The Christmas "Build a Bunk" Fundraising Campaign is On!
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CCC's 80th Anniversary Was Awesome!
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We had an amazing time at our 80th anniversary celebration! Guests were treated to a tour of camp, which looks dramatically different since the fires and a flag raising ceremony involving special guests. There was a ground breaking to signify the start of construction and cupcakes to celebrate our fundraising efforts. We finished off the day with a couple of camp songs and a beautiful vesper service. Thanks to all who came to celebrate with us and a big thanks to everyone who helped make this day possible! We can't wait to share our progress on getting back to camp!
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Fundraising Efforts
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Imagine, being part of a morning circle around the flagpole at Canyon Church Camp. You are enjoying the beautiful views surrounding you in Waterton Lakes National Park (Paahtomahksikimi Sacred Lake Within the Mountains). The grasslands are stretching downstream towards the prairies with Mt Galwey’s narrow summit across the river. The great bear mountain of Crandell is behind the lodge while the colourful Ruby Ridge is behind the cabins, and the tallest peak in Waterton, Mt. Blakiston, is up the valley past the chapel and campfire. The team at CCC has come up with a place based, climbing mountains metaphor as our fundraising “thermometer”. Here is an update.
Through our fundraising efforts and the generosity of our Camp Canyon supporters, by the end of the summer of 2023, we successfully hiked across the beautiful grasslands and were scrambling our way up Mt. Galwey raising enough money to: install a new environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment system. re-establish the utilities infrastructure for drinking water, electricity, and propane. upgrade the buildings that did not burn including the Kate Perry Lodge, Camper Cabins 1-3, as well as the Assistant Cook’s Cabin and rebuild the chapel. In the late autumn and early winter, we were focused on raising money to “Get Flushing” again. Just before Christmas, we received notice that we were the successful recipients of a large Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant from the Government of Alberta! This significant contribution has allowed us to reach the top of Mt. Galwey as well as Crandell Mt. (Saikimao’pii The Person Who Sits Across From the Valley). We now have around $1.5 million available and can fully rebuild several key pieces of camp:
the boys’ and girls’ washrooms including gender neutral facilities. the craft shack with a first aid station and accessible washrooms. cook & caretaker’s duplex as well as the campfire circle. |
2024 Goals for Rebuild |
At the start of this new year, 2024, the 80th anniversary of Canyon Church Camp, we have begun to ascend Ruby Ridge and possibly begin to rebuild camper cabins at a cost of approximately $60 000 each. This is GREAT news! However, our trek up the peaks surrounding camp needs to continue. In order to reach the summits of Ruby Ridge and Mt. Blakiston (Piiyinakoyiima Mountain Seen From Afar), we need to raise around $500 000 more to complete the project by rebuilding all four of the camper cabins lost in the fire along with the staff lounge and accessible camper accommodation (Director’s Cabin) as well as ensure sufficient funds for the first full year of camp operations.
How can you help? Continue to include Camp Canyon in your prayers. Be sure to follow us on social media for ongoing updates on the rebuild project as well as ways to get involved such as attending our virtual Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, March 5, becoming a Camp Connector, joining our Board of Directors, and/or volunteering for work bees. Also, please consider celebrating our ministry as part of a Camping Sunday Service on April 21, 2024 (or any other convenient date). If you and/or a group of people are interested in hosting a fundraiser, let us know. We are happy to provide information and support for local events to raise funds for the rebuilding of CCC. So far, it looks like Southminster United Church will be hosting a fundraiser some time in the late spring. If you are in the Lethbridge area, please save the date. Finally, keep your eyes out for our 80th Anniversary Celebrations this summer and THANK YOU, friends of Canyon Church Camp for your ongoing support! |
What Can You Do?
Grasslands Level: $1000-$5000
Anyone, individual or business, church or community organization, who donates between these values, will be recognized on social media and on a donor recognition wall with a mural of the grasslands and mountains surrounding camp.
Mt. Galwey (elevation 2377 m) Level: $5000-$10,000
Anyone, individual or business, church or community organization, who donates between these values, will be recognized on social media and on a donor recognition wall with a mural of the grasslands and mountains surrounding camp.
Crandell Mt (elevation 2381 m) Level: $10,000-$25,000
Anyone, individual or business, church or community organization, who donates between these values, will be recognized on social media and on a donor recognition wall with a mural of the grasslands and mountains surrounding camp.
Ruby Ridge (elevation 2435 m) Level: $25,000-$60,000
Anyone, individual or business, church or community organization, who donates between these values, will be recognized on social media and on a donor recognition wall with a mural of the grasslands and mountains surrounding camp.
Mt. Blakiston (elevation 2910 m) Level: $60,000+
Anyone, individual or business, church or community organization, who donates between these values, will be recognized on social media and on a donor recognition wall with a mural of the grasslands and mountains surrounding camp. This donation value will also see their recognition in additional camper cabin dedications.