About us

Hostyn Association (further only: HA) is a not for profit organization incorporated in the province of Quebec, Canada. HA is lead by a Board of Directors and is governed by its bylaws. Members of the Board are unpaid volunteers. Directors are elected by members of HA at their annual meeting.

Membership

Membership in HA is open to persons of Slovak or Czech descent, their spouses but also to persons with a strong tie to Czech or Slovak republic, for example people with knowledge of the language, culture or history, etc. Members are required to pay annual membership fees, be loyal to HA and promote the interests of HA, promote and attend the activities of HA and obey the bylaws of HA.

Mission statement

Our mission is to preserve, maintain and improve the camp Hostyn as a meeting place and a recreational facility, and to organize various activities. Camp Hostyn is the last remaining piece of property in the province of Quebec owned by Czech or Slovak community.

How to participate

Camp Hostyn is open to visitors. Membership in HA is not a prerequisite for a visit.

How to contribute

Volunteers carry out all work such as renovations and maintenance. One can help with cleaning, lawn moving, benches and table painting etc. Please consult our yearly schedule or contact the camp manager.

Help is wanted in the kitchen, cooks and cook helpers are needed during organized activities, picnics.

During summer camp for children we need counselors, cooks and cook helpers, maintenance technician and a camp director.

You may donate construction material, tools, gardening supplies, kitchen appliances and equipment, sporting goods etc. Financial donations are also accepted.

Please contact us about possibilities of cooperation, sponsorship and donations.