Parents Info
We are looking forward to having your child at camp this summer and we want to make sure you feel prepared when you get here. Here is some information for you – if you have other questions please phone the office or email and we would be happy to help you out.
We will be sending out an email prior to your camp week for additional info regarding check-in and closing day.
All camps (except Home School Camp) have an Arrival Time of 5:00-6:15pm on the first day of camp with a welcome BBQ.
On the last day of children's camps we invite all parents to attend the Closing Rally. For most camps (other than Squirt camp) this will begin at 10am. You will need to sign your child out with the cabin leader before leaving.
Day Camp takes place in a 9am-5pm hour format, with options to take part of the first evening and last morning. Your child's cabin leader will meet you at the start and end of each day in the parking lot beside the chapel.
Packing List- What to Pack for Overnight Camp
- Sleeping bag & pillow
- Warm jacket
- A change of clothes for each day
- 2 pairs of footwear (one they can run in)
- Socks, slippers, or sandals for indoors
- Swimwear (modest/functional)
- Personal necessities
- Hat
- Insect repellent
- Sun screen
- Flashlight
- Waterbottle
- 2 Towels
- Pen & notebook
- Bible (if you have one)
Skill Equipment:
Campers may bring equipment for a skill that they are taking. All equipment should be labelled with the camper's name (we can label on site as well). Equipment that camper's may want to bring could be a skateboard, BMX or Mountain bike, paintball gear, or an archery bow.
Please do not bring:
-Cell Phone or iPods
-Electronic games
-Alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, vapes
-Valuables
Clothing Policy:
We want everyone to have a great time at camp, so we ask that campers dress in comfortable and appropriate clothing for outdoor play. Please make sure that clothing doesn't have any offensive or mature logos, and that it covers undergarments and is not too revealing. For beachwear we ask that you leave string bikinis and speedo briefs at home.
It's a good idea to mark your belongings so they don't get lost!
Packing List- What to Pack for Day Camp
We will do our best to let you know any additional items during the week on a daily basis.
- Backpack
- Warm jacket (on cold days)
- Footwear (a pair they can run in)
- Socks, slippers, or sandals for indoors
- Swimwear (modest/functional)
- Towel
- Personal necessities
- Hat
- Insect repellant
- Sun screen
- Water bottle
- Pen & notebook
- Bible (if you have one)
Please do not bring:
-CellPhone or iPods
-Electronic games
-Alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, vapes
-Valuables
Clothing Policy:
We want everyone to have a great time at camp, so we ask that campers dress in comfortable and appropriate clothing for outdoor play. Please make sure that clothing doesn't have any offensive or mature logos, and that it covers undergarments and is not too revealing. For beachwear we ask that you leave string bikinis and speedo briefs at home.
It's a good idea to mark your belongings so they don't get lost!
Health Matters
- A Health Form will be available on your campbrain account. Parents are responsible to complete this form prior to arriving at camp to help our first aid attendant best look after your camper. If it's not filled out upon arrival, you will be required to fill it out at check in.
- All campers bringing medications or with allergies will need to see the nurse on opening day to turn medications in. All medications need to be provided in blister packs from pharmacy or original bottles with labels from pharmacy and left with the first aid attendant. Those without medications and allergies will be able to skip this station.
- We do have basic over-the-counter medications on-site please see the nurse if you have any questions.
- Emergency Inhalers and EpiPen's can be kept by campers after notifying the nurse that your child has this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can register online by clicking the Register Now link and creating a household account. You then add campers to your household, add camps for each of them and complete the required online forms and check out. This account can be logged into at any time to add additional registrations, see your account balance and to access your camper health form closer to camp. Payment can be made online with a credit card, by e-transfer or through the mail by cheque.
We offer camp weeks for ages groups ranging from 7 to 18 years old. As long as your child is turning the appropriate age by December 31st of the current year, they are eligible for that week of camp. Ages are listed on the summer camp page. If for some reason you would like to register your child for a different week, contact the office.
Family Camp and Homeschool camp are for all ages!
YES! Visit our Financial Assistance page for more details. We also offer family discounts for families who register three children or more!
On the registration form you will be asked if there is anyone your camper would like to stay with – just give us first and last names and we will do our best to get them in a cabin with at least one of their friends.
Yes, as long as there is still room in the other week, contact the office and we can make that change for you. Phone: 306-826-5440 or email: manitou@onehopecanada.ca
We know that sometimes life happens and camp no longer works for your schedule or circumstances. The $75 deposit is non-refundable unless there is a medical reason. Other than that, just contact the office if your child will not be able to attend and we can refund the fees minus the deposit.
If you registered and paid only the $75 deposit but wish to pay the balance before you arrive, you can do this by logging back into your household account to make credit card payement, phoning the office with credit card info, sending an e-transfer (mlbcreg@gmail.com, please include camper name and week of camp in comments) or by mailing a cheque for the balance owing.
Absolutely! We welcome all children and families to join us at Manitou Lake Bible Camp! We are not affiliated with an individual church or denomination, but are partnered with One Hope Canada and a variety of local churches, and we offer a safe space for everyone!
We recognize that it might feel strange to leave your child in an unfamiliar space with unfamiliar people. Overnight campers stay in cabins that are outfitted with bunk beds. There are usually 7-10 campers per cabin, supervised by 2-3 members of our summer team. Our summer team members have been interviewed, trained, and vetted to insure that they will provide a safe and caring environment for your child at camp!
Please contact us with all of your remaining questions, and we would happily assist you! Call the office: 306-826-5440 or send us an email: manitou@onehopecanada.ca
Check-in Day
When you are coming up to the camp property there is a fork in the road. You will remain going straight and take the road that continues through the green gate with the flags on it. Follow the road to the lower parking lot. *New for 2026* Registration and check in will take place on the front lawn. You will see the large tan chapel building on the left, keep walking down the path until you reach the front lawn. We will direct you to the check-in desk for registration!
At check-in you will be greeted by our MLBC team and will find out what cabin your child is staying in and will be able to meet their leaders for the week. There are also stations to drop off medication and talk to the first aider for the week, and pay any remaining fees you might be owing. Our leaders are glad to help carry any luggage you might have, and help you get settled in to your cabin!