Camp Silversides
- Bentley, AB
- Camp Type: Overnight, Family, Adult
- Age of Campers: 5 - 18
- Gender of Campers: Coed
- Year Established: 1929
- Accreditations: 2
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Located on Gull Lake, 1.5 hrs north of Calgary and south of Edmonton, Camp Silversides offers an ideal camp setting for kids, youth and families to come together and be challenged. Programs are offered year round for grades 1-12, as well as Family Camp, Ladies retreat, and 55 Alive. Campers can enjoy a wide variety of activities including a 400 foot double zipline, kayaking, swimming, archery, pelletry, crafts, hiking, white water rafting and canoeing, caving and so much more! There is bound to be something to catch your interest.
Camp Silversides is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to serving the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children, youth, and families. Wholesome, fun-filled activities are provided, and programs are upgraded every year to attain a high standard in safety, health, and fun. The camp is also a member of the Alberta Camping Association and Christian Camping International.
The mission of Camp Silversides is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ and provide effective discipleship, using a natural camp setting and Bible-centered programs. This non-denominational Bible camp is owned by the Canadian Sunday School Mission, and has been in operation since 1929.
Camp Silversides is a beautiful, modern facility that operates year round. When there are not summer or off-season camps being held, the facilities are available for outside groups to rent. It is a perfect setting for retreats, conferences, banquets, and school groups. Rental events are fully catered.
Contact the camp for more information and a free summer program guide. The staff are friendly, helpful, and always willing to answer whatever questions you may have.
Accreditations
- ACA
- CCCA
Camp Focus
All Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- General Sports
- Archery
- Fishing
- Riflery
- Swimming
- Water Sports
- Backpacking
- Canoeing
- Caving
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Orienteering
- Rappelling
- Rock Climbing
- Survival Skills
- Whitewater Rafting
- Model Rocketry
- Winter-Spring Break Programs
- ADD
- Asthma
- Food Allergies