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Outdoor Ministries Institute

Connecting United Church of Canada Camps & Outdoor Ministries

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What We Do

The Outdoor Ministries Institute (OMI) is here to connect various Outdoor Ministries from across Canada.

OMI is currently focused on helping United Church of Canada affiliated outdoor ministries feel connected and supported.

OMI is proud to be part of the Campfire Collective

ThinkCamp
REIMAGINE
Nov 2026

Nov 24-27, 2026
Camp Professionals Gathering
Pearce Williams Summer Camp,
Iona, Ontario

New
Resource Library,
CampSource

Free for OMI Members
who have signed up for
Campfire Collective
Membership

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about the work that we do at OMI
please reach out to us and will will try to give you answers
and information that will help you and your ministry.

Email OMI

Camping Standards Training Video for Camp Boards

PDF of Slides for Camp Standards Training

Files from United Church (including Self Assessment Tool)