This year’s camp dates are:
YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP (ages 13-16) Sunday, June 14 – Thursday, June 18
PEEWEE/JUNIOR CAMP 1 (ages 6-11) Sunday, June 28 – Thursday, July 2
JUNIOR/TEEN CAMP 1 (ages 9 – 14) Sunday, July 5 – Thursday, July 9
PEEWEE/JUNIOR CAMP 2 (ages 6-11) Sunday, July 19 – Thursday, July 23
JUNIOR/TEEN CAMP 2 (ages 9 – 14) Sunday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30
We are so excited to have you join us this summer!
Canoeing, hiking, swimming, crafting, singing and dancing are just some of the activities we have planned for your stay.
Keep scrolling for some more details about camp, which age category you belong in, and what items to bring with you!
Camper Ages
Braeburn campers are divided into 3 age groups to provide appropriate and engaging programming at different developmental stages.
Find our camper age categories on the chart below then refer to the calendar to see which camps you can register for:
Use the colour of your age category to see which camps you’re able to register for! (Hint: Age categories mix to make orange/green!)
PeeWee campers are either 6, 7, or 8 years old. Junior campers are between 9 and 11 years old. Teen campers are between 12 and 14 years old. This year, we are also offering a Youth Leadership Camp for ages 13-16!
Note for parents/guardians:
If your camper is on the edge of one of these age ranges, and would like to be put in a different age category, please consult the Registrar (camp@braeburncamp.ca) as to which session would be most appropriate.
We have designed camps of different age ranges to meet the needs of all campers. In camps with wide age ranges, we will make efforts to have your child(ren) share a cabin with other campers close to their age.
Please contact us with questions or concerns at braeburncamp@gmail.com.
Camper FAQs
What should my camper bring with them?
A kit list is provided with your registration package. Please follow it closely as many activities will continue rain or shine. You camper MUST have a rain jacket, a water bottle, a sun hat, and closed-toe shoes (running shoes). Without these items your child may miss out on some fun!
Please label everything so items can be returned to the camper if they leave it behind at the dock, or the campfire, or in the dinning hall, or in the washhouses, or on the trail, or at the beach, or at Crystal Lake…And everyone leaves something behind!
Avoid scented items (soaps, toothpaste, deodorants) as they attract animals.
Please do not send your child to camp with any electronics aside from cameras. Camp life can be rather rough on these items and things easily get broken or lost.
Remember to put all your camper’s toiletries and scented items in a small bag or kit that they can leave in the wash hut.
Warm clothes are essential as it can get rather chilly some days.
Please refer to our Camper Kit List for the items that your camper will need during the week.
Where should I drop off/pick up my camper on the first day of camp?
Follow the map below to get to camp. Make sure to turn onto Braeburn Camp Road when you see the camp sign below. Keep to the right side of the road and you’ll come up in front of a red cabin, named Marston Hall. Our staff will be either out front or inside to greet you and direct you to the cabin where your camper can set up their sleeping gear. Leave your camper’s medication with our Director, who will ensure it is taken at the appropriate times.
Can I drop-off/pick-up my camper up from camp early?
Please do not drop-off your camper before the beginning of drop-off time. Before this time staff are busy getting ready and are unable to look after your camper. If you need to pick up your camper early, please let the Camp Director know when you drop them off. This way we can ensure that they are packed up and ready to go when you arrive, and that they have everything. If something comes up at the last minute and you need to pick up your camper early please either contact the camp yourself or let the camp office know, and they will contact us at camp.
Can I carpool with another family to drop-off/pick-up my child(ren)?
Since many families are coming from the same region, we strongly encourage carpooling. However, if you are sending your camper(s) with another family, be sure to send them with all the appropriate information and documentation, as it is impossible to follow up with you if you don’t come yourself. Similarly, if another friend or family member will be picking up your son/daughter you must indicate that at the time of drop off, send a consented note with your camper, or contact the camp office during the week to speak with the Camp Director and arrange something.
It is extremely important that you clearly outline how your son/daughter will be picked up from camp, for everyone’s safety.
What will a typical day look like for my camper?
Braeburn Camp gives kids opportunities to be active in the outdoors, make new friends, and enjoy the summer. Campers have the chance to go canoeing, swimming, and hiking, play camp wide games, perform campfire skits, make crafts, participate in C-time (our Christian Education time), and sing their hearts out! Campers will rotate between activities in groups, but will also participate in games and activities with the whole camp. We often play Capture The Flag, ManHunt, Cops and Robbers, and for one night each week, we have a camp dance!
Campers also contribute to camp life by helping to maintain the facility by doing basic daily chores. Campers will rotate through washing the dishes, cleaning and tidying the biffies (outhouses) and wash houses daily. Campers are also responsible for making their beds and tidying their cabins every day, often utilizing props, decorations, and some amazing acting skills to put on a show / themed cabins for the mysterious Cabin Inspector!
Meal times are always full of fun with themed meals such as Mystery Meal, Backwards Meal (Yay, dessert first!), Mission Meal, and Utensil Meal (Try eating spaghetti with a whisk or spatula!)
Evenings are usually spent around the campfire with songs, games, skits, and laughs under the midnight sun.
Does my camper need to know how to swim?
Braeburn Camp employs a certified lifeguard to supervise all water activities, and many of our volunteers and counsellors have water safety certifications. All campers are required to complete a swim test in order to be able to swim without a lifejacket. If a camper does not want to or cannot complete these requirements then they will be required to wear a lifejacket when swimming. Not to worry though, many campers choose to wear lifejackets when swimming because they can float around and play games, as our waterfront is quite deep.
What types of meals will my camper be eating?
Our volunteer cook staff will provide counsellors, CITs, and campers with 3 balanced meals a day as well as afternoon and evening snacks. Counsellors and CITs eat with campers and ensure that they’re getting enough and finish their meals before dessert! Meal times can be loud and chaotic but campers usually love chowing down on homemade lasagna, spaghetti, broccoli casseroles, salads, grilled cheese, veggies, soups, and sandwiches. Provided snacks of fruit, cookies, granola bars, and juice are habitual. On hot days we enjoy Freezies, or delicious watermelon or cantaloupe. On cooler, rainy days campers warm up with some hot chocolate, Rice Crispie squares, orange slices or fresh apples.
How much rest will my camper be getting?
Our activity-filled days are sure to leave your camper exhausted by day’s end! Knowing this, we do our best to get campers back in their cabins by 8pm so they can wind down and get ready to sleep by 9pm at the latest. Throughout the day, campers will have opportunities to rest in their cabins and do low-energy activities such as crafting and learning time. We provide a hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as two snacks so our campers have enough fuel to seize the day!
What kinds of facilities are at Braeburn Camp?
Zoom into the map on the right to see a labeled layout of camp.
Braeburn is a rustic camp located 1.5 hours from the nearest medical facility.
It consists of:
- Marston Hall (dining area and kitchen with hot/cold running water and electricity)
- Friesen Hall (multi-purpose building used for crafts and acting activities). Friesen also houses the individual boys’ and girls’ wash houses with cold running water (each with one hot water tap) and soap, but no electricity)
- 4 rustic camper cabins spread out around camp with windows, screens, firmly closing doors, and front porches
- A boathouse for canoes, paddles, and lifejackets.
- Floating dock
- Sunny beachfront on Braeburn Lake
- A duplex cabin wired with electricity, with a double-bed on one side and two twin-sized beds on the other side; windows, screens, firmly closing doors, and front porches for both. Each has an outside door, as well as a connecting door inside.
- 2 smaller, volunteer cabins/Director and Assistant Director cabins
- Biffies (outhouses) for bathroom facilities, equipped with TP and hand sanitizer
Marston Hall, Friesen Hall, and 3/4 of the volunteer cabins are wired for electricity. All other buildings are rustic and are equipped with battery-powered smoke detectors.
There is running water in the kitchen sinks and wash-house sinks but no showers. Campers and staff participate in morning dip to refresh themselves and clean off any dirt. It’s camp, they’re going to get dirty.
Outhouses are provided throughout camp next to the washhouses and boys’ and girls’ cabins. Each outhouse is cleaned daily by campers and counsellors with disinfectant, and hand sanitizer is provided in each.
My camper has medications/allergies/mental health needs/disabilities, how will this be managed at camp?
Braeburn Camp tries to be as accommodating as possible to ensure that every child who wishes to can attend our camp. However, we do have certain physical and capacity limitations that may present some complications for your child. For example, not all of our facilities are wheelchair accessible and the camp is very rustic, with rough trails, no showers, hot water, nor electricity in the cabins.
The kitchen is run by volunteers and we’ll do our best to accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions. We cannot guarantee allergen-free environments but can work with you to develop an individual health plan for your son or daughter. Parents in the past have greatly helped out the staff and volunteers by providing specialized food for campers with restrictions in a separate cooler and mouse-proof bin.
In all cases we ask that you contact the Registrar (camp@braeburncamp.ca) and the Camp Director to discuss any issues and make special arrangements for your camper.
What behaviours are not permitted at camp?
In keeping with the clear Mission Statement and Code of Conduct that have a focus on the physical
health and emotional well-being of campers, staff and volunteers, Braeburn Lake Christian Camp Association will require all campers, staff and volunteers to adhere to the code of conduct.
Pages excerpted from Braeburn’s Policies, Procedures and Organization Manual can be found here for your information.
Who will be looking after my camper at camp?
Campers are supervised 24-hours a day by our qualified and well-trained staff and volunteers. We employ 2 senior directors and 4 counsellors who are trained with First Aid, water safety, and have practiced camp emergency procedures. Certified lifeguards are always on duty during swimming activities and campers always wear life-jackets/PFDs when boating.
Braeburn also works with a fantastic community of young volunteers as Counsellors-In-Training (CITs). CITs are generally 13, 14, and 15-years-old and will work in collaboration with hired counsellors to learn about leadership and camp life. All volunteers and staff are required to submit a Police Records Check and be approved by our staffing committee.
CITs and counsellors must complete an application and interview process.
Our staff and volunteers are enthusiastic, positive, and inclusive people who have a passion for working with children and love the outdoors!
What items are not permitted at camp?
Any camper-brought snacks, electronics, weapons (Swiss Army knives and such), pranking gear (water guns/balloons, silly string, shaving cream, toilet paper, etc) will be confiscated by staff at their discretion and may not be returned until the end of camp. We provide 3 meals and 2 snacks throughout each camp day; we do not have a concession, there is no need for campers to bring cash with them to camp.
Will I be able to contact my camper during the week?
To ensure the safety of campers we ask that visitors always make arrangements ahead of time by contacting the Camp Director. When camp is in session, the Director can be contacted ONLY through the camp phone (867) 393-2755. Please keep in mind that this phone is kept in Marston Hall, and there may not always be someone around to take your call. If a volunteer or other staff members answers the phone, you may ask to have the Director return your call, as unannounced visitors during the week can disrupt the camp routine and present a safety concern for campers.
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