What to Know About Your Upcoming Camp

Summer Camps Check-In & Pick-Up Times

Check-In is between 4 and 5pm. 

Do not come early please… I know you want to because you are SO excited, but we can’t handle early arrivers.  All of our staff will be in a meeting.  

Pick-Up is at 1:30pm … BUT

We have a send-off that parents are welcome to attend (that you don’t want to miss) at 1:15pm!  

Please do not bring any pets to drop off or pick up even if they are your best friend in the whole world.  We love our furry friends, but camp is not a good place for them. 

NEW!!! Summer Theme: Dive-In!!!

Get ready for our summer-long theme: Dive In! Throughout the week, we'll be immersed in games, chapel talks, and costumes all centered around the Dive In theme. The dining hall will be decked out, costumes will abound, and a special soundtrack will set the tone for a lively and textured camp experience. Feel free to bring your own costume, but no worries if you don't - our creative cabin leaders will help campers come up with something using what's available. Some campers bring super awesome and elaborate costumes, and others simply wear a name tag or a t-shirt that kind of goes with the theme.  Sometimes campers wear a totally different costume simply because that is what they wanted to wear.  There are no points or awards, it is just for fun.

So this year, you can wear whatever you think “Dive In” means – whether you’re a sailor, a swimmer, a pirate, or a bookworm, let your creativity shine!!  

Things to bring to camp

  • Sleeping bag & pillow

  • Facecloth & towel

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste

  • Soap & shampoo

  • Sunscreen & bug spray

  • Sleepwear

  • Extra socks & underwear

  • Shorts & t-shirts

  • Long pants & sweats

  • Jacket & sweaters

  • Costume for theme meal

  • Swimsuit & beach towel

  • Sun hat

  • Raincoat

  • Indoor & outdoor shoes

  • Water bottle

  • Teddy bear (optional)

  • Bible (optional)

  • Notebook & pen (optional)

  • Any medications (in original packaging) in a labeled Ziploc bag. (These will be collected at check-in)

Things to leave at home

  • Wallet

  • Cell Phone and electronics (these will be collected at check-in)

  • Alcohol, Cigarettes/Vapes, or Illegal Drugs

  • Knives

  • Anything containing nuts (we are a nut-sensitive campus)

  • Pets (please do not bring them to drop off or pickup either)

Cell phones and calling home

We do not allow cell phones, tablets, or any other devices at camp.  We want campers to be fully present while they are here, and connected devices pose a safety risk to us as well.  Please leave your devices at home, but if you forget and bring one it will need to be kept in the office.  If a camper ever needs to call home, they certainly can on our office landline. 

Here is a sample schedule of a week for campers aged 9-11 (Kids camp). 

We tweak them for each age, but this will give you a basic understanding of the week. 

Schedule of the Week

What to expect from check-in and pick-up

Check-In

Check-In is from 4-5pm on the first day of camp.  Some people are eager to be there early, but we don’t open registration until 4pm sharp because we have a quick turn-around from our weekend groups on Sundays and use every minute possible to be fully ready.  We have staff helping people find parking spaces upon arrival.  You can bring your luggage with you to check in if you like, but you do need to bring your medications to be turned into the first aid staff at check-in. 

If the weather is nice we have tables set up outside, if the weather is not, we set up in the gym.  We will note that you are here, and let you know what cabin you are in.  If you have medications you speak with the first aid staff, and if you need to leave money for the tuck shop or check your balance, there is a table for that. 

There are several staff around to answer questions if you need help finding your cabin.  Once you are signed in you can go to your cabin to meet your leaders and set up your bunk.  Most parents up to Sr. Teens age accompany their campers through this whole process and often help set up their bunk, and check in with the cabin leader to let them know if there is anything extra that they should know about the camper. 

Please remember that no pets are allowed during check-in.

Pick-Up

Our final activity of the camp is send-off in Memorial Hall (the big red chapel building).  Send-off begins at 1:15 sharp and parents/guardians are welcome to attend.  We sing two songs from camp and watch the week-end video.  It’s pretty awesome.  We are done by 1:30pm.  After that, we dismiss the campers to stand outside with their cabin leaders.  All campers MUST get signed out by someone who is authorized on the registration form to pick them up. If you need to add someone to the list you can change it in our registration system or call or email the office.  Again, please remember that no pets are allowed during pick-up.

How do we deal with medications at camp?

All medications are collected, distributed, and controlled by our first aid staff with the exception of epi-pens and asthma inhalers.  During drop off all medications (including vitamins, advil, gravol, etc) MUST be turned into the first aid staff who will record the proper dose, timing, and instructions.  It is the first aid staff’s job to make sure that all medications are administered properly through the camp. 

 

We have over the counter medications such as Benadryl, Tylenol, cough syrup, and Gravol, so unless your camper is taking them regularly, you don’t need to bring any common “just in case” meds. 

Peanuts or other

food allergies

We do not intentionally bring in peanuts to the camp because of the high number of campers and leaders who have severe, anaphylactic, nut allergies.  However, we cannot guarantee that we are nut-free and we do sell candy in our tuck shop that “may contain traces of nuts”. 

 

If you have a food allergy or dietary restrictions please make sure it is listed in your registration form.  If you have a dietary restriction listed your camper will be given a special pre-boxed meal at every meal to make sure it is separate and specific to them.  If your child only has a mild intolerance or preference, it is probably better to go through the regular food line and skip anything they don’t want.  The allergy food is carefully prepared and monitored. 

Getting to camp

Driving from Calgary

If northbound on Highway 2, turn WEST on Highway 12 (Bentley exit) and drive for 10 km to Junction 792 (Lincoln Road). Turn NORTH (right) and drive for 5 km to McLaurin Lane. Turn left and follow the signs!

Driving from Edmonton

If southbound on Highway 2, turn WEST on Highway 53 (Rimbey Exit) and drive for 20 km to Junction 792 (Lincoln Road). There is a school and gas station on this corner. Turn SOUTH (left) and drive for 19 km to McLaurin Lane. Turn right and follow the signs!