Camp Okotoks

By Todd Curran
After 50 years of operation, Camp Okotoks has been relocated to Millarville under the care of Bill and Linda Bunn.
Originally operating on 45 acres of land east of Okotoks, the camp experienced four floods and faced annexation from the Town. “We sold 28 acres, bought this land in Millarville and decided to move,” Bill says. “Several families are very open to what we do and are interested in making the camp happen.”
As not all of the neighbours are in agreement, some expressing concern over potential property value and traffic issues, the future of the camp is currently undecided. A meeting at the Millarville Town Hall may resolve whether the camp is rebuilt to continue functioning on the existing property or be moved to yet another location. “We live in a house on the new property and would like to operate the camp here after the due diligence is complete,” Linda says. “We also have a lodge that we've moved to Millarville and it's just waiting to be used.”
Camp Okotoks is a Christian non-denominational camp that draws participants from churches in the area, and offers day camps in Calgary, in Millarville at the Community Church and overnight camps in Sundre at a rented facility.
“We're working with community members,” says Linda. “The more community members involved in this the better. We want the community to take ownership of this project. The camp has been operating for so long in the MD that we want another 50 years of tradition.”
For more information call Bill or Linda at 403-931-1091.