CICM, PATH OF LIGHT CAMP 2007

*****NOTE: Please be advised that registration is now CLOSED, due to overwhelming interest.  We are currently at our limit in terms of available cabin space.  However, all are welcome for day visits to the camp. ******

The Path of Light is pleased to announce its Second Annual Family Camp this St. Jean-Baptiste Day weekend (Weekend of June 23rd) starting the evening of Friday, June 22nd and ending the afternoon of Monday June 25th.  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 Friday, June 22nd, and the camp will finish at 5 PM, Monday, June 25th.

Notes on Bus Transportation

For an additional fee of $10 each direction, bus transportation will be provided to the camp on Friday and back on Monday.  Registration for the bus is first come, first served, and space is limited.  There is a space on the registration form, both paper and online, to sign up for the bus.  The bus will leave at 5 PM sharp from the Ahlilbait masjid in Montreal, 4075 DeCourtrai.  The bus will leave promptly at the scheduled time, and bus registrants must arrive for the bus 15 minutes before, at 4:45 PM.  The bus will not wait for anyone; it is your responsibility to leave to catch the bus early, so as to be able to arrive in time to catch the bus.  Those missing the bus will be responsible for finding alternate arrangements to travel to the camp.   For more details on the location to catch the bus, see here.

NOTE:  (Wednesday, June 20th)  Due to high demand for bus transportation, there will be an additional bus leaving from Montreal at the same location at 6:30 PM.  Same rules apply; please arrive AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY, and be advised that the bus will leave at precisely the scheduled time.

CONTACT: 514-313-7896

Pictures of the camp:

Lake          Main dorm        Dining Hall          Recreation/Prayer Hall        From the Lake

Boating Area

Link to camp poster

Permission form for the bus and camp for unaccompanied youth aged 13-17.  (12 and under require parental accompaniment at the camp)  Any such youth will be required to bring the permission form with them to the camp and/or bus.

• 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 Chapleau is located in Wentworth North, Quebec and is about 1hr 30 minutes from Montreal. It is one of the oldest and largest camps in Quebec and has existed since 1906. It has over 1600 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 mini putt, basket ball and volleyball courts, fishing, rowing, and pedal boats.

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 and 10 meals) 

5 & under free

Family discount

For groups of people from the same immediate family registering together, there will be a 20% discount off the total of the regular prices

Fees for day visit

$20 per day per person + $5 per meal for adults 18 and over.

$15 per day per person + $5 per meal for youth aged 6 to 17.

Payment Options

There are two options available for payment.  

1. At the camp, in CASH

2. By Cheque or Money Order in advance

Cheque and Money order payments should be received no later than Monday, June 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

Please, no post-dated cheques.  

Sleeping Facilities

The sleeping facility is comfortable and cozy. There are many cabins which hold up to 8 persons while others can house up to 16 persons. The main dormitory houses up to 96 people. Most are equipped with heaters in case it is cold. The family cabin, also has a full size kitchen, washer and dryer and screened balcony. They all have single beds or bunk style beds with multiple showers and toilets and the interior is cozy and clean. Please note that this is a camp setting with some rustic environments yet with excellent facilities for recreation and activities.

All participants should bring their own sleeping bags, blankets 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. There will be adult supervisors to ensure that rules are complied with during our stay.

Dining Facilities

The dining facility is large and clean and is also sectioned into 2 different rooms, one for the women and children and one for the brothers. It is also equipped with highchairs for those who need them.  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. Any misconduct may lead to expulsion from the camp if deemed necessary.  

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

• Swimsuit

• Running Shoes

• Jogging pants or sweat pants  [NOTE:  Safety regulations imposed by the camp ownership forbid the wearing of denim pants in watercraft (canoes, paddle boats).  Consider yourself warned that those without proper alternate clothing will NOT be allowed in the watercraft on the lake.  NO EXCEPTIONS, as this is a matter of your safety, and of the camp's liability.]

• Towels

• Extra clothes

• Sweaters / Light Jacket (Even in summer, it can be quite cool in the mountains after dark)

• Insect repellant, Sun Screen

• A hat

• Kleenex

• Sanitary Napkins

• Sleeping bag, pillows, blankets

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

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

• Medicare card (for emergencies)

• A small flashlight (for after dark)

• 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.)  

 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:

Phone at camp (reaches a phone in the Dining Hall): 450-226-6591 long distance from Montreal

From Montréal... Take the Laurentian Autoroute (15 NORD) to exit 60.Turn left till you come to the lights. At that point turn right.  Follow signs to Morin Heights along 364 (west) DO NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT continue along highway 364 in the direction of Lac des Iles for about 17.5 km.  Route 364 is Chemin Jean-Adam", which will become "Chemin Gémont".  After about 17.5 km, turn left at a sign marked with Chemin (or Montée) Ste-Marie. Drive up the steep hill toward a "T" junction about 2.1 km further along. Turn right onto Route Principale and approx 5-6 km later, you will come to a clearing with Hydro Power lines on steel towers. From that point, you are about a kilometer from the camp. The camp is up a hill on your right 2010 Route Principale and is clearly marked with a sign “CAMP CHAPLEAU”

The part of the camp we are using is about 2 kilometers into the camp. Drive by the buildings at the entrance to the camp and continue on the road. You'll pass a maintenance building and the camp is soon after that. You can't miss it as it is a large area with a lot of large buildings. Follow signs to the sign in.

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

  Registration:

• Individual Registration Online  (CLOSED)

• Family Registration Online (CLOSED)