Lake Site
This site is located on the edge of Crowsnest Lake and offers six camps each summer. Two Junior camps (ages 9-11), two Intermediate camps (ages 12-13), and two Senior camps (ages 14-17). These are co-ed camps of about 80 campers each.
Our Lake Site programs put a high emphasis on the outdoors. Hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, archery, out-trips, wide games, and campfires are just some of the activities that frequent our programs. Every camper will take part in a wilderness out-trip. The program varies from session to session and is suited to the camper's age and abilities. The difficulty and length of out-trips increase as the campers' ages increase.
In addition to the six kids camps that run each summer, we also offer specialized camp programs. We run a Family Camp (all ages), Keenagers (50+), and Winter Camp (18+) out of the Lake Site. There is also an Intermediate Reunion for intermediate campers and a Senior Reunion for senior-aged campers who attended camps during the summer.
We currently offer three specialized out-trip programs that begin and end at the Lake Site. Our All Girls Out-trip (for young women aged 16-20) and the All Boys Out-trip (for young men aged 16-20) are intensive 8-day backpacking trips through beautiful parts of the Rockie Mountains in the Crowsnest Pass area. We also just added a new program called the Senior Women's Out-trip (for Women aged 40+) which is over a weekend in June.
Camp Age Groups
Junior
Our program for this age group intends to provide an enjoyable experience. Every camper will be introduced to each of our option activities of rock climbing, canoeing, archery and one other outdoor-oriented activity. The wilderness out-trip is one night in length and is designed to introduce campers to the enjoyment of hiking and sleeping outdoors.
Born 2013-2016
Intermediate
Our program for this age group intends to provide a learning experience. Each camper will receive a total of nine hours of skills instruction in two-option activities of their choice. The wilderness out-trip is two nights in length and introduces campers to the skills and experience of wilderness travel.
Born 2011-2013
Senior
Our program for this age group intends to provide a challenging experience. Each camper will participate in eight hours of instruction in one option activity of their choice and four hours of instruction in a second activity of their choice. The wilderness out-trip is three nights in length and consists of a wilderness route and activity, which will stretch campers in all aspects of growth including the spiritual, physical, mental/intellectual, social and emotional areas.
Born 2007-2011
Senior 2
Our program for this age group intends to provide a challenging experience. This is a unique multi-program camp we are offering this year combining Senior Skills Camp and Multi-day Youth Out-trips. These programs will start at various times, but finish together with three nights at Lake Site enjoying camp activities and playing wide games together.
Born 2007-2011
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Archery Skills Camp:
August 20 - 28
9 days (8 nights) at Lake Site
Focus on developing your Archery skills and techniques for 4 days
Limit 10 campers (5 boys, and 5 girls)
Rock Climbing Camp:
August 20 - 28
9 days (8 nights) at Lake Site
Focus on developing your Rock Climbing skills and techniques for 4 days
Limit 10 campers (5 boys, and 5 girls)
Canoeing Skills Camp:
August 20 - 28
9 days (8 nights) at Lake Site
Focus on developing your Canoeing skills and techniques for 4 days
Limit 10 campers (5 boys, and 5 girls)
Youth Out-trip 4:
August 20 - 28 4-night out-trip, followed by 4 nights at Lake Site
Explore the backcountry on a 4-night co-ed youth backpacking trip, followed by 3 nights at Lake Site enjoying wide games and camp activities.
Limit 10 campers (5 boys, and 5 girls)
Youth Out-trip 3:
August 21 - 28 3-night out-trip, followed by 4 nights at Lake Site
Explore the backcountry on a 3-night co-ed youth backpacking trip, followed by 3 nights at Lake Site enjoying wide games and camp activities.
Limit 10 campers (5 boys, and 5 girls)
Youth Out-trip 2:
August 22 - 28 2-night out-trip, followed by 4 nights at Lake Site
Explore the backcountry on a 2-night co-ed youth backpacking trip, followed by 3 nights at Lake Site enjoying wide games and camp activities.
Limit 10 campers (5 boys, and 5 girls)
Youth Out-trip 1:
August 23 - 28 1-night out-trip, followed by 4 nights at Lake Site
Explore the backcountry on a 1-night co-ed youth backpacking trip, followed by 3 nights at Lake Site enjoying wide games and camp activities.
Limit 10 campers (5 boys, and 5 girls)
Session Dates
Lake Site Junior 1
June 28-July 4 Register
Lake Site Junior 2
July 27-August 2 Register
Lake Site Intermediate 1
July 7-14 Register
Lake Site Intermediate 2
July 17-24 Register
Lake Site Senior 1
August 6-15 Register
Lake Site Senior 2
August 18-26 Register
Lake Site Family Camp
August 29-September 1 Register
Intermediate Reunion
November 8-10 Register
Winter Camp
December 27-January 1 Register
Senior Reunion
February 14-16 Register
Keenagers
May 16-19 Register
Session Details
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The Labour Day long weekend in September is the perfect time to get away together as a family before school starts up again. Reconnect as a family and with others in an outdoor setting; learning, playing and worshiping together. Enjoy times of adventure as well as times of reflection and renewal as you build stronger relationships with each other and with God. Age-appropriate instruction during chapel allows everyone to benefit.
Come and experience camp as a family!
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The May Long weekend is an excellent time to get away and enjoy time in the mountains in the spring. Camp is for the young at heart, so if you are in the “over 50 category,” don’t let your age hold you back! If you come to the Keenagers weekend, you will find out that older folk can have a fabulous time at camp too.
Keenagers certainly moves at a slower pace than many of our other camps, and there is plenty of free time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings in the company of like-minded friends, old or new. We also have two chapel sessions each day where we sing together and enjoy Bible teaching that is relevant and encouraging.
During the afternoons, you can go for a walk, play Scrabble, work with others on a challenging jigsaw puzzle, sit by the fire with a good book, explore local historic sites, play some horseshoes, go swimming in Sparwood, or have a snooze… it’s your choice. Whatever you hope to do, there is a place for you here.
So why not give Keenagers a try this year? But don’t leave it too late to make up your mind. We generally have a full house, so the earlier you register, the better!
Registration for Keenagers:
Opens at 10:00 AM on March 15th
Please note that all Keenagers Registration will be online only. You can Register Here.
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Each year, at the end of December, we run our Winter Camp program. It is open to all young adults 18 and up, as well as our younger summer staff like those who have completed our PIT program. It is a great time to have fun, relax, hangout with camp friends, meet new people, enjoy the Crow environment, grow in your faith, and refocus for the New Year.
There will be various outdoor and indoor activities and options planned throughout the Winter Camp program, adapted to whatever our mountain weather might hold – it is sure to be a Winter Camp to remember! Come kick off the New Year with us!
FAQ’s
Here are some questions we get asked a lot. Still have a question? Contact us.
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This question is asked a lot. All camps start at 2:00 and end at 2:00 in the afternoon. If you have any other questions about times for picking up your kids, or dates of camps please go to the specific camp page or contact us.
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We have a handy what-to-bring list available on the site.
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Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp is non-denominational. We are not affiliated with any particular church or denomination. The Association is run by a Board of Directors comprised of individuals who are interested in the ministry of Camp.
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We operate primarily on the donations of individuals. Anyone is free to donate to Camp as God directs them to do so. About one-sixth of our income also comes from off-season rentals of the facility.
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We're located in Southwestern Alberta along Highway 3 near the BC border. See our maps and driving directions for more details.
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Indepth details on camp registration can be found in the Registration section of our webpage. Registration is only online. Our camps fill up very quickly on a first come first serve bases. Summer camp registration opens in March every year. Contact our Registrar, registrar@crowcamp.ca for more information.
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During September to the end of April the camp facilities can be rented by interested groups. For further information and bookings, please contact our Rental Coordinator, rental@crowcamp.ca
