Camp Manitou. Rental & Programming Information Package

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1 Camp Manitou Rental & Programming Information Package Camp Manitou 850 Green Oaks Lane Headingley, MB Phone: Fax:

2 Welcome to Camp Manitou Camp Manitou is a Summer Camp and Year Round Outdoor Recreation Facility operated by the Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation. The Camp Manitou property is a 28 acre oasis just outside of Winnipeg. With its forests, large grass playing field, and the Assiniboine River on three sides, the property provides lots of space in which to enjoy nature. We have an exceptional and experienced program staff who provide a safe and fun outdoor experience to meet the specific needs and interests of patrons. Summer Camp and Outdoor Programming are delivered with the goal of providing accessible, meaningful, outdoor camp experiences to Manitoba children, youth and community groups. Through quality, skill based programming, we strive to promote Responsibility, Education, Self- Worth, Positive Attitudes, Empathy, Confidence and Team Work (R.E.S.P.E.C.T) for all participants. Our facility is also open to groups wishing to rent the Camp Manitou property for a weekend or overnight and to provide their own programming/activities for their participants.

3 Facilities at Camp Manitou Main Lodge and Kitchen The Kinsmen Lodge is a year round, wheelchair accessible facility with a fully-equipped commercial kitchen, dining hall, bedrooms furnished with bunk beds, and a cozy sitting area by a large fire place. The lodge sleeps 68 people in 10 rooms of four, one room of 8 and one large room which sleeps 20. Kinsmen Lodge Floor Plan The Dining Hall has 1,700 square feet of space and doubles as an activity space. The lodge can be utilized as a dining area, conference room, and multipurpose for up to 140 people. This is the perfect place for break-out sessions, hanging out, and enjoying a fire. The Camp Manitou facilities offer running water, showers, and wheelchair accessible washrooms. There is no air-conditioning available. The water on site is safe to drink and use for cooking. Kitchen Facility in Kinsmen Lodge

4 The John Bock Friendship Centre The John Bock Friendship Centre is a versatile gym building with more than 3,000 square feet of open floor space which can be divided into three areas by sliding dividers. The Friendship Centre is an ideal space for indoor games/activities, rainy day programming, classes/meetings and a variety of functions for up to 250 people (such as receptions, family reunions, and weddings). Surrounding the Centre on three sides are large windows which allow for natural light and summer breezes to enter. A covered veranda surrounding the Centre encourages outdoor activities. Also outside, just in front of the Centre is a sports pad with basketball hoops. Programs and Services At Camp Manitou, we offer a variety of programs and services to match a variety of interests and outcomes. Whether it be joining the Manitou staff for a day full of outdoor learning and fun, or simply renting the facility for a weekend getaway we look forward to making your visit a memorable one. YEAR ROUND SUMMER WINTER Camping Skills Archery *Broomball Court Sports Basketball Cross Country Skiing Hiking Biking *Skating Nature Based Arts *Climbing Wall Snowshoeing Orienteering Canoeing (in the pool) Snow Games Outdoor Education Field Games *Tobogganing *Playground *Zip Line Team Building Swimming *COMING SOON Please note that not all activities may be available. Please contact Camp Manitou for more information.

5 Camp Programming Are you an agency working with children and youth in Manitoba? Are your participants interested in spending a full day (or multiple days) at Camp Manitou and participating in a wide range of outdoor activities? Would you like your participants to experience programming with meaning and the opportunity to develop R.E.S.P.E.C.T (Responsibility, Education, Self-Worth, Positive Attitude, Empathy, Confidence, and Team-Work)? If you answer YES to any of these questions, then Camp Manitou is the right place for you. By attending a day program at Camp Manitou participants will experience all the best parts of summer camp! Bring along your own staff to maintain supervision of campers - and our Manitou Staff will lead you through Team Building, Camp Skills, Swimming, Archery, and Outdoor Adventure Activities such as biking or canoeing! Day Camp Program Day Camp rentals are available for groups of 20 or more from 9:00am 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Programming and activities are tailored to your groups interests and abilities. All activities are led by qualified, experienced instructors who enjoy working with you and have a passion for the outdoors. Prices include lunch, snack, and programming from 9:00am to 4:00pm. A per day nonrefundable deposit is required upon booking. Your deposit will be applied to your final invoice. Please contact us for prices. Please note that the cost does not include transportation to and from the camp. Sample Menu meal varies depending on the day of the week Day of the Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lunch Assorted Wraps Pasta & Sauce Chicken Burgers Assorted Subs Grilled Cheese & Soup Veggies & Dip Veggies & Dip Veggies & Dip Veggies & Dip Veggies & Dip Milk & Juice Milk & Juice Milk & Juice Milk & Juice Milk & Juice Snack Watermelon Granola Bar Rice Krispies Watermelon Granola Bar Sample Day Program Itinerary 9:00 Arrival 9:15 Welcome & Settle In 9:30 Warm Up Games 10:00 Canoeing in the Pool 11:00 Nature Based Art & Hike 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Biking 2:00 Swimming 3:00 Archery 4:00 Snack & Departure

6 Overnight Program Would your group like to stay overnight at our facility and have the FULL CAMP EXPERIENCE? We offer packages for our day camp groups which include a traditional summer campfire and a night s stay in our Kinsmen Lodge, arrangements can easily be made for up to 68 people. Or if you prefer, you can enjoy the night sleeping in tents beside the beautiful Assiniboine River. Single Night An overnight stay includes: Manitou Staff/Programming from 9:00am-4:00 pm daily, lunch, snack, dinner, breakfast and 24 hour access to the Kinsmen Lodge and John Bock Friendship Centre, playing field and campfire pit. Arrival time is 9:00am. Departure time is 9:00am the next day. A per night non-refundable deposit is required upon booking. Your deposit will be applied to your final invoice. Additional evening programming is available for a fee. Please contact us for prices. Weeklong Overnight Our weeklong overnight program includes lunch, a snack, dinner and breakfast for all participants for five days and four nights. Check in time for a weeklong overnight group is 9:00am on Monday and check out time is Friday at 4:00pm. A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking. Your deposit will be applied to your final invoice. Additional evening programming is available for a fee. Please contact us for prices. Please note that the cost does not include transportation to and from the camp. Sample Menu for an overnight stay Day of the Week Breakfast Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Frittata, toast and meat Cold cereal, oatmeal, toast and yogurt Pancakes and meat Scrambled eggs, hash browns, toast and meat Cold cereal, oatmeal, toast and yogurt Dinner Sweet and Sour meatballs, rice and salad BBQ chicken, roasted potatoes and salad Mac and cheese bake with chicken and salad Roast beef, mashed potatoes and salad Tacos (beef or chicken) and salad Dessert Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookie Jell-O Banana Bread Rice Krispie Square

7 Sample Program Itinerary Day ONE Day TWO 9:00 Arrive & Settle In 8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Welcome 9:00 Biking 9:30 Warm Up Games 10:00 Bannock Making on the Fire 10:00 Hike & Arts 11:00 Orienteering 11:00 Archery 12:00 Lunch 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Camping Skills 1:00 Team Building 2:00 Canoeing (in the pool) 2:00 Swimming 3:00 Swimming 3:00 Snack 4:00 Snack 4:00 Free Time 4:15 Free Time 5:00 Dinner 5:00 Dinner Camp Rentals Are you looking for the perfect place to host your school group fieldtrip, your corporate retreat, wedding, or other non-profit special event? Would your participants benefit from spending a full day or multiple days in the great outdoors? If you answer YES to any of these questions, then Camp Manitou is the right place for you. Programming is available to be added to all camp rentals for an additional fee. Non-Programming Day Rental Day rentals are available for groups of 20 or more from 9:00am 4:00pm Monday to Friday. By renting Camp Manitou for the day, you will have access to the Kinsmen Lodge kitchen and dining hall, John Bock Friendship Centre 3,000 square foot multi-purpose facility, as well as Camp Manitou s 28 acres of space. A variety of sports equipment is available to you and your group. Archery, biking, fishing, and swimming must be supervised by Camp Manitou staff and will be charged an additional fee. A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking. Your deposit will be applied to your final invoice. Additional evening programming is available for a fee. Please contact us for prices. Please note that the cost does not include transportation to and from the camp.

8 Non-Programming Overnight Rental Looking to get the full outdoor experience of camp? Including a bonfire, roasting marshmallows, making s mores and camping? Camp Manitou s overnight rentals would be for you. Overnight rentals are available for groups of 20 or more with arrival time at 9:00 am and departure time 9:00 am the following day. Overnight rentals are available Monday Thursday night (Friday night is not available for single overnight rent, please see weekend rental section). By renting Camp Manitou for an overnight, you will have access to the Kinsmen Lodge kitchen, dining hall and accommodations for up to 68 people; John Bock Friendship Centre 3,000 square foot multipurpose facility, as well as Camp Manitou s 28 acres of space. A variety of sports equipment is available to you and your group. Archery, biking, fishing, and swimming must be supervised by Camp Manitou staff and will be charged an additional fee. A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking. Your deposit will be applied to your final invoice. Additional evening programming is available for a fee. Please contact us for prices. Please note that the cost does not include transportation to and from the camp. Weekend Group Rentals Camp Manitou provides weekend facility rentals to schools and community agencies working with children and youth. Facility rentals run from 5:00 pm on Friday to 4:00 pm on Sunday, unless otherwise approved by the Camp Director. Your group has 24 hour access to our main lodge, commercial kitchen and John Bock Friendship Centre. Please note, weekend rentals start at 6:00 pm in July and August due to summer programming. No programming, meals, snacks, staffing, or supervision are provided. Camp staff run programming may be available. Archery, biking, fishing, and swimming must be supervised by Camp Manitou staff and will be charged an additional fee. A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking. Your deposit will be applied to your final invoice. Please contact us for prices. Corporate Retreats, Special Events & Private Rentals Camp Manitou is an excellent choice for weddings, corporate retreats, reunions and a variety of other functions. Accommodating up to 68 guests in our main lodge and being 20 minutes from downtown Winnipeg, we are the ideal location. Weekend rentals are available year round and during the week from mid- September to mid- June. A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking. Your deposit will be applied to your final invoice. Activities are available for a fee. Please contact us for prices.

9 How to Book Bookings and Inquiries: Rick Bochinski Director, Camp Manitou Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation Phone: When inquiring about a booking, please provide us with the following information:! The name of your group or organization! Your mailing address! The name, phone number, and address of the contact person for your organization, and their role or title! The dates you are considering for your visit! The type of booking (programming, non-programming, private and special event)! The expected number of attendees or participants Dates and bookings are not guaranteed until we receive a signed contract and non-refundable deposit. Booking Process After confirming that the requested dates are available, we will provide you with a contract to sign and return. Please read the contract carefully. At this time, you will also provide payment of the non-refundable deposit to secure the booking. Groups will be required to provide a certificate of insurance 1 week prior to booking, as well as camper release forms for programming rentals. For special events such as weddings and family reunions, event liability insurance is accepted as a substitute for a certificate of insurance. Contact Us Camp Manitou Ph: campmanitou@truenorth.mb.ca Mailing address: Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation 345 Graham Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 5S6 Location address: Camp Manitou 850 Green Oaks Lane Headingley, MB R4H 1C5 **Please do not send mail to our location address.

10 Payment For payment of deposits and final invoices, we accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, as well as cash, cheque, and money order. Cheques should be made out to Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation and mailed to: Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation 345 Graham Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 5S6 Directions: Coming from Winnipeg: take the #1 Highway West out of the city, past the Perimeter Highway. At the second set of lights, turn left onto Camp Manitou road. Drive until the first intersection (about 300 m) and turn right onto Green Oaks Lane. Follow this gravel road until you see the Camp Manitou gates. Enter, keeping right. Once inside the camp, please drive slowly and watch out for deer, children, and other wildlife!

11 Frequently Asked Questions What do I need to know about my visit to Camp Manitou? The minimum number of participants required is 20. If you are unable to meet this minimum number, we will try our best to accommodate your group. Subject to availability. Camp Manitou requires one chaperon per 10 students. We accept cash, cheque or credit. Cheques can be made payable to the Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation. There is free parking available at camp near the Kinsmen Lodge. During business hours you may be required to contact us at to access the camp as we need to ensure camper safety. Please let us know in advance if your group may require special assistance. Transportation to and from camp is NOT included in the overall cost. If you are staying overnight you must provide all of your own bedding. If the rental group would like to use the pool facilities; you must hire a Camp Manitou lifeguard for that time period at an additional fee. The pool cannot be used without lifeguard supervision as it is a public pool. The fee for this service is approximately $20/hour. Why do I need a certificate of insurance or camper release form? We need to ensure that your participants are properly insured. Certificates of Insurance are designed to prove your insurance status and amount of coverage as you are bringing your group to Camp Manitou and using the equipment and space. Camp Manitou requests that your organization provide a Certificate of Insurance from your insurance company that lists Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation as an additional insured. Camper release forms are required if Camp Manitou staff are going to be providing programming to your group. The forms ensure that all parents/guardians are aware of the activities that are taking place at camp and the risks involved. What if I need to cancel/reschedule? The deposit is non-refundable. No-shows will be charged in full. In the event that bus transportation is cancelled based on the weather, Camp Manitou will work with your group to reschedule. Camp Manitou reserves the right to cancel any booking it deems to be immoral, improper, or objectionable. In the event of a cancellation by Camp Manitou based on unforeseen circumstances, the deposit will be returned.

12 What are the qualifications of your camp staff? Camp Manitou staff members have received extensive training and are all well equipped to run activities. Activity Leaders have experience working with children in and out of camp settings, as well as working with children and youth of different ages, backgrounds, and personalities. In addition to First Aid, CPR and AED certifications, staff hold relevant certification in their respective program areas. Staff members are also required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check for vulnerable persons. What methods do you use to ensure effective supervision? Safety and supervision is essential at Camp Manitou. Each Activity Leader has participated in relevant training in order to ensure our programs are delivered in accordance to best practices and risk management. Camp Manitou has a Policy, Procedures and Risk Management Plan in place which addresses emergency situations and specific responsibilities of staff. Each Activity Leader will provide clear and concise rules to address safety and supervision concerns prior to starting the activity. Staff meetings occur at the beginning and end of each day to ensure that all staff members are updated on rules, policies and specific group requirements. What kind of first aid services are available at camp? Our activities are carefully planned out with contingency plans should situations dictate a change. In addition to explaining safety guidelines to participants, our staff ensures that all participants receive detailed instructions and support as they complete activities. We have a defibrillator, first aid kits as well as water safety kits on site. All of our staff are trained in First Aid, CPR and AED certifications. In addition, we are 15 minutes away from the Grace Hospital and have access to ambulance services and Emergency Response Technicians should an incident arise. Is your Camp Accredited? Camp Manitou is accredited by the Manitoba Camping Association. In order to ensure safe, healthy, well-run outdoor activities, Camp Manitou is committed to meeting industry standards and maintaining best practices in its execution of camp programming and delivery. What certification does your Pool staff have? Our pool staff members hold a current National Lifeguard Standard along with Standard First Aid, CPR and AED certifications and have previous experience supervising children in a public pool setting. Will we have access to the pool in the evening? Camp Manitou staff work between the hours of 9:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday and will provide lifeguarding services for day programs with programming. If an overnight, weekend, private rental or non-programming group wishes to use the pool we can provide lifeguards for after-hours supervision at an additional cost. The pool cannot be used without a lifeguard present. The pool closes at 9pm.

13 Will we have access to the sport and activity equipment in the evening? Overnight, weekend and private rental groups will have access to the John Bock Friendship Centre as well as most of the equipment in order to provide evening and weekend activities for participants. If your group would like to take part in archery, adventure activities, or swimming in the evenings or on the weekend, Camp Manitou staff must be present and are available at an additional charge. How does the camp deal with food safety? Camp Manitou s kitchen has passed a Manitoba Health inspection and uses all industrial grade equipment. For all rental groups using kitchen facilities please note that one in five of the kitchen staff must hold a current Food Handler s Safety Certificate. As well, all staff working in the kitchen must wear closed-toed shoes at all times, and hats or hair nets while preparing food. How does the camp deal with dietary restrictions? Our staff members develop appetizing and nutritious meals for both children and youth, and the leaders that accompany them to camp. Camp Manitou strives to serve meals that follow the Canada Food Guide. Camp Manitou understands that many children may have allergies or dietary concerns and this is reflected in the daily menus. Camp Manitou does not serve any nut products. Please notify Camp Manitou staff in advance if anyone in your group has allergies or dietary concerns. Are we allowed to bring our own food to camp? Yes. If your rental is between September to June, you are responsible for bringing in food for your group. Rentals that take place in July or August are asked not to bring in additional food for their campers. Unfortunately, because of lack of kitchen, fridge, and freezer space at Camp Manitou, we cannot allow summer weekday (Mon-Fri) rentals to bring in their own food because we do not have the storage space. If you wish to bring in snacks for you campers for the evening you are welcome to do so; we ask that all snacks and other food brought to the camp be peanut free. Anytime that your group is receiving programming from Camp Manitou staff, food will be included and is part of your rental costs. What to bring for a day visit at camp? Clothing:! Runners! Rubber Boots! Socks! Pants! Shorts! Hat! Extra Underwear! Swimsuit! Towel! Sweatshirt/Jacket! Rain Jacket/Pants! Bag for wet clothing Miscellaneous:! Waterproof Sunscreen! Bug Repellant! Feminine Products! Personal Medications! Backpack! Sunglasses! Water bottle

14 What to pack for an overnight stay at camp? Bedding:! Sleeping bag or sheets and a comforter! Pillow Clothing:! Shoes/Boots! Jeans/Pants/Belt! Shorts! T-shirts! Socks/Extra Socks! Hat! Sweatshirt/Jacket! Underwear! Sleeping attire! Rain Gear (Jacket, Pants and Rubber Boots)! Laundry Bag! Swimsuit and Towel Other:! Towels/Washcloth! Soap in plastic case! Shampoo/Conditioner! Toothbrush/Toothpaste! Deodorant! Comb/Brush! Feminine Products! Other Personal Items! Personal medications bring extra! Waterproof Sunscreen! Bug Repellant! Whistle! Backpack/Fanny Pack! Sunglasses! Water Bottle What NOT to bring to camp? Please refrain from bringing electronics or valuables such as wallets, cellphones, and ipods, as they may get lost or damaged. Camp Manitou is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items. In order to maintain safety standards, cellphones and other electronic devices cannot be used during programs/activities. Please do not bring clothing and/or swimwear that is immodest or has offensive language/pictures on it. For more information, please visit our website at Camp Manitou 850 Green Oaks Lane Headingley, MB Phone: Fax: campmanitou@truenorth.mb.ca