility for their personal belongings. The retreat organizers and Camp Frenda cannot be held liable for the breakage, theft, or loss of any personal items. Items that are found and turned into the camp's Lost and Found will be collected and held in a designated area to be claimed on the final day of the retreat.

Camp Frenda operates as a meatless facility. No meat of any kind is served on the property; all meals provided during the retreat are either vegetarian or vegan.

No, it is not a nut-free camp. Because the camp serves a comprehensive vegetarian diet, nuts are used in food preparation on the premises. However, the camp maintains a highly thorough allergy protocol, and the on-site medical staff is fully equipped to assist with our prevention, awareness, and response programs.

The possession or consumption of alcohol, cigarettes, vapes, and non-medical marijuana is strictly prohibited everywhere on Camp Frenda grounds. Any violation of this rule will result in the individual being asked to leave the property immediately.

Please inform the retreat organizers and the onsite medical staff if there is a need to use medical marijuana.

For the safety, security, and protection of retreat attendees, staff, and property, the Camp Frenda premises are monitored at all times by a 24-hour video surveillance system. By accessing and staying on the property, all guests acknowledge and consent to this video monitoring in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

By registering to attend the Thrive Together retreat, you grant your implicit consent to be photographed and filmed during the event. If you strongly prefer not to be captured in photos or videos, please speak directly with the organizers immediately upon your arrival on-site so they can note your preference.