Are you ready for the best week of summer, ever?
NEW! SQUIRT DAY CAMP:
JULY 14-16
For kids entering Grades 1-3 this September
JUNIOR CAMP: JULY 19-24
For kids entering Grades 4-7 this September
For kids entering Grades 8-12 this September
Camp Shekinah is our church’s by-donation summer camp for kids and teens in our community. Led by our fearless director, Pastor Graham McDonald, and a dedicated team of volunteers, campers spend their days diving into team games, swimming, chapel time, trips to the Snack Shack, and learning new skills like canoeing or disc golf. They enjoy great food, tackle chores together, share evening snacks, roast marshmallows around the campfire, and make friendships that often last a lifetime.
Campers stay in cozy cabins with carefully screened and trained Cabin Leaders—and yes, they sometimes stay up a little later than they probably should! :)
At the heart of Camp Shekinah is a simple goal: to show kids that the God who created them also loves them deeply and desires a personal relationship with them. As a church, our mission is to be a gospel-focused community reaching Bonnyville for Christ, and that mission is what guides everything our camp team does. We want kids to know Jesus.
Bonus: Camp Shekinah operates on a by-donation basis and is fully supported by our church so that every family has access to summer camp. If you are able, a suggested donation of about $250 per camper helps us continue making this experience possible.
Camp Shekinah 2026 registration is OPEN!
How to get to
Camp Shekinah
Head west for approx. 15 min on HWY 660 towards Franchere and make a left after the bridge. You’ll see our big Camp Shekinah flags on the lefthand side of the road!
Catch all the highlights!
A week in review of Junior and Teen Camp 2024.
Video credits: Jennifer McDonald
FAQs
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Here's what you need to bring:
Bible
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Single mattress
Rain Gear
Water Bottle
Toiletries
Appropriate clothing
Hat
Bug Spray/Sunscreen
Flashlight
Life Jacket
Swimsuit and Towel
Proper shoes (runners, sandals)
Please label you things - especially your water bottle!
Here's what NOT to bring:
Cell phones
Electronic gadgets
Junk food
Magazines or books
Water balloons
Pets
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No tobacco, vapes, alcohol or illegal substances will be permitted at camp. Offending campers will be sent home.
Campers are required to participate in all areas of camp.
Appropriate modest clothing is to be worn (no waist showing, shoulders covered).
Other housekeeping rules will be given at camp time.
If campers do not comply with the rules, they will first be given a warning. If they continue with offending behaviour, they will be sent home.
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Junior Camp and Teen Camp will be located at the Moose Lake property. See our map above for directions!
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Check-in is from 1pm-3pm on the Sunday.
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No problem, we understand! To accommodate your request, please notify the camp registrar. Contact us by 3pm on Friday of the week before camp starts by emailing bbc.campshekinah@gmail.com.
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You can pick your child up from the same place you dropped them off at camp between 12:30-1:00 pm on the Friday
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All medications are given to the medic at check-in on Sunday, and the medic will distribute them to the kids at the appropriate time each day. No medications are to be left with the campers in the cabins, with the exception of an epipen if needed.
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During the week of camp, you can contact our camp director, Pastor Graham at graham@bonnyvillebaptist.com or call/text him (you’ll receive his contact info when you drop your kids off.)
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No problem, we understand plans change! If you must cancel, please contact the camp registrar at bbc.campshekinah@gmail.com as soon as you are aware so that we may accommodate any children placed on the wait-list.
NO-SHOWS: If you do not show up for camp and haven't informed us of your change of plans with at least 7 days notice, your child will be put directly on the waitlist for next year. This policy is to be fair to all the campers that want to attend, as we don't want to have to turn anyone away. -
Absolutely! You can request a printed copy of our registration form by contacting our church office.
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Your child’s safety is our utmost priority, so campers are strongly encouraged to follow camp rules. Offenders will receive a warning at first, but they may be sent home depending on severity of their actions. The final decision is left to the discretion of the Director and Camp Team.
“Camp Shekinah was always something that gave me hope and peace; a place where I was accepted for who I was and where I knew I could keep trying to grow towards Jesus.”
Pastor Graham McDonald,
Director of Camp Shekinah
Questions?
We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding camp, volunteer opportunities or safety.
Drop us a line!

