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FLC FAQ's FYI
Family Life Conference Frequently Asked Questions For Your Information
We have never been. What should we expect?
This video will give you a small taste: FLC 2019 Highlights (youtube.com)
I couldn't find directions to Lac Ste. Anne on the website?
Enter the address plus code for the Site in your phone which is:
MHR8+8X Lac Ste. Anne, Alberta. Using the code and Alberta Beach, AB also seems to work when entered into your phone.
Or the address: Comp 38, Site 114, RR1, Lac Ste. Anne, AB
Or just put in Lac Ste. Anne Parish, AB.
Enter your own location for specific directions from your destination to the above address.
OK, I made it to the site. Where can I camp?
PLEASE be familiar with the SITE and the DESIGNATED camping areas
Camping Area #3: This area will have adult fires that may continue later than 11 pm. Please keep this in mind if you are bothered by noise in the evening.
Camping Area #11: This is reserved for CFM Ministry camping only. We have 200+ volunteers, ministry members and their families who volunteer a lot of time putting on this event. We ask you to respect this camping area as is provides quick access to the Shrine and tents for ministry personnel and helps us better communicate with one another as is often required throughout the weekend.
If you choose to camp near Tents D & E: The youth tents will have events with loud music in the evenings ending as late as 11 pm so for your own comfort, please keep this in mind when selecting your camping area.
Camping Areas 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10: These camping areas are good to go for all participants and are numbered on the map to make it easier for campers to find and visit families throughout the weekend or just to let your friends and family know where you can be found.
IMPORTANT NOTES: By attending this event, all participants acknowledge sole responsibility for all members of their registered group. Catholic Family Ministries provides NO supervision outside of the sessions or to unsupervised minors not in attendance at the sessions. The beach area is unsupervised and is often not suitable for swimming. The cemetery area is completely off limits throughout the weekend.
Can I register at the site on the weekend of the conference?
We typically do accept registrations at the event throughout the conference weekend, BUT, for planning all the important details that create a successful and enjoyable conference for all participants, registering before the early deadline closes, is the best-case scenario for everyone.
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When registering by the Early Bird Deadline, the cost of registration for the conference is reduced, BUT only if payment is received by the Early Bird Deadline.
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We can ensure there are adequate amenities for the comfort of all participants. Think of essentials such as porta potties, water, wood, ice, garbage bins, food vendors, Eucharistic Hosts, ministry personnel in charge of your children and volunteers who look after so many details. Also, other details such as the site permit and insurance are based on the number of attendees ... so we really need to have those numbers.
Registering and paying for your registration after the Early Bird Deadline but before the online registration closes, which varies from year-to-year, won't give you the discounted price but it will allow us to have a package ready for your group with name tags, program, wrist bands for kids etc. that will definitely save you time and the registration volunteers undue stress. Packages will NOT be made until payment is received.
Can I and/or my family attend the conference for one day only?
You can absolutely attend for one day only, or commute daily without staying overnight to camp. There are a number of people who love the talks, the sacraments, and the beautiful community they find at this event but also love the comfort of their own bed or amenities at a nearby hotel (think showers). Day rates are available but not easily processed through the registration portal which also does not allow for a discounted price. Pay at registration when you arrive and you will receive a name tag. Note that weekend rates are the same for both campers and non-campers so registering online is the best way to go. Also, one-day pricing will not be the most cost-effective option for attendees.
Will there be food, beverages, snacks and water available at the site? We had Food Trucks a both our 2023 FLC and have some lined up for 2024 as well. If you appreciate having Food Trucks, please support them so they will return every year. The below are trucks that joined us at various times throughout the 2024 conference.
Food Trucks
Friday: Freezing Hub (Check out Instagram@freezinghub18)
Saturday: Baker Street Eats (Breakfast only) (www.bakerstreeteats.ca)
Scoopz Ice Cream Hut (www.scoopzicecreamhut.ca)
Freezing Hub (Lunch and Supper) (Instagram@freezinghub18)
Chef House (FaceBook - ChefHouseNintyseven)
Sunday: Baker Street Eats (All Day) (www.bakerstreeteats.ca)
The Lemon Grass Grill (Lunch & Supper) (FaceBook - The Lemon Grass Grill)
Monday: Baker Street Eats (Breakfast & Lunch) (www.bakerstreeteats.ca)
What amenities will be at the site?
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This is a large site which is completely designated as group camping.
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There will be ample porta potties available, including the required number of handicapped porta potties and wash stations which are serviced throughout the weekend.
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Wood will be available for purchase.
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Ice will be available for purchase.
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There is ample parking and wide concrete sidewalks running from the parking lot, to the Shrine and down to the lake which were added and/or improved for the Papal Visit in 2022. The younger children love riding their bikes there during their breaks.
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There is potable water available at some locations at the site which will be marked on the site map that will be put up in the Registration Tent.
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If there is sufficient interest from campers during the weekend, a sewage disposal truck can be arranged, however, we suggest you be prepared with empty sewage tanks and full water tanks. We hope to have a water truck available onsite but no guarantees.
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Alternatively, the closest dump station is Alberta Beach 10 minutes away.
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Also included on our site map this year will be camping areas to assist campers in choosing the area that best suits their family dynamics. This will be particularly helpful for young adult camping and families with small children, and anticipated noise levels.
What amenities will NOT be at the site?
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There will be NO showers available at the site.
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There are NO hookups for RVs.
Can we bring a generator?
Campers are in pretty close proximity to one another so if you need a generator, out of respect for other campers, make sure it's a quiet one. Use it as little as possible and only during the hours from 8 am - 11 pm.
With this being designated as 'Group Camping', is it possible for each camper to have their own fire or are there only 'group fire pits' as well?
If there are no fire bans, camp fires can be had at individual camper's sites. We encourage campers to share camp fires with friends, family, and new campers attending the conference. Wood will be available for purchase.
How early can we arrive at Lac Ste. Anne to set up?
Catholic Family Ministries rents the site from noon on the conference start date until the evening of the conference end date. There typically isn't a concern for campers arriving a day or two before the start date or leaving a day later but CFM cannot guarantee access to the site prior to the start date. The Porta Potties may not be onsite or accessible before the Conference start date. If you arrive before the Conference start date and are allowed access, ensure you bring your own drinking water, wood, etc., and head to the Registration Tent when Registration is open to pick up your name tags and packages. We will expect all participants to be wearing name tags and wrist bands throughout the weekend.
Where is the closest location to fill our trailer with water and a dump station at the end of the weekend?
Alberta Beach is the closest location. Please check the amenities question above for additional information regarding this question.
Are dogs allowed at the Conference and site?
Dogs are allowed, however, they must be under your control at all times. They are not allowed in the Shrine. Make sure they are not barking and disturbing other campers and that you pick up after your dog. There is a of dog that lives with the priest at the rectory that you may see about the site.
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