Overnight camps will go ahead at Stoney Lake Camp

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Registration is entirely online for less contact and payments are accepted by e-transfer or credit card online or over the phone.

There are still spots available, but the sessions are filling up quickly, Leo said.

The first session of camp will run from July 4-9 and campers will be required to wear masks in public buildings. Those restrictions will change on July 11 for the following sessions.

“We do have a work crew session that comes out every two weeks and that’s another aspect of our camper ministry,” Leo said. “We have young people come and they help with the cleaning, and they also take part in the fun activities.”

Other than a few different cleaning products but other than that, the health inspector is happy with the cleaning standards, Leo said.

Stoney Lake Bible Camp has been in operation since 1957 as part of One Hope Canada. Leo took over as Director last fall from the previous director of 44 years who is still involved with camp.

“It has been an interesting first year of directing with the pandemic and everything, but it has been good so far,” Leo said.

A typical day at camp includes breakfast, chapel time, cabin hour time for lake activities, a petting farm, sports, or climbing wall. The afternoon consists of skill sessions.

“Usually, we had campers coming from about 100 km radius but this year we are seeing kids from Prince Albert, Regina, and Saskatoon.,” Leo said. “I think it is a big advantage to use to run overnight camps because day camps don’t work for everybody.”

Some donations are needed at camp such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, basic toiletries and sleeping bags.

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Volunteers are also needed at the camp.

“Typically, each week we have camp grandparents that come out which is a great help to our cabin leaders,” Leo said. “This year, we are very short on camp grandparents so that would be an area we could use help.”

Financially, the past year has been very tough with not having an income due to the pandemic.

“What we charge for campers to come is only half of what the cost actually is just to keep it affordable for people,” Leo said. “If there is anyone that would love help to get more kids out to camp, we would love to talk with them.”

The office can be contacted by phone at 306-873-5537 or visit their website for details on donations or volunteer opportunities.

The goal and purpose at Stoney Lake Camp is to bring people out of isolation and into community.

“We are seeing a need in our campers who missed last year needing to get back into the community,” Leo said.

Stoney Lake Bible Camp is located near Kipabiskau Regional Park.

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by Angie Rolheiser

Overnight camps will go ahead at Stoney Lake Camp

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