In 1974 heavy rain forced the event indoors, but the convenient proximity of St. John’s Church to the Camp enabled the close to 300 people who braved the elements to be accommodated (above). In such ways parochial isolation was broken down and IslandAnglicans began to develop a sense ofthemselves as belonging together, in a Prince Edward Island Church. After Archdeacon Tanton’s departure the city parishes went back to having their own separate picnics and the event declined in importance. It eventually died out.

Church music camps were held at Camp Kingston in the early 1970s and attracted large numbers: In the above photograph the Camp Choir; under the direction of Mark LeRo/LV, is shown at St. Paul’s Church, Charlottetmvn. Archdeacon Tanton isfourth on the left.