Revitalization and Sustainability Plan
Funding
Our funds are raised through camper fees, fundraising projects and grants, as well as the generosity of many supporters, alumni, parishes and service groups. Camp Monahan has an annual operating budget of $180,000. The average Saskatchewan camps budget is $371 000 while serving a similar demographic of campers. In comparison, Camp Monahan has been underfunded; with camper fees covering 70% of our operating budget, and grants and donations covering the remaining 30%. In order to keep camp accessible to as many families as possible, raising camper fees is not viable. Camp requires a significant investment of income today to complete the required infrastructure upgrades and to invest in programming. Making these upgrades will ensure the longevity of our current buildings, which in turn will increase rental revenue. Upgrading our programming will draw more youth to our camps and schools to our rental program.
Moving Forward
The catalyst for the Camp Monahan Revitalization Plan was the chapel. In 2019, with crumbling shingles, poor drainage, and a deteriorated foundation, the chapel was in a state of needing immediate repair. Following this realization, we completed an inspection of our buildings and grounds, and a prioritized list of projects was made. In 2020 with COVID 19, camp was presented with a whole new set of challenges. For the first time in 76 years, the shores did not echo with the sounds of laughter and song. This step away from the usual business of the summer season gave us an opportunity to reflect and look at where we are and where we want to be. From here we have identified three areas of focus:
Repair and Rebuild
Many of our existing structures require attention to ensure their longevity and improve the overall grounds of camp. Our goal is to choose long lasting maintenance free materials most buildings require siding, shingles, new flooring and paint. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Growth and Modernization
It is our goal to grow Camp Monahan by offering support to schools, churches, and youth ministry as well as deepening and building partnerships in the community. We will do this by modernizing camp programming with a focus on recreation, faith development, Truth and Reconciliation, and land-based education. Creating programming to enhance the education curriculum to support the goals of schools, churches, and youth ministry will provide more opportunities to involve the youth of our community at every level.
Sustain and Improve
The addition of year-round facilities and programming to support our communities and provide a year-round source of income. We will continuously monitor and evaluate existing programs and structures to provide progressive and relevant development in these areas.
