About: Camp Kadesh
More than just a great summer camp on one of the best lakes in Saskatchewan. We are people that care about inspiring youth to live better lives. We are a second home. We hold the value of relationship as the foundation of why we do things and continue to build on that base to help kids explore who they are and are created to be. First opened in 1982 with summer camps, we now have programming in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. In all seasons we seek to create new and exciting learning experiences, always staying focused on people. We are a Christian camp and believe that God seeks relationship with all people and He challenges people to build a better world. We want to challenge youth to be world changers too!
Taking advantage of our excellent location on Christopher Lake we have developed a balance of traditional camp feel with new adventure based learning. We have one of the best camp water-sports programs in Saskatchewan and we work for top quality programming in all areas. We encourage youth to expand who they are by learning new skills. We challenge everyone to push their comfort level by taking on new adventures. Camp Kadesh... check us out
Kadesh Summer Camps
2024 Pricing:
$699 - Full non-subsidized price level*
$599 - 1st subsidized price level*
$525 - 2nd subsidized price level*
*Plus tax (Tuck and Digital Download included in price for all campers)
The above prices are self selected at the time of registration
2024 Summer Camp Dates
Ages are determined as age on Dec 31, 2024
AGES 8 - 10
Kids Week
June 30 - July 5
Registration Closed
AGES 10 - 12
TEN-TWELVE 1
JULy 7 - 12
Registration Closed
TEN-TWELVE 2
july 28 - Aug 2
Registration Closed
TEN-TWELVE 3
August 4 - 9
Registration Closed
JUNIOR TEEN 1
July 14 - 19
Registration Closed
JUNIOR TEEN 2
July 21 - 26
Registration Closed
JUNIOR TEEN 3
August 11 - 16
Registration Closed
Do you still have a few questions? Head over to the FAQ page.
Summer Program Activities
Ultimate Adventure
In this activity campers will get to take on our Challenge Course and be hoisted up to do the giant drop swing know as The Whipper*. Campers will compete in various challenges over the mud-pit and then head out to the lake to launch and be launched off The Blob**. *The Whipper is like a swing, but participants are buckled into a body harness, the rest of the team pulls the camper as high as wanted and then the camper pulls a release to drop into the swing. It also has great elements of team building in that the only way to be pulled up is by your team tugging the rope. **The Blob is a large inflatable that, when one person sits on the end and another jumps off a tower, launches the first into the air and they splash down in the lake.
Watersports
This activity combines the various skills of knee boarding, wake boarding, water skiing, and wake surfing. Have a chance to ride the wake in so many different ways. For those that are just learning and for those that are perfecting tricks, we will get you up and teach you something new.
Kadesh wants to see each camper excel and become better. Our watersports skill is limited to 8 campers per group ensuring each camper has sufficient time on the water. Increased time, better coaching staff, and smaller group size are just some of the things that make this one of our most popular activities.
Campers can select this at the time of registration for an additional cost. (Campers can sign up at the time of camp if there is space left available) Water-sports is not available during Kids Week.
Wall Climbing
Wall climbing has grown in popularity in the last number of years. Our 30 ft wall is built with 6 different routes, each increasing in levels of difficulty to challenge all campers. If simply climbing the wall seems a little too simple, just watch out we might equip you and your partner with foam swords to duel your way to the top.
Canoeing
A classic camp activity. Depending on the age of the campers this will train the youngest campers on basic canoe and water safety, parts of the paddle and canoe and how to paddle combined with the fun of games intended to teach the basic skills. For older, more experienced campers there will be the same basic orientation, but some more advanced skills and the ability to get farther out on the water.
Sports
This will usually focus on basketball, soccer, volleyball, and ultimate Frisbee, but there is plenty of opportunity for staff to introduce some other sports into week to mix things up.
Marksmanship
This takes the traditional skills of archery, tomahawks and slingshots and challenges campers to perfect their skill in shooting and throwing. Campers can have the chance to learn archery on compound bows. Tomahawks is the skill of throwing hatchets.
Paddle boarding
Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a fairly new activity on the water. Campers will learn the basic skills of balance and paddling and then get out on the water to explore Christopher Lake.
Tubing
The description is pretty straight forward. Hop on the tube... get pulled behind the boat. The tricky part is staying on. It's pretty simple and yet fun for hours.
Outdoor Survival
Ever wondered if you could survive alone in the woods? We suggest learning a few skills before you head out on your adventure. In this skill we show you how to build a fire using only the basics. You'll learn how make that fire just right and then cook some food over it. We'll give you the basic skills of map and compass orienteering to find your way around and just in case you can't, you also learn the basics of shelter building. With an element of competition, each of these activities makes for a fun way to learn a number of skills.
Leisure Sports
Don't be confused by the 'leisure' in this one, there is plenty of skill and competition be found in this activity. Leisure sports is designed to take some of the more "sophisticated" sports like bocce ball, croquet and have some fun playing things that campers might not normally have thought of or had the chance to try. It can also be a fun low key activity when all the other activities of the day are fast paced.
Drama
You'll laugh until you cry when our staff lead some of the craziest improv games we know. Campers will get to invent fun skits and test their acting skills. There will be games that test the ability to bluff, trick and generally fake out your opponents. And the group will get to present some skit or presentation to the camp as a whole.
Crafts
There are few things more camp than crafts. Campers will get the opportunity to make something that they can treasure, like a bracelet or a nature craft. Each session will have a few options that will be interesting for the specific age group.
Recreational Swimming
Campers will get to have fun and play games all based around being in the water. This will be everything from water polo, to jumping off The Blob, to ultimate frisbee in shallow water and other things that keep campers cool and having fun.
Kadesh Outdoor Rec Program
One, two and Three day options for your school group.
The Outdoor Recreation Program at Camp Kadesh is a recreation based program that creates opportunities for students to grow in relationship with each other, learn and practice important leadership skills, all while having a blast!
Students have the opportunity to participate in unique, recreational and fun activities, many of which students will have never experienced before. These activities change with the season as does pricing and availability of space.
Please note that in 2021 we started offering a day program. Day program can happen in all three of our Outdoor Recreation seasons, but has a different schedule than the overnight options.
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