Camp Amy Molson is a residential
camp for young children living in the Montreal area. It was founded
on May 23, 1944 when the Ladies Benevolent Society bought the old
farm house (the office/infirmary) with a legacy left by Amy Molson.
During our first summer of operation, there were 58 campers and
five counsellors, each of whom earned 20 cents a week.
All of the children who attended the camp came from foster homes or orphanages
in Montreal and they were expected to help with the maintenance of the camp,
performing such chores as cleaning and assisting in the building of new facilities.
From our humble beginning, we have grown into a camp with facilities for over
150 children and 70 staff. Camp Amy Molson is a residential camp in Quebec
for children ages 5 - 13, and our program is tailor-made for the special needs
of this age group. Camp Amy Molson endeavors to provide personalized care to
all our campers. Through individualized programs, the camp tries to meet the
physical, emotional, and social needs of each child. This is best achieved
through a philosophy of participation and cooperative camping. The acquisition
of camping skills is secondary to the appreciation for and respect of others
and self.
Camp Amy Molson has an "open" policy to campers. We enthusiastically
accept children from all ethnic and linguistic backgrounds and home environments.
Our staff embodies high standards of personal integrity, responsibility and
maturity.
