Yes - refunds are being completed. If you have registered your child and not received an email about your refund, please contact Howard Weir. We appreciate your patience as we work through completing all the refunds.

All traditional over-night camp sessions have been suspended as of May 18. Alternative programs are being developed to provide a safe & fun camp experience – more information will be provided as provincial regulations allow. TMBC has been given approval for Day Camps which will be brought to multiple communities. Check out our Day Camps page for more info

All traditional over-night camp sessions have been suspended as of May 18. At this time we our September programs are still planned, as well as our guest groups. The September events are pending provincial regulations and the safety risks at that time.

Prior to the restrictions placed on group gatherings, we have industry leading protocols around the cleaning and disinfecting of the camp facilities. Since restrictions have been put in place, we introduced increased hand washing protocols for all on site as well as screening tests being completed by our team. For Day Camps: A screening sheet is required to be completed each day by each camper family Sanitizer is readily available for families & campers All activities during Day Camp have been designed to encourage physical distancing All snacks & crafts provided are pre-packaged and distributed to campers in bags/baskets Bottled water is provided. If campers bring their own water bottle, a leader is designated to fill bottles from a jug. Water fountains are not used.

Camp is not open to the public at this time. However, if you are interested in visiting TMBC this summer please contact Howard Weir.

The construction of the New Facility has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic. The crews working on-site are qualified as essential workers and they have been diligently working on the New Facility. For more information on the project itself – check out our Facebook page: Turtle Mountain Bible Camp Rise Up & Build.

Turtle Mountain Bible Camp is a non-denominational Christian ministry and a registered charitable organization owned and operated by One Hope Canada.

The purpose of TMBC is to bring glory to God by providing a recreational setting that is both relevant and relational for the primary purpose of helping campers and volunteers reach their potential in Jesus Christ.

Campers and volunteers participate in morning and evening chapel sessions which include singing and age-appropriate Bible teaching by the chapel speaker of the week, with the purpose of providing opportunities to learn about God.

We teach the simple gospel message about Jesus Christ & his life, death, and resurrection; and how God's love is available to each and every person. For more details please see What We Believe (in the About section of the website).

A $50 deposit is due upon registration for each camper for the week they will be attending. This registration fee is non-refundable. The remainder of the fees are due on arrival at camp, although full fees can also be paid at registration.

Refunds are made for unforeseen circumstances at the discretion of the Director. The $50 registration fee is non-refundable.

Households who send more than two children to camp will receive a $15 discount for each additional child (from the same household).

If you or someone you know is in need of financial assistance in order to attend camp there are various avenues of sponsorship available. First check with the following agencies for available sponsorship: 1. SunShine Fund through Manitoba Camping Association 2. Sun Fund of Child and Family Services (Brandon, MB) 3. Dakota Ojibway 4. MICHIF Child and Famiy Services 5. Check with your local church Turtle Mountain Bible Camp does have limited sponsorship funds available. Please contact us for more information.

1. Pay Online through RegPack within your registration account. 2. E-transfer (please contact us if you would like the option) 3. Mail in cheque 4. Pay upon arrival at camp a) cash b) cheque c) debit/credit

We have a Health Officer available to campers and volunteers on site 24 hours a day. They are there in case of injury, sickness or to administer medication (prescription or otherwise) as needed. The Health Officer qualifications are listed in the Manitoba Camp Association Accreditation Standards (HC16).

All medications must be left with the camp Health Officer at check-in on the first day. The Health Officer will dispense them to your child at the appropriate times.

The camp Health Officer will see to their injury and, if necessary, send them to the hospital. In case of a hospital visit the parent/legal guardian will be notified before going. A follow-up call after the camper returns to camp will be made to inform you of their condition.

All allergies and severity MUST be noted on the camper's registration. Please call the Camp to discuss concerns and be sure to leave instructions with the Camp Health Officer upon arrival. This also helps the kitchen be aware in advance of needed menu changes.

Parents/Guardians sign the camp permission form authorizing personnel to check each child for head lice during opening day. Upon arrival, campers will go through a head lice check station prior to moving into their cabin. If a camper has head lice, the parent/guardian has the following options: Take the child home to treat the condition and we will reschedule them to another session (if available) TMBC is willing to provide needed treatments (cost of treatment will be charged to parent) on site if necessary. The camp Health Officer will make daily checks for nits. The campers bedding and clothing would also be washed and dried prior to them going to a cabin. In the case that head lice are discovered during a camp session, we will notify the parents/guardians of the child as well as contact and make the parents/guardians of other campers in their cabin aware. We would appreciate parents/guardians checking their child for head lice prior to bringing them to camp, to prevent the spread of head lice and avoid embarrassment or disappointment for the camper.

A confirmation e-mail will be sent to each camper upon completion of registration forms.

The ages are guidelines and campers one year younger/older of the posted ages per week will be accepted to enable siblings, relatives or friends to attend the same session.

DROP OFF TIME: All camp sessions begin with registration at 4:00 p.m. (with the exception of Pee Wee Camp registration starting at 3:00 p.m.) on opening day. At which time our volunteers will be in place to welcome and supervise campers. PICK UP TIME: Please check your camper confirmation for dates & times. Pee Wee Camp - 10:30am Junior 1 & 2 - 10:30am Intermediate 1 & 2 - 5:30 pm Skills Camp - 5:30pm Junior High - 10:30am High School - 10:30am

We strongly recommend you put your campers name on all the items that they are bringing. Pajamas Warm Sweater Toothpaste & Toothbrush Shampoo & Conditioner Hairbrush Sunscreen Sleeping Bag & Pillow Insect Repellent Bag for Dirty Clothes Sandals/Flip Flops Mandatory Running Shoes Appropriate Swimsuit for water activities Towels Bible (available at camp if you do not have one)

Electronic devices (iPods, cell phones, gaming systems, etc) Non-prescription drugs, tobacco, alcohol are prohibited on the property Offensive clothing Knives (including jacknives/multitools), weapons of any sort Magazines, books, etc.

Yes - you can come and visit during a camp session. However, please call head before visiting. All visitors must sign-in at the office and wear a visitor name tag during their visit (provided by the office upon arrival). All visitors must leave after evening program based on the session schedule.

If you are concerned about how your child is doing, don't hesitate to phone the camp office (747-2587) and they can inform you. Campers are given permission to call home if needed and the camp will contact parents if their child is homesick and/or wants to call home.

We will be happy to arrange a tour of the camp for you. Please contact the office to arrange a tour (747-2587) The best time to come and see the camp is during our Family Day/Open House event in June. Come meet with some of the volunteers, see the grounds and facilities and enjoy a number of camp activities as well as a free supper.

The majority of our mission team/volunteers are from the Southwestern Manitoba area. Most have been campers at Turtle Mountain Bible Camp and enthusiastically return to help provide other campers with a great camping experience like they have received. We endeavour to accept the highest caliber of volunteers who are good role models and can lead by example. Other than our 4 year-round missionaries, everyone else on site is a seasonal volunteer. Our leadership team serves 4 months (May-Aug), while all of our other positions are weekly. Some people also volunteer one-two days a week depending on the task they are assisting with. For more information about volunteering - see Volunteer page

Each of our volunteers are carefully chosen through a thorough application process, including a written application, personal contact, reference checks, and a Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening check. All volunteers must also complete our online training In Safe Hands prior to serving at camp.

Yes. Our cabin leaders are with the campers 24 hours a day. They are involved with all of the activities we do at camp, they sit with the campers at all meals and in chapel. They stay in the cabins with the campers at night, all night.