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HISTORY OF THE SALVATION ARMY JACKSON'S POINT CONFERENCE CENTRE AND CAMP
The Salvation Army first purchased property in Jackson's Point for the purpose of operating and running summer camping programs in 1917. This was a 20-acre parcel of land known as Camp #1, which is now the Conference Centre Site. Prior to 1917, The Salvation Army operated summer camps on this location for nearly 10 years.
Group of Officers at Jackson's Point Camp. Probably at the dedication in 1917. Commissioner W.J Richards is in the centre with his arm bent. Next to the C.S is Col. Gaskin. (Left to Right, front row:) Brig W. Bettridge; Captain Rufus Spooner; Col. R. Adby; Tall man behind Mrs. Commissioner Richards is Gideon Miller Property Secretary who acquired the camp and set up buildings. Man looking over Commissioner Richards left shoulder is the Editor, Col. John Bond. Officer in front of flag at left is Col. Frank Bell.
Towards the end of the Second World War in 1944, The Salvation Army purchased an adjacent 195-acre parcel of land known as the Scott Farm.
Life has certainly changed since 1944 including this 195-acre farm. 59 acres of this parcel houses, The Salvation Army's Divisional Camp for the Greater Toronto area, a Salvation Army trailer park and The Salvation Army Georgina Community Church.
The remaining 136-acre parcel that lies south of Metro Rd. consists of a mixed forest with towering cedar, ash and several varieties of Maples including Sugar Maple.
The Conference Centre maintains a network of nature trails through this magnificent forest. These are available for the quiet enjoyment of our clients and guests.
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