1. Bruce Winter Camp 2016Bruce Winter Camp 2016
ParentsParents’ Night’ Night
2. AgendaAgenda
1.1. WelcomeWelcome
2.2. Where Do We Go?Where Do We Go?
3.3. FacilitiesFacilities
4.4. Who Is Going?Who Is Going?
5.5. Camp RulesCamp Rules
6.6. What Do We Do?What Do We Do?
7.7. Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule
8.8. PackingPacking
9.9. FeesFees
10.10. QuestionsQuestions
3. Where Do We Go?Where Do We Go?
Camp WannaKumbacCamp WannaKumbac
1- (204) 848 -23801- (204) 848 -2380
Approximately 3 hours by bus:Approximately 3 hours by bus:
4. Where Do We Go?Where Do We Go?
The Camp is minutes
away from Onanole,
MB.
Our route takes us:
West on Hwy #1 (Past
Portage)
Northwest on Hwy #16
(Past Neepawa)
North on Hwy #10
(Past Erickson)
West on PR #263 (@
Onanole)
North on PR #270
5.
6. FacilitiesFacilities
Heated cabins with bunk beds, four wallsHeated cabins with bunk beds, four walls
and a roof. (No washrooms)and a roof. (No washrooms)
3 boys cabins and 2 girls cabins.3 boys cabins and 2 girls cabins.
Dining hall with washrooms and showers.Dining hall with washrooms and showers.
3 meals are provided per day, plus a night3 meals are provided per day, plus a night
time snack.time snack.
Recreational hall for indoor activities.Recreational hall for indoor activities.
All equipment is provided for activities.All equipment is provided for activities.
7. WhoWho’s Going to Look After the 50’s Going to Look After the 50
Students?Students?
School StaffSchool Staff
Mr. MCCULLUM
Mr. DEMPSTER
Mr. Harland
Mr. Tester
Ms. Acorn
Ms ArsenaultMs Arsenault
Ms. JohnsonMs. Johnson
Mr.Mr. CabalCabal
Mr. AdamsMr. Adams
PARENTS/VolunteersPARENTS/Volunteers
Ms. Smith
Ms. CHIVERS
Mr. GRIER
Mr. NedotiafkoMr. Nedotiafko
Mr.Mr. COAKES
Mr.Mr. ArnottArnott
8. Camp RulesCamp Rules
RESPECTRESPECT
1)1) Remember C.P.R. with all students and adults.Remember C.P.R. with all students and adults.
2) Stay within the camp boundaries and use the buddy2) Stay within the camp boundaries and use the buddy
system when going anywhere in the boundaries. Neversystem when going anywhere in the boundaries. Never
go anywhere alone.go anywhere alone.
3) You must wear a jacket, mitts, boots, toque and face3) You must wear a jacket, mitts, boots, toque and face
covering when outside (Depending on the weather.)covering when outside (Depending on the weather.)
4) No junk food (only healthy snacks), gum, peanuts,4) No junk food (only healthy snacks), gum, peanuts,
nuts or wearing of scents.nuts or wearing of scents.
5) No phones or electronics.5) No phones or electronics.
6) You may only go in your own cabin. No visiting any6) You may only go in your own cabin. No visiting any
other cabins.other cabins.
9. What Do We Do?What Do We Do?
Cross Country SkiingCross Country Skiing
Fire-making, BannockFire-making, Bannock
Snow shoeingSnow shoeing
BroomballBroomball
QuinzeeQuinzee
Walk in the WoodsWalk in the Woods
Ice FishingIce Fishing
OrienteeringOrienteering
CraftsCrafts
Some Activities Include:Some Activities Include:
10. CamperCamper’s Schedule’s Schedule
Wednesday, February 4th
8:00 Be at BMS ready to board buses.
9:00 A.M. Leave Bruce.
11:30 A.M. - 12:15 P.M Arrive at camp and settle in to cabins.
12:30 - 1:30 P.M. Lunch (bring a bag lunch!!!!)
1:30 - 3: 15 P.M. Activity #1
3:15 - 3:30 P.M. Free Time: warm up!
3:30 – 5:30 P.M. Activity #2
5:30 – 6:00 P.M. Free Time
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:00- 7:30 Free Time
7:30 – 9:30 Park Naturalist Presentation and snack
9:30 – 10:00 Get Ready for bed
10:00 – 10:30 Relax in cabin
10:30 Lights Out and Good Night
11. CamperCamper’s Schedule’s Schedule
Thursday, February 5th
7:45 A.M. Rise and shine! Good morning
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Activity # 3
11:30 - 12:30 Free Time
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Activity #4
4:00 – 5:00 Prepare for Bonfire
5:15-5:45 Free time: warm up!
6:00 Dinner
7:30-9:30 Night Hike/Bonfire/Snack
9:30 - 10:00 Return to cabins and prepare for bed.
10:00 Relax in cabin.
10:30 Lights out! Good night!
12. CamperCamper’s Schedule’s Schedule
Friday, February 6th
7:45 A.M. Rise and shine! Good morning!
8:30 A.M. Breakfast
9:30 – 11:00 A.M. Camp WannaKumbac Games
11:00 A.M. Cabin Cleanup
11:45 A.M. Lunch and Camp Awards
12:30 P.M. Cabin Check and Load Luggage
1:00 P.M. Leave Camp
4:00 P.M. Arrive back at Bruce
13. Your child is limited to oneYour child is limited to one
suitcase, a bag containing his/hersuitcase, a bag containing his/her
sleeping bag and pillow and asleeping bag and pillow and a
carry on.carry on.
Your child must be able to carryYour child must be able to carry
his/her own luggage, sleeping bag,his/her own luggage, sleeping bag,
etc.etc.
Sleeping bags/pillows are bestSleeping bags/pillows are best
packed in a heavy duty garbagepacked in a heavy duty garbage
bag.bag.
Label all luggage and propertyLabel all luggage and property
clearly with names.clearly with names.
PackingPacking
14. • Sleeping bag
• Pillow
Winter Jacket
Wind / Ski pants
• Pants / sweat pants
• Sweaters
• Underwear
• Long Underwear
• Pyjamas
• Sock Pairs (8+
)
Hats / Toques
• Scarf / Neck Warmer
Pairs of Mittens (2+
)
Warm Winter Boots
• Indoor Footwear
• Soap / Washcloth
• Towels
• Shampoo / brush / comb
• Toothbrush / paste
• Face cream / chap stick
• Pen
• Log Book
• Plastic Dirty Laundry Bag
• Luggage Pieces
Other:Other:
CamerasCameras
WatchWatch
Board GamesBoard Games
CampersCampers’ Supplies List’ Supplies List
Students must show / wear / bring these items onto the
bus. They will not be allowed on if any are missing.
15. Because wet clothes do notBecause wet clothes do not
keep warm, it is essential thatkeep warm, it is essential that
your child packs extra itemsyour child packs extra items
including:including:
SocksSocks
Mitts / glovesMitts / gloves
ToquesToques
Boot LinersBoot Liners
UnderwearUnderwear
CampersCampers’ Supplies List’ Supplies List
Students should bring a piece of rope/string to be
used as a clothesline in their cabin.
16. Medical Alert / AllergiesMedical Alert / Allergies
Extended health benefits are recommendedExtended health benefits are recommended
Food allergiesFood allergies must be reported so that themust be reported so that the
staff at the camp can prepare accordingly.staff at the camp can prepare accordingly.
BRING NO NUT PRODUCTS!!!!!BRING NO NUT PRODUCTS!!!!!
AsthmaAsthma and otherand other healthhealth concernsconcerns
(medications)(medications) must be indicated to teachingmust be indicated to teaching
staffstaff priorprior to the trip.to the trip.
911 services and hospital services are911 services and hospital services are
located in nearby Erickson.located in nearby Erickson.
17. FeesFees
Student Fees are $200.00.Student Fees are $200.00.
Students paid a deposit ofStudents paid a deposit of
$50.00.$50.00.
Account Balance is Due TODAY!Account Balance is Due TODAY!