Wilderness ReBoot Q&A

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1)    How do I save my spot?
2)    Details about the May 31st decision regarding booking flights and travel plans. 
3)    What are the program start and end times?
4)    I am under 21 and an MK. Can I attend Wilderness ReBoot?
5)    I can't afford the total cost; what can I do?
6)    Do I need to register with Blue Bronna separately?
7)    Do I pay Blue Bronna fees as well as CMKN fees?
8)    What TO PACK and NOT TO PACK?
9)    Who is Blue Bronna, where are they and how do I get there?

a)    Blue Bronna FAQ
b)    Downloadable Map
c)    Google Maps
d)    Directions from Longview, AB.
e)    Directions from Lethbridge, AB.

1)    How do I save my spot?

Completion of Part I, II and III of the application, $100 non-refundable deposit and a digital photograph are required at this time to register and save your spot. Closer to the date of the ReBoot Wilderness retreat, we will require medical and liability release forms, medical card or proof of insurance and payment. The total cost of Wilderness ReBoot is $795. The balance of $695 is due June 1 (30 days in advance of the retreat). [Back to the Top]

2)    Details on May 31st  decision regarding booking flights and travel plans.

We regret that early purchase of plane tickets in this changing environment is not advised. Please wait to book any flights or make travel plans until you receive written confirmation from Ben Reed, Wilderness ReBoot Director on or before May 31st . [Back to the Top]

3)    What are the program start and end times?

•    Please arrive at the Calgary airport by 12 Noon on Saturday July 1st 2023, if possible, so all can be picked up in a single trip.
•    If arriving by car, please arrive as close to 2:00 PM as possible.
•    Departure 11:00 AM on Friday, July 7th 2023, after breakfast and packing up. Please don’t book flights from Calgary airport before 1:00 PM. [Back to the Top]

4)    I am under 21 and an MK. Can I attend Wilderness ReBoot?

If you are under 21, we encourage you to first attend our Classic ReBoot program.
If you are a Classic ReBoot alumnus and are over 18, you are welcome to submit an application for Wilderness ReBoot. [Back to the Top]

5)    I can't afford the total cost; what can I do?

We trust the Lord to raise funds to help each year with ReBoot costs. We wish we could cover 100%, but that is not possible. Please contact the Wilderness ReBoot Director at BenReed@outreach.ca to discuss any financial concerns. Ben will work in good faith with you to see a way to help make it possible for you to attend. We don’t want finances to keep an MK from participating. [Back to the Top]

6)    Do I need to register with Blue Bronna separately?

No. All required registration information is covered by the Wilderness ReBoot application and no additional registration is needed. [Back to the Top]

7)    Do I pay Blue Bronna fees as well as ReBoot fees?

No. All program fees are covered in the $795 cost, including any fees owed to Blue Bronna. No additional payment is necessary. [Back to the Top]

8)    What to pack and not pack:

Grab a downloadable list HERE.
What to bring:

•    Bible
•    Rain gear & gloves - head to toe rain gear is most helpful
•    Water bottle
•    Flashlight or headlamp
•    Riding boots or rubber boots
•    Sturdy runners or hikers
•    Jeans or sturdy pants (2)
•    Warm long-sleeved shirts (2)
•    T-shirts (4)
•    Hooded sweatshirt
•    Waterproof soft-shell jacket
•    Warm hat
•    Swim wear
•    Socks (6) (wool blend)
•    Underwear
•    Personal hygiene (towel, soap, etc.)
•    Warm sleeping bag (or 2 thinner ones) - it gets very cold at night and tents don't have heaters 
•    Self-inflating sleeping pad or thin foam
•    Camera

What not to bring:

•    We recognize many use their phone as a camera. There’s no cell phone coverage at the camp and access to electricity is limited. Leave electronic devices at home if possible!
•    Excess and heavy items that will weigh you down.
•    Expensive/cherished items that may be lost or broken (e.g. jewelry). [Back to the Top]

9)    Who is Blue Bronna, where are they and how do I get there?

Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp is a not-for-profit organization that desires to take you away from the busyness and distractions of life so that you can see the power and majesty of God and meet Jesus Christ in a personal way. BBWC runs two sites southwest of Calgary.  Wilderness ReBoot will take place at their Coat Creek site off Hwy 940 amid the beauty of the foothills of the Canadian Rockies Mountain range. 
While each participant is responsible for their own transportation to and from Blue Bronna, if you are travelling from out of province and are arriving by air arrangements for pick-up and drop-off from Calgary airport can be made by contacting the Wilderness ReBoot Director, Ben Reed, at BenReed@outreach.ca  [Back to the Top]

•    Download FAQ information about Blue Bronna. 
•    Download a map to Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp - Coat Creek.  
•    You can see the location of the Coat Creek site on google below:

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d) Directions from Longview, AB.

1.    Travel South on HWY 22.
2.    Continue on HWY 22 until you reach Alberta Secondary Highway 532. As you approach the 532 you will cross under some high-tension power lines.
3.    Turn right and head West on Secondary Highway 532. There is a blue provincial sign marking the turnoff to Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp.
4.    Travel 12 Km West on Alberta Secondary Highway 532.
5.    Turn Left (South) immediately after you cross Willow Creek on Secondary Highway 532. You will see a sign on the South side of the road marking the entrance to Blue Bronna.  [Back to the Top]

e) Directions from Lethbridge, AB.

1.    Travel West along Crowsnest HWY 3 passing through Fort MacLeod and past Pincher Creek.
2.    Turn Right and head North on HWY 22.
3.    Travel North on HWY 22 until you reach the Alberta Secondary Highway 532.
4.    Turn Left and head West on the Alberta Secondary Highway 532.  There is a blue provincial sign marking the turnoff to Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp.  [Back to the Top]