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| Kemptville Campus OPERATIONAL POLICY |
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| Subject: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy | Policy No.: TBD |
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Policy Objective(s):
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Date Approved: Oct. 20, 2021 |
| Review/Revision Dates: Feb. 23 2022 |
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| Applies to: Board, Staff, Volunteers, Students, Visitors to Campus |
Approved by: Board of Directors |
The Kemptville Campus Education and Community Centre COVID-19 precautions and procedures require that:
Tenants, in the absence of an approved Mandatory Vaccination Protocol, in addition to Staff, Students (Apprenticeship / Coop), Visitors, Volunteers and Board Directors attending meetings / functions / events, as well as Contractors providing services – must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or written proof of a medical reason, provided by a physician or registered nurse in the extended class that sets out: (i) a documented medical reason for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and (ii) the effective time-period for the medical reason.
Children under the age of twelve years and 84 days (12 weeks) are exempt from this Vaccination Verification Policy.1
This policy remains in effect for as long as Ontario workplaces are permitted to have vaccination verification requirements, unless the Board of Directors decides to cancel it.
Implementation guidelines
Proof of full vaccination must be submitted to the tenant or organizer responsible for the meeting, function, event, or service. The Campus acknowledges that Provincial Government Agencies, and Schools are operating under separate Ministry Mandated Vaccination Policies within their leased spaces.
Any Staff, Students (over the age of 12 years and 84 days) not providing proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 must submit to regular antigen point of care testing for COVID-19, and demonstrate a negative result at a minimum once every seven days to the tenant or organizer responsible for the meeting, function, event, or service.
For all others – Visitors (over the age of 12 years and 84 days), Volunteers, Board Directors and Contractors must submit to regular antigen point of care testing for COVID-19 72 hours prior to the meeting, function, event, or service and demonstrate a negative result. The cost associated with regular antigen point of care testing is the responsibility of either the individual and or the tenant/organizer.
All tenants or organizers of meetings, functions, events or services are responsible for ensuring that contact tracing is completed and available for our local Health Unit, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville if requested, and that all Public Health guidelines are strictly followed.
It is mandatory that Face masks must be worn indoors and outdoors if unable to maintain 6 ft physical distancing: https://healthunit.org/health-information/covid-19/face-coverings-masks/
1 https://covid-19.ontario.ca/proof-covid-19-vaccination#when-proof-of-vaccination-is-not-required
Kemptville Campus Education and Community Centre is an educational and multi-use facility serving the community of North Grenville and surrounding Area.
The Campus includes 630 acres and 17 main buildings, as well as woodlands, cropland, wetland, greenspace, green houses, an agroforestry centre and maple bush, trails, and other buildings - sports facilities, residence, and catering facilities.
Campus operations are guided by three pillars:
Education and Training
- Partnerships
- Collaborations
- Applied Research
Health and Wellness
- Arts and Culture
- Music
- Leisure
- Recreation
Economic Development
- Technology Transfer Partnerships
- Business Incubation /Acceleration
- Student Managed Enterprise / Entrepreneurships
Key elements of the Campus’ vision for the future include resiliency, innovation, and sustainability.
Ownership
The Municipality of North Grenville purchased the Campus from the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO) in 2018. One of the unique aspects of the Municipality’s purchase of Kemptville Campus is the partnership that has developed with the Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario (CEPEO). This partnership has provided the Campus with expertise and innovation in the education field, as well as extensive knowledge of community hubs and how they can best serve the community.
Not-for-Profit Corporation
The operation and maintenance of the renewed Kemptville Campus is through a wholly-owned not-for-profit corporation, which operates at arm’s length from the Municipality. The mandate for the not-for-profit is to develop the Campus as a multi-tenant site with a mission to serve not just the community, but eastern Ontario, in ways that promote innovation and business incubation, that sustain and grow opportunities for agricultural education and advance health and wellness.
Download the Campus Trails map
Board of Directors
Brian Mc Kee – Chair
Hailing from Belfast Ireland, Brian has lived in the National Capital Region for almost 40 years. After graduate studies at Carleton University, he worked as an Executive in the Federal Public Service at DND and Canadian Heritage. In 2012, Brian received the Queens Jubilee Medal in recognition for his volunteer work most notably as President of the Board of the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa and Chair of Cancer Care Ontario Patient and Family Advisory Committee. Currently Brian is a Board member of the North Grenville Historical Society and sits on the Patient and Family Advisory Committee for the Kemptville and District Hospital.
Dana Farcasiu – Vice-Chair
Dana holds a Bachelor Engineering degree in Civil Engineering and has over 20 years of experience in the building and energy efficiency industries, where she managed projects ranging from new construction, retrofits, building condition audits, building inspections and energy efficiency audits in both private and municipal sectors. Dana also owned and operated a successful home inspection and energy audits business for several years. Her passion for energy efficiency and sustainability led her to embark on her new career as an Engineer in the public service. She also has 10 years of experience volunteering in positions where she advocates for the community. Dana is a first-generation immigrant and is very proud to call Canada and North Grenville her home.
Ed Patchell – Treasurer
With over 20 years of non-profit management experience, Ed Patchell brings a surplus of knowledge and expertise to Campus. As a retired CEO of Ferguson Forest Centre, Ed has worked in every stage of growth within a non-profit organization and put his biology and agricultural skillset to great use. He's passionate about ensuring the future of Kemptville Campus as a vibrant member and a valuable resource to the North Grenville community.
Johanne Beaulieu – Secretary
Johanne Beaulieu brings more than 30 years of experience in Canadian public sector policy environment and communications with an emphasis on outreach and strategy. A long term resident of Oxford Mills, Johanne has developed a strong network within the North Grenville community through her experience on her private woodlot and membership with the Ontario Woodlot Association. As a franco-Ontarian, she is interested in liaising and developing the relationships between Campus and francophone community members.
Tim Rennie
Dr. Tim Rennie obtained a PhD in Bioresource Engineering from McGill University. From 2007 to 2015, Tim was a professor at the Kemptville Campus. He is currently a policy analyst at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Tim is originally from a dairy farm in southwestern Quebec.
Paul Calder
Growing up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Paul worked and eventually became a partner in the family wild blueberry farm. For over 20 years he was involved in all aspects of the farm including diversification into woodlot management and Christmas trees. He has spent most of his professional life in the public service and the private sector working with business clients to help design, build and manage medium to large IT projects. Since moving to North Grenville in 2005, he has been an active community volunteer with organizations such as the Kemptville Soccer Club, Kinsmen and the Kemptville Campus Community Garden.
Manpreet Shahi
Originally from India, Manpreet came to Canada in 2011 with his wife and two young daughters and chose Kemptville as their home. He did his MBA in Marketing and Human Resource Management, and started his career in the field of outdoor advertising in India. He was a manager of client servicing for three provinces: Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, as well as managed outdoor advertising for the telecommunication industry, automobile Industry, liquor industry, fashion, media (both print and electronic), banks, and many more. Additionally, he managed a high school and started his Bachelors of Education.
After coming to Canada he started managing a gas station in Kemptville, and started a course in real estate. Since 2016, Manpreet has grown his work in the real estate industry. In his spare time, you'll find him playing music, painting, and passionately working towards building community relationships.
Campus Staff
(Left to Right) Leela Ramachandran, Liz Sutherland, Melissa Lemay, Marta Zwart, Scott Michaud, Terry Turcotte, Bruce Jackson
Policy Documents
Tenant Selection : English | French
Acceptable Use of Campus Facilities : English | French
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act : English | French
Privacy Policy : English | French
Room & Facility Rentals
Campus operations are rooted in sustainability and guided by three pillars: education and training, health and wellness, and economic development, as outlined on our About page.
Long-Term Rentals
Whether you're looking for storage space, office space, or a place to grow your business, check out some of the spaces currently available to lease on the beautiful Kemptville Campus! Spaces include:
- Various sizes and layouts of storage spaces
- Open Area / Classroom Space
- Greenhouse Space
- Defined Office Spaces
If you're interested in knowing more, please contact info@kemptvillecampus.ca
Short-Term Rentals
Hosting an event? Whether you're hosting a meeting, conference, prom, dance, or celebrating a 99th birthday—check out some of the room rentals we have available! Short-term rentals include:
- WB George gymnasium and conference rooms
- Parish Hall amphitheaters, meeting rooms, and auditorium
- Green space and sports fields
- Agroforestry building
Rental Rates
Short-term Rental Rates EN Short-term Rental Rates FR
Short-term Rental Insurance
In addition to a lease agreement, we also require liability insurance naming both Kemptville Campus Education and Community Centre and the Municipality of North Grenville as additional insured.
Kemptville Campus and DUUO
Kemptville Campus is now a partner with DUUO insurance. Through this partnership, any short-term renter can purchase insurance at an exclusive, discounted rate in just a few easy steps.
1. Click 'Get Quote' button
2. Either create an account or close pop-up.
3. Click 'Let's Duuo this!' button
4. Under 'Search for your venue' type in 40 Campus Drive, Kemptville
5. Confirm that the suggested option has a DUUO Partner label and the discount will be automatically applied.
6. Fill out the remaining information and a copy of insurance will be sent to campus staff. If you run into any issues, please contact Marta Zwart.
Please have a booking confirmation from a member of Campus staff before purchasing insurance.
Policy Documents
Operational Policies
Tenant Selection : English | French
Acceptable Use of Campus Facilities : English | French
Cancellation Policy : English | French
Privacy Policy : English | French
In 1916, Kemptville native and provincial Minister G. Howard Ferguson announced an investment by the Ontario Government of $50,000 toward the establishment of what was to become Kemptville College. By 1919, after three years of preparatory work, land acquisition, and the appointment of its first President, W.J. Bell, Kemptville College was delivering short courses in agriculture in livestock care and crop rotation, plus farm management and other practical courses. The regular two-year agricultural courses began in the fall of 19201.
For most of the next 100 years, first as Kemptville Agricultural School (KAS), and later as Kemptville College - the Campus delivered agricultural and rural trades courses serving eastern Ontario and beyond. In 1997, it affiliated with the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph, and in 2007 acquired the name Kemptville Campus in recognition of its integration into the university2.
In 2014, the University of Guelph announced that academic programs at the Kemptville campus would close, once current students had completed their studies3. Immediately, the Municipality of North Grenville, supported by a number of regional stakeholders, expressed interest in acquiring the campus. Later that year, the Provincial Facilitator, Honourable Lyle Vanclief recommended that the property be transferred to the Municipality4.
Between 2015 and 2017 the Municipality conducted due diligence procedures and studies, including a feasibility study by BDO. This led to negotiations to acquire the Campus and ultimately an agreement to purchase. The official acquisition of the Campus by the Municipality occurred on March 28, 20185.
Archive: Kemptville Agricultural School - Courtesy of TVO
Scenes of activity at a special outdoor occasion at the Kemptville Agricultural School are followed by shots in the various classes there in the early 1920's. These show students studying soil analysis, horticulture and carcass and livestock judging. Students are also shown building farm implements and mending harnesses.
1 “A College with a Purpose”, by Phyllis Dutchak, Mika Publishing, 1972
2 Wikipedia, Kemptville College
3 Ibid
4 Background to the renewal of Kemptville College, North Grenville website
5 Ibid
Video Source: TVO Archives
Contact
General inquiries
Email us here!
Sophie Benoit, Administrative Assistant
2 - 40 Campus Drive,
Parish Hall - 3rd Floor
Tel: 613-258-8336 Ext. 1
Email: Sophie Benoit
Leela Ramachandran, Project Manager
2 - 40 Campus Drive,
Parish Hall - 3rd Floor
Tel: 613-258-8336 Ext. 4
Email: Leela Ramachandran
Liz Sutherland, Executive Director
2 - 40 Campus Drive,
Parish Hall - 3rd Floor
Tel: 613-258-8336 Ext.3
Email: Liz Sutherland
Marta Zwart, Marketing and Events Coordinator
2 - 40 Campus Drive,
Parish Hall - 3rd Floor
Email: Marta Zwart
Melissa Lemay, Finance Officer
2 - 40 Campus Drive,
Parish Hall - 3rd Floor
Tel: 613-258-8336
Email: Melissa Lemay
Bruce Jackson, Facility Manager
2 - 40 Campus Drive,
Parish Hall - 3rd Floor
Tel: 613-258-8336 Ext. 2
Email: Bruce Jackson
Kemptville Campus is pleased to have the following valued organizations on campus:
Catered Affairs
HERITAGE HALL – The original cafeteria on the Kemptville Campus is now open as Catered Affairs’ banquet hall. It is ideal for small & large groups, especially for weddings & other celebrated events, with a dining room as well as an intimate fireplace room. The facility is recently renovated, with licensed bar & modern AV equipment for conferences. The campus grounds are available for tented events on the lawn or photo shoots among the ancient trees & heritage buildings.
Heritage Drive
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Tel. 613-324-3136
http://www.cateredaffairs.ca/
Children’s Mental Health of Leeds & Grenville
Children’s Mental Health of Leeds & Grenville is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of children, youth and their families. No professional referral is required. Children 12 and over may self-refer. Our programs and services are free, accessible, and confidential. We are an Accredited Children’s Mental Health Organization. Children’s Mental Health of Leeds & Grenville is one of 89 accredited Children’s Mental Health Agencies located in Ontario.
Temporary:
Main Floor of Parish Hall
40 Campus Drive
Permanent:
79 Shearer St, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Phone: 613-258-1959
https://www.cmhlg.ca/
Kemptville Live Music Festival
Eastern Ontario’s largest music festival outside of the Nation’s Capital, Kemptville Live Music Festival is known for bringing classic rock icons to the community. For five years in a row, the Festival has grown, attracting crowds in 2019 of over 24,000 people, contributing close to $2 million dollars to the local economy.
40 Shaver Cres.
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Tel. 613-724-6902
https://www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com
Ryan’s Well Foundation
Ryan’s Well Foundation is a Canadian charitable organization providing access to clean water and sanitation projects and hygiene education in the poorest regions of developing countries. We educate and motivate people to share our passion and contribute to achieving positive change in the world.
40 Campus Drive, Parish Hall - 3rd Floor
PO Box 1120
Kemptville, Ontario, K0G 1J0
Tel: 613-258-6832
https://www.ryanswell.ca/
KUMON
For more than 60 years, Kumon’s after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success worldwide. They strive to instill in children the desire to achieve and the motivation to learn on their own. Whether your child is seeking enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning his or her academic career, Kumon is designed to help him or her develop a love of learning.
Parish Hall – Ground Floor
40 Campus Drive
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Phone: 613-406-5866
https://www.kumon.com/north-grenville-on
Kemptville Campus Education and Community Centre is an educational and multi-use facility serving the community of North Grenville and surrounding Area. The Campus includes 630 acres and 17 main buildings, as well as woodlands, cropland, wetland, greenspace, football and soccer fields, greenhouses, trails, an agroforestry centre and maple bush and other buildings.