John Paul II Family Centre
Nestled among the natural surroundings of Southwestern Ontario.
The John Paul II Family Centre is affectionately known as the JP2 centre. This centre offers the priceless opportunity to step away from the busyness and noise of our lives and encounter nature, peace, quiet, and God.
About the John Paul II Family Centre
The John Paul II Family Centre is owned and operated by Family Foundations Institute as the campsite is home to FFI’s family-strengthening summer camping programs: Knight’s Quest Boys Camp, Anchor Camp for Girls, and Family Camp.
Location
6679 Woodworth Rd
Port Burwell, ON N0J 1T0
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The centre is also available to rent for your own social or family gathering. JP2 centre offers brand new recreational facilities including an in-ground pool, large recreational hall, commercial sized kitchen, private bunkhouses, and a small meeting hall, all nestled in the picturesque, wooded area close to Port Burwell, Ontario.
Features
- Cabins (bunk-beds & floor-space)
- Showers
- Washrooms
- Mini Hall (meeting/activity room and bathrooms)
- Main Hall (dining, dancing, etc.)
- Commercial kitchen
- Office
- Sports field
- Wooded lot with tent sites
- Beach volleyball court (covered)
- Swimming pool (fenced)
- Gravel parking lot
Main Hall
Main Hall has a fire code capacity of 160 people. Main hall has tables and comfortable padded folding chairs for seating of 125 people. Main hall is fully winterized, has A/C. Within main hall is commercial sized kitchen, small meeting room. Facility is wheelchair accessible.
Kitchen
Includes walk-in fridge, separate entrance for easy food deliveries, large freezer space, pantry storage, full line of dishes, cups and cutlery, standard supply of spices, standard supply of cooking supplies (baking dishes, pots, pans), serving platters, industrial grade kitchen sink, grill, 2 convectional ovens.
Washroom & Showers
Modern shower facilities (3 shower stalls for each) available in the men’s and women’s washrooms in the community center. Washrooms include 3 toilet stalls for each men’s and women’s. Large family/staff bathroom.
Wifi available if requested (additional cost).
Cabins
There are 4 triplex cabin buildings on the JP2 Campsite for a total of 10 separate cabins. 8 of the cabins house 10 single bunks; 4 of the cabins are smaller and house 4 single bunks. Each bunk has new hospital grade nylon-plastic covered mattresses. Cabins are equipped with electricity and are winterized. Each cabin has windows and overhead fan (no A/C). Each cabin has key-lock entry. Site capacity is 96 bunks.
Pool
Modern 25,000-gal in-ground pool with spacious pool deck, pool deck benches and chairs included. Fully gated. Lifeguard not included.
Mini Hall
Located just steps away from cabin complex, the mini hall has 3 separate single washrooms (with shower in each). Mini Hall also has large meeting room (50-person capacity) with fridge & microwave. Meeting room has A/C and projector equipment for presentations, etc.
Outdoor Activities
Large beach volleyball court, large coverall providing excellent outdoor space rain or shine, walking trails through wooded areas, gaga ball pit, soccer field, golf-frisbee.
JP2 is a pet-free campsite.
Pricing
Find the rental opportunity that best suits your needs. Book now to determine your specific arrangements and pricing.
Peak Season
3rd weekend of June to Labour Day
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Entire Site
Includes twelve cabins (4 triplex buildings), main hall, mini hall and bathrooms, pool, grounds and trails, volleyball court.
Mid-Peak Season
May 1st until 3rd weekend of June/Labour Day until Thanksgiving
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Entire Site
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No Pool
Includes twelve cabins (4 triplex buildings), main hall, mini hall and bathrooms, grounds and trails, volleyball court. Pool is not available during mid-peak season.
Pool is not available during mid-peak season.
Off-Peak Season
Thanksgiving until May 1st
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Entire Site
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No Pool
Includes twelve cabins (4 triplex buildings), main hall, mini hall and bathrooms, grounds and trails, volleyball court. Pool is not available during mid-peak season.
Pool is not available during mid-peak season.
Other Rental Options
Available during off-peak season only.
- $400/day use of mini hall ($200 deposit)
- $575/day use of main hall ($200 deposit)
- $400/night + $125/cabin/night mini hall only, all grounds, rented cabins ($200 deposit)
