Tim Horton's Onondaga Farms, Ontario

First cab off the rank in Ontario was Tim Horton's Onondaga Farms. John Malcolmson was our very passionate and knowledgeable host.

He showed us around the very impressive camp and working farm, along with all of the conservation areas they have, via a hay ride towed by a tractor - a very pleasant way to travel.

The philosophy of the camp is to provide a free, once in a lifetime experience to disadvantaged children from families who could not otherwise afford it. Campers are flown into one of the Tim Horton Camps around Canada (5) or in Kentucky (1). If our experience of the camp is anything to go by then that is exactly what they get.

The telescope (at left) is a great addition to the camp. The roof opens up and on a clear night campers are able to study the stars and planets.

They also have a leadership program which focuses on developing community leaders who will go back and work in their local communities.

I am sure there are many, many campers who have been inspired by their time at this camp to work in and for their communities.