Membership Packages are now available

Find them on our website.

Due February 28, 2024 (you can fill it in now so you don’t forget)

Use this link to fill out your 2024 Membership Renewal.

Been thinking about becoming a member of the MCA and haven’t gotten to filling out the application yet? Use this link.

Want to have a Vendor/Corporate Membership? Use this link

Sunshine Fund Livestream

From Dana’s Desk

As you begin to plan/develop your camp registration, our Sunshine Fund application process also opens. On Wednesday, Jan 17th at 10:30 am, I will be hosting through Zoom an information session to talk about the Sunshine Fund application process and how it coincides with your camp registration process.  

Sunshine Fund Info Session

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 889 3130 2953Passcode: 402192

What’s the information session about?

I will explain how the Sunshine Fund application works on our end and how we work with camps through the spring and summer ensuring that camp costs are covered for the low income families in Manitoba.  

Who should attend the information session on Jan.17th?

All are invited, however this session is geared towards the registrars. Also, if you are new to your camp, or are responsible for the accounting/financials, it would be very helpful to attend.

How long is this session?

The overview of the process will take about 30 minutes, with a question and answer period to follow. You can always contact me at any time if you have questions.

What do you need to do to prepare for this session?

I will share my screen in case you don’t have a chance to review prior to the Zoom.

2024 Sample verification spreadsheet

2024 Sunshine Fund Application

I look forward to seeing you this morning.

Dana Moroz – Sunshine Fund Program Manager

Camp Accreditation Visits in 2024

Manitoba Outdoors Show

One spot available for the Manitoba Outdoors Show January 26-28, 2024 if interested. $100 for the spot.

Show hours:

Friday 5-9pm

Saturday 10-6pm

Sunday 10-4pm

Join us and be a part of our “camp”.

MCA Coffee Break

Wednesday February 7 at 10:30 am

Green Team Summer Grants

There is no information available at this time for the 2024 season.

MCA will let you know as soon as we hear.

MCA-CCI Linked Conference

March 5-7, 2024
(Thursday is an extended day offering more sessions, worship, and/or free time)
At Camp Arnes, MB

For all camp professionals in Manitoba, NW Ontario and beyond…register now.

Deadline February 26, 2024

Cost for MCA or CCI member camps:

Full Conference - $175/person

Wednesday only or Thursday only, no overnight - $65/person

Pre-conference training - $75/person + course fee (TBD)

Cost for non-member camps of MCA or CCI:

Full Conference - $200/person

Wednesday or Thursday only, no overnight - $75/person

Pre-conference training - $85/person + course fee (TBD)

Accommodations
1. Shared
2. Couples or individual rooms at an additional cost of $15/person; please indicate request  at registration.(Limited)

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Check out all the incredible learning and networking opportunities we are offering this year:

Schedule

MCA-CCI Linked Conference

March 5-7, 2024

Pre-Conference Training:
Mental Health First Aid or Standard First Aid (TBA asap)

Tuesday March 5 – MCA led

1:30 – optional Tour at Gimli Bible Camp (and Camp Massad, weather permitting) *if GBC only, then 3pm

4-6 – Arrival & Registration at Camp Arnes

6 pm – Supper

7:00 pm – Keynote Session 1 – Joel Hilchey

8:00 pm – Fun, interactive Trivia Nite hosted by Camp Arnes staff

9:30pm - Networking, board games, night skiing or hike & late-night snack (fire? Tractor ride?)

Wednesday March 6 – MCA & CCI/Canada MB Linked

8:30 am – Breakfast

9:30 – 10:45 am – Breakout Sessions #1 (3 options, see below)

10:45-11:15 – Coffee break

11:15-12:30 pm – Breakout Sessions #2 (3 options, see below)

(11am-12 pm – Vendors set up)

12:30-1:30 pm – Lunch available whilst visiting vendors & listening to 2-minute infomercials.

12:30-2:30 – Vendors & lunch

2:45 – 4:00 pm – Breakout Sessions #3 (3 options, see below)

4:15 - 5:45 pm –Camp Arnes Tour or Free Time

6 pm – Supper

7:30 pm – CCI Welcome, worship and devotional

8:30 pm – Networking, free time, board games, outdoor activity, late night snack (fire? Tractor ride?)

Thursday March 7 – CCI/ MB Led

8 am – Breakfast

9 – Worship and devotional

9:45 – 11 – Breakout Sessions #4 (2 options TBA)

11 – Coffee break

11:15 – Keynote speaker (TBA)

12:15/30 pm – Lunch

1:15pm – Breakout session #5 (2 options TBA)

3 – final wrap up & goodbyes (snacks for the road)

Breakout Sessions #1

1. Conflict Resolution – Joel Hilchey

2. Project Management - Andrew Milton, Roseau River Bible Camp

Breakout Sessions #2

1. Training when no time to train – Joel Hilchey

2. Nature School – best practices in child development with nature & mental health focus – Michelle MacIver, MCA

3. Accreditation Preparation – Kim Scherger, MCA

Breakout Sessions #3

1. Fundraising - Steve Klassen and Candace Wiebe, Winkler Bible Camp

2. Sexuality and how we create a safe space for this at camps – cabins, staff, etc. –  tbd

3. Marketing (getting your families involved; not social media) - Richard Bankert, Bankert Marketing Inc.

   
   

Breakout Sessions #4 & 5: to be confirmed

Sponsors
Complete Purchasing
Foodbuy

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Vendors (more to be added…check in later)
Complete Purchasing
Foodbuy
Gordon Food Service
Camp Manitou Training Centre
Samson Brand
Transport Canada

Advanced Aquatics Winter 2024

True North Youth Foundation Training and Risk Management

May 14-15 Remote First Aid (Wilderness)

May 14-17 Wilderness First Aid (Advanced)

June 1-2 Outdoor Council of Canada Leadership (Hiking)

June 1-3 Outdoor Council of Canada Leadership (Canoe)

We also offer:

Emergency First Aid / Standard First Aid / Marine Basic First Aid

Paddle Canada Introductory Lake Tandem / Solo Canoe Certification

WHMIS

Psychological First Aid

And we can offer any of the courses on other dates either at your location or ours.

If you need more information, please let me know.

Audrey Hicks

Manager – Training and Risk Management

True North Youth Foundation

C:204.305.0141

Momenta Training

Staff Team Training & Professional Development
Momenta has been listening and leading since 2006. We offer professional development to share our expertise. Check out our website to see the new workshops.

We are happy to combine training into a day event, host your annual retreat or design custom training to meet your needs. We value relationships and are pleased to create long-term consulting and training plans with organizations. Contact us to learn more.

Wilderness First-Aid Courses
Spring course dates have been set, and registration is open! Check out the details here. Please contact us to book a private course for groups of 8 or more.  

Enhancing Safety & Security for Summer Camp

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We recognize that a secure environment is the cornerstone of a successful and enjoyable camp experience. Our state-of-the-art security camera system is crafted to provide a watchful eye over every corner of your camp, offering not just surveillance but a robust safety net for all your activities.

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