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BURRY HEIGHTS SUMMER CAMPING 2009

The Burry Heights Camp and Retreat Center was officially opened on March 21, 1982. It is located approximately one kilometer south of the Trans-Canada Highway on the Salmonier Line. Each summer the Burry Heights Board of Directors organizes a series of camps which are supported by the United Church, however campers from all denominations are welcome to attend where spaces permit. All camps are 5 days long, beginning on Sunday at 4:00 pm and ending on Friday at noon.

These camps are an excellent way to make new friends, enjoy the outdoor experience and just have fun! The camping schedule for 2009 is below.  

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Burry Heights Summer Camping Schedule 2009

July 5 - July 10 ......................... Junior (9 to 11 years)
July 12 - July 17........................ Intermediate (12 and 13 years)
July 19 - July 24 ........................Teen (14 and 15 years)
July 26 - July 31 ........................ Junior (9 to 11 years)
August 2 -August 7 ....................Intermediate (12 and 13 years)
August 9 - August 14 .................. Teen (14 and 15 years)
August 16 - August 21 ................ To be determined
August 23 - August 28 ................. Teen (14 and 15 years)

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Camp activities may vary from age to age, but generally includes activities such as: 

Arts and Crafts Sports and Games

Nature Study Swimming

Canoeing Hiking

Bible Study
and lots of fun!!!

Payment by money order or cash only.

Please mail registration form and $25.00 deposit made payable to Burry Heights Camp to the registrar by May 23, 2009. Applications accepted by mail only and must be signed by a parent or guardian. Applications will be selected geographically to allow representation from all parts of the District. Registration will be confirmed by mail after June 9th , 2009.

Registrar: Kevin Giles, P.O. Box 1076, Bay Roberts, NL, A0A 1G0
Telephone: (709) 786 - 0590
e-mail: kgiles@nf.sympatico.ca

**A refund will not be given once camp has commenced!**

Please read carefully
All camps are five (5) days long beginning on Sunday at 3 pm and ending on Friday at 1 pm. Camp Fees - $135.00; This includes a $25.00 deposit which must accompany completed Registration Form and is non-refundable after the May 23rd deadline, except if camp applied for is full or for medical reasons - which must be accompanied by a doctor's certificate.

Canteen and Group Picture - an additional $10.00.

Payment by cheque or money order only.

Each camper is responsible for the following:

- sleeping bag - pen, notebook

- pillow - flashlight

- swim suit - raincoat, rain boots

- Bible - changes of clothing

- towels, face cloths - toiletries

Traditionally, each camp has included both a talent night and a special dinner. Please feel free to bring items needed for these events.

Please do not bring nail polish, gum, snack food or cell phones to Camp. The Camp will not be responsible for loss or damage to any item brought.

Cigarettes, Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited!

The Camp Director (with permission from the Board of Directors) reserves the right to dismiss a camper, who in his/her opinion, has displayed unacceptable behavior and/or has not complied with the rules of the camp.

Click here for the camper application form

Questions? Comments? Mail us!
Last Modified: 06/05/2009