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One in Spirit, Fun and Love


Accredited with the Ontario Camps Association

Camp Gitchigomee is a Christian, not-for profit summer camp located at the east end of Sandstone Lake, about a 75 minute drive southwest of Thunder Bay. The camp offers: a) three, week-long (6 day) coed camps for children ages 7-9 (Junior), 10-12 (Intermediate), and 13-15 (Senior); b) a Retreat Weekend for ÒTeens +Ó ages 15-22; and c) a five day wilderness canoe trip (proposed for 2010). Activities at the camp include archery, bible studies, canoeing, campfire, land & water games, light duties, nature studies and swimming. The all-inclusive fees (~$200/ wk) includes daily tuck and return bus transportation to Kakabeka Falls and Thunder Bay.

Camp Gitchigomee was established in 1945 by the Thunder Bay Deanery Anglican churches, and became a not-for profit corporation in 2007. It continues to be administered, maintained and supported by volunteers and local Anglican parishes. For additional information regarding the camp philosophy, group rental rates, bursary availability, volunteering and support opportunities, please explore this website, leave a message at (807) 622-0020, or mail us at P.O. Box 29018, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6P9.


PDF version of the Fall '09 newsletter, p. 1

PDF version of the Fall '09 newsletter, p. 2

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65th Anniversary & OCA Accreditation Celebration!!

June 11 - 13th
at
Camp Gitchigomee
Everyone is welcome to attend.

Come out for the day
or stay for the whole weekend
and enjoy the beautiful
sandy cove and beach,
canoe, swim,
enjoy a blazing campfire
and attend Sunday Chapel.

Lots of room for trailers and tents, or book a cabin for your family. Cabin space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis, so email soon to book one. Each family is responsible for their own transportation, meals and child supervision. Trailer hook-ups are not available.


Click Bishop Stephen Andrews to see pix from his Oct. 7/09 visit to Camp G.

Click Dave Shaw's sunset pic to see pix from 2009.

Kevin & Shannon Kuchta's video of Senior Camp 2009


Corporation Membership

With the recent incorporation of Camp Gitchigomee we have a new structure for decision-making. The corporation is made up of members; anyone supportive of the Camp's objectives may complete an application and submit a nominal $5 fee to become a member.

At the Annual General Meeting, members elect six Directors (the "Board"), who then make policy and operating decisions with help from various standing committees.

The Directors meet the third Tuesday of most months and members are welcome at these meetings to provide input for their decisions. (Contact us for location.)

Camp Gitchigomee Slide Show on Youtube

Newsletters

PDF version of the Fall '09 newsletter, p. 1

PDF version of the Fall '09 newsletter, p. 2

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menu on the link above for PDF versions.

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Summer 2010

Dates Age Fee
Junior (ages 7-9) July 4 - 10
$185*
Senior (ages 13-15) July 11 - 17
$185*
Intermediate (ages 10-12) July 18 - 24
$185*
Teen Retreat (ages 14 - 24) Sept. 3-5
$55

* This includes the $15 Early Bird Discount for registrations received before June 1, 2010.
The regular fee after that is $200 per camper.

Fees include three meals, snacks and tuck each day, all activities and a bus ride to Thunder Bay on closing day each week (except the Canoe Trip).

Partial bursaries are available. Contact the Camp for more info.

How to Sign Up

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Pictures

Click Bishop Stephen Andrews to see pix from his Oct. 7/09 visit to Camp G.

Click Dave Shaw's sunset pic to see pix from 2009.

Pix of Annual General Meeting Feb. 17/09

Pix of Appreciation Dinner Nov. 29/08

Pix From 2008

Click each thumbnail below to be redirected to the appropriate photo album.

Pro-Kids Day: April 12/08

Spring Fun Day: April 19/08

Junior Week: July 6 - 12

Senior Week: July 13 - 19

Intermediate Week: July 20 - 26

Open House: Aug. 15 - 17

 

Youth Leadership Weekend: Aug. 22 - 24

 

Camp Gitchigomee Slide Show on Youtube


Pix of Volunteer Appreciation Supper: Nov. 17/07
(or try here).

Junior Week 2007: July 8 - 14

Senior Week 2007: July 15 - 21

Intermediate 2007  July 22 - 28

Teen Retreat 2007: Aug. 24 - 26


Pix of Youth Cleanup Retreat: June 30-July 1/07


Pix of Staff Training: June 6/07

Spring Camp Fun Day/May 5/07


Click on the Official Butter Tester for pix of the Nov. 18/06 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.


Summer 2006 Pictures
(Choose the album you want.)

Kevin Kuchta has posted these two videos he compiled of Senior Camp '06 and Intermediate Camp '06.
(The Intermediate vid might still mistakenly be called Junior Week.)


Valentines Dinner & Silent Auction
Vickers' Heights Community Centre
Feb. 18, 2006


Staff Appreciation Supper
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
St. Luke's Anglican Church

Fr. John and Ellen      Barb      Richard


Spaghetti Dinner
October 16, 2005
St. John's Anglican (Pearl St.)

Catching up with friends

Buy a shirt!

Cleanup time

Summer 2005 Pictures!
(Choose the item you wish from the list.)

2005 Canoe Trip Pictures


60th Anniversary Weekend: June 10-12/2005
Choose the "Anniversary" album at my Yahoo Photos page.

2003 and 2004            Canoe Trip 2000

A Few Pics from 2004

Dress-Up Dinner Feathers Dressed-Up Cookie
Beach 1 Beach 2 Campfire
Entertainment Birthday Marshmallows

(Note that minors will not be identified by name in titles or filenames.)

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Location

Camp Gitchigomee is located on Sandstone Lake c. 100k from Thunder Bay, Ontario.
(Note that the junction at the end of 590 at 588 at Nolalu is more of a T shape
than it appears above. Turn right. Do not go back to Stanley.)

The sign for the camp road
on the right side of 588
(unpaved section) looks like this.--->

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Activities

You bring your campers out Sunday afternoon and we send them back home by bus on Saturday afternoon. We offer an all-inclusive rate for 7 days and 6 nights of accommodations, meals, tuck, fun activities like swimming, crafts, sports, canoeing, campfire and a Christian program. There are no additional charges at the camp for anything . Partial bursaries are available through any area Anglican Camp for those that qualify.

Senior and Intermediate weeks offer Archery Instruction.

Sample schedule (Senior: Ages 13 - 15)


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Facilities

Note that our facilities can be rented by groups for $250/day
The fee schedule is under review. Use contact info on this page to inquire.

Click here for more pictures of our facilities.

Map
(Not entirely to scale)

Photos of Joanne Meakin's Camp Model


2008 Annual Water Report

Choose "Save Target (or Link) As" from the "Right Click"
menu on the link above for a PDF version of this report.

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How to Sign Up

Complete 2010 Brochure
(design by Krista Hansen)

Choose "Save Target (or Link) As" from the "Right Click" menu on the link above
for a PDF version of this year's reg'n form or poster.

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Mail to Box 29018, Thunder Bay, Ontario. P7B 6P9

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Interested in Volunteering?

Contact Roberta Wolfe through the e-ddress given above.
Note that every staff member must supply references and pass a police records check.

2007 Staff Application Form
(May be used for Summer 2009)

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menu on the link above for a PDF version of this form.

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We are looking for a Waterfront Director and Lifeguard.
These are paid positions.

Waterfront DirectorLifeguard
1. The National Lifeguard Service's Award.
Waterfront preferred.
1. Current National Lifeguard Service's Certificate
(Waterfront preferred)
or Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross Award.
2. Standard First Aid and CPR "C" Certificate. 2. Current Standard First Aid and CPR "C"
3. Red Cross Water Safety and LS Society Instructor. 3. Minimum age 16 years.
4. Canoeing experience &/or certification. 4. Red Cross/LS Instructor Award and
some canoeing experience preferred.
5. Lifeguard experience (minimum of 2 years preferred).  
6. Minimum age 18 years.  

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Upcoming Events

65th Anniversary & OCA Accreditation Celebration!!

June 11 - 13th
at
Camp Gitchigomee
Everyone is welcome to attend.

Come out for the day
or stay for the whole weekend
and enjoy the beautiful
sandy cove and beach,
canoe, swim,
enjoy a blazing campfire
and attend Sunday Chapel.

Lots of room for trailers and tents, or book a cabin for your family. Cabin space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis, so email soon to book one. Each family is responsible for their own transportation, meals and child supervision. Trailer hook-ups are not available.

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Fundraisers

Camp G. Fundraisers

Choose "Save Target (or Link) As" from the "Right Click"
menu on the link above for a PDF version of these fund raising opportunities.

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Note that the A & P receipts program has been discontinued.

See Upcoming Events for more fundraising info.

ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN BAKE SALE
Friday, March 26th

9:30 am - 2:30pm
at
Victoriaville Mall.

Donations are welcome on the day. Thank you.

 
Camp Gitchigomee Cookbook
Compiled by Melanie & Betty Gottfred and Jessica & Barb Williams
Contains c. 180 recipes submitted by Camp friends for Appetizers & Beverages,
Soups & Salads, Vegetables & Side Dishes, Main Dishes, Breads, Desserts
and Odds & Ends.
$10 each

Email or phone for ordering information.

Also available at Hull's Family Bookstore!
(127 South Brodie St., Thunder Bay)

 
 

Electronic Offering Program
 
Through churches of the Anglican Deanery of Thunder Bay you can direct a monthly automatic withdrawal to the support of Camp Gitchigomee. Again we ask that donations not be taken from those normally made to local churches.
 
www.electronicofferingprogram.com
 
Contact the Electronic Offering Program
 
c/o St. Stephen's Anglican Church
494 Leslie Ave.
Thunder Bay, ON P7A 1Y8
tel/fax (807) 683-6051
office@electronicofferingprogram.com
Office hours (Wed. mornings)

 

"SideRoads" Gospel CD
10 songs all written & performed by
Marlene Silen, Eldon Kangas & Brian Grant
of St. James Church, Murillo.

Polka Praise, Latin American, Blue Grass
and Old Time Waltz hymns.

$10.00 and $2.50 of that goes to Camp Gitchigomee.

A great way to make a donation to the camp
and receive something for it.

Phone Brian at 935-2202 or email bggrant at tbaytel.net.

 
Husky Reward Cards
This is the easiest of our Fund Raisers. All you have to do is ask us for a Husky Reward Card and swipe it every time you make a purchase of gas or food at the Husky Stations and they send us a cheque for 2% of your purchase (except on Lottery or Tobacco purchases). Contact us today and start swiping. Last year they sent us just over $500.00.
 
Canadian Tire Money
Each camp rep will accept Canadian Tire Money which we use to purchase much-needed sports equipment each year. It adds up quickly. Last year we bought $53.00 in new sports equipment.
 

Quality Market Tapes
We used to collect A. & P. receipts and turn them in for cash.
A big Thank You goes to Betty Gottfred who ran this program for eight years! During that time a total of $2,762.11 was raised for the camp!!

Thank you, Sandra Rejall, who has volunteered to run a similar program through Quality Market. All receipts must be dated April 1/2007 or later.

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gitchigomee@hotmail.com
(807) 622-0020 (Voice mail)


Last Update: Dec. 1, 2011