Covid 19 Update:
Shekinah is not scheduling school groups for the rest of the 2021/2022 school year due to Covid 19 restrictions and reccomendations. We will revisit this decision as new information is released by the Government of Saskatchewan.
Please call the office (306) 945-4929 to check availability prior to completing this form or making a deposit.
To find out if your school has a deposit on file please email camp@shekinah.ca
This application is for School Groups on class trips. If you are not a school, please use the Facility Rental Application on our website.
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Please note check-in times. Changes to check-in times should be pre-arranged with Shekinah before arrival.
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Facilities
All class trips include access to the Chalet and the Big Tent (located on the playing field). No cell phone coverage on the grounds. Cell coverage at the top of the hill.
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Fall Activities
Our Fall Programming focuses on our relationship with nature, as well as team building activities and leadership growth.
This is an educational outdoor experience that is most effective at the beginning of the school year. We start our day off with a group hike on Ravine Trail, Shekinah's most scenic route. This leads us out into the bush where we find the Initiative Tasks. These team building activities are the heart of your students educational experience at Shekinah. Not only will they learn the value of team work, failure, and empathy they will also have a ton of fun doing it. The other highlight of this trip is the Shekinah's Survival Game. This game teaches students about Shekinah's ecosystem in an engaging way. The orientation and debrief times delve into the value of our animals and why what we do as humans impacts the ecosystems around us.
*Please see the Fall Program Guide for schedule details.
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Winter Activities
Our Winter Programming focuses on learning that being outside in winter is fun!
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Spring Activities
Our Spring Programming focuses on the celebration of nature and having fun together at the end of the school year.
Shekinah's Adventure outdoor experience is a great way to end off the year as it is less of an educational experience and more of a treat. We start our day with a group hike on Ravine Trail, Shekinah's most scenic route. This brings us out to the features of this trip, Zip-line and Climbing Wall. From this point on whether you are here for 2 days, 3 days, or just 1 we take care of all the activities. We just ask you to provide supervision.
*Please see the Spring Program Guide for schedule details.
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Guided Hike- Shekinah staff lead students on a 45 minute hike around Shekinahs scenic Ravine trail.
Zipline- Students will fly past trees and over bush on 2 medium size lines. A great way to try out ziplining!
Climbing Wall: Students get their pick of three different routes based on their experience.
Fire Building Skills: Teaching students the basics in a safe and fun way.
Score Orienteering: This is a scavenger hunt game that gets students used to using a map.
Shekinah Survival Game: Students will learn about Shekinah's ecosystem in this tag/hide & seek style game.
Initiative Tasks: Team building games that encourage empathy, listening, and leadership.
Blind Walk: We take your students on an adventure through the bush where they must rely on their other senses.
Mission Impossible- A truly immpossible game that is played in the cover of night.
Night Hike- Get students outside before bedtime to get out any late night energy.
Movie Night- We supply a projector and screen for a fun and chill evening activity. Bring your own movie or contact Shekinah for movie options.
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Terms and Conditions
- A request for the use of a facility will not be considered booked until a deposit and signed School Group Registration has been received and processed by Shekinah Retreat Centre's office for a date that is available.
- The facility fee entitles the group to use the building(s) it has reserved. School groups that would like to use the Timber Lodge will be subject to the full rental cost of that building.
- A responsible adult with a planned program of activities will accompany all school groups (1 adult for 10 children or youth is recommended). If the group wishes to discuss program planning and/or resource assistance, it will contact Shekinah's office.
- Groups renting facilities are responsible for damages to equipment, building and facilities beyond the normal wear and tear or unreasonable cleaning required by the actions of the group.
- It is the group's responsibility to read and understand the rate schedule including the minimum accommodation charge.
- Shekinah Retreat Centre reserves the right to revise fees as necessary, without notice. It is the group's responsibility to contact Shekinah's office for current rates prior to booking.
- Prior to a planned trip, it is the responsibility of the contact person to ensure the following:
(a) Shekinah's office has received a signed "School Group Registration" and the appropriate deposit. (When Shekinah's office receives the deposit, it will send a confirmation to the group.)
(b) Shekinah's office is contacted a minimum of 1 week prior to the trip to discuss the final decisions regarding food services and numbers. Details regarding the final invoice will be confirmed prior to checkout, and the balance is due within 30 days.
- The contact person is responsible to inform retreat participants of the following:
(a) The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable if cancelled less than 4 months prior to the arrival date.
(b) If the booking is cancelled more than 4 months prior to the arrival date, the deposit can be transferred to another date, up to one year later. All rental deposits are non-refundable.
(c) Smoking is not allowed in any building. Shekinah staff will inform the group of designated areas.
(d) The chalet, cabins, and grounds do not have internet or wifi access. Please inform participants of this before arrival.
(e) Pets are not allowed on the premises.
(f) Everyone is responsible to provide their own bedding, pillow, towels, and personal effects.
(g) There must be adequate adult supervision in all buildings, at all times.
(h) Any damage to buildings, equipment, or other facilities should be reported to Shekinah's staff.
(i) No littering. No cutting or peeling of trees. No destruction of wildlife and their habitat. No excessive noise after midnight.
(j) Open fires are not allowed unless arrangements have been made with Shekinah Staff.
(k) Fireworks and lanterns are not allowed.
(l) Recreational vehicles are not to be driven on Shekinah property (ex. snowmobiles, ATVs, motorbikes). Use of mountain bikes is by permission only.
(m) Shekinah cannot assume responsibility for personal property and vehicles on the premises.
(n) Guests are expected to do some facility cleanup prior to departure. Please talk to Shekinah staff about clean up responsibilities before departure.
(o) The use of any rental equipment or facilities is done so entirely at the groups own risk. It is understood that Shkeinah cannot be held liable for any injuries, accidents, or deaths resulting from the use of our equipment and facilities.
By choosing "Yes" and Submitting this registration, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions for the School Group Registration (SGR).
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Deposit
Please contact Shekinah Program Director to arrange payment of the deposit to secure your schools trip.
Contact info:
craig@shekinahretreatcentre.org
306-945-4929
Thank you for forwarding your deposit to this years trip. The program director will be in touch shortly to verify your schools trip.
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