RANGER LAKE BIBLE CAMP OUTDOOR RETREATS

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1 RANGER LAKE BIBLE CAMP OUTDOOR RETREATS For School Groups Mailing Address: 315 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7K 7Z5 p: f: rlbc.ca

2 Table of Contents Welcome Page 3 Outdoor Adventure Program 4-5 Sample Outdoor Adventure Schedule 6-7 Outdoor Leadership Retreat Program 8-9 Sample Outdoor Leadership Retreat Schedule 10 Camp Rules and Regulations 11 Clean-up Guidelines 11 Emergency Procedures 12 Application Form 13

3 R anger L a k e Bi b le C amp 315 L e n ore Drive Saskatoon,S K S7K 7Z5 p f i n fo@ rlbc. c a www. rlbc. c a Thanks for your interest in our camp! We want to help you make your school s outdoor retreat amazing. This document outlines our most popular school programming along with need-to-know information and our application form. We are confident that your students will have a great time with our experienced staff, fun activities, delicious food, and tidy accommodations. Ranger Lake Bible Camp is owned and operated by One Hope Canada. Our camp is located on over 700 acres of land approximately 30 minutes of north of Biggar, 45 minutes south of North Battleford, and just over 1 hour west of Saskatoon. We offer two outdoor retreat programs for school groups: First and foremost our newly expanded Outdoor Adventure Retreat is focused on fun, outdoor education and community. A great way to wrap up a year! Stay for one or two nights, or just come out for the day. Any way you cut it, your students will have a blast! Secondly, our brand new Outdoor Leadership Retreat uses interactive, engaging HIGH FIVE training along with outdoor camp activities to engage and grow your student leaders. We are able to accommodate groups of up to 110 students; our minimum group size is 20 people. Students sleep in our main cabins which sleep 12 people each and are equipped with wood frame bunk beds. If your group requires separate housing for your teachers, we have private accommodations available. Our guests must provide their own bedding, Our cabins are insulated and electric heaters are available if needed. Meals are served in our modern dining hall. Our dining hall and pool washrooms have showers and flush toilets. Our camp provides a wide range of activities, which are listed later in this document. For photos, directions to our campsite, and more, check out our website: rlbc.ca ~ 3 ~

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE - OVERNIGHT This is the classic retreat that we ve always offered for spring school groups.

We include three meals a day and an evening snack as well as full daytime programming for your group.

New for 2015: after supper our staff lead games with your students, then sing camp songs with them around a campfire and enjoy a campfire snack.

4 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE - OVERNIGHT This is the classic retreat that we ve always offered for spring school groups. Focused on outdoor fun, camp activities, and community, this retreat gives your students bonding moments and is a great school year-end retreat. We include three meals a day and an evening snack as well as full daytime programming for your group. Our trained staff instruct your group in a selection of our activities, listed below. New for 2015: after supper our staff lead games with your students, then sing camp songs with them around a campfire and enjoy a campfire snack. One night Two Nights $70 per student $130 per student $50 per chaperone $90 per chaperone OUTDOOR ADVENTURE - DAY TRIP A full day of programs without staying the night, from 10am arrival to 5pm departure. We provide a lunch around the campfire. See below for a list of programs to choose from and sample schedule. $40 per student $20 per chaperone ~ 4 ~

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES When you submit your booking form you ll select which activities in which your students will participate.

You may choose from: Horseback Riding Pedal Karts Climbing Wall Archery Pellet Guns Fire Building Slingshots Canoeing Beach Volleyball Field Games Sports

) Swimming Pool* Paintball** *Our seasonal pool facilities is available to all groups that stay at our camp in the last two weeks of June, but each year we aim

5 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES When you submit your booking form you ll select which activities in which your students will participate. Students will be divided into groups of and rotate through your selections. You may choose from: Horseback Riding Pedal Karts Climbing Wall Archery Pellet Guns Fire Building Slingshots Canoeing Beach Volleyball Field Games Sports (dodgeball, ball hockey, ultimate frisbee, etc.) Swimming Pool* Paintball** *Our seasonal pool facilities is available to all groups that stay at our camp in the last two weeks of June, but each year we aim to have our swimming pool open as soon as possible. Contact us for further information. **Let our experienced staff give your students the ultimate adventure experience on our amazing paintball field! Paintball gives students opportunities to develop trust, teamwork, and is a ton of fun. We charge an additional fee for this activity, please contact us for more details. ~ 5 ~

6 Two Nights: OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SAMPLE SCHEDULES 1st DAY 11:00 am Arrive, settle in 12:15 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Activity Session 1 2:30 pm Activity Session 2 3:30 pm Camp candy store is open* 4:00 pm Activity Session 3 5:00 pm Swim, field game, or additional activity 6:00 pm Supper 7:00 pm Wide Game 8:00 pm Campfire 11:00 pm Lights Out 2nd DAY 8:30 am Breakfast 9:30 am Activity Session 4 10:30 am Activity Session 5 12:00 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Activity Session 6 2:30 pm Activity Session 7 3:30 pm Camp candy store is open* 4:00 pm Activity Session 8 5:00 pm Swim, field game, or additional activity 6:00 pm Supper 7:00 pm Wide Game 8:00 pm Campfire 11:00 pm Lights Out 3rd DAY 8:30 am Breakfast 9:30 am Activity Session 9 10:30 am Activity Session 10 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Pack, clean up, depart ~ 6 ~

7 One Night: OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SAMPLE SCHEDULES 1st DAY 11:00 am Arrive, settle in 12:15 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Activity Session 1 2:30 pm Activity Session 2 3:30 pm Camp candy store is open* 4:00 pm Activity Session 3 5:00 pm Swim, field game, or additional activity 6:00 pm Supper 7:00 pm Wide Game 8:00 pm Campfire 11:00 pm Lights Out 2nd DAY 8:30 am Breakfast 9:30 am Activity Session 4 10:30 am Activity Session 5 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Pack up and clean up 2:00 pm Departure Day Trip: 9:45 am Arrive 10:00 am Activity Session 1 11:00 am Activity Session 2 12:15 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Activity Session 3 2:30 pm Activity Session 4 3:30 pm Camp candy store is open* 4:00 pm Swim, field game, or additional activity 5:00 pm Depart *Candy store is cash-only ~ 7 ~

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP RETREAT Our Outdoor Leadership Retreat is available in September.

Through our professional instruction, each student will receive HIGH FIVE certification.

programs. This is all provided in the safe, natural and fun environment of camp. Please call for further information or visit the HIGH FIVE website. http://www.highfive.

8 OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP RETREAT Our Outdoor Leadership Retreat is available in September. This 24hr program is focused on developing character and potential in each student through activities that emphasize leadership, community and critical thinking. Through our professional instruction, each student will receive HIGH FIVE certification. This is Canada's quality standard for leading children's recreation and sport, teaching students the five principles of healthy child development that the research indicates are essential for quality programs. This is all provided in the safe, natural and fun environment of camp. Please call for further information or visit the HIGH FIVE website. OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP RETREAT RATE - TWO NIGHTS Includes three meals a day and an evening snack as well as full daytime programming for your group. The days are split into two sections: a class oriented section for 6-8 hours (HIGH FIVE ) and a program oriented section. Our staff instruct your group in a selection of our activities, listed below. After supper our staff lead games with your students, then sing camp songs with them around a campfire and enjoy a campfire snack. $130 per student $90 per chaperone ~ 8 ~

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP RETREAT ACTIVITIES When you submit your booking form you ll select which activities in which your students will participate.

9 OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP RETREAT ACTIVITIES When you submit your booking form you ll select which activities in which your students will participate. Students will be divided into groups of and rotate through your selections. You may choose from: Horseback Riding Pedal Karts Climbing Wall Archery Pellet Guns Fire Building Slingshots Canoeing Beach Volleyball Field Games Sports (dodgeball, ball hockey, ultimate frisbee, etc.) Paintball** **Let our experienced staff give your students the ultimate adventure experience on our amazing paintball field! Paintball gives students opportunities to develop trust, teamwork, and is a ton of fun. A great leadership opportunity for students! We highly recommend paintball with Leadership Program. Rates upon request. We charge an additional fee for this activity, please contact us for more details. ~ 9 ~

10 OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP RETREAT SAMPLE SCHEDULE 1st DAY 10:00 am Arrive, settle in 11:00 am HIGH FIVE certification course 12:30 pm Lunch 1:30 pm HIGH FIVE certification course 3:30 pm Camp candy store is open* 4:00 pm HIGH FIVE certification course 6:30 pm Supper 7:00 pm Wide Game 8:00 pm Campfire 11:00 pm Lights Out 2nd DAY 8:30 am Breakfast 9:30 am Activity Session 1 or HIGH FIVE certification course 10:30 am Activity Session 2 12:00 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Activity Session 3 2:30 pm Activity Session 4 3:30 pm Camp candy store is open* 4:00 pm Activity Session 5 5:00 pm Swim, field game, or additional activity 6:00 pm Supper 7:00 pm Wide Game 8:00 pm Campfire 11:00 pm Lights Out 3rd DAY 8:30 am Breakfast 9:30 am Activity Session 6 10:30 am Activity Session 7 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Pack up and clean up 2:00 pm Departure ~ 10 ~

11 RULES AND REGULATIONS No smoking is allowed on camp property Each cabin may only house guests of the same sex unless all parties are immediate family Cabins must have at least one chaperone aged 21 or older No alcoholic beverages or non-prescription drugs are allowed on camp property Lights and fans must be turned off in buildings when not in use Fire extinguishers and alarms are for fire emergency only; tampering with these will result in fines No pets are allowed on the camp property Vehicles are restricted to the parking lot only; exceptions are made only by request Vegetation and wildlife are to be left untouched Campfires are permitted in designated areas only All activities, both learning and recreational, are to be supervised by an adult Guest group must provide sufficient liability insurance; Ranger Lake and One Hope Canada are not responsible for any accidents or injuries We reserve the right to refuse service to groups whose purpose and activities conflict with One Hope Canada s statement of affirmation, which is available upon request CAMP CLEAN-UP All buildings and recreational sites shall be maintained in a clean and safe operating manner. All groups, including those with full programming provided must help with clean-up after meals and before departure, including doing dishes and cleaning the dining hall and bathrooms. While preparing for departure your group will assist our staff in a final cleanup of our camp, including putting away equipment, cleaning used cabins and main areas. A $30.00 per hour cleaning fee will be charged for any guest group clean-up left unfinished. ~ 11 ~

12 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Medical Care 1. Guest Groups are required to designate a qualified adult to dispense first aid supplies. 2. First aid supplies are located in the kitchen in the cabinet marked First Aid Supplies. 3. Medical services are located at: Biggar Hospital (approx. 30 min. drive) 501-1st Ave West, Biggar PH: Battlefords Union Hospital (approx. 45 min drive) Street, North Battleford, SK PH: Fire Emergency 1. Locate fire extinguisher and use it to extinguish the fire. 2. If you are not able to extinguish the fire immediately, send a responsible person to inform the camp s site manager of the situation. 3. Instruct all campers to assemble in the main field. 5. The camp s site manager will initiate fire fighting procedure and contact fire departments. ~ 12 ~

13 RLBC SCHOOL RENTAL APPLICATION School name: Phone: Address: City: Prov: Postal Code: Contact Person: Phone: Estimated group size: Students Grade(s): Desired dates: arrival month/day/year departure month/ day/ year Please select one of the three options: Day Only: Outdoor Adventure 1-2 Night Outdoor Adventure Leadership Retreat Desired activities (listed on page 5): Our group is unable to participate in the following activities: Our group has the following dietary needs: We require a $250 deposit for day trips or a $500 deposit for overnight groups. Upon acceptance of this application and included deposit Ranger Lake Bible Camp (RLBC) will contact you to confirm your booking, programming, pricing, and dates for your group. Deposit refunds are only available upon cancellation if your group cancels more than four weeks in advance of the arrival date of your group. RLBC reserves the right to withhold this deposit if your group damages any camp property or fails to clean the camp according to camp standards. You are responsible to carry liability insurance for all in your group, hereafter referred to as members. Camp activities can be risky. We do our best to minimize such risks, but despite our best efforts, members may still sustain injuries from participating in activities and being on our campsite. Risks may include: -members failing to comply with the rules established for participation -Bad weather conditions including hypothermia, sunstroke, or dehydration -Vigorous physical exertion, rapid movements, and quick turns and stop -members failing to remain within designated areas and supervised activities -members failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment -members colliding, falling or being struck by other participants, equipment or the ground Furthermore, you are aware: That members risk of injury is reduced if he or she follows all rules established for participation; and That the participant s risk of injury increases as he or she becomes fatigued. Furthermore, RLBC is not responsible for any lost or stolen personal items. By signing this document you accept responsibility for these risks and affirm that all of the information given is correct and accurate. You understand the policies and regulations of Ranger Lake Bible Camp and agree to abide by them fully. Signature of group leader: Name of group leader: (please print) Date signed: Amount enclosed:$ Complete and mail with deposit to: Ranger Lake Bible Camp 315 Lenore Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7K 7Z5 OR pay with credit card by phone and fax or this form - ph: f: info@rlbc.ca

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