Thanksgiving Family Camp

Thanksgiving Family Camp
October 10-13, 2025 | Pioneer Lodge
Join us for a Fall Weekend of good food including a turkey feast, friendships, and family-friendly activities - riding, climbing, archery, canoeing, campfires, singing, games, and Bible study.
We can only take 12 families so register early!!
Registration Opens: TBA
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Each day is set up to provide a mix of both adult and children’s programming, along with plenty of opportunities to spend quality time together enjoying our fantastic Family Camp activities. The weekend program is all inclusive, meaning that all activities, food, and equipment are entirely provided. We serve delicious meals, provide comfortable family style accommodation, and take care of all the programming so you can concentrate on time together!

Family Camp Weekends

All Ages

Family Camp weekends will include a Bible study program for all ages, structured and unstructured family times, opportunities to participate in a variety of our regular camp programs – horseback riding, climbing wall, archery, family friendly wide games, campfires, and more.

Lodge Family Accommodations & Capacities:

Each family will have their own private dorm room in our main building (with shared washrooms).
Capacity per dorm room is 4-7 people.
Sleeping Style: Bunk Beds with one double bed/room.

Note: Capacity is 12 Families. Accommodation style is that of Dorm Rooms. Housing assigned at the discretion of Event Organizers. (Capacity may change without warning.)

Available Activities

The Family Camp program can accommodate families of all ages including newborns and teens. There is no better place to form memories together than at one of our Family Camps!

Thanksgiving Dinner
Archery
Campfires
Climbing Wall
Group Games

Horseback Riding
Pony Rides
Bible Study
Singing
And much more!

2025 Thanksgiving Family Camp Pricing Structure (Prices do not include GST.)

A Friday to Monday (3 nights/4 days) stay is:

Adults (13+): $265/person
Child (4-12): $165/person
Toddler (0-3): Free

General Information

Location: Pioneer Lodge, Sundre (32134 Range Road 63, Sundre)
Date: Friday, October 10 to Monday, October 13
Arrival Time: Friday at 5:30 pm
First Night:
- 5:30 pm Arrival/Registration
- 6:00 pm Supper
- 8:00 Welcome Campfire
- 8:30 Snack
Departure Time: Monday at 11:00 am
First Meal: Friday, supper
Last Meal: Monday, breakfast
Registration Closes: TBA at 12:00 noon
Directions to Pioneer Lodge: Click Here

What's Included

Accommodations: 3 nights (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
All Meals & Snacks
Thanksgiving Dinner
Activities
Equipment
Fun: Guaranteed!

What's Needed

Below are some of the items you should bring to Family Camp:

Warm fall & winter clothes (toques, mitts, ski pants, winter jackets, winter boots, indoor slippers, warm pajamas, etc.)
Bedding (sleeping bags, comforters, pillows, etc.)
- Bunkbeds take single or twin flat & fitted sheets
- Double beds take double flat & fitted sheets
Flashlights (outdoor lighting at night is limited)

Upon Arrival

Drive all the way into the camp to register at our main facility, (the Lodge) & unload.
Once unloaded, all cars are to be moved to the parking lot.

Sample Schedule

8:30 am Breakfast & Dishes
10:00 am Bible Study Program
11:00 am Family Games
12:30 pm Lunch & Dishes
2:00 pm Activities

3:45 pm Snack
4:00 pm Activities
6:00 pm Supper & Dishes
7:00 pm Campfire
7:45 pm Snack

No Pet Policy

No Pet Policy: Family Camp has a No Pet Policy.

For the safety of others and the happiness of your four-footed, two-footed, or no-footed friends, please do not bring any of your pets to camp, but instead make alternate arrangements for them while attending Family Camp.

Registration Cancellation Policy

If the camp is required to reduce enrolment in registration for any reason:
- Priority registrations will be given by date of registration; those who have registered first will retain their spot at this event. Once we have reached our event capacity for participants/staff onsite, a waitlist will be set up and the applicant will be placed on it.
- In the event a camp event is cancelled for any reason, the camp will issue a refund for the value of the fees of the unexpired term.
If parent/guardian/participant chooses to withdraw their event registration, regular cancellation policies will be in effect.

Event Cancellation Policy

If you choose to cancel more than two weeks prior to the start of the event, you will receive the below refunds:

Cancellations will receive a full refund less a $50/person/event administration fee.

If a cancellation occurs less than two weeks prior to the start of the event, there will be NO REFUND except for medical reasons confirmed by a note from a doctor. In that case, you will receive a full refund less the administration fee. No refund will be made for dismissals due to disciplinary action, late arrivals, or early departures.

If a participant is unwell while at camp and it is determined that withdrawal from the event is required, the camp will credit the family the value of fees for the unexpired term. Depending on availability, the family can use their credit to rebook the participant in an alternate current session when they are back to full health.

If this is not possible, the camp will issue a refund for the value of the unexpired term or credit the family for a future event or camp session.

Nut/Peanut Policy

InterVarsity’s Pioneer Camp Alberta cannot guarantee to be a nut/peanut free environment. We do seek to reduce the risk of exposure and therefore do not use or serve peanuts, peanut products, or tree nuts on camp property. Nuts or products containing nuts will not be available in our Tuck Shop(s). However, the food we purchase may contain traces of nut products. Please do not bring any food items with you to camp that contain nut products (this includes chocolate bars, granola bars, etc.). Any items containing nut products will be removed from the camp.