MCA & CCI Camping Conference
Empowering Camp Leaders to Make Every Summer Count
The 2025 Linked Conference will be taking place on March 4-6 with additional training opportunities on March 3. This exciting event brings all of us camp people together to learn, grow, connect, and leave inspired as we head into the 2025 season.
March 4 and 5 will be content around general camp training, leadership and of course, connecting. March 6 will be offering more sessions and worship led by CCI.
Registration Info
Review the different options for the 2025 conference.
FULL CONFERENCE
$175 | Members
$200 | Non-Members
The full 3-day conference with meals and accommodations will be included. ​
Both shared, couple and individual room options available*.
SINGLE DAY
$65 | Members
$75 | Non-Members
If you are only able to attend a single day of the conference, this option is for you. This fee will include lunch but no breakfast or accommodations.
ASIST Pre-Training
$260 | Members
$286.25 | Non-Members
This is an additional fee for the pre-training on March 3-4. All accommodations, meals, course and material are included.
*Couples and individual rooms will be an additional cost of $25 added at registration (limited spots available).
What to Expect
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Engaging Keynotes
Hear from leading voices in the camp world who inspire our work. -
Interactive Workshops
Explore sessions tailored to program development, leadership, and more. -
Networking Opportunities
Build lasting connections with peers and industry leaders.​
Whether you’re a seasoned camp director or just getting started in the field, this conference is the perfect opportunity to grow, share ideas, and ignite your passion for camp programming.
Tuesday Keynote Speaker
Matt Wilfrid
Executive Director - Canadian Camping Association
Consultant and Executive Producer of Podcasts - Go Camp Pro
A passionate supporter of transformative community programs, backed by a strong record of elevating teams and refining operational processes in both educational and non-profit settings.
I believe that every child, youth and adult should have access to a community and a program that changes their life for the better. Growing up and working in the summer camp industry shaped who I am, the community I've found and gave me a set of tools that I use every single day.
Through team leadership, mentorship and experiential education, I help individuals and organizations approach their programs and processes with intentionality, inclusiveness and a person-centred lens.
Steve Zacharias
Thursday Keynote Speaker
Director - Coalition For Youth Ministry Leadership
Director - Coaching for the Youth Worker Community
Steve serves as the Director of the Coalition For Youth Ministry Leadership and the Director of Coaching for the Youth Worker Community.
Conversations that bring him to life typically involve your story, Jesus and wood-fired pizza! His passion is to be an encourager and catalyst for emerging leaders and his heart feels most at home when he’s surrounded by youth and those who have a vision for the next generation. His experience spans camp, church and community youth ministries and has given him the opportunity to serve on almost every continent!
Pre-Training
Living Works ASIST
Suicide Prevention
First Aid
Pre-training will be an additional $260/person
LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day in-person workshop for individuals or groups (8+) featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations where you will learn how to recognize:
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When someone may be thinking about suicide.
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How to provide a skilled intervention and develop a safety plan with the person to connect them to further support.
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Consider how personal and community attitudes about suicide affect someone’s openness to seek help and your ability to provide it.
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Increase your willingness, confidence, and capacity to provide suicide first aid.
Two knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring a comfortable and safe learning environment.
SCHEDULE
MARCH 4
TUESDAY
2:30 PM
4-6 PM
6 PM
7 PM
8 PM
9:30 PM
| Optional Tour at St Malo Catholic Camp
| Arrival & Registration
| Supper Sponsored by Pratt’s Wholesale
| Keynote Session 1 – Matt Wilfrid
| Fun Time
| Freetime & snack
MARCH 5
WEDNESDAY
8:45 AM
9:30–10:45 AM
10:45-11:15 AM
11:15-12:30 PM
12:30-2:30 PM
2:45–4 PM
4:15-5:45 PM
6 PM
7:30 PM
8:30 PM
| Breakfast
| Breakout Sessions #1
| Coffee break
| Breakout Sessions #2
| Lunch & Vendor Exhibits
| Breakout Sessions #3
| RRBC Tour & Free Time
| Supper
| CCI Welcome, worship and devotional
| Free time & Snack
Sponsored by FoodBuy
Sponsored by Complete Purchasing
MARCH 6
THURSDAY
8 AM
9 AM
9:45–11 AM
11 AM
11:15 AM
12:30 PM
1:15 PM
3 PM
| Breakfast
| Worship & devotional
| CCI Breakout Sessions #4
| Coffee break
| CCI Keynote session
| Lunch
| Update from CCI Manitoba
| Final wrap up & goodbyes
Conference Location
Roseau River Bible Camp
Road 12N, Driveway Marker 25159, Roseau River, Manitoba
Directions
Traveling south on Highway 59: drive through the town of Roseau River. Approximately 0.8 km south of the bridge, turn right onto Road 12N (opposite the Roseau River Park) and drive 3.2 km west on the gravel road. Turn north (right) onto the camp’s driveway (marker 25159). Follow the signs.