Located on beautiful Sylvan Lake AB, Camp Woods features four villages with year round lodges. Semi-wilderness camping, family camping and some unserviced RV lots are available on a 105 acre site. Activities include challenge course, orienteering, pioneering, nature study and waterfront activities such as sailboats, canoes and swimming.
Contest - a new sign for Camp Woods
Do you want to win $100 to spend in the Scout Shop?!
Use your creative talent to design a new sign for Camp Woods (size 4ft. to 8 ft.).
Please submit your designs to: Wayne Stade at waypen@pentnet.net or mail to Camp Woods, RR #1 Site7 Box 4, Sylvan Lake, AB, T4S 1X6
Driving Directions To Camp Woods
Facilities Offered
Gilwell Lodge
• Large Group facility overlooking the lake
• Kitchen is the largest of the facilities and has 2 fridges, 2 stoves, microwave & coffee maker
• Hall is suitable for 75 people
• Has one heated and four unheated cabins that sleep 40 people total
• Cabins do not have mattresses
• Pots, Pans, utensils, cutlery and dishes are the responsibility of the Group
Woods Hall
• Located near boat dock and waterfront
• Kitchen has 2 fridges, microwave, coffee maker, grill and four burners
• Closest to flush washrooms at Paley Hall
• Hall is suitable for 50 people
• 2 heated cabins that sleep 14 each
• Cabins do not have mattresses
• Pots, Pans, utensils, cutlery and dishes are the responsibility of the Group
Frontier Lodge
• Log building complete with deck that overlooks Sylvan Lake
• Kitchen has 2 fridges, microwave, coffee maker and gas range
• 300 to 400 yards from washroom at Paley Hall
• Hall is Suitable for 50 people
• 2 heated cabins that sleep 14 each and 4 unheated cabins that sleep 6 each
• Cabins do not have mattresses
• Pots, Pans, utensils, cutlery and dishes are the responsibility of the Group
Paley Hall
• Large Group facility
• Kitchen has 2 fridges, microwave, coffee maker & stove
• Facility has flush washrooms (with showers) and coin operated washer & dryer
• Hall is suitable for 75 people
Tenting Areas
Camp Woods has a large number of group sites that are ideal for camping. Each site has a picnic table, fire pit and access to water (summer only). Maximum area capacity is 3000 people.
• MacEwan’s Landing is a large open grassed area with a large covered picnic shelter suitable for large groups or recreation vehicles. Holds 1000 people.
• West Activity Area can hold 250 people and is close to the bouldering wall.
• Venturer Area has numerous tent sites to accommodate from 1 to 200.
Activities Offered
Bouldering Wall
Archery & Pelletry Range
Canoeing & Kayaking
Swimming
Obstacle Course
Snowshoes
Cross Country Skis & Shoes
Outdoor Chapel
Play Fields
All Sports Balls
To book Camp Woods, please e-mail Toni at abirladeanu@scouts.ca or call 780-454-8561,ext.223. Bookings MUST be made 2 weeks in advance and paperwork must be handed in one week in advance in order to proceed with the booking.