About RRBC
Roseau River Bible Camp is a non-profit, non-denominational organization operated by One Hope Canada and a local board of directors. The facilities, located along the banks of the Roseau River in southeastern Manitoba, have been built by generous gifts and the labours of dedicated volunteers.
Each summer, the camp is a busy place with approximately 1,000 campers between the ages of 7 and 18 having the opportunity to enjoy the camp facilities while receiving Biblical teaching in an encouraging and nurturing environment. Throughout the year, the camp also operates as a retreat and conference center, and hosts a variety of rental groups, including churches, youth groups, and school groups.
RRBC is accredited by both the Manitoba Camping Association and Christian Camping International.
MISSION STATEMENT of ROSEAU RIVER BIBLE CAMP
We honor God by evangelizing and discipling children, youth and adults using Biblical truths in our camping and conference programs.
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to have everyone drawn closer to God through our staff, programs and facilities.
Core Values
Bible centered preaching and teaching – We believe God’s Word is the absolute source of truth and we will be faithful in preaching and teaching God’s Word. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:1-16, Psalm 19:7-11, James 1:22
Prayer – We recognize our total dependency upon God and bring all things before Him to faithfully seek His guidance in everything we do. 1 Thess. 5:16-18, Phil 4:4-9, 1 John 5:1-15, Colossians 4:2-6
Evangelism – We will responsibly communicate the truth of God’s salvation message empowered by the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:44-52, Mark 16:15, Romans 1:16 Growing Christians (Discipleship) –We commit to relentlessly walk alongside fellow believers spurring them on in their faith in Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 14:25-33, Mark 8:31-38
Local Church – We will serve the local church as a gospel-centered ministry and extension of the church, seeking to support them. Acts 2:42-47, Eph 4:1-6, Eph 2:20-22
Families – We believe God constituted the family unit and as such we will seek to serve and support the family. Proverbs 1:8-9, Godly Servant Leadership - We are dedicated to modeling an authentic, Christ-like example in all things. Philippians 2:1-11.
Our History
Roseau River Bible Camp began with the vision of Mr. Jac Harder. After his vision was shared with friends, Canadian Sunday School Mission (today known as One Hope Canada) was approached to see if developing a camp at Roseau River would be feasible. After an extensive survey of Southeastern Manitoba, CSSM concluded that a Bible Camp at Roseau River was indeed necessary. Development began on a 143 acre piece of land located three miles west of Roseau River, Manitoba.
As the present site was being developed, the summer camp program was held at the Nazarine Camp, located near St. Malo. During the three years at St. Malo, the camp grew quickly, with an average of 250 campers attending annually.
In 1992, the camp program relocated to the new site along the Roseau River. The new site featured a new main lodge that included a dining room, a chapel, office space, and washroom facilities. The site also featured new cabins, a waterfront along the river, and stables for the horses. In the augural year at Roseau River, 332 campers attended the summer camp sessions. That number nearly doubled to 603 the following year.
In its first decade at the Roseau River site, the camp experienced tremendous growth and facilities were expanded to meet this growth. Additional housing was created by the building of fourplexes. The stables were renovated and upgraded. A new basketball court was added in 1997 and the new swimming pool opened in 2001.
The year 2002 was a milestone for the camp. Not only was it the tenth anniversary of the move to Roseau, but for the first time, summer camp registrations exceeded the 800 mark. This year was also special because the camp was able to pay off its mortgage and was now free of debt. Amidst the excitement and optimism, the Camp Board unveiled a ten year expansion plan to ensure that the ministry at Roseau River would continue with vision and a firm foundation.
The camp has continued to grow remarkably. The summer camps operate at full capacity. Specialty camps such as Special Needs Camp, Paintball Camp, Horsemanship Camp, and BMX Biking Camp have been added to compliment the existing program. An average of nearly 1,000 campers have attended the past few summers, while many potential campers are placed on waiting lists. Throughout the year, the camp hosts numerous retreats and rental groups.
All the glory goes to God. As many ordinary people have served Him faithfully, the Lord has been blessed the camp tremendously and turned Mr. Harder's dream into a reality. Many people have come to know their Lord and Saviour here at the camp and have left forever changed.
Roseau River Bible Camp would like to publicly thank all of the past and present staff and volunteers who have contributed to the camp ministry. Many people have helped out as cabin leaders (counselors), maintenance people, cooks, kitchen helpers, lifeguards, wranglers, or nurses. Special thanks go to those who have help guide the vision of the camp as board members, camp directors, and other full-time staff.
