Sask K of C Charitable Foundation

April Newsletter Series – Sask K of C Charitable Foundation

Every summer, young people arrive at Christian Youth Camps carrying more than backpacks and sleeping bags. They bring hopes, questions, worries, and dreams. Some come from strong, faith‑filled families. Others arrive unsure, searching, or carrying burdens far heavier than their years. But once they step onto campgrounds, something begins to change.

This is the story of one camper — a story that reflects so many others across Saskatchewan.

“I like going to camp because they wake us up in different fun ways every morning. We have lots of activities every day, and my favourite is free time and arts and crafts. We play lots of fun games like hide-and-seek, where we have to find the counsellors and earn points when we do. I can’t wait to see my camp friends again this year.”

For this young person, camp became a place of welcome. A place where faith wasn’t just taught but lived. A place where they could laugh freely, try new things, and discover that God’s love is real and personal — often through the joy of community.

And this experience is not unique. Another camper shared:

“Camp holds such a special spot in my heart. And I’m so blessed and thankful that I get to come here and be around a community of people that love God.”

Throughout the week, moments of grace unfold in simple but powerful ways:

• a counsellor who listens with patience
• a chapel service where Scripture suddenly “clicks.”
• a campfire where friendships form under the stars
• a quiet moment on a trail where a young person feels God’s presence

These are the moments that shape a young person’s heart. These are the moments that stay with them long after camp ends.

Camp leaders tell us that many of the children who benefit most from camp are the ones who can least afford to attend. Thanks to the generosity of the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation — and the councils who partner with us — camps can offer financial assistance to families who need it. Our support helps ensure that every child, regardless of circumstance, has the chance to experience a week of faith, friendship, and belonging.

One older camper, now serving as a summer missionary, put it beautifully:

“In my time coming here as both a camper and summer missionary, I have had an irreplaceable experience. Luseland Bible Camp is a place where Jesus and fun go hand in hand. It’s where people come to know God’s love through the love of his followers.”

These stories remind us why our shared mission matters. When Knights support youth camps — whether directly through the Foundation or through council‑led initiatives — we are helping young people encounter Christ in a way that shapes their lives. We are helping them discover that they are loved, valued, and part of a community that believes in them.

This is the impact of your generosity. This is the fruit of our partnership with councils and camp leaders. This is the future of our Church, growing one child at a time.

Because when a young person encounters Christ at camp, it can change everything — and together, we help open that door.