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Welcome to our website! We've set our dates for 2010...just scroll down this page to find out what's in store!
We are a United Church camp, but campers of all faiths are welcome. We are located in the beautiful Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park in Southwestern Saskatchewan. During July and August we run seven weeks of age-specific camps, for children from five to seventeen.
When it isn't full of our own campers, Camp Shagabec is available for rent - look for more information under "camps" then "bookings".
Our Mission Statement is: "At Camp Shagabec we strive to be a place where campers feel welcome and accepted, and where all may come to experience God in creation and community."
Each summer over 300 people enjoy the Camp Shagabec experience - come and join us for a week you won't forget!!
2010 Camp Schedule
(All camper ages are on January 1, 2010.)
May 15, Care Camp - open to all! (spring cleaning)
June 4-6, Leadership Training! (open to all leaders)
July 4 - 9, Senior Co-ed $165 (born 1992 - 1996)
July 11 - 16, Junior Scampers $155 (born 1999 - 2001)
July 18 - 23, Junior Co-ed $155 (born 1996 - 1998)
July 25 - 30, Senior Scampers $155 (born 1998 - 2000)
Aug 1 - 3, Junior Squirts $80 (born 2002 - 2004)
Aug 4 - 7, Senior Squirts $100 (born 2000 - 2002)
Aug 8 - 11, Creative Camp $100 (born 1998 - 2001)
Aug 13 – 15, Wannabeakidagain? $80 (born 1891 - 1991)
This summer the camp made a number of improvements and additions, which included such things as: new cabin doors, new cabin mattresses, 'on-demand' hot water, a new archery range and other recreational equipment, and a brand new first-aider's cabin! In addition, at the end of the season, Shagabec had all electrical wires buried (a fairly expensive, but necessary improvement). The next major hurdle for the camp will be the replacement of the immense rec-hall/mess hall/kitchen, as the foundation of this building has begun to deteriorate. The camp has begun to fundraise $300 000 for this endeavor, construction on the new building will begin in the spring of 2012.
The camp dates for the next season have been set and the new registration forms are now available online (www.shagabec.com). This summer, Camp Shagabec will offer camps for those who are 5 to 105 as they will be offering their "Camp Wannabeakidagain" weekend for 'adults' to come and experience summer camp! The camp is also offering a "Creative Camp", which will focus on offering various workshops in performing and creative arts (drama, music, singing, art, dance, and crafts).
Shagabec continues to be successful due to the contributions of many. They are extremely grateful for any and all help (ex. monetary donations, volunteer time, supplies, and, of course... cookies!). The camp is also looking for committee representatives from both Maple Creek and Medicine Hat. Thank you! Thank You! Thank you, to all those who help this amazing little gem of a camp to continue to strive and thrive!
For more information about Camp Shagabec, or for contact information, please access their website (www.shagabec.com). Please Note, Camp Shagabec does have a new treasurer:
Tracy Montgomery
258 Burke Crescent
Swift Current, SK
S9H 4H6
Past News Stories:
Children's Fitness Tax Credit
Camp Shagabec is now able to issue an income-tax credit for summer camps that are 5 days long. The amount of the tax credit will be 50% of the registration fee.
Camp Shagabec Benefits From Extraordinary Kindness
If you or someone you know is attending one of the many camps offered by Camp Shagabec next summer, you will notice a few new items around the grounds. The camp has recently added a rock climbing structure and an archery range to the many activities available at the camp. Wonderful stories are behind the building of both these new amenities. The lumber for the climbing wall was graciously donated by the Southwest Co-op in Maple Creek. This unique wall allows several children at a time to climb around a challenging five-walled structure. The wall was completed by the end of July, and the campers were thrilled to try it out. The committee had also decided to bring the popular activity of archery back, but when the camp manager went to pick-up new strings for the camp’s bows at Lane’s Archery in Lethbridge, AB, he was encouraged to replace the aging equipment. The new high quality bows, at $200 a piece, were going to quickly eat up the camp’s activity budget. Luckily, a fellow patron had overheard the camp manager’s conversation with the store owner, and asked if he could purchase FOUR new bows for the camp! When asked why the stranger had chosen to help out a camp that he had never heard of before, he said, “If you are helping to get kids out of the house and off of the couch, then I want to help you out.” It goes to show you that there still are amazing and generous people out there!
Another Camping Season Comes to a Close
Camp Shagabec, the United Church summer camp located in the Cypress Hills, has had another extremely busy season. In total the camp was able to host 300 campers through the eight different camps they offered over the course of the summer! The bulk of the campers are coming from many of the communities in Southwest Saskatchewan, but a growing number of the campers are coming from southern and central Alberta. When asked about the camp’s on-going success, the camp manager, Dave Fletcher said, “No matter what your age, Shagabec always has something new and fun to offer. No matter what is going on in your life, Shagabec has laughs and acceptance waiting for you.” “We couldn’t make the magic of Camp Shagabec happen without our volunteers,” says committee member and cook, Katherine Fletcher. “We are very lucky to have so many wonderful people involved with the program, committee, and staff. We also greatly appreciate the donations and supplies that come in from all over southern Saskatchewan and Alberta. The kindness of many keeps this camp strong.” The camp was sad to hear that a very committed and dedicated committee member of 23 years, Heather Macnab (Piapot), would be retiring from her position. Her presence and input into the camp will be missed. The committee is already busy with plans for the next season of camps. There are some smaller positions that need to be filled on the camp committee. With the belief that “many hands make light work”, it is hoped that volunteers from various communities within the presbytery will be able to lend a hand. If you would like to join the Shagabec team, visit their website at www.shagabec.com or contact the committee chair person, Jen Pridmore