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.
This year Camp Woods is hosting the 12th Annual Canadian Jamboree (July 06 - July 13, 2013).
FREE FIRE WOOD
Camp Woods has a good supply of poplar fire wood, for the picking up.
It does need to be cut from full trees, but easy to get at.
For arrangements please contact CW Warden - waypen@pentnet.net
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.