Making memories at “Camp peopleCare”

For over a decade, peopleCare residents and staff have come together at Hidden Acres in Baden, Ontario, for our annual Resident Retreat. This year, the treasured experience was affectionately dubbed “Camp peopleCare,” complete with nicknames and matching camp shirts for residents and staff alike.

The retreat is designed to give residents both a sense of adventure and the freedom to choose how they’d like to spend their days, whether that meant playing corn hole, making friendship bracelets or enjoying a good book in the sunshine. Over three days, everyone enjoyed time outdoors, from games and crafts to beach time, music and simply relaxing in nature.

Executive Director Stella Annan said the feedback from this year’s participants has once again been phenomenal. “The residents have shared how exciting and fun the experience was, and many are already looking forward to next year!”

She also gave a great big thank you to staff for their outstanding leadership, commitment, and the thoughtful planning and execution that went into this event.

“Our staff were resourceful and attentive, ensuring our residents’ safety and wellbeing throughout the retreat. From the photos and videos, it all looked effortless, but I know what goes into this behind the scenes, and I’m incredibly proud of everyone for collaborating to make this such a great success.”

For the second year in a row, our generous supplier partners donated equipment, supplies, coffee, food and more to help make the retreat as enjoyable as possible.

In total, more than 68 peopleCare residents homes attended as either overnight guests or day-trippers, with about 40 to 43 residents onsite each day. Over 100 staff joined in for part or all of the fun, supporting personalized care and creating meaningful connections and memories.

Activities this year included fishing, outdoor music, a scavenger hunt, make-your-own pizza and cookies, movies, crafts, and games, not to mention the traditional campfire. There were scheduled experiences as well as activities residents could enjoy on their own time. In short, residents had the freedom to create their own adventures, doing what they wanted, when they wanted.

Creating these kinds of life-enriching experiences for residents and staff to share is at the heart of peopleCare’s mission and one more way we’re changing the world of senior living.

Watch our latest Annual Residents Retreat video on YouTube to see the fun and memories this experience creates year after year.