As you drive down the treed laneway into our farm, you will pass horses in rolling pastures and green fields of crops. Look up, and the matching peaks of our pavilion, dining room patio, and Derby bunkhouse/office will welcome you to the centre of Kemur Camp.

If you continue on past Derby you’ll skirt the central paddock (where our show horses like to hang out) and find yourself facing a large, green building. This green building houses Kemur’s second bunkhouse “The Loft”, our tackroom, and the New Barn, home to our show horses.

Our second barn is located a half-minute walk from the New Barn building. Renovated in 1990, the Old Barn rests on a beautiful stone foundation, and houses Kemur’s mares and foals, our Welsh stallion Cardigan, and Ralph, our llama.

When you leave the Old Barn, and head towards the dining room patio, you’ll pass the Murray’s house on your right. If you look to your left, you can check out our volleyball net and swimming pool, both great places to pass sunny summer afternoons.

Kemur’s riding facilities include five large hunter rings: one enclosed arena, two intermediate rings, and two advanced rings containing many exciting hunter jumps. Our 250-plus acres of riding trails complete our comprehensive riding facilities.

Kemur’ s protected wetland is home to many rare birds, including a resident family of Sand Hill Cranes.

The pavilion, built in 2002, is the perfect spot to enjoy snacks, work on crafts, and hang out with friends. And since the whole camp can be comfortably seated in this open-air space, the pavilion brings us all together for Sunday sign-in, games, skit performances, and good-bye on Saturday.

Both Derby and the patio were added in 2003. The Derby bunkhouse is for our older 28 campers, as well as six counselors, and two counselors in training. With music, cards, dance parties, and games like “Gotcha” in the evenings, staying in Derby is non-stop fun! Derby’s soaring ceilings, huge windows, and cedar rafters make the space feel more like a summer lodge than a sleeping hall! Seven showers, a large bathroom.

The Office and Kemur store are located in the same building as the Derby bunkhouse. The striking cherry and walnut wood in these two rooms was harvested from Kemur’s land, and adds much warmth and personality to these spaces.

The “Loft” Bunkhouse sleeps our 26 younger campers, as well as six counselors, and two working students. The large “Circus Room” located beside the Loft sleeping area hosts many evening talent shows, hair braiding parties, dance extravaganzas, and teddy bear gatherings. Loft’s nighttime programs are all tailored for younger campers and ensure that even bedtime at Kemur is a riot!

In addition to the main craft made over the course of the week, an optional craft is offered every day. Between weaving dream-catchers on Monday, creating lanterns on Tuesday, painting rock animals on Wednesday, and making a friendship bracelet on Thursday, optional craft time is always exciting!