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Camp Totowamihk

Camp Totowamihk
Camp Totowamihk is located a few miles south of Moose Jaw, just off the #2 highway (map). The Moose Jaw River (a.k.a. Alligator Creek) winds around the perimeter of the camp. The camp itself is on approximately 15 acres of land, sheltered by hills and trees and surrounded by pasture and watershed land. In total, we have the use of almost 40 acres of land. This camp is ideal for all sections as there is plenty of everything to practice all levels of scouting skills in a safe environment.

Totawamihk means "doing it for the boys" and was started in 1947. Development of the cabins, kitchen and storage has been accomplished over the years by many dedicated individuals and groups. While our "Thanks" today cannot repay the hours (years!) of volunteer effort, perhaps the laughter and enthusiasm of the youth every year at the annual
Saskatchewan Cub Camp makes it worthwhile.

Camp Totowamihk has a bunk house, kitchen and the Bud Johnson building. All heating is with wood. Camp Totawamihk has electricity available to most buildings. The kitchen has electric stoves and two fridges. There is a well on site, but it is not tested for drinking.

The Camp is easily accessible by dirt road with plenty of parking. Groups must come self-contained. If your group requires wood, you should make arrangements with the camp committee. Tenting sites are available throughout the area. There is also plenty of open space for wide games and ceremonies.

Moving forward, Camp Totowamihk's current stewards are planning upgrades to the kitchen and other tasks that require continual attention and community support. There is opportunity for service hours.

For the rental rates, booking process and camp rules, please refer to the following document:
Camp Totowamihk Booking Procedure and Rules (Adobe PDF) (MS Word)

Documents Available: (To assist with your planning)
Directions: map
Procedures:
Booking, Rules, Cleanup checklist
BP&P Forms:
Camping and Outdoor Activity Application Form
Scouts Canada Organizational Hold-Harmless and Indemnity Agreement
Medical facilities: Google Maps to Moose Jaw Union Hospital

If you have any questions, please contact us at totowamihk@skscouts.ca

Totowamihk-area sites of interest
Camp Totowamihk is an ideal facility to practice year-round camping and pioneering skills for all sections (Beaver Section camp facility requirements are met).

In addition to the camp facilities, the Moose Jaw Area offers world-class attractions, including:

Sukenen Ship Pioneer Village Museum: Facilities range from the Sukanen Ship to early pioneer black smith shop to pioneer-era housing to a train station and now the Deifenbaker Homestead. Events include threshing bees, blacksmithing and more. Please visit their web site (www.sukanenmuseum.ca) to learn more.

The Western Development Museum - MJ Branch (The history of transportation): Learn about the history of transportation in Saskatchewan, including Red River cart, horseback, pack horse, travois and of course railway, airplane and automobile. There is a working narrow gauge railway, picnic site, museum gift shop and self-guided tour information. Please visit their web site (www.wdm.ca/mj.html)for more information.

The Tunnels of Moose Jaw: There are tunnels built under the streets of Moose Jaw. Book a tour of the "The Chicago Connection" or "Passage to Fortune" or use the school/youth group bookings for more activities. Please visit their web site (www.tunnelsofmoosejaw.com/) for more information.

Discover Moose Jaw (www.discovermoosejaw.com): Visit the Tourism links on this web site to learn about many other attractions of Moose Jaw and area, including the Burrowing Owl Interpretive Center, the Chaplin Nature Center, Buffalo View Campground, and many other facilities in the area.

Camp Totowamihk Staff
Executive (Chairperson, etc): Jim Allen / Frank Lloyd / Al Broeska
Treasurer: Kevin Brown
Bookings: Jim Allen

Website
If you have questions or requests about the Camp Totowamihk portion of this web site, please send an email to
mjwebsmythe@gmail.com

Questions or request regarding the actual Camp should be directed to the Camp Committee at totowamihk@skscouts.ca.