Join us for the 2026 National Conference! We are anticipating an incredible time of encouragement, connection, fellowship and learning!
ONE HOUR SPECIAL PRICE REGISTRATION IS THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026
Registration includes programming, general sessions, breakout sessions, 6 meals and any taxes.
$550.00/person – ONE HOUR SPECIAL PRICE
                9:00-10:00am BC, 10:00-11:00am AB/SK, 11:00-12:00pm MB, 12:00-1:00pm ON/QC, 1:00-2:00pm AT
$700.00/person – Early Bird Special (to September 8, 2026)
$860.00/person – Regular Conference Price
$600.00/person – Spouse rate includes General Sessions and Meals
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Registration DOES NOT include the hotel accommodations. Those will need to be booked separately using this special link:
Book your discounted room here
The group room rate is $127.00/room/night plus applicable taxes. Parking is complimentary for those staying in the hotel.
TRANSPORATION BETWEEN CALGARY AND THE COAST CANMORE HOTEL
Special Deal Just for You:Â Enjoy 20% off Banff Airporter’s comfy, reliable shuttle service which runs 11 times daily, so you can land and relax on your own schedule.
Promo Code:Â CCI2026
Valid for travel dates: November 20 to 29, 2026
To book your shuttle:
Please note that shuttles can fill up fast, so book at least a month in advance to guarantee availability.”
PRECONFERENCE TRAINING – Monday, November 23, 2026 from 9:00am-4:00pm
We are working toward offering three separate options for Pre-Conference Training:
Non-Profit Board Excellence Training
Mental Health First Aid
Thriving Year Round Operations
Details to Come
REGISTRATION OPENS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026
Mark is Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose Seminary in Calgary, Alberta. Mark began his writing career at age twelve, encouraged by his fifth-grade teacher. Now, he is the author of twelve books including most recently the David Trilogy (David: Rise, David: Reign, David: Descend), a fictional account of the life of King David, and God Walk: Moving at the Speed of Your Soul. He is a regular contributor to the Leadership Journal and Christianity Today. He and his wife Cheryl lead New Story Community, a ministry that promotes the flourishing of Indigenous women in Canada.
Monday, November 23 9:00-4:00pm PreConference Board Excellence Training 1:00-10:00pm Registration Desk 1:00pm Exhibitors Move in 4:00-6:00pm Business Exhibit Hall opens Evening Dinner on your own 7:00pm CONFERENCE BEGINS 7:00-7:45pm Regional breakouts 7:50-8:50pm Opening General Session 9:00pm Reception with Exhibitors Tuesday, November 24 7:00am-9:00pm Registration Desk Open 7:30-8:30am Breakfast 8:30-9:30am Bible Teaching Session 9:30am-3:00pm Exhibit Hall open during breaks (coffee available) 10:00-11:10am Breakout Session 1 11:30-12:30pm Breakout Session 2 12:30-1:30pm Lunch 1:45-2:55pm Breakout Session 3 3:00pm Business Exhibit Hall closes 3:00-4:30pm General Session 4:30pm on Visit Canmore- Dinner on your own
Wednesday, November 25 7:00am-9:00pm Registration Desk Open 7:30-8:30am Breakfast 8:30-9:30am Bible Teaching Session 9:30am-2:00pm Ministry Partners Exhibit Hall 9:45-11:00am Breakout Session 4 11:15-12:30pm Breakout Session 5 12:30-1:45pm Lunch 2:00pm Ministry Partners Exhibit Hall closes 2:00-3:00pm Breakout Session 6 3:20-4:30pm Breakout Session 7 – Regional Debrief 5:30-7:00pm Dinner 7:30-9:00pm General Session Thursday, November 26 8:00am-12:00pm Registration Desk Open 8:30-9:30am Breakfast 10:00-11:30am Closing Session - Bible Teaching Session 11:30am Goodbye and God bless you all
Camp Interns - Pioneering a Program Policing Camp Policies Hospitality and Serving Well Team Culture/Dynamics Peer to Peer Fundraising Awareness of what Government agencies (law enforcement) allows and expects Dealing with potential threats to camps and campers Mental Health Spiritual Formation for those over 50 What Fuel are you Putting in Your tank? Invitation in Scripture for Rest Board Members - What a Director Needs to Know Hospitality at Camp More than Just a Cook Camp Training Gen Z Staff Recruitment & Retention Budgets when Numbers are Hard Ministering to hurting campers/Staff When is it Time to Move on? Your Team's Spiritual Gifts Staff Management: Building in work performance accountabilities Living Under a Microscope - Camp Kids Personal spiritual life growth as ministry leaders/disciple makers The spirituality of fundraising Staying Relevant to youth in today’s society Discipleship Staff Devotions Fostering spiritual growth in summer staff Staff Discipline Leadership development Engaging Staff for ministry Board Management Staying connected year-round Coaching workshop Men/Women specific topics Conservation and stewardship - septic tanks, humanure, composting Christian camping is powerful - an analytical overview Going Solar Balancing Seasonal Community Promoting Camp Are you Captain or Coach? Grant Writing Affinity Group: Executive Directors (based on budgets) Affinity Group: New Directors Meet with Experienced Directors Affinity Group: Program (divided into key roles) Affinity Group: Hospitality, Housekeeping Affinity Group: Kitchen Affinity Group: Finance Affinity Group: Maintenance and Facilities Affinity Group: Office/Registrar/Admin
We are working toward offering three separate options for Pre-Conference Training: Non-Profit Board Excellence Training Mental Health First Aid Thriving Year Round Operations Details to Come
CCI members receive a discount on national and provincial event tickets!
