Rental Policy
Winkler Bible Camp is committed to providing great service and seeing all opportunities that we have as a privilege to share the love of Jesus Christ through our actions, attitudes, and words, we must remain true to our Statement of Faith, our interpretation of the Holy Bible, and Winkler Bible Camp's Code of Conduct. While on any of our sites, we require all individuals, rental groups, campers, visitors, and staff to adhere to our Statement of Faith and our Code of Conduct even if they do not agree with them. By signing the rental agreement, the rental contact person assumes all responsibility to convey the following Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct with those he/she is representing on behalf of the group. It is also agreed that the rental group and all individuals included in the rental will abide by the Code of Conduct and will not teach, promote, or practice anything that is in opposition to or is inconsistent with our Statement of Faith while on any Winkler Bible Camp owned or operated property.
Winkler Bible Camp's Statement of Faith
1. The Word Of God:
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired by the Holy Spirit. We believe that the Bible in its original manuscripts is free from all falsehood or mistake and so is entirely true and trustworthy in all matters and that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
2. The Trinity:
We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons; the Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. They are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious roles in the work of creation, providence and redemption.
3. Jesus Christ:
We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into Heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and personal visible return to earth.
4. Satan:
We believe that Satan and his demons are created beings and are adversaries of God.
5. State of humankind/Salvation:
We believe that humankind was created in the image of God; that humankind sinned and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual separation from God; and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature. Everyone who reaches the stage of understanding moral responsibility and becomes culpable sinners, are in need of a Savior to bring them into a personal relationship with God. This is possible only through repenting from our sinful ways and accepting Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and that He paid the penalty of our sins by dying for us and rising from the grave conquering sin and death to live eternally. As such, all believers should attempt to live according to His guidelines as recorded in the Holy Bible and through the leading of the Holy Spirit.
6. Eternal life:
We believe in the bodily resurrection of all people. Those that have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, or have not yet reached the stage of accountability, will enter into eternal life of joy and blessedness with God and other fellow believers, and the eternal punishment for those that have not done so.
Code Of Conduct
While on Winkler Bible Camp owned or operated property, everyone must refrain from the following:
- Practicing, teaching, and/or promoting any religious practices contrary to or not in accordance with the Statement of Faith of Winkler Bible Camp
- Teaching, promoting or engaging in pre-marital or extra-marital sexual relationships
- Teaching, promoting or engaging in practices that contradict Winkler Bible Camp's belief that marriage is only between one man and one woman as it is described in the Holy Bible
- Reading, viewing, or possessing pornographic material
- Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages
- Use of profane or blasphemous language
- Smoking in any buildings or on the grounds other than in the designated smoking areas
- Littering, destruction of wildlife and/or nature, or hunting
- Engaging in any behavior contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
Participating in any one or more of the above listed points will render the individual, renter, and/or group in breach of Winkler Bible Camp's Code of Conduct and as such will be asked to refrain from a further breach of our Code and may be asked to leave the grounds and pay for all damages related to their actions and be required to fulfill all financial obligations even if their stay is cut short due to a breach of our Code of Conduct.
Booking Policies
1.Your rental includes only the grounds and facilities, which are specified on your letter of confirmation.
2.We reserve the right to book more than one group at given time unless your letter of confirmation states differently. If a double booking occurs, all groups involved will be informed in advance of their rental date.
3.We reserve the right to solicit camp materials and as such will provide every rental group with either written material and/or a short verbal and/or video presentation about Winkler Bible Camp that must be attended by everyone in the rental group.
4.As a Bible-based ministry, we see prayer as essential in everything we do and so a WBC staff member will lead in audible prayer for every group before every meal. All members of the rental group will be asked to join the staff member in prayer or observe a moment of silence as the staff member prays.
5.Due to safety precautions for everyone involved, all groups must have adult supervision at all times, including in all sleeping quarters.
6.A non-refundable security deposit of $100 is required to reserve the date and facilities requested. The deposit will be deducted from your total bill after your group's stay.
7.Prices are subject to change without notice. Every effort will be made to notify groups that are booked of any/all changes.
8.Payment in full is due three weeks after the date of billing.
9.For rentals where rates are quoted per person, the renter will be charged 90% of the number of attendees stated on the rental application, or the actual number of people that attended, whichever is greater.
10.For rentals where a minimum number of attendees applies, the renter will pay for the minimum number as stated on the rental application at an adult rate in full time attendance.
11.While every precaution is taken for the safety and good health of the members of the group that is on site, the rental applicant's signature on the rental application releases Winkler Bible Camp, and its directors, staff, and volunteers from any liability in the event of an illness, accident, injury, or misfortune that may occur to any member of the group while on any property that is owned and/or operated by Winkler Bible Camp or going to or from any event or outing that is sanctioned by Winkler Bible Camp that is included in the group's rental application.
Cancellation Policy
- If a cancellation occurs 61 days or more prior to the booked date, a full refund of any payment made, minus the deposit will be issued.
- If cancellation occurs within 60 days or less prior to the booked date for reasons other than weather related, your group will be charged 25% of the rental fees according to your rental application.
- If a cancellation occurs within 7 days prior to the booked date for reasons other than weather related, your group will be charged 75% of the rental fees according to your rental application.
- If cancellation occurs due to weather conditions, we will attempt to reschedule your booking. If a rescheduled date is not agreed upon by both the renter and Winkler Bible Camp, all payment we have received, minus the deposit will be issued.