The Max Simms Memorial Camp is a fully-accessible camp for handicapped persons. It is situated on the majestic Exploits River near Bishop's Falls, and is utilized virtually year-round for camping by the handicapped, and for conferences and meetings of all kinds.

The camp was built, and is proudly maintained and operated by the Lions family of Newfoundland. It is named in memory of Newfoundland's first District Governor, Lion Max E. Simms of Corner Brook, who served as District Governor of District 41S (Newfoundland and St. Pierre and Miquelon) in Lions year 1957-58. Although severely handicapped, Lion Max exemplified the very highest ideals of Lionism.

Each year the Camp is used for hundreds of Handicapped children and adults. Diabetes Camps, CNIB, Open Camps, etc. are held on a weekly basis and the groups bring counselors and staff to assist with the staff at the Camp. The walls of the Camp are adorned with pictures of the campers along with comments regarding their experiences.

Every summer a weekend (Camp-A-Rama) is reserved for Lions, Lioness, Leos and their families.

Camp-A-Rama is an opportunity for the Lions family of 41-S1 and 41-S2 to relax and experience the fellowship of Lionism.

Camp-A-Rama is fun for all ages: children’s games, and rides, teen dances, adult get togethers, hiking, pontoon rides on the river, swimming in the pool, and especially the church service on Sunday morning, something Lion A. Jack Baker has always carried out for the Lions.

Part of the tradition of Camp-A-Rama is the bar-b-cue on Saturday night and Lion Harold Wells from Stephenville and our own Lion Harold Priddle have become the Master Chefs. Every year they get together Saturday afternoon to marinate the steaks and themselves. And every year it is a success. Anyone who has experienced their cooking will tell you that they have to be the best chefs on the island.

If you get the opportunity to visit the Camp, then go. To see it first hand will make you realize just how valuable you are as a member of the Lions family