Anglin Lake Semi-Wilderness Camp is located approximately 65km north-west of Prince Albert in the Great Blue Heron Provincial Park. It is an incredibly beautiful camp set in the amazing northern boreal forest. It is situated on the lake. This camp is staffed by the Saskatchewan Service Corps otherwise known as "the Corps". There is no limit to the adventures you can have in this phenomenol setting. Programming is provided based on your interests. You come self contained for gear & food. This camp has been in operation since the early 1960's and has always been youth-led. We invite you to come and experience!
To Book — Email us at service.corps.sk@gmail.com with the dates you are interested in.
Each year we are open on weekends in May & June and 7 days/week in July. August is usually reserved for staff adventures and training, however we are often able to accommodate if the interest is there! For the 2023 season, dates will be as listed below. Please note that pre-booking is required.
Available Dates
- May 19-22
- May 26-28
- Jun 2-4
- Jun 9-11 - NOT AVAILABLE - HOSTING SK CUBOREE
- Jun 16-18
- Jun 30-July 30 - open all month
- July 30 - Aug 6 - closed for staff training
- August 7 - 21 - we are normally closed to give our youth staff volunteers time with their families and their own venturer/rover adventures - but reach out and ask if this is the only time that works for you and we will see if what we can do
- Winter - Contact us & ask - we'll see what we can do. In addition, The Corps can be available to instruct/leaad at camps elsewhere in the province. For more details on booking and camp services, please contact the Service Corps advisor Randy Abrahamson at service.corps.sk@gmail.com.
2023 Events
- Jun 9-11 - SK Cuboree
- Jul 13-18 - Ke’nu Raft Up
- Jul 30 - Aug 6 - Service Corps Staff Recruitment Camp
- Sept 29-Oct 1 - 8th Annual Fall Camp (Scouts/Venturers & 3rd Year Cubs)
Rates:
There are many amenities included in your camping fees. We provide potable water, firewood, customized programming based on what your youth want, and unlimited support for your groups. We are a full service camp! We have program equipment for you to utilize!
Program Options:
The program that we offer is varied and is custom built around your groups interests and skill levels. Our volunteer staff are highly trained in outdoor living - this is what they do. They live in tents. They build fires in the rain, cook for themselves, live in the elements and amongst all nature's creatures. All are Scouts Canada "Scouters" with Woodbadge training! Most of these youth have grown up in Scouting and are eager to share their love of everything outdoors with others. Sessions that we currently offer are:
- Axe, knife and saw (OAS Camping Skills/Scoutcraft Skills)
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Firelighting (OAS Camping Skills)
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Slingshots
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Basic first aid skills (OAS Emergency Skills)
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Canoeing and T-rescue (OAS Paddling Skills)
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Over 15km of hiking trails (OAS Trail Skills)
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Nature lore
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Knots and lashing (OAS Scoutcraft Skills)
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Orienteering (OAS Scoutcraft Skills)
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Pioneering (OAS Scoutcraft)
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Shelter building (OAS Camping Skills/Scoutcraft Skills)
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Formal campfire
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Wide Games (flags, snipes, etc)
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Emergency Preparedness (OAS Emergency Skills)
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Packing for various types of camp(hiking, canoeing, lightweight, and survival) (OAS Camping Skills)
Whether you are looking for an adventure to fit one of the 6 program areas of the Canadian Path or looking to further your Outdoor Adventure Skills, we can build a program for you!
Amenities:
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Nightly garbage pick-up
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Fully flushable latrines (cleaned daily)
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Regularly maintained campsites
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Extensive hiking trails
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Four off-site camps (perfect for day trips and small canoe trips)
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Available drinking water
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Running water throughout camp (for dishes only)
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Swimming and canoeing beaches (complete with swim dock)
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A northern Boreal experience
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Lakeside (Great fishing)
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A completely stocked first-aid station (Corps members are trained in Standard first aid, Wilderness First Aid, and CPR A/C)
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A welcoming group of young individuals ready to service your every need
Contact Us
Our Email is: service.corps.sk@gmail.com
Do you love the outdoors? Are you looking for challenging adventure? Consider joining us!
Staff at Anglin Lake must be current members of Scouts Canada, have at least one year of Scout experience and be recommended by their Troop Scouter. Then they attend a training/recruitment camp held in August of each year. So, if you are a youth aged 12-14, currently registered in scouting and are interested in joining the Saskatchewan Service Corps, click here to be directed to the Sask. Service Corps page.
