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Christian Camps & Retreats Directory
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CAMPS:

Alberta Camp Cherith
213 Stonegate Cres.
Airdrie, AB T4B 2S9
Phone (403)242-9293
Email: registrar@albertacampcherith.org 
or www.albertacampcherith.org .
Non-denominational Christian camp located near Sundre. We are affiliated with Pioneer Clubs and are committed to providing a high quality, fun-filled, Christ-centered camping experience for girls. Some of our activities include: games, crafts, archery, river tubing, horseback riding, canoeing, fun theme meals, singing and campfires. Our grade 7 to 12 campers are also challenged with rappelling, riflery, and whitewater rafting.

Camp Caroline
Box 250, Caroline, AB T0M 0M0
Phone: (403) 722-3939,
Fax: (403) 722-3980,
Email:office@campcaroline.ab.ca  www.campcaroline.ab.ca
Located in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains, a short 1 ½ hour drive northwest of Calgary. We offer week-long summer camps for kids Ages 7 -17 and a 3-day camp for Grades 2/3. Activities include ropes course, climbing wall, zipline, crafts, sports, dance, and archery

Camp Evergreen
P.O. Box 492, Sundre AB, T0M 1X0
Phone: (403) 638-4230,
Fax: (403) 638-4234
Email: main@camp-evergreen.com 
or www.camp-evergreen.com
Summer camps for youth age 6 to 18. Adventure and horseback out-trips for youth age 13 to 18. Family camps. Leadership development and volunteer programs. Year-round retreats and group bookings

Camp Harmattan
RR 2, Site 7, Box 20, Olds AB, T4H 1P3
Phone: (403) 556-2854,
Fax: (403) 556-6063
Email:info@campharmattan.com or  www.campharmattan.com .
An incredible place for your child to experience a high-energy week of fun and exciting activities! Returning campers will discover new adventures, as no summer is ever the same.

Camp Kuriakos
Box 372, Bentley, AB T0C 0J0
Phone: 247-8526 Calgary, or (403) 748-3927 Bentley,
Fax (403) 748-3927
Email: kuriakos@telusplanet.net  or www.kuriakos.ab.ca .
Located on the west end of Sylvan Lake, Camp Kuriakos is a year round camp and conference centre, with programs for all age groups.

Camp Nakamun
RR#1, Busby, AB T0G 0H0
Phone: (780) 967-5565, fax (780) 967-5505
Email: bookings@campnakamun.com  or www.campnakamun.com .
Situated in a beautiful outdoor setting on the north shore of Lake Nakamun one hour northwest of Edmonton, we have week-long camps for children and youth grades 3 - 12 and shorter camps for the little ones in grades 1 and 2.

Camp Teepee Pole
Box 13, Site 1, RR2, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0
Phone: (403) 638-3254
Email: info@campteepeepole.org 
or www.campteepeepole.org
Located at the confluence of the James River and the Teepee Pole Creek in the beautiful Bow Crow Forest. Week-long summer camps for boys ages 8-11, 12-14 and 15 and up as well as a Father and son camp for boys 5-7.

Camp Qwanoes
Box 250, Crofton, B.C. V0R 1R0
Phone: 1-888-99QWANOES (997-9266),
Fax: (250) 246-3227
Email: campinfo@qwanoes.ca  or Web: www.qwanoes.ca
Situated on 54 acres of magnificent scenic waterfront property on Vancouver Island between Victoria and Nanaimo, camps for all ages and even a family camp.

Frontier Lodge
Box 1, Nordegg, AB T0M 2H0
Phone: (403) 721-2202,
Fax: (403) 721-2204
Email: frontier@frontierlodge.ca  or
Web: www.frontierlodge.ca
Located on a beautiful lake in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. In addition to summer camps, Frontier Lodge is open year-found as a small retreat/conference centre. Groups looking for a place to hold a school field trip, business conference, church retreat or to do wilderness activities can contact the camp to customize their program.

Pilots Sports Camps
Box 4000, Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0
Phone: (403) 443-5511,
Fax: (403) 443-8044
Email: pilotscamps@prairie.edu  •
Web: www.prairie.edu/athletics
Located on the Prairie Bible Institute Campus in Three Hills, Alberta, 45 minutes from Red Deer and 1 hour from Calgary. Each summer hundreds of athletes participate in our on-campus camp programs specifically designed to motivate and strengthen both your mind and your body.

Pine Lake Christian Camp
Box 41, Pine Lake, AB T0M 1S0
Phone: (403) 886-4661,
Fax: (403) 886-4276
Email: info@pinelakechristiancamp.com  or www.pinelakechristiancamp.com
32 acres combining lakefront, woodlands and a developed recreational area, located in picturesque Pine Lake in Central Alberta. Children’s summer camps and family camping retreats since 1947. The facility is also available for rental opportunities such as retreats, family reunions and other group functions.

Pioneer Ranch Camps
Box 660, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0
Phone (toll free): 1-888-511-2660,
Fax: (403) 638-4041
Email: registration@pioneercamps.ab.ca  or www.pioneercamps.ab.ca
Three camps in Alberta. Pioneer Lodge is located on 2000 acres near Sundre in the scenic Red Deer River valley. Pioneer Ranch is found on Crimson Lake near Rocky Mountain House, and Peace Country Pioneer operates from three locations in the Grande Prairie area.

River’s Edge Camp
Box 39, Cremona, AB T0M 0R0
Phone: (403) 637-2766,
Fax: (403) 637-2765
Email: info@riversedgecamp.org  or www.riversedgecamp.org
Safe and secure environment to meet people’s emotional, spiritual and physical needs in a natural setting with a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains.

Whispering Pines Bible Camp
PO Box 119 Crossfield, AB  T0M 0S0
Phone: (403) 946-5430
www.whisperingpinesbiblecamp.com
Situated on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies, 80 kms northwest of Calgary on its own pristine mountain lake just past Waiparous Creek Campgrounds. Camps for grades 2 to 12 as well as a Ladies Retreat, Family Camp, College & Career Camp and a Youth Camp.

RETREATS:

Camp Nakamun
RR#1
Busby, AB T0G 0H0
Phone: (780) 967-5585
Email: info@campnakmun.com 
Web: www.campnakamun.com 
Located approximately 1 hour Northwest of Edmonton, Camp Nakamun is situated in a beautiful outdoor setting on the north shore of Lake Nakamun. Enjoy great hospitality and delicious food in spacious facilities, set in a gorgeous, rustic treed area perfect for a weekend getaway or group outing. A charitable organization owned by the Western Canadian District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Camp Nakamun is a year-round retreat centre. The camp provides a quiet & comfortable setting for: conferences, school camps, church retreats, family reunions, corporate and board retreats, seminars, meetings, clinics and outdoor education outings. For more information go to www.campnakamun.com
 
Camp Silversides
Box 519
Bentley, AB T0C 0J0
Phone: (403) 748-2689
Email: silversides@telus.net 
Web: www.silversides.ca 
Located on the south shores of Gull Lake just 30 minutes northwest of Red Deer, 1.5 hours south of Edmonton and two hours north of Calgary, Camp Silversides offers an ideal setting for church and school retreats, conferences, family reunions, banquets, seminars and more. Camp Silversides' staff provide high quality service and offer a welcoming environment for all guests. Meals are served buffet style and the kitchen will accommodate guests with food allergies. Camp Silversides provides full banquet catering services for up to 200 people, spacious dining room with lounge and fireplace, comfortable winterized facilities, outdoor hot tub, campfire areas, and winter activities. For more information or to book a retreat or banquet, go to www.silversides.ca 
 
Circle Square Ranch
Box 3
Halkirk, AB T0C 1M0
Phone: (403) 884-2444
Email: halkirk@csranch.ca 
Web: www.csranch.ca 
Located 1.5 hours east of Red Deer along Highway #12, Circle Square Ranch is a Christian non-denominational children's summer camp and year round activity centre. There are summer programs for boys and girls ages 6-18 including awesome activities like horses, mountain biking, a BMX/skate park, and a climbing wall. Circle Square Ranch also offers a wide variety of affordable rental season activities for churches, schools, families and community groups. Circle Square offers: educational packages, day trips for schools, weekend retreats, a midweek conference facility rental, family weekend retreats, banquets and trail rides. The Western Town overlooks the rugged and colorful Paintearth coulees, which provide a unique setting for many of the program activities. The Gym houses an indoor climbing wall, lots of room for basketball, floor hockey or other indoor sports. There is also a conference room which seats 20-40 people. The facilities can be booked from September through June. Circle Square Ranch will work with people's unique programs to plan the perfect day. For more information go to www.csranch.ca 
 
Entheos Retreat & Conference Centre
242032 Range Road 40
Calgary, AB T3Z 2W8
Phone: (403) 246-4313
Entheos is a world-class, interdenominational retreat and renewal facility. Located between Calgary and Bragg Creek, it is situated on 60 acres of beautifully treed land bordering the Elbow River. With accommodations for up to 96 people, Entheos is the first choice for many church and ministry organizations as well as local businesses.
 
FCJ Christian Life Centre
219 - 19 Ave. SW
Calgary, AB T2S 0C8
Phone: (403) 228-4215
Email: fcjcentre@fcjsisters.ca 
Web: http://www.fcjsisters/fcjcentre 
The FCJ Christian Life Centre is a retreat and conference centre where thousands of people have experienced the hospitality and warmth of the FCJ staff and Sisters. The Centre, within walking distance of Calgary's busy downtown core, creates a beautiful oasis from the hustle and bustle of the busy world. With a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere, the FCJ Christian Life Centre hosts more than retreats. The Centre offers days of renewal, spiritual direction, workshops on spirituality and human development, courses in Scripture, parish outreach, and a variety of programs on social justice, formation for lay ministry and spiritual directors. People from all faiths and Christian denominations, of all backgrounds are welcome to book their own programming at the FCJ Christian Life Centre. For or more information go to http://www.fcjsisters/fcjcentre
 
The Garden Foursquare Church
1227 48th Avenue NE
Calgary AB T2E 5T1
Phone: 403-250-5547 
Fax: 403-250-5860
Email: foursqu@telus.net  
“Heart to Heart” conference on Building Healthy Relationships will be held at The Garden Foursquare Church on February 14, 15 & 16. This conference is designed to make healthy marriages stronger, conflicted relationships more harmonious, and all relationships more satisfying as you learn concepts of communication that build trust and safety into your relationship. The concepts learned are appropriate for all – married, engaged, dating, or friends – all will be enriched. You will learn: Positive relationship attitudes that contribute to the building of a solid foundation for your relationship; How to eliminate negative relationship attitudes that stand in the way of deeper intimacy and trust with tools to identify destructive patterns that feed negative attitudes. The Garden promotes a relational and friendly family atmosphere, combined with an emphasis on the Word and the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
 
King's Fold Retreat & Renewal Centre
Box 758
Cochrane, AB T4C 1A8
Phone: (403) 932-3174
E-mail: retreat@kingsfoldretreat.com 
Web: www.kingsfoldretreat.com 
Scenically situated above the Ghost River near the Rocky Mountains, this retreat and renewal centre is dedicated to nurturing the spiritual life of their guests. Over 2000 people each year seek out the pervasive peace and quiet at King’s Fold. Some need to deal with feelings of loss or grief that have been pushed aside by the mind-numbing busyness of life. Others desire extended periods of study and prayer. Guests are welcome to come on personal retreats or group retreats. With 15 rooms that hold a maximum of 30 people, King's Fold provides the intimacy of personal interaction. A library, chapel, outdoor swings, prayer walks, chairs, benches and a labyrinth provide many areas for quiet reflection. The dining hall offers a panoramic view of mountains, forest and river. Joyful exchange among staff members flows from the kitchen as they bake bread and prepare delicious meals. Spiritual conversations or spiritual direction with staff members is always an option. To see what King's Fold has to offer you, go to www.kingsfoldretreat.com
 
Rafter Six Ranch Resort

Box 100
Exshaw, AB T0L 2C0
Toll Free: 1-888-267-2624
Local: 1-403-673-3622
Email: vacations@raftersix.com 
Web: www.raftersix.com 

Rafter Six Ranch Resort encourages "city slickers" to "kick the city off yer boots and say howdy to a glorious cowboy adventure." Ideal for that western vacation, a company BBQ, wedding, reunion or corporate meeting, guests enjoy the amenities and relaxed cowboy atmosphere. Located where the Kananaskis Valley and Bow Valley meet, the ranch is nestled amid the strikingly beautiful Rocky Mountains. The Lodge stands three stories high and is one of the largest log structures in the world. It houses 18 unique guest rooms, a restaurant, lounge and gift shop. There are also guest cabins and chalets available. Rafter Six is renowned as a world class horse ranch and a variety of trail rides are offered. With a hot tub and pool so people can relax after a day "on the range," Rafter Six Ranch puts their guests first. For the more adventurous, a combination of horseback riding and white water rafting is offered.
For more information go to www.raftersix.com
 
Sanctum Retreat
Box 550
Caroline, AB T0M 0M0
Phone: 1-888-442-0285
Email: sanctumretreat@telus.net
Web: www.sanctumretreat.ca
Sanctum...sanctuary, sacred meeting place with God. A space in which to refocus, pray, take time apart and rest awhile to be with God in the solitude. No work...no TV...no phones...no distractions. Sanctum Retreat is located on100 acres of lush forest on the Raven River, nestled in the foothills of the Rockies near Caroline. This stunning new facility opened in August 2004 and has been getting rave reviews since. Sanctum Retreat features a chapel, conference room, dining facilities, indoor fireplace, lounge, library, bookstore and gift shop. There are also outdoor hot tubs and a seven-acre lake. The retreat facility offers 36 private rooms, most with their own washroom. A variety of midweek and weekend retreats are available as well as corporate retreats. Sanctum Retreat is rooted in Catholic Christianity but openly welcomes peoples of all faiths. For more information go to www.sanctumretreat.ca


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