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Southland Day Camps are run in Steinbach, Manitoba, where campers are dropped off at the Day Camp location in the morning and return home at the end of the day. Day Camps are packed with fun activities for friendship and skill building, and also provide campers the opportunity to grow in their relationship with Jesus.
* Please note:
We are working hard on planning for what we hope will be a great 2022 summer at camp.
In addition to overnight camps for Middle School, High School and Young Adults, we are planning to run 3 two-night family camps!
With ongoing changing public health orders, we are unsure of what camp may look like this summer so registrations will act as an indication that you would like your child(ren) to attend camp in your desired week(s). As summer gets closer, we will fill camps based on current public health orders, home church, time/order of registration and capacity.
Due to the uncertainty of these times, we can't be certain on what kind(s) of camps we will be able to run this summer and therefore dates, details and plans may subject to change.
Let's pray that we can run camp this summer and that many children and families would get to experience Jesus at camp!
*Campers sign up for skills at the start of each day
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Leader Through Action (LTA) is a discipleship program where High School students experience Jesus, make awesome memories, create amazing community and develop as leaders. We offer a variety of three week ‘LTA Tracks’ that a student can be a part of. Although the different LTA tracks have a different emphasis each track will include leadership training that focuses on character development, connecting with Jesus, prayer, how to disciple and hands-on outreach.
Bird River Bible Camp is a Christian camp and a ministry of Southland Church. Founded in 1952 by Rev. Bill McLeod, and passed down from the Central Canada Baptist Conference in 2016, the Camp carries on the work of the gospel to reach young people for Christ.
Our Camp Mandate is as follows:
Our goal is for every child who attends a Southland Camp to receive Jesus into their hearts or recommit their hearts to Him. We also desire for the Leaders Through Action (LTA), cabins leaders, and staff to become passionate, missional, disciple-making Christians.
Middle School Camps
Going into Grades 5-8 in September 2022
Middle School Camp #1: July 10-13
Middle School Camp #2: July 14-17
Middle School Camp #3: July 19-22
Middle School Camp #4: July 24-27
Cost: $240/camper
High School Camps
Going into Grades 9-12 in September 2022
High School Camp #1: August 2-6
High School Camp #2: August 8-12
Cost: $320/camper
Young Adult Retreat
For Graduated to Age 30
Young Adult Retreat: July 29-31
Cost: $160/camper
Bird River Bible Camp is a Christian camp and a ministry of Southland Church. Founded in 1952 by Rev. Bill McLeod, and passed down from the Central Canada Baptist Conference in 2016, the Camp carries on the work of the gospel to reach young people for Christ.
Our Camp Mandate is as follows:
Our goal is for every child who attends a Southland Camp to receive Jesus into their hearts or recommit their hearts to Him. We also desire for the Leaders Through Action (LTA), cabins leaders, and staff to become passionate, missional, disciple-making Christians.
Middle School Camps
Going into Grades 5-8 in September 2022
Middle School Camp #1: July 10-13
Middle School Camp #2: July 14-17
Middle School Camp #3: July 19-22
Middle School Camp #4: July 24-27
Cost: $240/camper
High School Camps
Going into Grades 9-12 in September 2022
High School Camp #1: August 2-6
High School Camp #2: August 8-12
Cost: $320/camper
Young Adult Retreat
For Graduated to Age 30
Young Adult Retreat: July 29-31
Cost: $160/camper
Southland Day Camps are run in Steinbach, Manitoba, where campers are dropped off at the Day Camp location in the morning and return home at the end of the day. Day Camps are packed with fun activities for friendship and skill building, and also provide campers the opportunity to grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Kids Day Camp
Going into Grades 1-4 in September 2020
Date: July 6-9, 2020
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm each day
Location: Southland Church
Cost: $125
Camp lessons and theme will be the same as Bird River Kids Camp
MS Basketball Day Camp
Going into Grades 5-8 in September 2020
Date: July 6-9, 2020
Time: 8:45am-4:00pm each day
Location: SBC Gym
Cost: $75
Bird River Bible Camp is a Christian camp and a ministry of Southland Church. Founded in 1952 by Rev. Bill McLeod, and passed down from the Central Canada Baptist Conference in 2016, the Camp carries on the work of the gospel to reach young people for Christ.
Our Camp Mandate is as follows:
Our goal is for every child who attends a Southland Camp to receive Jesus into their hearts or recommit their hearts to Him. We also desire for the Leaders Through Action (LTA), cabins leaders, and staff to become passionate, missional, disciple-making Christians.
Family Camp #1: August 14-16
Family Camp #2: August 18-20
Family Camp #3: August 21-23
Cost:
$140/person ages 12+
$70/person ages 3-11
Under 3 - free
*Family/Household maximum of $650
Camp Cost includes:
- LODGING -
Bunks in cabins (1 family per cabin)
- STAFFED SKILLS -
Chapel / Swimming / Archery / Hiking / Fireside / Rock Climbing / Watersports / Canoeing / Paddle boarding / Ropes Course / Creative Arts
- MEALS -
Day 1 - Supper & Snack
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch, Supper & 2 Snacks
Day 3 - Breakfast & Lunch
Bird River Bible Camp is a Christian camp and a ministry of Southland Church. Founded in 1952 by Rev. Bill McLeod, and passed down from the Central Canada Baptist Conference in 2016, the Camp carries on the work of the gospel to reach young people for Christ.
Our Camp Mandate is as follows:
Our goal is for every child who attends a Southland Camp to receive Jesus into their hearts or recommit their hearts to Him. We also desire for the Leaders Through Action (LTA), cabins leaders, and staff to become passionate, missional, disciple-making Christians.
Middle School Camps
Going into Grades 5-8 in September 2022
Middle School Camp #1: July 10-13
Middle School Camp #2: July 14-17
Middle School Camp #3: July 19-22
Middle School Camp #4: July 24-27
Cost: $240/camper
High School Camps
Going into Grades 9-12 in September 2022
High School Camp #1: August 2-6
High School Camp #2: August 8-12
Cost: $320/camper
Young Adult Retreat
For Graduated to Age 30
Young Adult Retreat: July 29-31
Cost: $160/camper
Leaders Through Action (LTA) is a discipleship program where High School students experience Jesus, make awesome memories, create amazing community and develop as leaders. We offer a variety of three week ‘LTA Tracks’ that a student can be a part of. Although the 6 different LTA tracks have a different emphasis each track will include leadership training that focuses on character development, connecting with Jesus, prayer, how to disciple and hands-on outreach. We encourage students to try a different LTA track every year of their High School period. Our goal is to raise up students that are passionately in love with Jesus and are equipped to serve their sports teams, friends, families and different areas of church.
Bird River #1: July 5-10, 12-17, 20-24
Bird River #2: July 12-17, 19-24, 26-31
Bird River #3: August 2-7, 9-14, 16-21
We offer 3 identical Camp Track sessions that you can choose from. Each 3-week session takes place at Bird River Bible Camp and starts with a 3-day camping trip in Nopiming Provincial Park. This is followed with leadership training to prepare students for camp ministry, leading at church, and living passionately for Jesus. Only for Grades 10 and up.
Track Cost: $325. The deadline to sign up is February 23, 2020.
June 28-July 3, July 5-10, July 12-17
The Discipleship Track at Southland is 3 weeks here in Steinbach focusing on leadership. This track starts with a 3-day retreat and is followed with training in growing in character, being a part of Godly community, discipleship, and going deeper with Jesus. Students will have the chance to lead at the new Kids Ministry day camp offered here at church!
Track Cost: $300. The deadline to sign up is February 23, 2020.
June 28-July 3, July 5-10, July 12-17
Have you ever wanted to know how to live passionately for Jesus and bring him into your passion for sports? The sports leadership track is 3 weeks in Steinbach learning to live for Jesus in sports. This track starts with a 3-day camping trip and follows with training that will include growing your relationship with Jesus, learning how to live passionately for Jesus in sports, physical training, lots of fun, and opportunity to grow in leadership skills through coaching at Middle School basketball camp.
Track Cost: $300. The deadline to sign up is February 23, 2020.
June 28-July 3, July 5-10, July 12-17
If you have an artistic ability in the arts and media, this track is an opportunity to learn how to use your craft to build up the body of Christ. This track runs in Steinbach and we will have creative leaders and influencers coming to teach and train us in how to use our creativity. This track focuses on skill development, character develepment, and how to apply our craft in the church.
Track Cost: $300. The deadline to sign up is February 23, 2020.
June 28-July 3, July 5-10, July 12-17
If you sing or play an instrument this is your opportunity to learn how to use that in worship and lead others into worship. This track runs in Steinbach and we have many worship leaders and pastors coming in to teach and train about worship. This track starts with a 3-day retreat and is followed with training that will include skill development, worship leadership, and character development.
Track Cost: $300. The deadline to sign up is February 23, 2020.
July 5-24, 2020
Have you already attended a previous LTA track and want to take your growth to the next level? We will be partnering with Church Renewal to encourage and serve churches in David, Panama. This 3-week session will start with a week of training in Steinbach and then a 2- week mission trip. This track’s emphasis is on discipleship and outreach! Only for Grades 10 and up.
This track will roughly cost $2500. (Exact cost will be determined by number of participants.) The deadline to sign up is February 23, 2020.
We're so excited that you're interested in LTA!!
Once the application form is submitted, our LTA Leadership Team will review your application and references. You may also be contacted to set up an interview where we will discuss if LTA is a right fit for you. Applying does not guarantee a spot in the LTA program.
CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE
Preference will also be given to those who are older and serving in church.
Upon acceptance you will receive a more comprehensive application, further information and fundraising opportunities based on the LTA track you will be attending. A deposit payment will also be required at a that time.
We look forward to your application to LTA!
