Off The Grid

UNPLUG from your busy life,
STAY in a Jungle Camp house,
EXPLORE God’s work among unreached people groups

What is Off The Grid?

Off The Grid is a fun-filled missions weekend designed to help you grow in your understanding of God’s work in our world and His passion to see the unreached know Him.

Come and stay off the grid in a “Jungle Camp” house. Every summer, our missionary candidates have two weeks to build a home in the bush. They then live in their home for four weeks as part of a practicum that teaches them many skills needed when planting a church in a remote and isolated people group. The practicum is called “Jungle Camp”.

Experience informative and interactive teaching sessions, campfires, missionary testimonies, great food, and time spent with others in a unique environment.

Our teaching sessions include learning of God’s faithfulness in missions throughout the years. How God is working today. What is left to do. What does it take to reach an unreached people group. Interactive language challenges. Teamwork in Missions. And much more… Come and discover what role you can have in helping complete the Great Commission.

This is a missions experience suited for college students (age 18 and older), adults, and church leaders.

Location

Off The Grid is located in an isolated forest on the Ethnos Canada campus.

Ethnos Canada
313363 Hwy 6 South
Durham, ON (West Grey)

Find us on Google Maps.

Dates

August 29-31, 2025

Cost

$80 per person.

Covers food, lodging and all other expenses. Payment due upon registration.

Off The Grid is for those age 18 and older.

What do I need to bring?

sleeping bag & pillow
inflatable/camping mattress
flashlight
insect repellent
hand sanitizer
Bible
personal clothing
toiletries
warm clothes, eg. jacket

Lodging

You will stay with other OTG attendees in houses built by missionary trainees.

These unique houses are made of cedar poles, plastic and duct tape. Discover what it could look like to live off the grid with no electricity!

Got Questions?

“I needed to be reminded of God’s loving character, how He cares for the nations. When I came to Off The Grid, that’s exactly what I got. God cares for the nations and that’s what He wants me to do.”
Emily Swonke

“God is still building His church! Pretty amazing. A weekend away that was very impactful and reminds me what is really important.”
Lindsay

“A blessed time of Christ-centered, missions-focused, God-glorifying fellowship.”

“Off The Grid was an eye-opening experience that showed me what it really means to be a part of missions. It was encouraging to know that contributing to missions isn’t just going overseas but can be done from anywhere.”
OTG Attendees

“It was such an amazing experience being at OTG, my husband and I can’t stop rejoicing in the hospitality and knowledge that we took away from being there.”
Diana

Questions?

What is the cost for the weekend and what does it include?

The cost is $80/person. These costs cover all of your food for the weekend, your lodging, course materials and all other costs for the weekend.

What do we need to bring?

sleeping bag & pillow, inflatable mattress or some type of camping mattress, flashlight, insect repellent, hand sanitizer, Bible, personal clothing, toiletries, towel, hammock (optional), bathing suit (optional)

When should I arrive on the Friday? What time do we wrap up on the Sunday?

The arrival time for OTG is Friday anytime between 6:30pm – 7:30pm. On Sunday, departure will be after lunch (which is included in your cost).

What are the bathroom facilities like?

There are bathrooms located in a central location in the OTG village. They have flush toilets and water for hand washing.

Do we need to bring food?

No, all meals and snacks are provided for the weekend. If you would like to bring additional snacks that is fine. Please note there is no refrigeration available in the village. (If health needs require food or medication to be refrigerated feel free to contact us and we can discuss options.)

Can I bring my children?

Due to a limited number of spots available for OTG we require that attendees be 18 years of age or older.

I know OTG is about missions, but what are the sessions about? What topics are taught?

Our sessions throughout the weekend give a snapshot of:

what we do here at Ethnos Canada
the needs in Canada and around the world
the need to learn a foreign language
the part culture plays in cross-cultural evangelism

Where are you located?

The OTG village is located on the Ethnos campus just south of Durham, ON. The address for a GPS is: 313363 Hwy 6 South, Durham, ON.

Accessibility

While Ethnos Canada is committed to ensuring that, when possible, every person enjoys equal access and participation to events on our property, due to the intentionally rustic nature of some locations on our campus, access for those with certain disabilities may be limited. If you plan to visit our campus during these events and require assistance, please contact us at info@ethnos.ca or call 1-519-369-2622 (Toll Free 1-844-855-6862) before your visit.

For more information about accessibility on our campus, visit ethnos.ca/about/accessibility.