Summer Registration
Summer registrations are accepted once the annual brochure has been released.
HST On Fees For Summer Camps & Retreats
As of January 1, 2007, Green Hill Lake Camp is now required to charge HST (currently at 13%) on all fees for summer camps, retreats, and rental groups. Please note the fee for the camp or retreat, and then add the HST to determine the total cost. Click here for more information about HST.
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Age Considerations
Age limits are meant to be a guideline. Exceptions are made for campers who function at a different level than their age would suggest.
Cabinmate Requests
We will seek to honour cabinmate requests as follows: campers must be eligible to be in the same camp event, ages typically are not more than 12 months apart, and the request must be made by both people and it must be made at least two weeks before camp. Note that this is optional and that many campers do not make requests. We seek to honour your requests, and to place similar age groups together. Please call 506.463.2267 if you have any questions.
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About Our Activities
Whether an expert or beginner, there's something for you! Our qualified staff will encourage you and ensure your safety. There are over 30 activity options to choose from (click here to view The Small List Of Activities), and all *equipment and safety gear is provided. Please note that for the safety of our guests, all campers must pass a swim test to swim in the deep end of the swimming pool. Campers who do not pass the swim test will have to stay in the shallow end while swimming at the pool. All campers are required to wear a PFD (personal floatation device) while taking part in activities at the waterfront.
*Campers who wish to sign-up for our Mountain Biking activity are permitted to bring their own mountain bike, or they can use a camp mountain bike. A camper who is presently using a bike with a frame smaller than 16" must bring their own bike. Should you require a bike, GHLC has 16" & 18" bikes. All campers are required to bring their own biking helmet and water bottle. The Mountain Biking activity is not available to campers under 10 years of age.
Each of your regular camp weeks has it’s own name — are the activities offered different from one week to the next?
Giving each camp event it’s own name adds to the fun atmosphere at camp and helps us differentiate one week from the next. Nearly all activities are available each week (at an age appropriate level) — the exceptions would include mountain biking, and rock climbing which are not available for children under 10 years of age.
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What are Program Experiences?
Program Experiences are available for campers in all regular length (5 day) camp events. No experience is required. Campers can choose one experience per week. Limited spaces and minimum numbers apply. Additional fees may apply.
GHLC Classic: A taste of everything! This is the experience that has made a week at the Lake such a blast... you get maximum choice everyday! Choose from over 30 activities and create your own adventure – you can even repeat your favorite activities as often as possible! Summer camp has never been so fun! Additional fee: $0.
Colossal Challenge: We've taken the all the fun of our Colossal Challenge programs and created a new Colossal Challenge Experience available during most weeks of the summer. The Colossal Challenge Experience is geared to kids looking for more in-depth training especially in the sports and wilderness survival areas. We're talking rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, and more! Plus all the great activities at the Lake like the Aqua Park and pool! Choose the week you and your friends want to attend, and then if you're looking to push the envelope, sign up for the Colossal Challenge Experience! Additional fee: $10.
Snorkeling Experience: Available at Rockin' 2 only. The Snorkeling Experience will take place every afternoon. If you love the water and want to learn the skill of snorkeling than this is the experience for you! Qualified instructors will guide & teach you, and at the end of the week you'll receive a certificate too! Campers enrolled in the Snorkeling Experience will also enjoy lots of other great activity choices like the Aqua Park, boating, and more! Additional fee: $14.
Scrapbooking Experience: Available at Jolt 2 only. The Scrapbooking Experience will take place every afternoon. If you love crafts and have a flair for the creative side of life than this experience is for you! Look forward to qualified instruction and excellent materials. When your camp week is over you will have created a beautiful keepsake. Campers enrolled in the Scrapbooking Experience will also enjoy lots of other great activity choices like the Aqua Park, swimming pool, and more! Additional fee: $24.
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Financial Assistance
We offer financial assistance by request on a case by case consideration. Please don't let finances stop you from coming to Green Hill Lake Camp! Click here to download our Financial Assistance application form.
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Food Service
Always one of the most important parts of camp, we provide quality food and plenty of it! Healthy and delicious home-style meals are prepared daily and usually served cafeteria style. Campers eat in one of two dining halls in Mountain View Lodge. Vegetarian options can be provided, and we seek to meet special needs. While we do not use nuts in our kitchen nor sell nut products in our camp store - we make every effort to ensure an allergy aware facility. We cannot guarantee a nut free facility.
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Health & Safety
The health and safety of all our guests is of upmost importance. On-site health care staff includes at least one 24-hour on-call qualified medical staff, who serves from a well-stocked on-site health cabin. In addition, all summer staff are trained in Standard First Aid by St. John Ambulance. Forms: Please fill out the Medical Information section (part of Registration Form). Please complete this carefully - be sure to include the Medicare # and Expiration Date.
Need more space? Please attach a separate piece of paper with additional information for the care of your child while at camp. If there are any changes in the camper's medical condition after you complete this form, you are responsible to inform the office, in writing, of these changes. Medications: All medications must be handed in on arrival day. Campers may not keep any medications in the cabin. Some allowances are made for puffers and epipens.
Insurance: Parents are to provide medical insurance if their child is not covered by a provincial medical plan. Parents are responsible for any cost incurred not covered by insurance, or their provincial health plan, e.g. medications etc. The regional hospital (in Fredericton) is located within 45 minutes of Greenhill Lake. Staff are chosen after a rigorous application and screening process (including a Criminal Record Check), and pre-summer staff training is provided.
National Lifeguard Service (N.L.S.) certified lifeguards provide a safe environment for all GHLC waterfront and pool activities. Green Hill Lake Camp is accredited by the NB Camping Association. If you are planning to be away from home during your child’s stay at the Lake, please make sure our office has clear information about how to reach you in case of an emergency.
Important Health Notes
Medication: To ensure the best possible experience for all concerned, children must maintain their normal medication patterns while at camp or, if changing, must have any medication affecting behaviour adjusted by their physician and in effect at least 4 weeks prior to coming to camp.
Please remember, when bringing any prescription medications to camp they MUST be in their original labeled container. OR you may wish to go to your local pharmacy and have your camper’s medications placed in an appropriate blister-pak.
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Communication
By Mail: Campers look forward to receiving mail and we encourage parents and relatives to send letters. Due to our location it may take 2-3 days for us to receive mail. We recommend sending the letter the Friday before they arrive at camp, or by Tuesday of their camp week. Please do not send anything through the mail that; may contain, contains, or is a nut product.
Address camper mail to: Green Hill Lake Camp (camper's name, cabin #) 40 Greenhill Lake Rd, Greenhill Lake, NB E6E 1E7.
By Fax: You may fax your letter. A 25¢ charge will be placed against the campers tuck account for each incoming fax. Our Fax # is: 1-506-463-0017, please include full name of camper, and cabin number on fax. Campers are unable to fax back.
By Email: You may email your camper. A 25¢ charge will be placed against their tuck account for each incoming email. When your child is at camp, click here to go to our online form to send an email to your child). Campers are unable to e-mail back.
By Phone: Campers do not normally have access to the phone. We would encourage you not to call them unless it is an emergency. Click here to view Secrets to a Successful Camp Experience. To contact a camper in an emergency situation, please call the camp office at 506-463-2267. If you would like to know how your child is making out, we ask that you call and talk to the Head Cabin Leader. The number to reach them at is 1-506-463-2267 –preferably during regular office hours (9am – 5pm).
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Accommodations
Campers will stay in cabins nestled together and overlooking Greenhill Lake, or amongst the trees in our new section. All of our cabins have electricity; some are equipped with bathrooms/showers. Cabins not equipped with a bathroom have easy access to washrooms which are centrally located, including hot water and showers. Campers are encouraged to bring flashlights.
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Upon Receipt Of Registration
We will send our Acceptance Letter upon receipt of your registration (or, we will contact you if there is a waiting list). It will contain information on: our Tuck Shop (camp store), what to bring, plus lots of other general information. Don't worry...we work hard to make your first day at camp go smoothly and hassle free! If you have any questions at any time, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Waiting Lists
We are very glad to put your name on a waiting list and there is no cost to do this. Please know that we will do all we can and that we will get back to you as soon as possible if a spot becomes available. We want you here – and we apologize for any inconvenience. By the way, adding your name to the waiting list will ensure that we’ll mail you next summer’s brochure as soon as it is available.
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Limited Space
This means that the camp still has some space, but some of the camp options may not be available.
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Refund Policy
More than 3 weeks before camp (2 weeks for retreats), all but $50 is fully refundable ($25 for T.E.A.M., Explorer, and Mini camps, $25 for other retreats). Less than 3 weeks before camp (2 weeks for retreats), 50% is refundable unless written explanation from a doctor is received, in which case the deposit is the only non-refundable amount. Substitutes are not permitted. There is no refund once camp starts. There is no fee adjustment if a guest arrives late or leaves early. In case of withdrawal from camp on physicians orders, refund will be made for remainder of camp. Green Hill Lake reserves the right to cancel any program or activity due to a lack of participants.
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Inappropriate Behaviour
Green Hill Lake Camp reserves the right to send campers home for inappropriate behaviour at the parent(s) or guardian(s) cost, and without refund. The safety and security of our guests is always of the highest priority.
What the Camper Should Know Before Arriving
- Green Hill Lake is a smoke free facility. Smoking by anyone is prohibited.
- Green Hill Lake is an allergy aware facility. Please do not bring any products with nuts or that may contain nuts.
- Green Hill Lake does not permit campers to bring: cell phones, music playing devices of any kind or hand held gaming devices, jack knives, collector cards, valuable jewelry, or other expensive items.
Campers are expected to treat one another respectfully (no put downs or rough horse play). Green Hill Lake strives to resolve behavioural problems with campers promptly and effectively but reserves the right to dismiss a camper for behavioural problems at the discretion of the Directors. No refund will be made for dismissals due to disciplinary action. Parents will be responsible for the removal of the camper due to dismissal.
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Privacy Policy
We respect the privacy of personal information that is submitted to us and voluntarily adhere to the CSA Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information. This means that we collect the information only for the purposes of this ministry, we disclose it to others only as required, and we are committed to protecting the information to the best of our ability. We assume that your submission of a registration represents your consent to collect, use and disclose your personal information for the purposes listed in our Privacy Policy. Click here to view the full copy of our Privacy Policy. We respect your right to withdraw consent at any time, though this will limit our ability to serve you in the future.
Although our family is Christian, my daughter has never been to church. Would this make a difference in her going to a Christian camp?
All are welcome and Green Hill Lake Camp serves over four thousand people of widely varied backgrounds each year. Previous church attendance is not necessary.
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Transportation
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from camp. Click here for directions.
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Video Of Your Week
Every week features a custom made video crammed full with lots of camp action plus all your camp friends, and a great soundtrack! Get the best price by ordering your DVD with our "Summer Memories" order form (part of the registration form), or you can purchase it at the end of your camp event.
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Camper & Staff Photo
During each week we round everyone up and a group picture is taken. This 8" x 10" colour photo is beautifully printed and makes a great keepsake. Get the best price by ordering your Camper & Staff Photo with our "Summer Memories" order form (part of the registration form), or you can order it at the beginning of your camp event.
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Green Hill Lake Open House
Our facilities are open for viewing beginning June 22nd. If you would like to book a tour of the facilities please call the office at 506-463-2267 or toll free at 1-888-445-6968.
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Lost & Found
All lost and found items are displayed multiple times during the week for the campers to claim. All unclaimed items (with the exception of socks & underwear) are washed and stored until the end of September, at which time we donate them to a local charity. Please call the office if you have lost an item and we will attempt to locate it and return it to you.
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Allergy Policy
Please click here to go to our public policies page.
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General Arrival/Departure
Arrival and Registration is on Sunday at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise stated in the Acceptance Letter. Pick up is on Friday at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise stated in the Acceptance Letter. Please respect these times.
Mini Camps Arrival/Departure
Explorer 1; Mini-Accelerate; Explorer 3; Mini-Jolt, and Mini-Blast:
Arrival and Registration is on Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
Pick up is on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Please respect these times.
Explorer 2; and Explorer 4:
Arrival and Registration is on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Pick up is on Friday at 7:00 p.m.. - Please respect these times.
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Camp Store / Tuck Shop
We call our camp store the tuck shop. Each morning the campers have an opportunity to order snack products from our tuck shop which will be delivered to their cabin after lunch. It is also open daily for campers to buy souvenirs and clothing. For security sake, campers are not permitted to keep money in their cabin. All camp store money is deposited into a debit account for the campers so they don't have to handle cash. Any remaining money at the end of the campers stay is returned. We recommend $15 – $20 per week for snacks (souvenirs and clothing extra). Camp memorabilia & clothing ranges in price from $3 - $40.
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How To Pack
We recommend that you pack with your child's help. Involve them in the process of choosing what to bring so that they can identify their own belongings. Labelling everything is also very helpful. Click here to view the camp "Summer Survival Kit".
Clothing Policy: Green Hill Lake Camp maintains a dress code consistent with schools in the region: Shirts should be modest — no spaghetti straps, strapless shirts, or shirts that show midriff. Bathing suits are to be modest one-piece.
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Signing Your Camper Out
PERMISSION TO LEAVE CAMP: Since campers have been entrusted into the care of Green Hill Lake Camp, all campers must be signed out at their cabin (by their Sr. Cabin-leader). No camper is permitted to leave camp on Closing Day, or for any reason, with friends or other family members, without written permission of parent or guardian.
IMPORTANT! NOTICE TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS: If someone other than a parent or legal guardian is picking a camper up, then prior written permission must be given to the camp office.
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Guest Group Rentals
Let us host your next event! Green Hill Lake Camp is open in the non-summer months for groups of all sizes... from school and youth groups, to churches and community groups. We can provide full meal services, or you can choose the "self-serve option". We have two retreat facilities, or you can rent-out the entire campsite. We can also provide activities (some may be seasonal and/or weather dependant), accommodation, meeting rooms, and more. Our experienced staff would love to help your event be a success! Call us or email info@greenhilllakecamp.com.
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For Sale…
Every year Green Hill Lake Camp makes available items for sale at great prices. Check in with us during the fall semester to find out what’s available.
Call for complete details or email info@greenhilllakecamp.com.
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GHLC BLOG
What is a blog?
From wikipedia: "A weblog, Web log or simply a blog, is a web application which contains periodic posts on a common webpage. These posts are often but not necessarily in reverse chronological order. Such a Web site would typically be accessible to any Internet user. The term "blog" came into common use as a way of avoiding confusion with the term server log. "Blogs run from individual diaries to arms of political campaigns, media programs and corporations, and from one occasional author to having large communities of writers. Some are maintained by single authors, while others have multiple authors. Many weblogs enable visitors to leave public comments, which can lead to a community of readers centered around the blog; others are non-interactive. The totality of weblogs or blog-related websites is usually called the blogosphere.
"The format of weblogs varies, from simple bullet lists of hyperlinks, to article summaries with user-provided comments and ratings. Individual weblog entries are almost always date and time-stamped, with the newest post at the top of the page. Because links are so important to weblogs, most blogs have a way of archiving older entries and generating a static address for individual entries; this static link is referred to as a permalink. The latest headlines, with hyperlinks and summaries, are offered in weblogs in the RSS or Atom XML-format, to be read with a feed reader."
How often is the blog updated?
We try to update the blog as often as possible. There may be some weeks with many entries and other weeks with few or even no entries.
Who writes in the blog?
Over time, you'll see posts by quite a few of the staff members here at Green Hill Lake.
Can I comment on the blog?
For the time being, we have decided to not allow comments. Feel free to contact us and share any thoughts or comments that you might have.
RSS 2.0
What is RSS?
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication and is a way of allowing people to "subscribe" to a site's content (such as GHLC.BLOG), so you can know when the site has been updated. A program known as an RSS aggregator or feed reader can check RSS-enabled webpages on behalf of a user and display any updated articles that it finds. RSS saves users from having to repeatedly visit favorite websites to check for new content. You can read an RSS feed a number of ways, through an extension in your web browser, a standalone program, or a web-based reader.
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