Experience Unforgettable - Camps & Retreats

    Lead 12

    Lead 12 camp emphasizes for students the importance of establishing a consistent faith journey with a permanent and growing impact on the world.

    The Lead 12 Program has been designed for emerging leaders going into Grade 12 who are growing in their Christian faith and want to take it to the next level. Lead Camps are focused on working
    with students and journeying with them as they seek to lead a God-centered life.

    Lead 12 is a 2-week leadership camp that focuses on developing a life of faith in Jesus Christ through the study of servant leadership as laid out in God's Word. During the first two weeks of Lead 12, Lead campers will experience a ‘hands-on’ curriculum in servant leadership, including group teaching sessions, personal devotions, team-building activities, service projects, spiritual disciplines, worship times, and time spent leading campers alongside Camp Caroline's Grade Camp Counselors!

    Cost: $760 +GST 

    June 30 - July 5 & July 7 - 12

    Week 1
    Drop OffSunday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
    Check Out:
    Friday at 12:30pm

    PLEASE NOTE: Lead 12 Campers will not be staying at Camp over the weekend between their two weeks of camp,

    Week 2
    Drop Off:
     Sunday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
    Check Out: Friday at 1:00pm

    Week 2 Closing Program & BBQ: Parents and families are invited to our weekly Closing Program at 12:30 pm followed by an optional BBQ Lunch at 1:00 pm.

      

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I bring?

    Belongings should be marked with Camper's Name

    • Clothes for a week suitable for all types of weather
      • 2-3 sets of grubby clothes for outdoor games
      • 1 set of clothes you are comfortable getting covered in paint
      • Sleep wear
      • Socks
      • Shorts (An appropriate length for physical activity)
      • Swimsuit/shorts
      • Warm hoodie/sweater/fleece
      • 2 Pairs of Pants
    • Rain Gear
    • Outdoor footwear: 1 pair thick-soled running shoes
    • Outdoor footwear (optional): 1 extra pair shoes (to wear if others get wet), 1 pair rubber boots, 1 pair sandals 
    • Indoor footwear: gym shoes with non-marking soles
    • Indoor footwear (optional): slippers, sandals, etc. to be kept for indoor use only (bare feet are not allowed in the dining hall)
    • A watch
      • We will ask that cell-phones will be left at home or turned in at the beginning of the week
    • Sleeping bag or bedding for twin sized bed
    • Bed sheet for a twin-size mattress
    • Pillow
    • Towel and personal toiletries
    • Bug spray
    • Sunscreen
    • Water Bottle
    • Flashlight (optional)
    • Bible, Pens, journal, etc.

    Please do not bring:

    • Camp Caroline is a nut AWARE facility and we ask that you please leave any snacks with nuts in them at home
    • Clothing with content or images that include profanity, sexual references, or derogatory comments
    • Electronics, pocket knives, cigarettes, alcohol, or vapes


    We will be asking you to turn your cell phones in at the beginning of the week.
    They will be returned to you on Friday during the weekly wrap-up.

    Although you will not be at camp over the weekend,
    you are welcome to leave some belongings here if you are coming back for another week of Lead.


    Download Lead 12 "What to Bring" List:
    Click Here
    Medication Protocol (how to pack medications): Click Here

    What SHOULDN'T I bring?

    • Camp Caroline is a nut AWARE facility and we ask that you please leave any snacks with nuts in them at home
    • Clothing with content or images that include profanity, sexual references, or derogatory comments
    • Electronics, pocket knives, cigarettes, alcohol, or vapes

    How do I determine if I am the right age for a particular camp?

    Camps are based on the grade the camper will be entering in the fall following this summer.

    How do I pay?

    Credit Card: Registration fees can be paid by Visa, MasterCard or American Express in full at the time of online registration or with a Payment Plan. A payment of at least $50 per person is required within 5 days of online registration in order to hold the camper's spot in his/her camp program. The balance of the fees are due no later than June 1st.

    Cheque: If you wish to pay by cheque or money order, a cheque for the full fee amount must be received within two weeks of online registration. Post-dated cheques are accepted; however, they may be dated no later than June 1st, and at least $50 per person must be cashable within two weeks of the initial online registration. Please make cheques or money orders payable to Camp Caroline.

    E-transfer: If you wish to pay by e-transfer, an email for at least the deposit amount, $50, must be received within 5 days of online registration. The balance of the fees are due no later than June 1st.

    • Email: office@campcaroline.ab.ca
    • Please include parent/guardian full name and camper(s) full name. Thanks!

    Can I cancel and what will happen if I do?

    Cancellations

    • Cancellations prior to June 15th will forfeit the $50 non-refundable deposit processed at time of registration.
    • Cancellations between June 15th and the Sunday two weeks prior to the first day of the camper's week will forfeit 50% of the base fee.
    • Cancellations later than two weeks prior to the first day of the camper's week will forfeit 100% of the base fee except in the case of illness* or family emergency. 

    *Contagious Illness Protocol:

    In an effort to keep our campers and staff happy and healthy, Camp Caroline has a contagious illness protocol. The communal living environment of summer camp brings an increased risk for spread of contagious illnesses (e.g. influenza, chicken pox, pink eye, COVID-19, etc.). Staff and campers who have experienced symptoms of contagious illness in the days prior to the start of camp are asked to remain at home until they are no longer contagious.  Campers who reveal symptoms of contagious illness upon arrival at camp or who develop these symptoms while at camp will be isolated from other campers and staff, and parents will be asked to take them home. Camp fees or a pro-rated portion thereof will be refunded in the case of cancellation or early departure due to illness.

    Is there a scholarship fund for those who can’t afford a week of camp?

    We don’t want to see anyone miss out on the opportunity to experience a week at camp!  If you or your child would not be able to attend summer camp without financial assistance, you are welcome to apply to the Camp Caroline Scholarship Fund, a fund into which many generous Camp Caroline supporters have donated, helping to make the camp experience available to as many as possible.  

    Because we want to be good stewards of the funds God has entrusted to us through these generous donors, we have put the following Scholarship Fund guidelines in place:

    1. The Scholarship Fund is intended only to cover a portion of the camp fees for a camper.
    2. All campers are required to pay the minimum $50 deposit to hold their spot.
    3. Additional camp option costs (outtrips, camp store, t-shirts, etc.) are not covered by the Scholarship Fund.
    4. Campers who have received a scholarship may only attend one camp session per year.
    5. While we would love to provide continual scholarship funding for a camper year after year, priority will be given to first time applicants.  Returning campers are welcome to apply, but financial assistance is not guaranteed.
    6. All personal information gathered through the Camp Caroline Scholarship Fund Application will be governed by Camp Caroline’s Protection of Privacy Policy.  Scholarship Fund applicants can view this policy on our website, www.campcaroline.ab.ca/privacy-policy/.

    Application Deadline: May 15, 2024

    For more information on how to apply, see the "Scholarship Fund" page of the “Camper Profile Form” during online registration. All requests will be carefully considered.

    Need further help in paying for camp?


    Here are our best hints to help pay for camp:

    1. Your Camper: Have your child think of some creative ideas to earn money for camp. Set a specific, realistic goal, perhaps $50 or $100. Ideas could include having a garage sale, making and selling homemade jewelry and/or crafts. Let your camper get creative! Send us your success stories of ways your camper has earned money for camp!
    2. Extended Family: Probably one of our best tips. For birthdays and/or holidays, ask grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc to give money for your child to put in their camp fund.  Coming up with new gift ideas can sometimes be tough, so ask for the gift of camp! (It may also be helpful to have your child share with them the value of camp and what it means to them.)
    3. Your Home Church: Talk to your church about possibly contributing to your child’s camp costs.  Chances are, your church has seen the huge positive effect camp has had on other children within the church. Let them know that you are trying to come up with creative ways to pay for camp, tell them about your plan to come up with money, and see if they would like to be involved.
    4. JumpStart: Apply for assistance through the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. (https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/)
    5. Camp Scholarship: The Camp Caroline scholarship application is available as part of your online registration. All applications will be prayerfully considered. Please see our Scholarship Fund Policy for more information.
    6. Pray for God to provide the funds needed for your family to attend camp.