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Camp Wildrose - Information
The United Church of God of Edmonton, Children's Summer Camp is a four-day spiritual and physical learning adventure for our young. At this camp, we hope to teach and encourage our children to live by God's Fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:20. We hope to encourage strong friendship bonds between our children and to teach them lessons in responsibility, independence, and interdependence. We aspire to give them a love of nature and God's creation, as we spend time outdoors. Most of all, we hope to provide them a wonderful opportunity, full of fun, adventure, and God's spirit.
Camp Wildrose has a vision of God's people growing together in unity, harmony, interdependence and most of all, Godly love. As a church family, we can use this camp opportunity to develop our spiritual characters, our God given gifts and talents, and find avenues to use and practice Godly love.
Summer camp dates
Wednesday July 17 - Sunday July 21, 2024* Volunteers should plan to arrive on Wednesday, July 17th, before 2 p.m. (Early is better, in order for volunteers to settle in and learn their responsibilities.)
* Camp will commence at 3:00 p.m. with an orientation meeting and welcome. Camp dismissal will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.
Location
* The summer camp is located on the Davis' farm, near the hamlet of Darwell, Alberta, west of Edmonton. Please email for directions if needed.Fees
Please make your payment ASAP, payments past June 30th will results in a $10 late fee| * Camper fees per family are as follows: | 1 child - $60.00 2 children - $90.00 3 or more children - $125.00 |
Please make cheques payable to: Camp Wildrose
You may also choose to e-transfer your fees/donations. Please send e-transfers to campwildrose@gmail.com (no password needed).
Financial assistance is available for those in need. Please contact your local pastor or Mr. Erickson.
Contact information
Camp coordinator: Susan Davishome: (780) 892-4647
text: (780) 902-4647
email: campwildrose@gmail.com
Mr. Michael Erickson (Edmonton pastor)
home: (250) 562-7092
cell: (250) 640-4701
email: m.a.erickson@shaw.ca
Registration (for campers and volunteers)
Registration deadline: June 30th, 2023Registration can be completed online here
Documents will automatically be emailed to you after completing online registration. Signature required documents need to be submitted prior to camp.
**All paperwork pertaining to volunteer positions must be filled out, signed and submitted prior to your arrival at camp, including criminal record checks.
| Mail "signature required" consent forms to: | Susan Davis P.O. Box 69 Darwell, Alberta T0E 0L0 |
~~ Attendees ~~
Campers
* This camp is for boys and girls ages five through fifteen. Children under the age of 6, must be accompanied by at least one parent/guardian. Children under the age of 7 will be expected to sleep with their parents/guardians, but will participate in their group activities.Please register all youth 5 - 15 years of age as campers when filling out the online registration.
Families are welcome to attend. We are a family camp!
Junior Volunteers (age 16-18)
Those ages 16 to 18 are welcome to attend as Junior Volunteers. Junior Volunteers 18 years old must have a current criminal record check.Junior Volunteers will be responsible for assisting campers in their activities, carrying out various camp maintenance chores, and planning and organizing the final camp picnic bash. However, our junior volunteers will also have their own scheduled activity sessions in archery, canoeing, dance lessons and sports. As well, a teen bible study and evening social hour will be planned.
Volunteers
* Those 18 and over MUST submit a criminal record check that is current within the last 3 years. Please obtain a pastoral letter from the camp coordinator (Susan Davis) to submit to your local police authorities.Please be sure to contact Susan Davis - camp coordinator, to discuss your assigned duties and responsibilities.
Sponsored guests
If you are not an affiliated member of the United Church of God, you will need to be "sponsored" by an affiliated member. This pertains to both campers and volunteers. Please indicate who your sponsor is on the registration form. Please be sure that your sponsor has received permission to sponsor you as a guest.~~ More Camp Information ~~
Sleeping Arrangments
The campers are accommodated in 8-person tents and are grouped according to age and sex. An adult supervisor will be assigned to each tent. Children under the age of 7 will sleep in housing or RVs with adult supervision. Volunteers who are not tent supervisors will be accommodated elsewhere. There is plenty of room for additional tents, RVs and campers. However, there are no hook-up facilities, other than power.Camp Activities
Here is a list of the main camp activities that are provided. Please consider this list when registering to volunteer.- Canoeing
- Archery
- Volleyball
- Ultimate Frisbee or Frisbee Football
- Soccer
- Arts and crafts
- Teamwork Challenges
- Christian Living Lessons
- Parachute Games
- Nature exploration and survival skills
- Sabbath school and Teen Bible Study
- Fireside gatherings with games and snacks
- Water tubing (not water skiing)
Electronics
No electronics of any kind are allowed at camp in the camper's possession. This includes gaming devices, ipods, ipads, laptops, and phones. Digital cameras are allowed, but may not be connected to an electronic device.(ie. You may not use your phone as a camera.)
Permission to call home will always be granted to children wishing to speak to a parent/guardian. As well, parents/guardians can contact the camp for any information regarding their children at any time.
Adult volunteers should have cell phones with them at all times. However, there is to be no posting of pictures on social media sites during camp, and permission must be gained by the child/children's parents before posting pictures on social media sites. Our camp photographer will be sure to make pictures and video available to everyone after camp.
Property WIFI is not available to attendees during camp. We have a data limit.
Required Items
A complete packing list is included in the registration package, but there are a few items that are crucial.- A warm sleeping bag and extra blankets if needed (Alberta nights are often cool even in July)
- Comfortable sleeping mat or cot
- Lifejacket (necessary for canoeing activity)
- Plastic dishes set including cutlery in a mesh bag
- Running shoes (no sandals or flip flops)
- Rain gear including rubber boots
- Jackets and sweaters/hoodies
- Water bottle labelled with name
Medication
Please do not send common medications to camp with your child. Although your child may be of a responsible age to administer medication to themselves, keeping medication within their personal belongings is a safety/risk factor when other children are present.The following is a list of common medications we will have on hand. We will always obtain permission from the parent/guardian before administering any oral medications.
- Tylenol (Children's and Adult)
- Advil (Children's and Adult)
- Pepto Bismol and Tums
- Benadryl (Children's and Adult)
- Insect bite relief ointment
- Polysporin
- Aloe Vera Sunburn relief spray
- Insect Repellent (OFF Family Spray)
- Bandaids
Emergency Medications and Allergy Medications
If your child has an allergy or condition that requires emergency medication, please fill out the Medication Consent Form. Please ensure that this medication is sent to camp with detailed instructions. All emergency medication will be kept in a safe, but accessible place.Allergy medications and inhalers will also be kept in a safe place and administered to campers as per instructions. If the parent/guardian is present at camp, these medications will be under their care and administration.