Adventure Leadership Initiative (ALI) is the adventure stream in our new and improved Junior Leadership program. This is an excellent stepping stone for campers interested in participating in our Leadership in Training (LIT) program in the future. Focus areas include leadership, spiritual and personal development through challenging activities, Bible studies and opportunities to serve. Participants of ALI will spend their days challenging themselves in a variety of outdoor adventure activities including an epic 2 day trekking adventure and a challenging 2 day canoe trip.

H20 is the waterfront stream of our new and improved Junior Leadership program. This is an excellent stepping stone for campers interested in participating in the Leadership in Training (LIT) program in the future. Focus areas include leadership, spiritual and personal development through challenging activities, Bible studies and opportunities to serve. H20 is an excellent way to get your life guarding qualifications, learn about leadership, grow in you walk with God, and have a blast at camp all at the same time!

This four week program recognizes, develops and expands leadership potential. Students learn to lead in any environment through skill development, one-to-one mentoring, Bible teaching, and a two week practicum serving at the Ranch.

Weeks 1 & 2
The first two weeks of the program are an intensive time of learning and development. You’ll be given many hands-on opportunities to develop your skills and leadership abilities, to grow in your faith and to take part in a challenging 4 day out-trip! During this training period you will be guided and mentored by our staff (selected as models of Christian servant leaders) as they help you explore and reach the potential of who you were created to be.

Weeks 3 & 4
In the second half of LIT you will put your learning and skills to the test back at the ranch as you join the staff team in serving and leading our camp!

Applicants must have completed grade 9 and be 14 to 17 years old. Applicants are accepted into the program based on their application, interview and references.. All submissions will be considered, however registration is limited for this course. Confirmation of acceptance will be sent once all references have been received.

Enrolment is limited; apply early.

Junior Wrangler is the horsemanship stream in our new and improved Junior Leadership program. This is an excellent stepping stone for campers interested in participating in our Leadership in Training (LIT) program in the future. Focus areas include leadership, spiritual and personal development through challenging activities, Bible studies and opportunities to serve. Participants will spend most of their days at the barn learning about riding, caring for and training horses at a more advanced level than Western Town campers.

Designed for youth groups and their leaders, Summer Rooted is everything you hope for in an epic youth retreat. Youth groups come to grow together and have fun, while we take care of all the details. We pack the best of summer camp into 4 incredible days, from boating and horseback riding to worship and skits. Small group times bring youth groups together, while activities let campers branch out and challenge themselves in new ways.

Stay tuned for possible special tracks including worship camp and horse-lovers.

Youth leaders can register their groups by calling our office at 613 335 5403.

Don’t have a youth group attending? Come as an individual registrant and we will set you up with leaders from the Ranch.

Looking for the Rooted experience in winter? Check out Rooted Winter.