CAMPER PACKING LIST
1. Please label every item your camper brings, especially luggage, with his/her full name.
2. Make sure all medication is clearly labeled with the camper’s name, dosage, frequency, etc. All medications must be in
original packaging.
3. Do not bring knives, valuable jewelry, items requiring electricity, music players, or cell phones.
4. We do not recommend using garbage bags as they are not durable. If you must use them, clearly mark the camper’s name
on each bag and double-bag the contents.
5. MPC is not responsible for lost items. Items left at camp are returned to our Winnipeg office at the end of September and
must be collected by the end of October or arrangements can be made to have items sent in on a bus run.
6. Please keep in mind that most of our programming takes place outside. Cotton clothing is good for warm, sunny days.
Wool, polyester, and nylon are much warmer options for cold/wet weather. If possible, please pack a mix of both.
7. Most MacKinnon Girls and Boys camps include at least an over-night canoe trip. Please pack accordingly (see essential
canoe-tripping packing list below).
ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR ALL CAMPERS
 Waterproof raincoat and rain pants
 Water Bottle
 Warm sleeping bag OR blankets & sheets
 Pillow
Flashlight
 Sunscreen
Hat
 Shoes or boots that can get muddy
 At least one pair of shoes must be closed-toed (skate
shoes are not an ideal choice, as they offer poor ankle
support and minimal traction. We recommend last year’s
gym runners)
OPTIONAL ITEMS
 Non-aerosol Insect Repellant
 Water Shoes
 Camera
 Binoculars
 Musical Instruments
 Fishing Rod & Tackle
RECOMMENDED CLOTHING
 Warm sweater/sweatshirts
 T-shirts
Jackets
 Shorts
 Pants (jeans, light cotton, sweats)
 Second pair of shoes/sandals
 Swimsuits
 Underwear
Pajamas
 Long underwear
RECOMMENDED TOILET ARTICLES
 Soap
 Shampoo
 Towels
 Face Cloth
 Laundry Bag
 Toothbrush, Toothpaste
 Comb/Brush
ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CANOE-TRIPPING CAMPS (Voyageur, Expedition, Challenge)
 Hat
 Water Bottle
 Durable raingear (please keep in mind that this is a piece of personal safety equipment, not a comfort item. It is very
important that it fits properly and will last through the demands of a canoe trip.
 Minimum 30L dry bag (available at camping stores such as Wilderness Supply, MEC, Cabella’s, etc.)
 Two pairs of shoes, one of which you are willing to get wet and dirty (old running shoes are ideal)
 Heavy sweater or fleece jacket
 Wool socks (at least 3 pairs)
 Bug net (available at Canadian Tire for under $10)
 Headlamp or flashlight
 Light weight long underwear
× Jeans and track pants are not recommended clothing for canoe tripping.
TUCK ACCOUNTS
Pioneer Camp operates a Tuck Shop at camp selling books, clothing, flashlights, batteries, and other souvenirs. Since campers
may not keep cash in their possession while at camp, all money sent for your campers is put into their Tuck Account. A
suggested amount for the tuck deposit is between $20 - $50. Unspent portions of the tuck account will be refunded at the end
of the camp session, or can be donated toward our campership fund.
WAIVERS & CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT
1. If the camper has any physical, emotional, or behavioural need, particularly if it is a condition that would require special
attention or exclude any Camp activity, describe fully on a separate sheet of paper. The Camp retains the right to dismiss any
camper whose condition has not been disclosed during the application process.
2. The Camp Director reserves the right to dismiss any camper who, in his/her opinion, is a hazard to the safety and rights of
others or themselves, or who appears to have rejected the reasonable controls of Camp and/or whose behaviour is placing
unacceptable constraints upon the staff and their responsibilities toward other campers. Camper fees are non-refundable
when a camper has been dismissed from Camp due to inappropriate behaviour or excessive demands or constraints upon
staff. Camper fees are also non-refundable in the case of late arrivals or early departures.
3. In the instance that a camper is dismissed from camp for any reason, the parents/guardians are responsible to collect the
camper from the Shoal Lake Landing. Should the parents/guardians be unavailable, the emergency contact assumes
responsibility for pick-up of the dismissed camper, or the parent/guardian further agrees to pay for all such services and
transportation as may be required.
4. While every precaution shall be taken to ensure the good welfare and protection of the applicant camper, Manitoba Pioneer
Camp, its board members, directors, staff members, and employees of facilities outside of the campground are hereby released
from any and all liability in the event of any accident or misfortune that may occur to the applicant camper, both on-site and
while on the wilderness canoe trip.
5. The parent/guardian gives permission to Pioneer Camp to secure medical treatment and to administer camper medications
and over the counter medications to the camper, while in our care, as deemed necessary by camp medical personnel. The
Camp will attempt to notify the parents as soon as possible if medical treatment is required. Each camper must be covered by
medical insurance. The parent/guardian agrees to be responsible for expenses relating to the purchase of medications and/or
travel for medical attention.
6. The parent/guardian agrees to permit reasonable use of photos, videos or other pictures of the applicant camper in
promoting Pioneer Camps and/or Pioneer Camp activities and programs, and/or Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship in
general in printed and/or electronic media.
7. The use or possession of alcohol, illicit drugs, or cigarettes by campers is strictly prohibited at Camp.
8. Pioneer Camps in Canada cannot guarantee to be a “peanut-free environment”. We do seek to reduce the risk of exposure
and therefore do not use or serve peanuts or nut products on camp property. Please do not send any food items to or with
your camper that contain nut products (this includes chocolate bars, granola bars, etc). Any items containing nut products will
be confiscated and removed from the camp.
9. The parent/guardian agrees to be responsible for the payment of all fees due to the Camp by June 30, 2015. This
registration is not complete until all fees are paid. Please call our office if other payment arrangements are required.
10. The medical information given is correct, to my knowledge, and the person herein described has permission to engage in
all prescribed camp activities, except as noted by myself. The camp retains the right to dismiss any camper whose condition
has not been disclosed to the camp staff. The signature of the parent or guardian on this form shall give the Camp Director
the right to arrange for any special medical services necessary to the applicant camper’s welfare and good health. The parent or
guardian further agrees to pay for all such services and transportation as may be required
IF YOUR CHILD IS TAKING THE BUS TO CAMP...
All bus departures and arrivals meet at the
east parking lot (off of Burmac) of the
Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church, 500
Lagimodiere Blvd.
All buses* depart from the E-Free Church at
9:00 am on the start date of camp, and return
to the same location at approximately 4:00
pm on the end date of camp. Please make
sure you arrive 15 - 30 minutes early for bus
arrivals and departures, to insure smooth
operations.
* With the exception of the Girls 1 and Boys 1 add
on overnight canoe trips. They will arrive back in the
city at 2pm on their end date. Please note that these
trips are 2 days longer than their initial camps.
**Due to the size of the camp there will be no return
bus, and due to seat belt laws we are unable to
transport Camper-In-Training campers home in our
van, so parents are responsible for pick up at the end
of the session.
IF YOU ARE DRIVING YOUR CHILD TO CAMP PRIVATELY…
There is a toll booth on the camp road, likely $25 cash only, but this fee has now been included in your
camper’s fees as a Transportation Cost. If you are arriving at camp via a route other than the camp road,
please contact the camp to have the fee waived.
Travel time is approximately two hours from the Mint in Winnipeg (Hwy 59 and Trans-Canada), or one
hour from Kenora. From Manitoba, travel east on the Trans-Canada into Ontario. Take Hwy. #673 “Shoal
Lake First Nation’s Road” (8 kilometers east of the Ontario border). Drive 17 km (1 km past the village)
to a “Y” in the road. Stay to your LEFT and proceed down the hill.. Ahead of you is a rise with parking
lot, store and gas bar and the main dock where the Pioneer III will dock to load luggage and passengers. It is
important that your vehicles do not block the gas bar or entrance to the store. The treed/bush area
alongside the unloading area is a sacred burial ground. Please do not enter the bush.
The boat is waiting at the dock to pick
up campers at 11:00 am on the start day
of camp, and it drops off campers at
2:00 pm on the end date of camp.
Please make sure you arrive
approximately 15 - 30 minutes early to
drop off/pick up your child at camp, to
insure smooth operations.
2015 MANITOBA PIONEER CAMP DATES
MacKinnon Island
Family Camp
Girls 1
Girls 1 add on overnight trip*
Girls 1 add on 3 night trip
Campers in Training (Co-ed, Mackinnon)**
Girls 2
Girls 2 (1 week option)
Boys 1
Boys 1 add on overnight trip*
Boys 1 add on 5 night trip
Boys 2
Boys 2 (1 week option)
Fuel (Co-ed)
Dates
July 1 – July 4
July 6 – July 11
July 12 – July 13
July 12 – July 15
July 6 – July 8
July 20 – July 31
July 20 – 24
July 13 – 18
July 19 - July 20
July 19 – July 24
August 3 – 14
August 3 – 7
August 18 – 23
Ages
All ages
8-16
8-16
12-16
6-8
8-16
8-16
8-16
8-16
12-16
8-16
8-16
13-16
Cash Island Camps
Fishing Camp (Co-ed)
Discovery (Boys)
Campers In Training (Co-Ed, Cash)
Arts Camp (Girls)
Sailing Camp (Co-ed)
Dates
July 20 – July 24
July 6 – July 11
July 13 – July 15
August 3 – August 7
August 16 – August 22
Ages
11-14
8-11
Tripping Camps
Voyageur (Boys)
Co-ed Expedition
Boys Challenge
Boys Expedition
Co-Ed Challenge
Family Camp Canoe Trip
Dates
July 6 – July 11
July 13 – July 21
July 13 – July 31
July 22 – July 31
August 3 – August 22
August 10 – August 14
Ages
13-14
14-15
15-16
14-15
15-16
All ages
Leadership Training
LIT Girls
LIT Boys
Dates
July 3 – August 2
July 16 – August 15
Ages
completed gr 10 or 11
completed gr 10 or 11
12-16
13-16
CONTACTING CAMP
Winnipeg Office Mailing
Address
PMB #321
.
Winnipeg
Office
Physical
30-360 Main
St, Unit
13B Address
Winnipeg, MB
R2G 1L4
Winnipeg Office Physical
Address
75 Albert St, Suite 304
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G3
Shoal Lake Office
Phone: (204) 297-6278
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (204) 788-1070
Fax: (204) 817-7017
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.manitobapioneercamp.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ManitobaPioneerCamp
Telephone service: campers do not have access to the telephone except under the supervision of a camp director.
Please do not send cell phones as there is limited cell phone signal at camp.
Mail service: We recommended that parents/guardians give any letters/packages to the bus supervisor on the
departure day, indicating on the package when they would like the camper to receive it. Email messages can also be
sent to campers through our BUNK1 service, a link to which can be found the camp website.