2024 Summer Programs
Check back in early 2025 for information about our summer 2025 programs
Juniors (Ages 8-10)
$495 + GST for 6 days
Fun! Adventure! New friends! Our Junior program for ages 8-10 is a shortened six-day version of our Intermediate program based at main camp. Nestled in the pines, while tenting on Zeden and Ispuchaw Lakes, campers get a taste of wilderness living. Morning might be spent paddling silently to get close to a beaver lodge, while in the afternoon we will switch into high gear for a rowdy game of flags! The evening activities include liturgy and singing in the chapel, then back to the campsite for cocoa and snacks around the campfire. Juniors will go for a one-night overnight hike on foot and live with nature hands-on and close-up.
Dates for Summer 2024
- First Camp: July 14 – July 20
- Second Camp:
July 28 – August 3FULL! - Third Camp: August 11 – August 17
NOTE: Bussing for Juniors program is only available home from camp on last day. Bus to camp not available.
Intermediates (Ages 10-12)
$705 + GST for 10 days
Our intermediate program for ages 10-12 extends our junior program over 10 days. After hiking to one of many nearby lakes in Narrow Hills Provincial Park on a two-night overnight trip, campers practice their outdoors skills including tent pitching, outdoor cooking, equipment care, wilderness safety, and no-trace camping. The day ends with stories around a campfire and often an introspective ’fire-watch’ experience.
Dates for Summer 2024
- First Camp: July 10 – July 20
- Second Camp: July 24 – August 3
- Third Camp: August 7 – August 17
Wilderness Skills (Ages 12-14)
$795 + GST for 10 days
Wilderness Skills is our 10-day program designed for campers ages 12-14. Campers will spend about half their time in camp learning wilderness survival skills, canoeing skills, hiking skills, and orienteering. The rest of the time they will put these skills to use on an out-trip in surrounding Narrow Hills Provincial Park.
This program is recommended for campers planning to move on to WOTS or COTS.
Dates for Summer 2024
- First Camp: July 10 – July 20
- Second Camp:
July 24 – August 3FULL! - Third Camp: August 7 – August 17
Wilderness Out-Tripping Skills (Ages 13-16)
$795 + GST for 10 days
WOTS is a ten day program designed for campers ages 13-16 who desire a challenging thru-hiking adventure. This program combines wilderness skills and orienteering as campers plan and pack for 7 days of hiking to nearby lakes and streams. Days are spent hiking over a variety of terrain exploring and observing nature up close. Evenings are spent around campfires, cooking, relaxing and enjoying the Northern Lights in the company of new friends.
Dates for Summer 2024
- First Camp:
July 10 – July 20FULL! - Second Camp:
July 24 – August 3FULL! - Third Camp:
August 7 – August 17FULL!
Canoe Out-Tripping Skills (Ages 14-16)
$890 + GST for 10 days
COTS is a ten day program for campers ages 14-16 wanting a challenging water adventure. Groups will plan and pack for a seven-day canoe trip on a historic water route. Campers will get the chance to see nature close up as they paddle down the rivers and across lakes. Basic camping, cooking, flat and moving water skills will be included, as well as time to relax and maybe catch a fish for dinner.
Dates for Summer 2024
- First Camp:
July 10 – July 20FULL! - Second Camp:
July 24 – August 3FULL! - Third Camp:
August 7 – August 17FULL!
Adventure Leadership Experience (Ages 15-17)
$1,750 + GST for 24 days
ALE is a 24-day leadership development program for campers ages 15-17. It is St. John Bosco’s premiere camping program and our greatest adventure. Campers spend 18-20 days hiking and canoeing in the northern Saskatchewan wilderness.
Surrounded by Mother Nature, with only your group to rely on, you will discover and develop your own personal skills and talents. This experience can build deep and lasting friendships and lead to greater awareness of oneself and others. While hiking, canoeing and camping you will hone your wilderness skills, explore group dynamics and have opportunities to develop and show your leadership skills. The leadership training you experience on ALE will equip you to return to Bosco as a valued member of our staff.
Dates for Summer 2024
- First Session:
July 24 – August 17FULL!