Activities at camp

Kayaking Archery Camp Fire Crafts Drama Photography Sports Wide games

Canoeing Chapel and devos Survival skills Slingshot Swimming Trampoline Chill skill Rocketry (even numbered years)

 

Download the list here or read it below: GBC What To Bring to Camp.pdf

All articles must be labeled. Children do lose things. Help us get them back to you.

This is the minimum you will need:

• sleeping bag or bed roll
• single fitted sheet
• pillow
• 2 pairs of pajamas
• swimsuit (1 piece suits only please)
• 2 beach towels
• 2 pairs of pants
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 3 t-shirts (no revealing tops, please)
• sweatshirt and rain jacket
• sufficient underclothing
• sufficient pairs of socks
• bag for dirty laundry
• runners (needed)
• sandals (optional)
• 2 towels & a face cloth
• soap & shampoo
• toothbrush & toothpaste
• hat and sunscreen
• mosquito repellent
• Bible if you have one
• pen and a notebook

Please do not bring:

Cell phone, cigarettes, alcohol, non-prescription drugs, radio, mp3, video games, jewellery  chewing gum, expensive clothing, inappropriate clothing (too revealing or offensive logos).

NOTES:

1. We do not allow cell phones on the property to ensure campers' privacy. Please don't bring digital cameras. Disposable ones are allowed but we prefer campers take advantage of our photo CD offer.
2. All lost and found items not claimed by September may be taken to the local thrift store.  Please label your clothing
3. Please pack sufficient clothes for camper's entire stay at camp (see list). There are no laundry facilities available for the campers.
4. Please be advised that phone privileges are not normally given to the campers. We have found that this increases homesickness incredibly! Parents will be contacted by a staff member in the case of an emergency.
5. Any medicine brought to camp must have the child's name on it, be in its original container and given to the camp health officer upon arrival.

2016 Summer Camp Sessions

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Because kids are worth it

Teddy Bear

August 12 - 14

for campers born 2007 - 2010

A special 3 day camp for young and first time campers.
Low counselor / camper ratio
The perfect introduction to camping!

Activities / Skills

Swimming              Crafts
               Carnival
Trampoline            Canoe ride
               Camp Fire            
Slip and Slide          Chapel Time

Price $95
Bus (optional) $30

Speaker: Jim and Brenda Tuckett

Bus check in Friday at the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Sunday approximately 8:00 pm

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Panda Bear 

August 2 - 5

for campers born 2006 - 2009

An exciting 4 day camp.
Low counselor / camper ratio.
Try all of what camp offers!

Activities / Skills

Swimming               Crafts
Trampoline             Canoe ride
Slip and Slide           Chapel Time
Camp Fire              Tuck Shop
Lots of games

Price $140
Bus (optional) $30

Speaker: Uncle Harold Field

Bus check in Tuesday at the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Kodiak Bear Camp 

August 15 - 19

for campers born 2005 - 2008

A week full week of fun activities led by strong, caring leaders

Activities / Skills

Canoeing       Crafts
Archery         Sling Shot
Swimming      Chapel Time
Kayaking       Sports
Survival Skills  Camp Fire
    Tuck Shop &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Rocketry

Price $185
Bus (optional) $30

Speaker: Lorrie Truijen

Bus check in Monday at the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Polar Bear Camp

July 10 - 15

for campers born 2004 - 2007

Classic camp activities for kids who know how to have fun!   Also times for unstructured play with new friends and cabin leaders.

Activities / Skills

Canoeing                 Crafts
Archery                   Sling Shot
Swimming                Tuck Shop 
Water games           Sports
Kayaking                 Survival Skills
Camp Fire               Chapel Time
Rocketry             

Price $230
Bus (optional) $30

Speaker: Curtis & Bonnie Szacaks

Bus check in Sunday at the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Brown Bear Camp

July 17 - 22

for campers born 2003-2006

Time to try new skills, grow in self-confidence and build friendships.

Activities / Skills

Canoeing                 Crafts
Archery                   Sling Shot
Swimming                Chapel Time
Kayaking                 Sports
Survival Skills            Photography
Camp Fire               Tuck Shop
Rocketry

Price $230
Bus (optional) $30

Speaker: Alison Cavat

Bus check in Sunday at the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Black Bear

July 3 - 8

for campers born 2002-2005

The right balance of challenging new skills and time to talk as campers are exploring their future.

Activities / Skills

Canoeing            Crafts
Archery              Sling Shot
Swimming           Chapel Time
Water games      Sports
Survival Skills       Photography
Tuck shop          Kayaking
Camp Fire       Rocketry   

 
Price $230
Bus (optional) $30

Speakers: Gimli Bible Camp staff :D

Bus check in Sunday at the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Grizzly Bear Camp

July 24 - 29

for campers born 2002-2004

A time of fun and friendship designed for young teens.  

Activities / Skills

Canoeing                Crafts
Archery                  Sling Shot
Trampoline             Chapel Time
Water games          Sports
Kayaking                Swimming 
Tuck shop              Chill skill
Camp Fire       Rocketry       

Price $230
Bus (optional) $30

Speaker: Tim Goertzen

Bus check in Sunday at the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Youth Camp

August 21 - 26

for campers born 2000-2001

A laid back time of friends, fun and fellowship in the August sun.

Activities / Skills

Canoeing                        Kayaking
Archery                          Night Games
Swimming                       Chapel Time
Chill skill                          Coffee House
Survival Skills                   Talent Show
Crafts                            Tuck Shop

Price $235
Bus (optional) $30

Speaker:

Bus check in Sunday at the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Single Moms and Kids Family Camp!

August 7 - 10

for children born 2003 - 2011

Our goal is for you to enjoy a week of fun with your children. Connect with other moms and take a mini-vacation while hearing how much God cares for you and your family.

Children will be divided into age-appropriate groups and partake in our regular camp activities while the moms receive some pampering off site each afternoon!

Activities / Skills

Canoeing                Crafts
Archery                  Sling Shot
Trampoline             Chapel Time
Water games          Sports
Kayaking                Swimming
Camp Fire              Carnival 


Price $140 per child. Moms come free!
Bus (optional) $30 each

Speakers: Michelle Weirda (ladies), Curtis and Bonnie Szacaks (kids) 

Bus check in Sunday at the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Wednesday approximately 8:00 pm

Family Camp Registration Form

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Senior's Camp

Senior Camper Registration Form

Dates: August 28 to September 1

Born: 1900-1961

Cost: $95

Come and enjoy friends, fellowship and fine food

Bring your own musical instrument and participate in the choirs and hymn and great teaching during chapel times

Speaker: Jake Froese

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Activities at camp

Kayaking Archery Camp Fire Crafts Drama Photography Sports Wide games

Canoeing Chapel and devos Survival skills Slingshot Swimming Trampoline Chill skill Rocketry (even numbered years)

 

 

Download the list here or read it below: GBC What To Bring to Camp.pdf

All articles must be labeled. Children do lose things. Help us get them back to you.

This is the minimum you will need:

• sleeping bag or bed roll
• single fitted sheet
• pillow
• 2 pairs of pajamas
• swimsuit (1 piece suits only please)
• 2 beach towels
• 2 pairs of pants
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 3 t-shirts (no revealing tops, please)
• sweatshirt and rain jacket
• sufficient underclothing
• sufficient pairs of socks
• bag for dirty laundry
• runners (needed)
• sandals (optional)
• 2 towels & a face cloth
• soap & shampoo
• toothbrush & toothpaste
• hat and sunscreen
• mosquito repellent
• Bible if you have one
• pen and a notebook

Please do not bring:

Cell phone, cigarettes, alcohol, non-prescription drugs, radio, mp3, video games, jewellery  chewing gum, expensive clothing, inappropriate clothing (too revealing or offensive logos).

NOTES:

1. We do not allow cell phones on the property to ensure campers' privacy. Please don't bring digital cameras. Disposable ones are allowed but we will be uploading each week's photos to a secure website soon after each week of camp for you to download.
2. All lost and found items not claimed by September may be taken to the local thrift store.  Please label your clothing
3. Please pack sufficient clothes for camper's entire stay at camp (see list). There are no laundry facilities available for the campers.
4. Please be advised that phone privileges are not normally given to the campers. We have found that this increases homesickness incredibly! Parents will be contacted by a staff member in the case of an emergency.
5. Any medicine brought to camp must have the child's name on it, be in its original container and given to the camp health officer upon arrival.

2022 Summer Camp Sessions

Panda Bear

August 2 - 5

for campers born 2012 - 2015

An exciting 4 day camp.
Low counselor / camper ratio.
Try all of what camp offers!

Activities / Skills

Price $170
Bus (optional) $35
Tuck included

Speaker: Harold Field

Bus leaves Tuesday from the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Koala Bear Camp

July  11 - 15

for campers born 2011 - 2015

A week full of fun activities led by strong, caring leaders

Activities / Skills

Price $215
Bus (optional) $35
Tuck included

Speaker:  

Bus leaves Monday from the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Kodiak Bear Camp

August 15 - 19

for campers born 2011 - 2014

A week full of fun activities led by strong, caring leaders

Activities / Skills

Price $215
Bus (optional) $35
Tuck included

Speaker:  

Bus leaves Monday from the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Polar Bear Camp

July 17 - 22

for campers born 2010 - 2013

Classic camp activities for kids who know how to have fun! Also times for unstructured play with new friends and cabin leaders.

Activities / Skills

Price $260
Bus (optional) $35
Tuck included

Speakers: Bonnie & Curtis Szakacs

Bus leaves Sunday from the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Brown Bear Camp

July 24 - 29

for campers born 2009 - 2012

Time to try new skills, grow in self-confidence and build friendships.

Activities / Skills

Price $260
Bus (optional) $35
Tuck included

Speaker:

Bus leaves Sunday from the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Black Bear

July 3 - 8

for campers born 2008 - 2011

The right balance of challenging new skills and time to talk as campers are exploring their future.

Activities / Skills

Price $260
Bus (optional) $35
Tuck included

Speaker:

Bus leaves Sunday from the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Saturday approximately 8:00 pm

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Grizzly Bear Camp

for campers born 2007 - 2010

A time of fun and friendship designed for young teens.

Activities / Skills

Price $260
Bus (optional) $35
Tuck included

Speaker:

Bus leaves Sunday from the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Youth Camp

August 21 - 26

for campers born 2006 - 2008

A laid back time of friends, fun and fellowship in the August sun.

Activities / Skills

Price $270
Bus (optional) $35
Tuck included

Speaker:

Bus leaves Sunday from the Elmwood MB Church,
145 Henderson Hwy at 2:00 pm
and returns to the church Friday approximately 8:00 pm

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Because kids are worth it

GBC Brochure

Download: Brochure.pdf

Download: Registration.pdf

Because kids are worth it

Camp Information

• Camp Philosopy
• Meet the staff
• In Safe Hands (video for parents)
• Why send your child to camp?
• Why send your child to camp? part 2
• F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)
• Sample Schedule
• Sample Menu
• Nuts and allergies policy
• Health and safety
• Preparing for First Time Camp
• History of the Camp

Free GBC T-Shirt

Each camper will receive a free Gimli Bible Camp t-shirt!