Huron County, Ontario – Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. The organizers of Newcomer Day at Camp are excited to announce the event’s return on August 22, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Camp Klahanie, 33612 Blacks Point Road, Goderich.
The free event, organized by the Goderich Lions Club and the Immigrant Advisory Council of the Huron County Immigration Partnership, is an opportunity for newcomers to Canada and their supporters to spend a summer afternoon enjoying games, children’s activities, a guided hike and community barbecue.
Organized since 2019, this year’s Newcomer Day at Camp will also include a guided hike, games of soccer and volleyball, an African drumming workshop, dance workshops, children’s painting crafts, and a cricket match demonstration. Attendees will also have the chance to meet a farm animal, enjoy a barbecue with halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available, and gather around a bonfire complete with marshmallows. Participants are also encouraged to bring a dessert from their own culture to share with fellow attendees, adding a personal and delicious touch to the day’s celebrations.
“The Lions Club has always believed in service that brings people together, and Newcomer Day at Camp does exactly that. Every year we watch new friendships form over a game of soccer or a shared meal at the barbecue, and it’s a reminder of how strong our community becomes when we welcome everyone in,” said Cecilia Fulker, president of the Goderich Lions Club.
Newcomer Day at Camp offers attendees the opportunity to meet and connect with other newcomers to Canada, settlement staff from the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, volunteers from the Huron Welcome Hub for Newcomers, Huron County Library staff, community organization staff, and elected leaders.
“Newcomer Day at Camp is one of the best days of the summer, full of laughter, new friends, and a real sense of belonging. Whether you’re trying cricket for the first time, sharing a dessert from home, or just relaxing by the bonfire, it’s a chance to feel connected to this community. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone again this year,” said Pam Somers, chair of the Immigrant Advisory Council of the Huron County Immigration Partnership.
Newcomer Day at Camp is made possible through the support of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, the Goderich Lions, the Huron Welcome Hub for Newcomers and the Town of Goderich.
What: Newcomer Day at Camp
When: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Camp Klahanie, 33612 Blacks Point Rd, Goderich, Ontario
Cost: Free, everyone is welcome
Transportation may be available for those who require it. For questions or to arrange transportation, please contact: home@huroncounty.ca
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About the Goderich Lions Club
The Goderich Lions Club is a community service organization dedicated to supporting local initiatives and improving the quality of life in Goderich and the surrounding area.
About the Huron County Immigration Partnership
The Huron County Immigration Partnership works to build welcoming, inclusive communities for newcomers to Canada through collaboration among local organizations, service providers, and community members.