We're excited to bring back our summer camp in 2022! Although things may look different, we cannot wait to introduce campers to new activities, our lodge upgrades and to have a great time making memories together.
Cedarwood is open to campers who are currently in Grade 5 up to Grade 12.
Our weeks of camp are split into 3 age ranges: Middle School (Grades 5 & 6), Junior High (Grades 6-8), and Senior High (Grades 9-12). Middle School weeks are seen as an introduction to Cedarwood and our unique summer program. Middle School weeks are planned with younger ages in mind with adjustments made to bedtimes and other program elements. Junior and Senior High weeks are planned more with teenagers in mind.
On this page you can find info about the Dates and Cost, Additional Information, Activities, and our Daily Schedule. Scroll down for more info on Summer 2022 or click the links above.
Cedarwood is open to campers who are currently in Grade 5 up to Grade 12.
Our weeks of camp are split into 3 age ranges: Middle School (Grades 5 & 6), Junior High (Grades 6-8), and Senior High (Grades 9-12). Middle School weeks are seen as an introduction to Cedarwood and our unique summer program. Middle School weeks are planned with younger ages in mind with adjustments made to bedtimes and other program elements. Junior and Senior High weeks are planned more with teenagers in mind.
On this page you can find info about the Dates and Cost, Additional Information, Activities, and our Daily Schedule. Scroll down for more info on Summer 2022 or click the links above.
Dates and Cost
WEEK |
DATES |
AGES |
COST* |
Middle School 1* |
Monday July 4 to Saturday July 9 |
Open to campers currently in grades 5 and 6 from Jan-June 2022 |
$410 +GST |
Junior High 0 |
Monday July 10 to Saturday July 16 |
Open to campers currently in grades 6 to 8 from Jan-June 2022 |
$445 +GST |
Junior High 1 |
Sunday July 17 to Saturday July 23 |
Open to campers currently in grades 6 to 8 from Jan-June 2022 |
$445 +GST |
Junior High 2 |
Sunday July 24 to Saturday July 30 |
Open to campers currently in grades 6 to 8 from Jan-June 2022 |
$445 +GST |
Junior High 3* |
Monday August 1 to Saturday August 6 |
Open to campers currently in grades 6 to 8 from Jan-June 2022 |
$410 +GST |
Senior High 1 |
Sunday August 7 to Saturday August 13 |
Open to campers currently in grades 9 to 12 from Jan-June 2022 |
$445 +GST |
* Middle School and JH3 are shorter weeks which begin on a Monday.
* Registration cost includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Full registration payments are due on June 13th.
Please note: We have opened our registration with a set number of campers each week, however, we do not know yet what our capacities and restrictions will be for Summer 2022. In the event that our capacity is less than the number of registered campers, we will process the registrations on a first come first serve basis until we reach our given capacity. Campers who do not fit in their chosen week’s capacity limit will be given the option to move to an alternate available week of camp. Any deposits made by those who cannot attend their chosen week or alternate week will be fully refunded. We will be following the mandated restrictions that apply to overnight camps at the time, and will keep parents or guardians updated as the summer nears in regards to changes. For current overnight camp restrictions you can see the overnight camp order in the most updated Manitoba Public Health Act.
*Any activities that are advertised in advance are subject to change based on the COVID-19 restrictions and staffing.
* Registration cost includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Full registration payments are due on June 13th.
Please note: We have opened our registration with a set number of campers each week, however, we do not know yet what our capacities and restrictions will be for Summer 2022. In the event that our capacity is less than the number of registered campers, we will process the registrations on a first come first serve basis until we reach our given capacity. Campers who do not fit in their chosen week’s capacity limit will be given the option to move to an alternate available week of camp. Any deposits made by those who cannot attend their chosen week or alternate week will be fully refunded. We will be following the mandated restrictions that apply to overnight camps at the time, and will keep parents or guardians updated as the summer nears in regards to changes. For current overnight camp restrictions you can see the overnight camp order in the most updated Manitoba Public Health Act.
*Any activities that are advertised in advance are subject to change based on the COVID-19 restrictions and staffing.
Additional Information
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CABIN ROOMATE REQUESTS
We allow each camper to request 2 cabin mates for their week at camp. These requests must be mutual. For groups of 4 or more friends, please decide among yourselves how you will split up into groups of 3 or less and then make the requests.
dISCOUNTS AND SUBSIDIES
Discounts can made available at our discretion and after the registration process has been complete. To find out more information on discounts, please email our office.
Subsidies are available for qualifying applicants through the Sunshine Fund program of the Manitoba Camping Association. The Sunshine Fund is a subsidy which offers varying levels of coverage based on household income and is available to residents of Manitoba. Cedarwood will waive our $50 deposit fee if we have confirmation that a camper's subsidy application is being processed. Please see the MCA website for more information. Click Here to go to their website.
Subsidies are available for qualifying applicants through the Sunshine Fund program of the Manitoba Camping Association. The Sunshine Fund is a subsidy which offers varying levels of coverage based on household income and is available to residents of Manitoba. Cedarwood will waive our $50 deposit fee if we have confirmation that a camper's subsidy application is being processed. Please see the MCA website for more information. Click Here to go to their website.
transportation
Drive Your Camper To Camp
We love to meet the families of our campers and show them around the camp. If you plan to drive to camp please allow one and a half hours of travel time to get to Cedarwood from most parts of Winnipeg. The arrival time for registration is the same for all sessions. Registration at camp opens at 4:30 pm on opening day. Please do not plan to arrive earlier than this, as we are busy preparing for your arrival.
On the closing day of every camp session we invite you to experience a bit of Cedarwood for yourself when you pick up your camper. If you are not planning to attend the brunch or program, pick-up time for departing campers is 11:45 a.m
If you are planning to be our guest on closing day the schedule is as follows:
10:00 – 10:30 – Arrival
10:30 – Complimentary Family Brunch
11:15 – Closing Day Program (All closing day guests are welcome)
12:00 – Departure for all campers
Send Your Camper on Cedarwood Transportation
For transportation to camp, please meet us at 2:45 pm at the Youth For Christ/Camp Cedarwood Winnipeg office, 333 King Street on the opening day. On the closing day, we arrive at 1:45 pm at the YFC office for pickup. The fee for the trip is $24.00 + GST one way. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid in advance. Contact the Cedarwood office if you would like to be added to the transportation list or if you change your plans. Any changes that take place to transportation need to be done a week before your child attends camp. After this date, we cannot guarantee that there will be a spot on the bus for your child, but will do our best to accommodate.
Please note for 2022: we will have limited transportation spots available for this summer.
We love to meet the families of our campers and show them around the camp. If you plan to drive to camp please allow one and a half hours of travel time to get to Cedarwood from most parts of Winnipeg. The arrival time for registration is the same for all sessions. Registration at camp opens at 4:30 pm on opening day. Please do not plan to arrive earlier than this, as we are busy preparing for your arrival.
On the closing day of every camp session we invite you to experience a bit of Cedarwood for yourself when you pick up your camper. If you are not planning to attend the brunch or program, pick-up time for departing campers is 11:45 a.m
If you are planning to be our guest on closing day the schedule is as follows:
10:00 – 10:30 – Arrival
10:30 – Complimentary Family Brunch
11:15 – Closing Day Program (All closing day guests are welcome)
12:00 – Departure for all campers
Send Your Camper on Cedarwood Transportation
For transportation to camp, please meet us at 2:45 pm at the Youth For Christ/Camp Cedarwood Winnipeg office, 333 King Street on the opening day. On the closing day, we arrive at 1:45 pm at the YFC office for pickup. The fee for the trip is $24.00 + GST one way. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid in advance. Contact the Cedarwood office if you would like to be added to the transportation list or if you change your plans. Any changes that take place to transportation need to be done a week before your child attends camp. After this date, we cannot guarantee that there will be a spot on the bus for your child, but will do our best to accommodate.
Please note for 2022: we will have limited transportation spots available for this summer.
Parents Bulletin -important DOCUMENT
Please see our Parents Bulletin for important information like a packing list, covid policy, etc.
| 2022 Parents Bulletin |
Camp Store
Cedarwood runs its own store that is open each day during camper's free time. We sell a variety of items including candy, drinks, and Cedarwood merch like clothing or other items. Before your camper's week of camp you can deposit money into their store account. We have a store account limit of $65. We suggest $20 for only snacks, $40 for snacks and small merchandise, or $60 for snacks and a hoodie. On the closing day of your camper's week (Saturdays) there will be an opportunity to spend the remaining store balance on snacks or merchandise. Any unused amount will not be refunded but will be set aside and used for future camper subsidies.
LICE policy
When your camper arrives at camp, or at our transportation drop-off a lice check will be done. We ask that you stay at camp/the drop-off until the check is completed. If your camper is found with lice/nits they will be asked to not attend the week of camp. If they are treated promptly and found to have no lice/nits 3 weeks after they are checked, they are able to attend camp on the basis that we still have spots to accommodate them. There will be no refunds made for those that are found with lice/nits. In the event that a camper is able to attend an alternate week of camp (after being treated and cleared), the original payment can be transferred. Payments cannot be transferred to a future year or retreat.
cancellation POLICY
Cancellations that are made a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the camper’s week of camp will be refunded, minus the $50 deposit. Any cancellations made after this will not be refunded.* If an emergency arises, please contact the office. Refunds will not be given to no-shows, those that leave due to homesickness, or those that leave due to disciplinary issues. Please see our Lice Policy for any questions related to those that are found with lice. All deposits are non-refundable.
*If a cancellation needs to happen due to a COVID related situation please contact our office to discuss your options.
*If a cancellation needs to happen due to a COVID related situation please contact our office to discuss your options.
MEDICATIONS
ALL medication brought by campers must be presented to the nurse at the Health Centre upon arrival. It is important that all medications be in the original prescription container. Please clearly label all non-prescription drugs with the camper's name.
Christian Message
Campers are invited to consider the Christian faith in a practical and personal way. Together we will look at what the Bible says about the person of Jesus Christ, and discuss what this means for our own lives. Each morning campers and their counsellor meet to discuss life, hope, and what we put our faith in. Each camper is given a booklet and Bible to help guide this discussion. In our evening program we use songs, media and a short talk to provide more information on the day's topic. We encourage all campers to share their point of view and thoughts as they hear about the hope and life we find in Jesus Christ.
Health and Safety
The health and safety of our campers and staff are a priority for us. Cedarwood staff are chosen through a proper application and screening process, including checking references and Criminal Record Checks. Our staff attend two weeks of intensive staff training to prepare them to lead, care for and build amazing memories with our campers. We train them in safety protocols, boundaries, accountability, mentorship and more. Each week we have a qualified medical officer or nurse. We have a well-stocked, on-site health care centre. The Pinawa Hospital is a 20-minute drive from camp. We have NLS-certified lifeguards providing a safe waterfront environment. Lastly, Cedarwood is accredited by the Manitoba Camping Association, assuring you of high standards in safety, facilities and, programming.
opening day at camp
The doors of the camp open at 4:30 to welcome our campers in. When campers arrive they will be guided to check in for the camper's lice check. (Campers who have taken Cedarwood Transportation will have already had a lice check at the pickup location) Once the lice check is completed campers will head to the main lounge to check in at the registration tables. If you have not deposited any store money, this is a great time to add some to your camper's store account. When campers are checked in they will be introduced to their counsellor and then able to bring their luggage to their room. After check-in, our campers will take a swim test and see the nurse if they have medications or other reasons for a visit. Campers can either join the line for the swim test at the dock or the line for the nurse in the basement. After their swim test and a possible visit to the nurse, the campers can hang out until supper at 6 pm. Some choose to play on the field, while others prefer to be inside.
Parents/Guardians are asked to stay at camp until the lice check and registration check-in has been completed. You are welcome to stick around until your camper has completed their swim test and nurse visit.
Parents/Guardians are asked to stay at camp until the lice check and registration check-in has been completed. You are welcome to stick around until your camper has completed their swim test and nurse visit.
Closing day at camp
On the closing day of every camp session we invite you to experience a bit of Cedarwood for yourself when you pick up your camper. If you are not planning to attend the brunch or program, pick-up time for departing campers is 11:45 a.m
If you are planning to be our guest on closing day the schedule is as follows:
10:00 – 10:30 – Arrival
10:30 – Complimentary Family Brunch
11:15 – Closing Day Program (All closing day guests are welcome)
12:00 – Departure for all campers
If you are planning to be our guest on closing day the schedule is as follows:
10:00 – 10:30 – Arrival
10:30 – Complimentary Family Brunch
11:15 – Closing Day Program (All closing day guests are welcome)
12:00 – Departure for all campers
Skills and Activities
Cedarwood is home to many fun and challenging activities. Here are some of the things that you may be able to at camp. Our activities can be made available during free time, skill periods, or cabin kickbacks. There are a lot of great things to do at Cedarwood!
Hover over each photo to read the name.
*Our skills and activities are dependant on resources and regulations each summer. We may not be able to offer all of our skills and activities each summer but we always plan to have an amazing week of camp prepared for you.
Hover over each photo to read the name.
*Our skills and activities are dependant on resources and regulations each summer. We may not be able to offer all of our skills and activities each summer but we always plan to have an amazing week of camp prepared for you.
The Day At Cedarwood
Please note: the daily schedule is adjusted for our middle school weeks (eg. lights out is at 10pm)
8:30 am - Wake Up |
A counsellor will come around and make sure that everyone is up and getting ready for the day. Don't worry, we'll make sure there's no chance of you missing breakfast. |
9:00 am - Breakfast and Cabin Cleanup |
We like to start our days off with eating some amazing food! Occasionally you'll get the opportunity to perform a song in the dining hall for some delicious sugary cereal. Then you head to your cabins to clean and organize for the day ahead. |
9:45 - Utalk |
Utalk the time of the day where each cabin meets with their counsellor to discuss life, hope, and what we put our faith in. Each camper is given a Utalk book to help guide this discussion. We encourage all campers to share their point of view and thoughts as they hear about the hope and life we find in Jesus. |
10:45 - Skill 1 |
Enjoy your time at one of our amazing skills. To get an idea of what kind of skills you can do see the list above. |
11:45 - Skill 2 |
This is another block of time to enjoy a different Cedarwood skill. |
1:00 - Lunch |
Time for some more delicious food! Fuel up for the afternoon's activities. |
1:45 - Skill 3 |
This is once again time for you to spend enjoying a skill. |
2:45 - Free Time |
During this time, campers can hangout and make new friends! Buy snacks and souvenirs at the Cedarwood store, play some soccer, or just relax and lay on the grass. Some campers enjoy playing some ping pong or a card game indoors. |
4:00 - Cabin Kickback |
During Cabin Kickback you get to spend time with your counsellor and cabin mates. As a group, you spend your time doing a fun activity together. So put on your thinking caps, the sky is the limit as long as we are able make it happen! |
6:00 - Supper |
More amazing food. Yas! |
6:45 - Rockreation |
Rockreation is a time where we all get together and play a camp-wide game, either on the field or in the forest. Be a great sport and give it your best effort and maybe you can become the Rockreation Hero by the end of the week! |
8:15 - After8 |
After8 is our evening program! Enjoy the colourful lights, great music, skits, dancing, singing, laughing with your friends and Cedarwood staff. Each night we cover a topic and use a variety of resources and media to bring it to life. |
9:45 - Late Nite Jam and Snack Time |
Eat some snacks and enjoy cheering on your counsellors while they have lip sync battles, participate in challenges against one another, or do some other crazy thing for your entertainment. |
10:30 - Get Ready for Bed |
Wind down and get ready for bed. Brush your face and wash your teeth. We also use this time to help campers sign up for the next day's skill periods. |
11:00 - Lights Out |
Close your eyes and get some well earned sleep. |