Buy Camp Kindling, Co-op Camp, and Vintage SCA Merch!

We’re selling all our Camp Kindling, Co-op Camp, and vintage SCA hoodies, t-shirts, hats, patches, and license plates to raise funds for our new programs and initiatives! If you want to purchase a summer camp keepsake or own a small piece of SCA’s history, check out our new online store. 

We have a limited inventory of each item, and this merch will not be reprinted, so get yours before they're gone! Shipping and pickup options are both available. 

Thank you for supporting the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association. More updates coming soon!

Statement on Camp Kindling

Hello Everyone,

My name is Dallas Tetarenko, and I am the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association. We appreciate all the comments and feedback regarding our announcement that we will not offer Camp Kindling in 2024. We know that this was a surprising and devastating announcement for everyone who has been involved in our camp programming.

It was a very difficult decision for us as we know how much Camp Kindling and its legacy means to all of you. However, given our current financial position, there was no reasonable alternative to ensure the sustainability of our organization so that it could continue to provide programming and pursue initiatives that would positively impact the co-operative sector in Saskatchewan.

We will continue providing meaningful opportunities to community members in advancing our mission of creating an inclusive, diverse, and accessible co-operative sector. I assure you that Camp Kindling’s history, impact, and culture will continue in our new programming.

Sincerely,

Dallas Tetarenko, Executive Director

Camp Kindling Announcement

We are making some changes and want to inform you that we will not offer Camp Kindling for 2024. The decision is due to an economic environment beyond our control, which unfortunately makes the camp financially unsustainable in its current format. Although we are disappointed to make this announcement, we must redevelop the idea of co-operative camp to reflect the needs and interests of the youth we serve throughout Saskatchewan. We are eager to share with you in the coming months some exciting and innovative initiatives and programs that will engage youth throughout the year that will build on the history and culture of Camp Kindling.

Due to this change, we will be transitioning our Camp Kindling Facebook page into the main page for the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association. From now on, this page will feature all our SCA content, including stories about local co-operatives, updates about the co-operative movement, and much more.

We want to thank you for all the support and passion you have dedicated to Camp Kindling as volunteers, sponsors, and participants. We are excited to show you what's next. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.

Say Hello To Our New Executive Director: Dallas Tetarenko

The Saskatchewan Co-operative Association board of directors is excited to announce the appointment of Dallas Tetarenko as the new executive director of the organization.

Dallas has extensive leadership experience throughout the non-profit sector, including operational and governance capacities for provincial and national organizations. He is highly skilled in government relations, social enterprise, community engagement, program design, knowledge acquisition, and empowerment practices. He is actively involved in the co-operative sector through numerous organizations and groups, including the Saskatchewan Filmpool Co-operative, Saskatoon Farmers Market, and Steep Hill Food Co-op.  

Dallas is always drawn to ambitious and novel practices and approaches to evolve the services and programs of diverse community businesses and organizations. Creating deep and authentic relationships with community members, professionals, and stakeholders from various sectors, disciplines, and communities is the foundation of his method of fostering new ideas and initiatives.  He has worked on projects related to leadership development, community-based research, youth engagement, affordable housing, inclusive healthcare, community advocacy, food security, and urban agriculture with provincial, national and international scope.

As a dedicated community member and volunteer, Dallas sits on numerous boards and committees in arts programming, recreation, food security, disability services, and social justice. He is privileged to work with organizations such as CHEP Good Food, Saskatoon Makerspace, and Right to Skate to create accessible programs and opportunities for all community members.

“I am excited and grateful to be in the role of Executive Director with the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association and to work with the Board of Directors to engage with members to grow the services and programs of the SCA with its member organizations. Co-operatives are uniquely positioned to positively impact local economic development and equitable wealth distribution for communities. As co-operatives exist in every sector and provide any service, innovation lies in the core principles of the co-operative framework. I look forward to contributing to the legacy of the cooperative sector in Saskatchewan and collaborating on the journey with our members.”