ABOUT CCI/CANADA

CCI/Canada belongs to Christian Camping International, which is a world-wide alliance of Christian camping associations in more than thirty countries. We operate as a non-profit, non-denominational organization, helping our members develop effective Christ-centered camp, conference, and retreat ministries.

We are a network of Christian camps that provide a strong offering of exceptional opportunities for children, and adults through summer camp programs, conference venues, and retreat experiences. Our camps enrich the lives of an estimated 125,000 children, youth, and families every year.

CCI/Canada is our nation’s largest Christian camping association. We represent more than 200 camps and conference centres across Canada.

Our Mission

CCI/Canada exists to champion the Christian Camp and Conference experience, and develop and equip leaders in member organizations.

Our Vision

CCI/Canada is dedicated to increasing the ministry effectiveness of its members.

Our Values

Christ-like in corporate character

Scriptural in core ideology

Canadian in culture and focus

Professional in business approach

Relational in personal dealings

Creative in operational expression

Prayerful in commitment to purpose

Statement of Faith

We believe in:

The Holy Scriptures as originally given by God, divinely inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy and the supreme authority in all matter of faith and conduct;
The triune God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit;
The deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, His substitutionary atonement for sin, His bodily resurrection and His personal, visible return to earth to reign in righteousness and glory;
The person of the Holy Spirit and His work of conviction, regeneration and sanctification, who indwells every believer equipping them with gifts for service and witness;
The necessity of new birth, in salvation by faith in Jesus Christ alone, and the importance of a life fully committed to the will of God in Christ;
The church as the one, universal body of Christ who is the Head, called to be God’s redeemed people.

About CCI Worldwide

Christian Camping International works in dozens of countries around the world.

CCI has over 20 Associations around the world serving over 16,000 members.

CCI/Canada Award Recipients

Lifetime Achievement Award

CCI/Canada’s highest honour is the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is intended to recognize camp professionals and organizations who have made a lasting impact in the Christian Camping world through long-term service at both a regional and national level.

2018 – Mel Stevens, Teen Ranch
2018 – Peter Bloom, Ontario Pioneer
2020 – Dave and Elfrieda Loewen, Kingdom Ventures
2020 – Magnes, Business Member
2022 – Greg and Pat MacWilliam, Parkside Ranch
2022 – Bernie and Bernice Doan, Circle Square Ranch Halkirk
2024 – Tim Partridge, Countryside Camp & Conference Centre
2024 – Jon Gartly, Southern Alberta Bible Camp

The Peter Bloom Ambassador Award

The Peter Bloom National Ambassador Award is CCI/Canada’s way of recognizing a person’s contribution to Christian camping on a national level.

2018 – Peter Bloom, Ontario Pioneer
2020 – Bruce Dunning, Medeba
2022 – Linda Ellsworth, CCI/Canada Member Care
2024 – Steve Archibald, Medeba

The Mel Stevens Award of Excellence

The Mel Steven Award of Excellence is CCI/Canada’s way of recognizing a person’s contribution to Christian camping within their province.

2018 – Mel Stevens, Teen Ranch
2020 – Mike Greenfield, Camp Widjiitiwin
2022 – Keith Hadigate, Camp Cherith Ontario
2022 – Tom Koert, Willow Springs Camp
2024 – Holly Epp, CCI Board