CICM, PATH OF LIGHT CAMP 2008

The Path of Light is pleased to announce its Third Annual Family Camp this starting the evening of Thursday, August 21st and ending the afternoon of Sunday August 24th.  It is sure to be an enjoyable and relaxing weekend, filled with fun activities for the kids and campfires. So come prepared for anything, rain or shine.  The camp will be open for arrivals at 5 PM on Thursday, August 21st, and the camp will finish at 3 PM, Sunday, August 24th, at which time the bus will arrive to take campers home and the program will end.

Notes on Bus Transportation

For an additional fee of $15 bus transportation will be provided to the camp on Thursday and back on Sunday.  Registration for the bus is first come, first served, and space is limited. There are plans to rent one bus only, and spaces are going quickly.There is a space on the registration form to sign up for the bus. More details as camp gets closer. Bus transportation fees must be paid in advance, and are non-refundable.

CONTACT: 514-313-7896

Location: Camp Kanawana, 673 monteé Ste Elmire, St-Sauveur des Monts, Quebec.

www.ymcakanawana.ca

Link to camp poster

• General Information

• Camp Fees

• Payment Options

• Sleeping Facilities

• Dining Facilities

• The requirements 

• Items to bring

• Items to Avoid

• Directions to Camp

• Registration

General Information

Camp Kanawana is located in St-Sauveur des Monts, Quebec and is about 1hr 30 minutes from Montreal. It is one of the oldest and largest camps in Quebec and has existed since . It has acres of trees, lakes and mountains and offers each and everyone the opportunity to experience the beauty of nature with a beautiful view of the lake and hiking trails. It also offers a variety of activities such as a gym for basket ball, volleyball, and floor hockey, and a lake and facilities for swimming, canoeing, and kayaking.

Canoeing, kayaking, and swimming will be lifeguard supervised.

Daily meals shall be provided during the 3 days stay along with snacks. We will also be providing a canteen
For those who require transportation, arrangements will be made by bus to and from the campsite for an additional fee of $10 each way.  The bus will leave on Friday afternoon from Montreal; more details to come later.  Please make sure to bring your own linens, blankets, and pillows. If extra linens are required there will be a charge.

Camp Fees

For the full weekend  (Includes 3 nights accommodations,activities, and 9 meals) 

2 & under FREE

Early registration discount

For those who register before August 10th, there will be a 10% discount of off the total of the regular prices

Fees for day visit (activities and one meal)

Adult (18 and over): $25

Youth (6-17): $20

Young Children (3-5): $5

2 and under: FREE

Payment Options

Registration and payment must be made in advance by cheque or money order, or cash. All payments must be received by August 18th, 2008. The Path of Light will make representatives available to take registration and payments at set times in the weeks before the camp. Details to be announced.

Cheque and Money order payments should be received no later than Tuesday, August 18th, and can be sent by mail to: 

Path of Light / La Voie de la Lumiere

P.O Box 24532, 6411 Sherbrooke West, 

Montreal, QC, H4B 3A5

or delivered in person at one of the set times.

Sorry, no post-dated cheques.  

Sleeping Facilities

A range of sleeping facilities will be provided, from heated cabins to large canvas tents. Sleeping facilities will also vary from cabins with bunk beds for 8-10 up to smaller rooms forsingle families.

Sleeping arrangements for brothers only, sisters only, and families will be provided. NOTE however that family cabins are LIMITED, and will be distributed

on a first come, first served basis.

All participants should bring their own sleeping bags, blankets (heavier winter blankets and comforters for night are recommended to be safe, because late summer nights in the mountains can be cold) and pillows. There is minimal laundry facility onsite for emergency use only. So please bring multiple clothes in the event some get dirty.

All participants will be assigned their sleeping quarters prior to arrival and placement shall be strategically carried out to maximize positive interactions between the participants. Attempts will be made to ensure that there will be adult supervisors to ensure that rules are complied with during our stay.

Family cabins available, but limited, on a first come, first serve basis. Please register early to ensure a spot.

Clean and relatively modern bathroom and shower facilities on the site for both men and women.

Dining Facilities

The dining facility is large and clean with space for over 200.  We plan to serve HEALTHY and delicious food daily which will appease everyone. We will serve juices, tea and coffee. Candy, sodas and other snacks shall be available for sale.

The requirements for participation are as follows

All participants are expected to observe fundamental Islamic laws, which includes but is not limited to, good moral standards, maintaining modest dress, keeping aloof from backbiting and gossiping, presenting oneself with respect and dignity, maintaining decency with appropriate clothing and more. Brothers and sisters must show respect for each other. Serious misconduct may lead to expulsion from the camp if deemed necessary by POL administrators or Camp Kanawana administration.  Consider yourself warned.

Parents are expected to supervise their young children or have them placed in day care or other arranged supervision at all times and will be held responsible for any damages or other negative consequences resulting from a failure to properly do so. 

In the interests of the comfort of all camp participants, a strict lights out policy will be enforced in cabins after 11 AM, and young children will not be permitted to wander unsupervised after dark.  Circulation of automobiles on the camp grounds will also not be permitted in general, and particularly after dark.  Those awake after lights out will be required to remain in certain designated areas, and will not be permitted to wander around the grounds unnecessarily.

Attendees are required to attend any mandatory assemblies and information sessions, and will be held responsible for all information shared in such sessions.

Bus transportation to the camp shall be provided on a first come first serve basis, so please let us know as soon as possible if you require a ride.

Items to Bring

• FLASHLIGHTS for each person in your family.The camp is not as well lit as last year's, so flashlights are ESSENTIAL for getting around safely at night.

• Swimsuit

• Running Shoes

• Jogging pants or sweat pants  You are strongly recommended to bring pants other than pants for watercraft (canoes, kayaks). 

• Towels

• Extra clothes

• Sweaters / Light Jacket / Coat (Even in summer, it can be quite cool in the mountains after dark. Without a sweater or coat you are likely to be uncomfortable at night)

• Insect repellant, Sun Screen

• A hat

• Kleenex

• Sanitary Napkins (if applicable)

• Sleeping bag, pillows, blankets (including heavy blankets just in case it's cold)

• Quran, Prayer Mat, Turbah, Book of Du'as

• Camera to record the memories (though disposable would be recommended)

• Any medications such as (Tylenol, Advil, puffers, etc) 

• Medicare card (for emergencies)

• Calling card or long distance card to call back to Montreal (be advised that the area of the camp is outside the set dial-in zones for most of the long distance cards available in Montreal.  For such cards then, it is necessary to dial in to the card's 1-800 number, thereby incurring extra charges.  As a result, such cards will be depleted faster than usual.)  
• Some cash for canteen or other items as desired (snacks and POL clothing will be sold)

 Items to Avoid

• Haram food

• Magazines

• Music

• Fireworks (these present a risk of fire and personal injury and will NOT be tolerated)

• Barbeques - These are a risk of fire, and, besides this, satisfying meals will be provided as part of the basic camp fees.  If campfires are held (currently there is a fire ban in effect in the area of the camp, check the website for updates about this) it should be possible to roast hotdogs, marshmallows, etc, and as well, it is anticipated that one of the meals will be "barbeque style" food.  So please leave the grill at home.

  Directions to Camp:

Link to a Google Map of the Location (can help in understanding the directions)

Registration Procedure: Registration is simple and easy.

1. Download the registration form below. The form is broken down into 4 pdf files for easier downloading.

2. Print out the pdf registration form or fill out the doc registration form on the computer

3. Fill in the registration form by hand using FULL legal names (no "Abu Haidar" or "Umme Maryam," etc) and leaving out no required information.

4. Send the form to us in one of several ways:

a) Mail the completed form to the address on the form:

Path of Light CICM, PO BOX 24532, 6411 Sherbrooke St. West, H4B 3A5

b) Scan the completed printed form in a quality resolution scan, and attach in an email to voiedelalumiere@gmail.com

c) Drop off the form in person at one of the sessions POL representatives will be setting up to take registrations and payment.(More details to be posted about this)

d) Fax your application to: (514) 932-4036

e) Email the .doc application form as an attachment to voiedelalumiere@gmail.com

5. Make your payment. Payment needs to be received by August 19th, in:

a) Cash (We recommend you don't send cash by mail)

b) Cheque (not post-dated for a date after August 19th, please)

c) Money order

Cheques and money orders payable to "Voie de la Lumiere Centre Islamique Canadien de Montreal."

Pdf Registration Form (for download in four pages): Page 1 2 3 4

.doc Registration Form (for download in two pages): Page 1 2