MCA is updating our website

Please update your information on the Rental Facilities page of our website (info is from 2021). We would like to have fresh info on the new website.

Need changes BY DECEMBER 15/2023.

https://www.mbcamping.ca/rental-facilities

We could also use a nice amount of new photos for promotional items and advertising. If you would kindly forward 10-12 fun photos from camp, we would very much appreciate it.  

It would be great to have these by DECEMBER 15/2023 as well.

Please send these items to rickscherger@manitobacamping.ca.

Lifeguard Training Opportunities

We are finalizing waterfront training for 2024.

Even if you have not identified a potential candidate, we would like to know if this is something that would benefit your camp. MCA is working at contributing funds to help offset the cost for your candidates.

What waterfront supervision training are you interested in for 2024?
National Lifeguard

National Lifeguard Waterfront

Bronze Medallion/Cross Combined,

Standard First Aid)

Please let Rick Scherger know by December 15/2023 rickscherger@manitobacamping.ca

MCA Coffee Break

December 14, 10:30am

Keep an eye out here for more info.

International Camp Directors Course

Calvary Temple Camp, in the Whiteshell

January 22-26, 2024

Registration deadline is January 5

Register Now

The International Camp Directors Course (ICDC) has been developed as a professional development course for camp managers, directors and operators. It is equally valuable for any experienced camp staff professional.

This intensive five day course addresses all aspects of Camp Management in an interactive exchange environment with other members of the camping and outdoor community and builds on skills and learning of both faculty and participants.

The curriculum was originally developed by a team of camp professionals in North America but has been expanded to encompass the broadest range of camping and outdoor experiences in all countries. The curriculum has been reviewed and revised over the years and, in some cases, has also been adapted to local, national or regional situations and standards, making it a valuable professional development tool for local needs and a bridge to camping at the international level.

All courses are approved and administered by the International Camping Fellowship (ICF) using both local and international ICDC Trainers.

Course Goals

Goal 1 – To present the basics of camp management in the core areas of the organized body of knowledge
Goal 2 – To expand their network of peers and develop a community of professionals in a “camp like” atmosphere
Goal 3 – To provide an introduction to self-directed learning and the participants’ role in their own professional development process

The course curriculum includes a broad range of camp management topics.

Course Contents: (subject to change)

• Vision and camp business sustainability

• Accommodation – fire systems and essential services

• Grounds management- arborists and grounds risk assessments

• Catering commercial kitchens standards – food handling and kitchen regulations

• Activities – Activity Standards (aquatic, ropes, cycle, ratios, qualifications, equipment, logging, reporting, checking, maintaining, briefing, debriefing, risk assessments, etc.)

• Work place agreements and HR requirements

• Buildings and asset standards

• Manage the ins and outs

• Look after the client

• Participant outcomes

• Plus more

  
  

Lead Trainers for the ICDC: Jared Clarke (MCA President and Executive Director, Calvary Temple Camp) and Kim Scherger (MCA Executive Director)
Cost: $950

(MCA accredited member camps: special discounted rate is $750)
Includes: accommodations, meals, course training and material

An excellent educational tool for those directors who are new to running camp in the last few years. The MCA highly recommends this course. Open to directors/managers outside Manitoba as well - please share with anyone you know who might benefit from this course.

Camps can apply for a professional grant from the Winnipeg Foundation

(see the item below) before it ends on December 15/23, to help to pay for ICDC course in January.

MB Outdoors Show

January 26-28, 2024
Red River Exhibition Park
Interested in joining the MCA for a fabulous opportunity to have a table to promote your camp at our “camp” set up (including a campfire area with sing-a-long times, a craft area, the outdoors…) at the Manitoba Outdoors show this year?

Approximately 4500-5000 attendees.

Only a few tables available at $100 for the weekend. Hours: Friday: 5-9pm; Saturday: 10-6pm; Sunday: 10-4pm

Contact Kim to reserve your spot now.

If you have an indoor activity that would draw people in and we can use as part of our display, call Kim to discuss.

Professional Development Grants Due Date

For many years, The Winnipeg Foundation has offered Professional Development Grants for a wide range of PD opportunities, including conferences, short courses, and workshops; advanced management training, management mentorships, and job shadowing; safety training for frontline workers; and DEI training. As we continue to streamline our grant applications and maximize the impact of our grantmaking, Professional Development Grants is winding down. Applications will remain open until December15, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.

The application and eligibility requirements can be found on our website - Professional Development Grants .More information on The Foundation’s 2024 calendar of grant intakes will be available in late December.

Canada Summer Jobs Grants

Reminder

The annual Call for Applications for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is open until January 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).

For 2024, CSJ will continue to offer quality jobs over the summer months with an aim to fund over 70,000 jobs for youth.

Applicants can seek funding to hire youth between April 22, 2024, and August 31, 2024.

Not-for-profit employers can receive a wage subsidy up to 100% of the current provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage. Whereas public and private sector employers are eligible to receive a wage subsidy of up to 50% of the current provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage.

CSJ 2024 - Are You Ready?

Are you ready to:

• create quality work experiences for youth?

• provide youth with opportunities to develop and improve their skills?

• respond to national and local priorities to improve access to the labour market for youth who face unique barriers?

If yes, don’t wait until the last minute to apply! Each year over 60% of employers wait until the last week of the Call for Applications to submit their application. Don’t risk missing the deadline and apply today for the Canada Summer Jobs funding!

Remember to read the Applicant Guide. It contains detailed information about theapplication process, including on how you can demonstrate the quality of yourproposed job placement(s), which can help support a successful application.

Should you have any questions about CSJ 2024 or the application process after reading the guide, please do not hesitate to contact Service Canada.

How to apply?

Already have an existing Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS)account? Then log in to your account to apply now.

If you do not already have a GCOS account, create your account today andtake note of your Organization ID and User number for future reference.

Creating a GCOS account is a one-time process and allows you to apply for CSJ and more funding opportunities with Employment and Social Development Canada in a secure web environment.

GCOS allows you to:

• Apply for funding and track your application status for CSJ and other Employment and Social Development Canada programs;

• Save your application and finish it at any point in time but only while the Call for Application is open;

• Submit supporting documents;

• Set up direct deposit;

• Access your account 24/7 from all mobile devices.

  
  

Register now to submit your CSJ application

For more information or assistance with your GCOS account:
Visit: Canada.ca/esdcgrantscontributions
Call: 1-800-367-5693 (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday)
Email: NA-GCOS-SELSC-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Visit a Service Canada Centre near you.

Apply now

If you are interested in attending a virtual Information Session, register here:
General Sessions: https://CSJ2024InfoSessions.eventbrite.ca

For more information:
Click: www.canada.ca/canada-summer-jobs
Call: 1-800-935-5555 (ATS: 1-800-926-9105)

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