Canoe Camp
no canoe camp for 2021
Aug. 3-7
(tentative)
Take a journey down the beautiful rivers of Northern Saskatchewan. A trip filled with adventure, challenges and opportunities to learn about and experience God’s love.
“I can’t believe this is Saskatchewan!”
What to expect
- experience the breathtaking scenery of Northern Sask.
- Encounter a plethora of wildlife (moose, bears, deer, bald eagles, mosquitos etc)
- Make good and lasting friendships.
- They will face challenges and enjoy adventure
- They will learn about God’s character, His love and forgiveness and how much He desires a relationship with them.
Skills
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Canoeing basics for still water, moving water and white water paddling.
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Fire-making and outdoor cooking
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Fishing and fish-filleting
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Portaging (carrying the canoe across land)
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Various camp skills (ropes, knots etc.)
Activities
- Still water, moving water and white water canoeing
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Fire-building
- Cooking over an open fire
- Campfire
- Chapel
- Sharing times
Meals
We will be carrying and packing all food for the trip. You can expect a variety of menu items like pancakes, taco salad, chile, mac and cheese, smokies, fresh fish and other gourmet camping foods.
Packing List
Gear/Equipment
- Backpack with all personal gear inside (canoeing dry bags with shoulder straps work great) – backpacking packs work good as well
- Sleeping bag ( 0 -+10 degrees Celsius is ideal, warm but lightweight)
- Sleeping mat/pad (smaller is better)
- Bowl, spoon and cup (durable plastic is best , you don’t want it to break, good for warm meals)
- Waterbottle 1.5 litre is good size (Nalgene bottle’s work great)
- Towel
- Headlamp/flashlight (with some spare batteries)
- 1 pair older shoes that are good to canoe and walk in (something that will not fall off and these will most likely get wet & muddy)
- 1 pair of camp shoes(crocs, sandals etc.)
- Sunglasses/ sunhat sun protection (sunscreen, lip balm)
- garbage bags or dry bags to keep clothing and sleeping bag dry (double
- garbage bags work great, couple spares are a good idea in case they get ripped)
- toiletries (toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush for girl, biodegradable soap, No deodorant please it attracts bears)
- lightweight bible, notebook, pen)
- mosquito spray
- personal medication ( please let camp know about any special medication)
- Fishing Rod (optional) with SMALL tackle. we will not bring tackle boxes- simplify and reduce
- camera (in dry bag) (optional) – we will be around water and there is potential of loss or damage
- Life Jacket/PFD – Optional
Clothing (not cotton if possible)
- Thermal layer/long underwear ( no cotton. Polyester, polypropylene, or merino wool are best)
- – Top and bottom ( 1 pair is all you need)
- 2 fleece top (long sleeve sweater, not cotton)
- Rain Jacket (rain pants optional)
- 2 pair shorts (quickdrying, swim shorts work well)
- 1 pair pants for around camp (not cotton)
- toque/beanie
- 2-3 pairs wool socks
- 3 tops (not cotton if possible, 1 long sleeve, 1 short sleeve, 1 tank top works well)
- Underwear
- Swimwear
What not to bring
- knives, multi tools, axes,
- Cellphone
- Ipod
- Scented Deodorant (attracts bears)