Forest Fire Update
For over 65 years, we have offered unique spring and summer camp experiences in Saskatchewan’s pristine wilderness to youth seeking adventure in nature. Today we urgently need your help to restore camp after the devastating Shoe Fire swept through our property in May 2025, destroying cherished spaces where young people learned, grew, and connected with nature. Please consider making a donation, big or small, to help us restore our property and equipment.
We are confident in our ability to run safe and enjoyable summer programs within the green area of our camp which was spared from the fire. We await direction from the province on timelines for the reopening of highways to our camp. Stay tuned for updates on impacts to summer programs.
Thank you for standing with us. Your support means more than words can express!
Campers - Summer 2025
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Do you love the outdoors?
Our camp is an exciting wilderness adventure!
Nestled on the shores of Zeden and Ispuchaw Lakes in Narrow Hills Provincial Park, Saskatchewan, St. John Bosco Wilderness Camp operates primarily as a summer camp for youth ages eight through seventeen. The focus at camp is having fun, learning and living in the outdoors.
Facilities
Ages 8 – 17
Swimming
Naturelore & Discovery
Canoeing
Sports & Orienteering
Group Initiatives & Hebertism
Archery
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It's time to introduce our other co-director for Summer 2025, Sarah Hounjet!
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Hello!
My name is Sarah Hounjet, and I’ve been coming to camp for 14 years. 9 as a camper, 3 on staff, and entering my second year as director. I’ve loved every minute of it.
Throughout the years, I’ve worked in various roles and pursued some education, but no matter where life has taken me, I’ve always found my way back to camp each summer.
Bosco holds a truly special place in my heart, and I’m so excited to return and bring the Bosco spirit full tilt! I can’t wait to make new memories with everyone as we navigate and embrace our “same but different” camps. Here to another unforgettable year.
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Urgent Help Needed!
Bosco Strong! Rally to Restore Our Beloved Camp After the Flames.
Our St John Bosco Wilderness Camp has been devastated by the forest fire that went through Narrow Hills Provincial Park. The Flames have burned our forests, damaged facilities and disrupted programs that have transformed countless lives for decades.
For over 65 years camp has been a place for growth, adventure, and connection with nature. While we were able to save our main buildings in camp through the use of fire mitigation and suppression equipment, we lost some of our critical facilities, trails and sites which will require restoration. Every dollar will go directly toward:
-rebuilding the archery range and equipment
-rebuilding the change rooms on swim beach
-restoring the campsites
-modifying camper programs to provide a safe and fun experience
-help recover the costs incurred purchasing fire mitigation equipment
-Ensuring campers return to a safe, thriving environment
Please Help Us:
Donate: Even $5 helps make a difference! gofund.me/69bcf80d
Share: Spread the word
Pray/ Send Love: Every act of kindness fuels recovery.
Time is critical - our campers deserve to reclaim their wilderness home. Together, we can rise from the ashes and ensure this incredible place thrives for generations.
Thank you for standing with us. Your support means more than words can express!
Donations can also be made directly to camp by e-transfer to payments@johnboscocamp.com
**Eligible donations through go fund me will receive a donation tax receipt through the PayPal Giving Fund Charity
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Donate to Forest Fire Recovery for St John Bosco Wilderness Camp, organized by St John Bosco Camp
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Regardless of uncertain times, we continue to look forward to this summer and the adventures waiting to be had. With that in mind let us introduce 1 of our 2 incredible directors, Grace Hardy.
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Hi, I'm Grace, one of the directors for Bosco 2025! I first came to camp in 2013 and completed ALE in 2016. After three years on staff, I followed my love of the outdoors to the TRU Adventure Studies program, eventually becoming a raft guide in Canmore and joining ski patrol at Lake Louise. In 2023, an injury led me to shift gears. I continued working in the ski patrol infirmary and later drove buses for the rafting company. I've since returned to Lloydminster, where I've been nannying, working as a trainer for the junior B team, volunteering at our local ski resort, and completing the Canadian Ski Patrol course. After six years away, I'm thrilled to be back at Bosco, the place where my love of the outdoors truly began.
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Office Address
Our camp office can be reached year round:
St. John Bosco Wilderness Camp
PO Box 3002
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 3S9
Phone/Fax Toll Free: 1-844-SJBOSCO
(1-844-752-6726)
Email: info@johnboscocamp.com
Summer Address
You can contact our summer camp office directly only while camp is in session:
St. John Bosco Wilderness Camp
PO Box 217
Smeaton, SK
S0J 2J0
Phone: 1-306-426-2227
Manager: Karen Babcock
manager@johnboscocamp.com