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VACATIONS 2016-2017 Exceptional Memories Exceptional Vacations
VACATIONS2016-2017
Exceptional MemoriesExceptional Vacations
WHO WE AREChristian Horizons is a non-profit, faith based charitable organization serving people with exceptional needs in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and in seven developing countries. In Canada, our work is largely in partnership with the provincial governments. Internationally, our work is funded through donations and grants. For over 50 years, it has been our passion to provide opportunities for new friendships, diverse experiences and fun destinations.
Christian Horizons Vacation Services provides supported vacations for hundreds of people every year, summer work opportunities for students and respite services to countless families and care providers. We offer a variety of travel opportunities that include summer camps, weekend getaways and international vacations.
STAFF & VOLUNTEERS wantedEvery year Vacation Services recruits skilled and enthusiastic team members for both paid and volunteer summer positions.
Room and board expenses are paid for both staff and volunteers. An honorarium is provided to our volunteers to assist with additional expenses. Download an application at www.christian-horizons.org under Camps and Vacations (click on Get Involved).
“This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. ” 2 Corinthians 9:12
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how toREGISTERRegistration forms can be completed online at www.christian-horizons.org under Camps and Vacations. You may also download and print registration forms.
There is a $200 deposit required for each camp and a $500 deposit required for each vacation applied for. The deposit will be processed upon receipt. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure. All deposits will be returned should the application not be accepted.
Please mail forms and deposits to:
Christian Horizons Vacation Services 25 Sportsworld Crossing Road Kitchener, Ontario N2P 0A5
HAVE A DREAM VACATION BUT DON’T SEE IT HERE?If you do not see a vacation in the brochure that entices you, Vacation Services would be glad to plan a person centered vacation just for you. The only question is “Where do you want to go?” Call us at 1-866-362-6810 ext. 3304 to tell us about your dream vacation.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance may be available for camps through Christian Horizons Guest Assistance Program while funds are available.
To begin the Guest Assistance application process, complete the Guest Assistance application found on the registration page of the vacations web site. vacations.christian-horizons.org/registration
SPOTS CAN FILL UP QUICKLY SO REGISTER SOON TO RESERVE YOURS!
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summer CAMPS RESPITE opportunities &
FAIR HAVENS BEAVERTONFair Havens Ministries has all the fun of a family campground. Guests enjoy the integrated activities including a pool, lakeside beach, outdoor sports, and an evening of entertainment in a family camp setting. Relax with friends at Fair Havens.
WEEK DATE 3:11 Jul 3 – Jul 8 $999
2 Jul 10 – Jul 15 $999
3 Jul 17 – Jul 22 $999
4 Jul 24 – Jul 29 $999
5 Jul 31 – Aug 5 $999
6 Aug 7 – Aug 12 $999
7 Aug 14 – Aug 19 $999
8 Aug 21 – Aug 26 $999
FAIR HAVENS BRIDGEBridge two weeks of camp by staying the weekend between.
BRIDGE DATE 3:11 Jul 22 – Jul 24 $323
2 Aug 5 – Aug 7 $323
GENEVA PARK ORILLIAChristian Horizons is excited to partner with YMCA Geneva Park. Built on a peninsula on Lake Couchiching, YMCA Geneva Park offers a rare combination of extraordinary natural surroundings and proximity to urban amenities. Just 90 minutes north of Toronto, Geneva Park offers swimming, canoeing, wind surfing, kayaking, paddle boating, sail boating, outdoor educational activities, crafts, and a variety of recreational programs.
WEEK DATE 3:1 1:11 Jun 26 - Jul 1 $1499 $2149
2 Jul 17 - Jul 22 $1499 $2149
3 Aug 7 - Aug 12 $1499 $2149
MUSKOKA BIBLE CENTRE HUNTSVILLEIt’s easy to enjoy yourself at Canada’s oldest Christian Camp Resort. Enjoy the wonderful natural surroundings, large buffet, the famous Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream, and a boat ride along Mary Lake.
WEEK DATE 3:11 Aug 28 - Sept 2 $1199
APPLY EARLY TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY
Christian Horizons is excited to partner with these great camps and resorts for exciting respite, relaxation and learning opportunities this summer. Vacation Services provides opportunities where your Passport funding may be used to best support you or your loved one through personal development, community participation, care giver respite, along with a variety of social and recreational activities all while growing a network of personal relationships.
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ELIM LODGE BUCKHORN
WEEK DATE 3:1 1:11 Jul 3 – Jul 8 $1199 $1599
2 Jul 10 – Jul 15 $1199 $1599
3 Jul 24 – Jul 29 $1199 $1599
4 Jul 31 – Aug 5 $1199 $1599
Elim lodge is surrounded by Pigeon Lake on three sides and is the perfect setting to relax. Guests can enjoy a variety of outdoor and indoor programs including crafts, water activities, sports, and more all in an inclusive family setting.
STAYNER BIBLE CAMP STAYNER
WEEK DATE 3:1 1:11 Jun 27 – Jul 1 $999 $1599
2 Aug 21 – Aug 26 $1199 $1670
Located in gorgeous South Georgian Bay country, Stayner Bible camp is in close proximity to the Bruce Trails, the Scenic Caves, the Blue Mountain Ski Hills and the white sandy beaches of Wasaga. Guests will enjoy indoor and outdoor sports, great fellowship, camp fires, and buffet meals.
GUELPH BIBLE & CONFERENCE CENTRE GUELPH
WEEK DATE 3:1 1:11 Jun 12 – Jun 17 $999 $1670
2 Jun 19 – Jul 24 $999 $1670
Located in Guelph, this camp and conference centre is a tranquil ten acre park with a swimming pool, indoor gymnasium and well manicured gardens.
APPLY EARLY TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY
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CHRISTMAS IN GRACELANDVisit the home of the King himself and enjoy a tour of his estate. There is so much to see and do in Memphis, Tennessee. Peabody ducks, Rock n Soul museum, Mississippi River and more.
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5 days in December 2016 $3825 $4999
CARIBBEAN CRUISE Leave the cold behind for a relaxing journey on the sea! This popular trip brings you aboard a luxury ship that will take you to stunning Caribbean islands. Enjoy unforgettable cuisine and entertainment.
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5 days in February 2017 $3990 $5650
WALT DISNEY WORLD Mickey and Minnie can’t wait to meet you, because our most popular trip is back! Fly to Florida and stay at a Disney Resort. Visit the parks and much more.
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6 days in November 2016 $4499 $6749
NEW YORK CITYThere is so much to see and do in New York City. Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, Broadway and much more.
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5 days in March 2017 $3999 $5699
LAS VEGASVisit the city built on a desert, the Las Vegas Strip, Cirque du Soleil, the Elvis exhibition, and more.
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5 days in April 2017 $3999 $5699
international VACATIONS
don’t FORGET!A valid passport is required for all international vacations
APPLICATIONS DUE 90 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIP DEPARTURE
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Our VisionPeople with exceptional needs belong to
communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected.
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MUSKOKA LAKESIDE COTTAGE This lakeside cottage has a rustic cottage feel, but has all of the conveniences of home with 240 feet of sandy frontage on Doe Lake, paddle boats, canoes, and a fire pit.
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Jun 12 – Jun 18, 2016 $1600 $2200
ELIM LODGE COTTAGERelax on the shores of Pigeon Lake, go for a swim or take out a canoe while making friends and building relationships.
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Aug 6 – Aug 13, 2016 $1500 $2000
ELVIS FESTIVALVisit the various Elvis impersonators showcased in Collingwood just minutes away from Georgian Bay and Blue Mountain.
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Jul 20 – Jul 24, 2016 $1770 $2290
local VACATIONS & COTTAGES
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SPRING FLING COUNTRYSIDE CAMPCelebrate Spring with friends, beautiful nature trails, and arts and crafts.
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Jun 3 – Jun 5, 2016 $449 $699
FALL FRENZY STAYNER BIBLE CAMPEnjoy a fun filled weekend with themed crafts, pumpkin carving, and much more among natural wooded surroundings.
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Oct 28 – Oct 30, 2016 $449 $699
MARCH BREAK COUNTRYSIDE CAMPIgloos, snow men, camp fires, tobogganing, nature trails, crafts, hot chocolate, and tons of fun.
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Mar 10 – Mar 12, 2017 $449 $699
WEEKEND retreats
These weekend retreats are great respite opportunities. Guests will enjoy meaningful days, seasonal outdoor fun and a variety of social and educational programs promoting community and social participation.
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NIAGARA FALLS WEEKENDEnjoy a relaxing weekend at the Falls! Explore the downtown and take in the scenery.
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3 days in October 2016 $900 $1200
TORONTO RAPTORS WEEKEND Visit the CN Tower, Toronto’s Lakefront and join friends courtside for a Raptors game.
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3 days in January 2017 $1250 $1750
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS WEEKEND Stay Downtown Toronto and enjoy the Hockey Hall of Fame, a Toronto Maple Leafs game and more. Cheer them on live!
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3 days in January 2017 $1250 $1750
TORONTO BLUE JAYS WEEKEND Spend a weekend with the Toronto Blue Jays and take in some of the sights and sounds of Toronto.
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3 days in June 2016 $1250 $1750
OTTAWA WEEKEND Get away from the busyness of everyday life and enjoy 3 days in our nation’s capital.
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3 days in February 2017 $900 $1200
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Vacation Services supports learning and independence through these weekend getaways. Guests participate in the planning of activities during the weekend with friends. Reading maps, researching exciting destinations and learning the history and facts of their surroundings are all options while enjoying their own self directed vacation.
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COME AND BE A PART OF THE FAMILY RETREAT We know families that experience exceptional needs face unique challenges on a daily basis. The Christian Horizons Family Retreat is focused on encouraging and equipping families to face those challenges by providing a fun, relaxing and inclusive Christian environment where they can share their similar challenges and experiences. Short Term Missionaries (STMs) are volunteers who will be there to assist you throughout the day’s activities in order to ensure that your family is able to experience everything the retreat has to offer, and through our unique model, costs are kept low.
ELIM LODGE CHRISTIAN RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTRE266 Elim Lodge Road, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X2
DATE AGE 18+ AGE 13-17 AGE 3-12 AGE 2 & UNDER
Aug 20 –Aug 26, 2016$400/week $325/week $225/week $50/week
Aug 27 – Sept 2, 2016
GALILEE BIBLE CAMP WEEKEND WINTER RETREAT203 Camp Galilee Ln, Haley Station, ON K0J 1Y0 (near Ottawa)
DATE AGE 18+ AGE 13-17 AGE 12 & UNDER
Jan 13 –Jan 15, 2017 $140 $110 $75
Up to a maximum of $450 per family
We are currently looking for Short Term Missionaries (STMs) for this year’s Family Retreat opportunities. To apply, you must be 16 years of age or older; however STMs range from high school students to grandparents! STM $100 non-refundable application fee (Elim Lodge) or $30 (Galilee) is required.
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“As a single parent I came in to the retreat one adult short for support and my son was one of the most challenging but they provided the support to make up for the deficit. What stands out most about Christian Horizons family camps is the inclusive, nonjudgmental, accepting, and loving environment” - Family Member
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CAMP & EXCURSION policy informationSUPPORTWe offer our guests 3:1 and 1:1 support ratio options. Where a person experiences challenging behaviours (eg. aggression, self harm) we will assess each situation depending on the specified needs of the guest to determine our ability to support the person to have a successful vacation. To help determine the support needs of a guest, please fill out the application in detail. Contact the Manager of Vacation Services for information about bringing familiar support staff.
CANCELLATIONYou must notify us as soon as possible if you are cancelling your vacation. Failure to send the balance of your fees does not constitute cancellation. Written cancellation at least 60 days prior to vacation commencement, or cancellation with supporting medical evidence will receive a full credit or refund minus deposit and non-refundable prepaid expenses.
WAIVERThe Christian Horizons waiver will be sent to you prior to your vacation and is a condition of participation.
CONFIRMATION & PRICING All vacations and weekend getaways will be confirmed 6-8 weeks prior to departure through e-mail when available or by phone. Confirmation will contain meeting times, flight times, locations, and suggested itinerary. Prices listed are subject to fluctuating exchange rates and other factors. Christian Horizons reserves the right to change prices without notice.
questions? WANT TO REGISTER?
Contact us!
Email [email protected]
Website christian-horizons.org
Christian Horizons Vacation Services 25 Sportsworld Crossing Road Kitchener, Ontario N2P 0A5 1 866 362 6810
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