 Camp McLean is the largest camp managed by Fraser Valley Council. the camp was generously donated to Scouts by Bruce McLean in 1964.
Camp Mclean is located in Southwest Langley at 20315, 16th Avenue. The site is approximately 50 acres, 1/3rd of it marsh habitat bordering the Little Campbell River, directly across from Campbell Valley Regional Nature and Equestrian Park.
The park has a resident Camp Ranger.
Camp McLean is actually 4 camps in one! Each area within the larger Camp McLean is available for use -- and may, of course, be combined for larger events.
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Camp McLean is located in Southwest Langley at 20315, 16th Avenue V2Z 1W5. The Camp is right across from Campbell Valley Regional Park.
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You might take a look at the Camp McLean Bookings calendar to see if the time you want is available. Note that bookings only show in this calendar once they are confirmed.
Step 1: Book one or more of the areas of Camp McLean:
► Call Jeannette Castle at 604-534-9851; or
► Fax Jeannette Castle at 604-534-9841; or
► eMail CampMcLean@shaw.ca
If you are faxing or emailing, please send either:
► this completed PDF for Overnight Bookings, or
► this completed PDF for Evening-only Bookings.
Step 2: Send a Deposit along with the Booking Form
You have your booking, but it isn't confirmed until we receive your deposit of $150.00. This deposit is refundable up until 60 days before the start of your booking. We do not return the deposit for a cancellation after that.
Step 3: Enjoy your camping experience.
Please refer to the guidelines below, to help you get the most from your experience at Camp McLean.
Step 4: Leave the camp as clean as you found it.
When you have finished your camp, please pick up, pack up and clean up. We have published guidelines to help you leave the camp the way you should have received it. Check with the Camp Range before all of your campers leave. That way, they'll be there to help finish up any over-looked details.
Step 5: Come back again -- and tell your friends what a great time you had!
Book your group camp, or your event early for the next year. The guidelines as to when you can book a listed on the Camp Policies page. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Thank you for being part of the Camp McLean experience!
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Costs
The cost of Camp McLean depends on how long you want to rent it, the number of campers, and on where your Group comes from.
Camp McLean Rates - Weekend Rates(1)
| Area |
Fraser Valley Council Groups |
Non FVC Scout Groups and Guiding Groups |
Non-Scouting/Guiding Groups |
Deposit(2) |
| Erickson or Rotary |
$375 minimum charge for up to 50 people $7.00 per person thereafter
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$475 minimum charge for up to 50 people $9.50 per person thereafter
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$700 minimum charge for up to 50 people $14.00 per person thereafter
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$200 |
| Bob Butcher Shelter |
$125 minimum charge for up to 28 people. $4.50 per person thereafter |
$150 minimum charge for up to 28 people. $5.50 per person thereafter |
$200 minimum charge for up to 28 people. $7.50 per person thereafter |
$75 |
| Swain Shelter |
$90 minimum charge for up to 25 people. $3.75 per person thereafter |
$110 minimum charge for up to 25 people. $4.50 per person thereafter |
$180 minimum charge for up to 25 people. $7.00 per person thereafter |
$75 |
| Archery Range(3) |
$40 for Range only. $60 for Range and Equipment |
$40 for Range only. $60 for Range and Equipment |
$40 for Range only. $60 for Range and Equipment |
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| Chapel(4) |
No Charge |
No Charge |
No Charge |
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Notes:
(1) All fees are subject to HST.
(2) A deposit is fully refundable up to 60 days before the date booked. After that date, the deposit is not refunded.
(3) In you want to use the Archery Range, you must book it separately. Rental is for a 4-hour period, and must be coordinated with other groups at camp.
(4) Use of the Chapel is free, but must be coordinated with other groups at camp.
(5) Use of firepits is free for groups staying overnight, or over a weekend. For individual rental of the Campfire Pits, see the following section.
(6) A "Weekend" is from 1800h (6:00 PM) Friday night until 1600h (4:00 PM) Sunday afternoon.
Camp McLean Rates - Weekday and Evening Rates
| Area |
Fraser Valley Council Groups |
Non FVC Scout Groups and Guiding Groups |
Non-Scouting/Guiding Groups |
| Erickson or Rotary Day Rental(1) |
$85 minimum charge for up to 50 people $1.70 per person thereafter
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$115 minimum charge for up to 50 people $2.30 per person thereafter
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$175 minimum charge for up to 50 people $3.50 per person thereafter
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| Erickson or Rotary Evening Rental(2) |
$40 |
$50or |
$50 |
| Erickson or Rotary Overnight Rental(3) |
$170 minimum charge for up to 50 people $3.50 per person thereafter |
$220 minimum charge for up to 50 people $4.40 per person thereafter
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$330 minimum charge for up to 50 people $6.75 per person thereafter |
| Butcher Shelter - Day or Overnight |
$62.50 |
$75.00 |
$100 |
| Swain Shelter - Day or Overnight |
$45.00 |
$55.00 |
$90.00 |
| Archery |
$30 for Range only. $50 for Range and Equipment |
$30 for Range only. $50 for Range and Equipment |
$30 for Range only. $50 for Range and Equipment |
| Fire Pit (4) |
$50 |
$65 |
$75 |
Notes:
(1) "Day Rental" is from 0700h to 1600h.
(2) "Evening Rental" is from 1800h to 2300h
(3) "Overnight Rental" is from 1800h to 1600h of the following day.
(4) Use of firepits is free for groups staying overnight, or over a weekend. For individual rental of the Campfire Pits see the section that follows.
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Common Areas -- available to all groups on a shared basis
- Parking. We can only park 250 vehicles. We can park RVs, but we can't provide electrical hook-ups nor sewer or water
- Ashcroft Chapel
- East Trail
- West Road (not open to vehicles)
- Firewood, when it is available
- Garbage and Recycling Areas
- Washroom Building available to renters of Erickson and Rotary only. This consists of washbasins, 4 showers, 6 toilet stalls for both men and women, and a wheelchair-accessible washroom and shower.
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Erickson House Main room seats up to 65, Fraser room seats up to 20, Two south break-out rooms up to 12 each, Upper floor break-out rooms - 20, Trainer’s/Leader lounge (sleeping prohibited) bookings are not restricted to Room seating capacities, however sleeping accommodation must be less than fire marshal’s limit of 125 persons. Two restrooms, kitchen equipped to cook for total capacity, shared access & shared responsibility (with Rotary Lodge) for cleaning up the washroom complex, front field, East clearing (seasonal), flag pole, outdoor campfire pit |
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Rotary Lodge Complex Main room seats 80, leaders lounge, kitchen equipped to serve 150, food staff restroom off kitchen, picnic tables, flag pole, outdoor campfire pit, shared access & shared responsibility (with Erickson House) for cleaning up the washroom complex, outside dish sinks, 10 youth cabins each with 8 bunks, 2 leaders cabins each with 2 rooms with 2 bunks in each room, 1 first aid cabin with 4 beds, 1 cooks cabin with 2 beds, hooks on cabins to hang dry dishes, flag poles holders on 10 youth cabins, cooking and cleaning equipment except table covers, dish towels, mess kits. There is a playing field to rear of washroom complex. |
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Bob Butcher Shelter and Field. Third field from front entrance, trail head at East side of parking lot. 4 Cabins with 8 bunks each, potable water, Gray water disposal, 2 outhouse toilets, (no access to washroom building), tables, fire pit on east side of field. No Vehicle Access |
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Swain Shelter 24’ x 30’ Shelter with; floor, half walls. Campfire pit, flag pole, water tap for drinking water, 1 outhouse, trail head at East side of paved parking lot, approximately 800 meters. No Vehicle Access. |
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Chapel/Activity Centre: Semi-open shelter with lights, benches. Suitable for Scouts own ceremonies and/or activities of many kinds (crafts, training. Etc Memorial wall next to Chapel. Available for all users, times must be coordinated with other groups in camp.Replaced original Ashcroft Chapel on the east side of the field. No Vehicle Access. |
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Archery Shelter. Covered building with open area in front. Located next to the Erickson Firepit and ajacient to the parking lot. Has power. |
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We do not supply:
- Dish towels (air drying is recommended)
- Dish Soap
- Bleach (to sanitize dishes)
- Table covers (recommended for crafts & eating)
- Food storage containers or means of taking leftovers away
- Cooking oil (Canola is safest)
- RV hook-ups or extension cords
- Flags
- Axes
- Coffee Filters
- Bedding
- Wagons for transportation of goods to site.
Supplies provided - Rotary Lodge Complex
- Mop & bucket
- washable kitchen broom
- rubber dustpan
- push-brooms
- disinfectant hand soap in dispenser
- scour pads
- rubber gloves (black – oven cleaner)
- grill cleaner
- grill cleaning brick
- spare light bulbs
- paper towel
- toilet paper
- sanitary-napkin disposal bags
- vinyl gloves
- glass cleaner
- disinfectant
- bowl mop & tote
- garbage bags
- corn brooms
- Dishes -- 75 Place setting
Supplies provided - Erickson House
- Mop & bucket
- washable kitchen broom
- rubber dustpan
- push-brooms
- vacuum with hoses & powerhead with cord
- disinfectant hand soap in dispenser
- rubber gloves (black - oven cleaner)
- grill cleaner
- grill cleaning brick
- plunger, caddy
- spare light bulbs
- paper towel
- toilet paper
- vinyl gloves
- glass cleaner
- disinfectant
- pink hand soap
- bowl mop & tote
- garbage bags
- corn brooms
- Dishes - 75 Place setting
Supplies provided - Bob Butcher and Swain Shelters
- Bucket filled with brush and mop
- Brooms for all Cabins and Shelter
- Trigger sprayer of disinfectant
- Hand Sanitizer in Shelters and Outhouses
- Pine cleaner
- Toilet paper rolls
- Garbage bags.
Please Recycle -- everything!
At present, we provide limited recycling at Camp. Please take your recycling with you.
Bordering Camp McLean on three sides is the Greater Vancouver Regional Districts "Campbell Valley Regional Nature and Equestrian Park ", 535 hectares of Parkland with many facilities and programs to offer adjuncts to your stay at Camp McLean . The map shown is available at the North Valley Entrance Kiosk across 16th Avenue from the Camp McLean entrance. Park hours are 8:00 am to dusk from Labour Day to the end of daylight savings and 8:00 am to 9:00 pm summer months.
Please make request as far in advance as possible to ensure availability for the following:
- an interpreter, pond access, after hours park use or farmstead visits by calling the East Area Office at 530-4983
Please plan ahead and confirm requests
Request A Guide to RESERVABLE FACILITIES & SITES by calling (604) 432-6352. The Guide contains a complete list of all GVRD rental sites and a separate price list.
Some of the facilities available around Camp McLean :
McLean Pond, Fields, Old Orchard Picnic Shelter, Camp Coyote , Equestrian Center , Little River Bowl Parking.
FACILITY SAFETY
- All Users are required to report to the Camp Ranger for check-in & check-out.
- Telephones located in the Erickson House Trainer’s Room & Rotary Lodge’s lounge and Pantry are for essential and emergency use only. Anyone using a phone, if asked to relinquish their call, should advise their party and hang up immediately.
- Camp emergencies should be reported to the Camp Ranger, with emergency vehicles guided by Camp Ranger if possible.
- Camp McLean is in a 911-service area.
- Fire exits must not be blocked or secured shut.
- In the case of power outages the water is off line so outhouses should be used in place of flush toilets.
- The discretion of the Camp Ranger shall prevail in all matters of conduct and safety.
- Do Not drive your vehicles "Off Road" in Camp.
- Please let the Camp Ranger know of any vehicles entering or leaving after 10:30 PM.
- All vehicles should be left locked & items of value stored out of sight.
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
- Trees, shrubs or the creek should never be used as a toilet.
- In respect of wildlife and other Camp users, No pets are permitted on site.
- All campers are asked to observe quiet time after 11 pm .
- Fires to be in designated areas only, Erickson Fire pit, Rotary Fire pit, Center Field Fire pit and Swain Shelter Fire pit. Please do not leave fires burning unattended and ensure they are fully extinguished after use.
- Firewood will be provided subject to availability. Do Not cut or burn deadfall or trees.
- All equipment and furniture is to be returned to its correct location.
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted by any user groups at Camp McLean . (please refer to the Duty of Care Document).
- Smoking permitted only in designated smoking areas. Persons under the age of 19 will not be permitted to smoke anywhere on camp. Please ensure you are familiar with the National Duty of Care Documentregarding smoking in the presence of youth.
- Camp courtesy is to request entry to others’ site. Sidewalks to and from washroom complex should be used. Make yourself familiar with the site and be friendly not intrusive.
- Dispose of Gray Water at the locations indicated on the site map. Please do not dump in the bush, fields or creek
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