Greetings CJM Sunnyside Family and Friends!
Registration for CJM Sunnyside Family Camp opens on April 16, 2024. Register before July 1st for the Early Bird rate. All registrations are subject to a non-refundable $20 cancellation fee.
Dates
The 2024 camp dates are Sunday, July 21 to Saturday, July 27.
Arrival time on Sunday July 21st is 7pm. Supper WILL NOT be provided so please ensure you eat before you arrive at camp. The camp Opening Ceremony will begin at around 7:30pm.
Where is Sunnyside?
Sunnyside Retreat Centre is located in Birchcliff, Alberta near Sylvan Lake. Their address is 202 Birchcliff Rd. It takes about an hour and a half to get there from Calgary, and around an hour and 45 minutes from Edmonton.
What Will We Do?
CJM Sunnyside Camp is a fun-filled week of sports and recreational activities for all ages. We will have campfire, worship time, crafts, Bible studies, discussions, team sports and many other activities!
Accommodations
Campers from grades 1 to 12 will be staying in dorms with their counselors. Your child should be registered according to the grade they completed this year. For example, if they completed grade 3 in June they should register for the Primaries group (grade 3).
Other campers may register for the following accommodations:
- Motel Units - Priority will be given to families with young children. These rooms have four beds (bunk beds). ****NO VACANCY AS OF MAY 20, 2024****
- Lodge Rooms - These rooms are for full-time campers only and are based on double- or quad- occupancy. ****NO VACANCY AS OF MAY 1, 2024****
- Dorms - Shared accommodations are available for adult individuals in the separate male and female dorms.
- Tents - Campers can bring their own tent and gear.
- Trailers - A limited number of trailer stalls with water and sewer hook ups are available.
Campers who register for accommodations are not guaranteed their spots as they are subject to availability and priority. The registrar will confirm room assignments by July 16th.
What Should I Bring?
A sleeping bag or warm blankets, pillow, a warm jacket, suitable indoor and outdoor camp clothes, personal items (towel, toothbrush, etc.), swimsuit, rainy day wear, Bible and pen. If you have one, a wrist watch is also helpful as we expect all campers to be on time for activities.
Pick Up
Parents/Guardians are welcome to join us for our Closing Program on Saturday at 10:30am where campers present on what they have learned during the week. This will be followed by the Closing Service at 11:30am. We invite you to join us for lunch at 12:30pm. Please ensure pick-up of your child at camp is arranged for no later than 2:00pm. The tentative schedule for Saturday morning is as follows:
10:30 am Closing Program
11:30 am Closing Service
12:30 pm Lunch
1:00 pm CB Duties & Final Clean up
2:00 pm Go home
More details of what to expect and what to pack will be sent via email closer to the date.
Visitors: We welcome visitors and part-time campers. If you are planning on attending camp part time, please register on the website. This provides information regarding any medical information we should be aware of in case of an emergency, and helps the kitchen staff when preparing meals.
Pet owners: No dogs, cats, or other animals are permitted in any buildings at camp (lodge, motel, dining room, tabernacle). Only those staying in an RV, tent, or day visitors can bring their pets.
We are looking forward to a great week!!
For more information, contact [email protected]