Information for Overnight Camp
Introduction - Sample Day - Parents Info - Camper Info

Your Commitment to Us
RESPECT: Always treat others with respect and expect the same treatment in return. Accept the various cultural and ethnic differences represented among our staff and campers. Bullying is not tolerated at Canonicus; this includes name calling, teasing, swearing, fighting, gossip, and hurtful words.
COOPERATION: Always cooperate with your camp counselor and follow directions as requested. Counselors have your best interest at heart.
EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN VOICE: Always ask your counselor for help when you need it or when there is a problem.
HELPING ANOTHER PERSON: When you see a person that needs assistance, reach out to help and encourage them.
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY: Should an emergency arise at Camp, please listen carefully and follow your counselor's instructions for the safety of everyone.
WORSHIPPING GOD IN ALL WE DO: We worship God in everything we do each moment of our lives; this includes the words we speak and our actions towards others.

Daily Activities unique to Canonicus
Small groups of campers will be matched with an experienced counselor. Each group will enjoy activities that include praise & worship, Bible study, low ropes course, swimming, boating, kayaking, hiking, crafts, camp store, games, waterslide and lots of opportunities to share the word of God with each other. If you have signed up for a specialty camp you will also enjoy activities specifically designed for your specialty camp in addition to our fun daily activities. In the evenings you will enjoy a group cook-out in the woods, all-camp games, Thursday night camp fire with added worship, and our very own Hoot --hilarious group skits' event!

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A Sample Day
Our daily schedule for all our overnight camps includes the following:

7:15am Wakeup call
8am Breakfast at Shaub Lodge overlooking Lake Adams
9am Worship
9:30am Small Group Bible study
10am Activities (or Specialty camp activities)
11am Activities (or Specialty camp activities)
Activities: low ropes course, crafts, volleyball, basketball, waterslide, extra boating, group games, soccer, nature walk, stream hike, archery, Hansen Trading Post (camp store), particular games or sports that the group wants to play, etc. The group, with the counselor, will decide what activities they most like to do and schedule them for the next day. The activities run in one hour increments which means if the group signs up for low ropes then they will have about 50 minutes of ropes and then time to get to the next activity.
12pm Lunch
1pm All camp Choice Time: the kids can sign up for activities that they would like to do say for instance they would like to practice more archery then they can sign up for archery. Swimming (the kids can swim, go kayaking or canoeing in this time period)
2pm Activities
3pm Waterfront activities including swimming & boating
4pm Trading Post - camp store
5pm Shower/rest time: during rest time the campers can read, write letters, etc.
6pm Dinner
7pm Vespers (Evening Worship)
7:30pm All Camp Activity (all the groups come together to play a game together like camp Olympics, scavenger hunt, Group cook-out, All-Camp games, The Hoot (fun skits), All-Camp camp fire with songs at the counsel ring. etc.)
9pm Getting ready for bedtime ( this include a cabin/shelter prayer time)

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Info for Parents

Sundays - Registration
Registration is held at 3 pm on Sundays at Shaub Lodge with parking on Robinson field (follow the signs for Overnight Camp parking). The registration process has six steps:
1. Luggage drop-off on Robinson field,
2. Registration / Registrar / Permission slips for specialty camps
3. Camp Nurse / Health forms / Medications
4. Pick-up authorization forms,
5. Trading Post (camp store) deposit,
6. Swim Test/evaluation.
Campers: Please wear your bathing suit and bring a towel with you on Sunday when you go through the registration process. Once these steps are completed , you and your child may proceed to the camp village to meet the counselors and the Overnight Camp Supervisor .

Pick-up information
Pick-up is promptly at 5 pm on Friday at the Beach Field beyond Shaub Lodge. Only those who have been pre-authorized by you to pick up your child during the First Day Registration process, will be permitted to pick-up your child from camp. Parents must officially sign-out their child with the counselor. We do reserve the right to request a photo ID for safety purposes.

Closing Circle - Fridays
Parents are invited to join our staff and campers for our Closing Circle at 4:30pm at Beach Field, as we sing songs, present certificates and say 'good-bye' to all our friends we made at camp. Please park in Robinson Field and walk to Beach Field across form the waterfront at Lake Adams.

Behavior Expectations
Our program has high behavioral standards that must be maintained to ensure a safe, wholesome, and high quality program for all campers and staff. Campers must refrain from negative physical contact of any sort. Physical and/or verbal aggression is not tolerated. The Director or Assistant Director will contact a camper's parent immediately if any such incident occurs. The camper will not rejoin activities and will remain under staff supervision until he/she is picked up by a parent.

Health Forms
Parents must either mail the completed and signed health forms to Canonicus in advance or bring them to the nurse/health registration table on Sunday. In order to ensure the best possible care for your child in the event of an emergency we need the camper's physician to complete the Health Form, and the parent to complete all other portions including the “Permission to Treat” section. The camper must have been examined within the past year. No camper will be allowed to register without completed and signed health forms. All medications (prescription and non-prescription) must be in their original container with its original label and physician's written instructions for dispensing the medication. All medications must be handed to the Camp Nurse (RN), who will be onsite for the week, during the registration process.

Nurses
Pursuant to the ACA standards we have a Registered Nurse who lives on site for the entire week.

The Hansen Trading Post (camp store)
Parents may deposit spending money into an account for campers, either prior to camp week or during our Sunday registration. Accounts are used to purchase daily afternoon snacks and beverages. On average campers spend $1.50 per day for one snack & one drink. A variety of souvenirs and Canonicus 'Camp Gear,' including sweat shirts and T-shirts, are also available for purchase. On Friday our store clerk will refund the balance in cash.

Staff
The Canonicus staff is a trained group of dedicated Christians who are enthusiastic about working with youth, and sharing the Gospel. Before joining our team, each staff applicant is carefully screened, including a criminal background check. Staff are trained in all aspects of our camping program, including leadership, safety, and behavior management.

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Info for Campers 

Packing List

PLEASE, DO NOT BRING:
Be sure to leave sandals, and electronic items at home. This includes iPods, walkmans, radios, pagers, cell phones, virtual pets, video games, digital cameras, etc. These items are distracting and take away from the Canonicus camping experience. Keep in mind that we are not responsible for loss or damage of personal belongings. Candy and snacks attract animals into the living quarters and therefore we ask that you do not place ANY food items in your luggage.

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For our Day Camp FAQ Info, click here: Day Camp FAQ Info

Should you need further camp-related information, please contact Liz Lussier, Director by email, or please call her on 1-800-294-6318 (ext. 100).