Camp Buchan - 2024 Summer Programs

Camp Buchan is a scenic, vast camp hosting a long sandy beach, campfire circles, running water, and easy access from the main road. At Camp Buchan, campers will participate in a wide range of activities including: canoeing, swimming, crafts, campfires, leadership, cooking, team work, emergency skills, astronomy, and more! You're invited to join us for an adventure into the great outdoors, where lifelong memories and new friendships await. Camp Buchan is offering an extraordinary week of day camp with an optional “camping under the stars” overnight stay. This runs from July 8^th to August 23^rd.

General Information

Camp Buchan is located southeast of Charlottetown, in the community of Point Prim. The property is over 50 acres, perfectly situated on a lengthy shoreline and encompasses several nature trails, campfire circles, running water, outdoor showers, and easy access from the main road. There is plenty of room for tenting in the grassed open areas of the camp.

Camp Buchan has potable water, mobile phone coverage, picnic tables, indoor washrooms and a wheelchair accessible washroom. The main building on the camp has had major work done in 2012, including new windows, doors, roof, and wheelchair access ramp. There is also a fridge, microwave and WIFI in the main building. There is a log cabin, away from the headquarters area and is accessible through a walking trail. The cabin sleeps 8 and was updated in 2012 with many improvements including a new roof, raising and levelling, new door, and window screens.

Location: 379 Camp Buchan Rd, Belfast, PE C0A 1A0

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Day Camp Program Details

Day camp is for youth ages 5-12. Daily drop off from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. and pick up from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. An extended care option is available for families to sign up for. You can choose drop-off as early as 8:00 a.m. and/or pick-up as late as 5:00 p.m. This service is available for $25.00 per week.

The program runs Monday to Friday with Thursday night being an optional overnight camping experience. Youth must bring their lunch every day. Our program aims to provide them with an amazing outdoor adventure that allows them to gain new skills, meet new friends, and make lasting memories.

At Camp Buchan, campers will participate in a wide range of activities including canoeing, swimming, crafts, campfires, leadership, cooking, team work, emergency skills, pioneering, astronomy, and more.

Price

Scouts Canada Members: $250/week

Non-Scouts Canada Members: $275/week

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Overnight Camp Program Details

Thursday night is an optional overnight camping experience. Youth should come prepared with all their overnight essentials (e.g., toothbrush, change of clothes, favourite items, etc.). Campers will be provided with dinner that evening, and breakfast and lunch the next day. They should bring extra snacks on Thursday in case of need for Friday.

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Program Activities

Archery

Astronomy

Swimming

Hiking

Other Activities

Cooking
Canoeing
Crafts
Orienteering

Scoutcraft
Outdoor Cooking
Tenting

Packing list

Lunch and two snacks (peanut-free)
Sunscreen
Refillable water bottle
Hat
Running shoes
Extra clothes and socks
Swimsuit and towel
Swim shoes (necessary to swim at the beach)
Lifejacket (optional)
Rainy day gear (if applicable)
Bug spray

Camp Buchan FAQ

What are the Camp rules, guidelines and safety?

All Camp Buchan staff hold a minimum Standard First Aid and CPR certification. Staff may also have other certifications (e.g., Mental Health FirstAid). The closet hospital is the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), a 40-minute drive from the campsite. In case of an emergency, if a trip to the hospital or doctor is necessary, we will contact you to arrange transportation. If it is best that the camp transports the camper to medical services, a staff member will accompany them to the QEH. A camp leadership team member will contact you as soon as possible. If any prescription drugs are necessary as a result of consultation with a doctor, Camp Buchan will cover the cost and will bill you at the end of camp. For more information on Camp Buchan's safety procedures and policies, please refer to Camp Buchan Parent Handbook.

What is the refund policy for camp?

All Registrations: 100% payment will be required at the time of booking. *

Request to cancel registrations with more than 4 weeks' notice: 80% of payment will be refunded.

Request to transfer registrations with more than 4 weeks’ notice: 100% of payment can be transferred to another registration.

Request to cancel registrations with less than 4 weeks' notice but more than 2 weeks' notice: 50% of the total payment is refundable.

Request to cancel registrations with less than 2 weeks' notice: No refunds will be issued.

Should Scouts Canada be required to cancel any registration due to extenuating circumstances, we will transfer 100% of the payment to another week at camp or refund 92% of the total payments received. Scouts Canada reserves the right to cancel any booking at any time.

*All Convenience fees paid are non-refundable

**Phone messages to cancel registrations will not be accepted. Please send an email to summercamp.buchan@scouts.ca

Who can I reach out to if I have questions?

If you have questions, wish to express concerns, and/or highlight the extra efforts of our dedicated staff, please speak with our Staff team (summercamp.buchan@scouts.ca) or call +1 (902) 940-7477 directly.