Public Use of the McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre

Please note that July-August bookings must be made prior to June 15th.

No booking inquiries will be processed or filed during July and August.

*To check site availability and make a booking, please inquire -> here

• Fee Schedule and Policies
• Overview and Booking Procedures
• Conditions of Rental

  Fee Schedule and Policies

  • General Overnight Rate: $15.00/person/night
  • General Day Rate: $4.50/person/day
  • Minimum for overnight booking: $375.00
  • Minimum for day booking of the overnight centre: $150.00
  • Maximum for youth groups over a weekend: $1500.00
  • Maximum occupancy for overnight use is 70
  • Maximum occupancy for day use is 120 total
  • ** Please make cheques payable to Henry Grube Education Centre **
  
  * Youth groups constitute any group that is working directly with youth (under 19 years of age) and is using the centre to teach them about and/or offer experiences to foster outdoor knowlege or appreciation, personal development, skill development or leadership.
  
  *** Please note that these policies are subject to change at any time and that McQueen Lake reserves the right to change fee rates, and policies depending on the specific circumstances and nature of an organization's or group's intended use of the facilities.

  Overview

  The McQueen Lake Environmental Centre is available for public use. As the 'conditions' section explains however, there are certain restrictions. Generally speaking, the centre is available for groups, organizations, and for individuals so long as they meet the insurance and site use policy requirements.

  Typically, the centre is available for weekend use during the school year, and at various times during July and August.

  The steps in booking the facility for public use are:

  1. Review this page to ensure that your group qualifies to use the site.
  2. Contact the McQueen Lake office (see bottom of page) to determine whether the time you would like to book the centre is available, and to discuss fees.
  3. Obtain $2,000,000 liability insurance for your group listing School District 73 as an additional insured. This must be presented when you pick up the keys. For an economical and convenient source of this insurance, we highly recommend Sport BC Insurance. Call them toll free at 1-877-992-2288.
  4. Make arrangements with the caretaker to have a pre-trip site orientation done with the main contact for the group. Contact information will be provided.
  5. Make arrangements with the McQueen Lake office to pick up keys, sign your site use agreement form and pay the balance of your fee.
  6. Enjoy the site and ensure that it is left in the same condition as it was at arrival.
  7. Return the keys and report any concerns, or particulars regarding the facility.
  

  Conditions of Site Use

  1. It is a condition of the School District No. 73 insurance coverage that all commercial and formally organized service groups (including churches, non-profit societies and associations and community recreation groups) must provide a minimum of $2 million comprehensive general liability insurance per occurrence, naming the School District as an additional insured. A copy of the insurance is to be forwarded to the McQueen Lake Office.
  2. An organization representative must meet with McQueen Lake staff for a site orientation prior to reservation.
  3. There must be no smoking in any buildings on McQueen Lake property. Smoking is allowed in a designated area only.
  4. Groups using the facilities shall use only those areas which have been designated on the Rental Confirmation form.
  5. McQueen Lake is a rustic wilderness area. There are dangers and hazards associated with the use of such an area. There is no warranty expressed or implied on the part of the School Board as to the suitability or condition of the school premises hereby demised and the Lessee accepts the said premises at his/her own risk. The Lessee covenants to indemnify and save harmless the School Board from all loss, costs and damage which may arise as a consequence, either directly or indirectly, of the granting of this lease. The lessee agrees to indemnify the School Board for any loss or damage to the School Board's property and or adjoining property due to the occupancy of the School Board's premises to which the lease relates. The Lessee understands and agrees that this lease may be revised or cancelled at any time with or without cause and that in the event of such revocation or cancellation there should be no claim or right to damages, or reimbursement on account of any loss, damage or expense whatsoever. The party signing on behalf of the users must be over 19 years of age.
  6. Any person using the McQueen Lake Centre shall obey the instructions of the principal, caretaker or other representatives of The Kamloops/Thompson S.D. #73, and in the event of being requested to leave the premises, shall do so immediately in accordance with By-Law
  7. The "School District" reserves the right to refuse rental to any organization.
  8. Groups shall be responsible for providing their own bedding and towels.
  9. Consumption of alcoholic beverages will be permitted only in controlled situations and where all necessary permits have been obtained.
  10. Groups shall be responsible for providing their own transportation.
  11. The McQueen Lake telephone (located in the caretaker's residence) is for emergency use only. There is minimal cellular coverage at McQueen Lake.
  12. Recreation and education equipment, which is the property of the Board, is NOT available to visiting groups unless prior arrangements have been made.
  13. All facilities must be maintained and left in good condition by the occupants. Furniture must not be moved unless permission is received from McQueen Lake staff.
  14. Sleeping accommodations MUST be vacated by 11:00 a.m., and property by 3:00 p.m. on your day of departure.
  15. All vehicles shall be parked in the parking lot. Luggage will have to be carried to the cabin area either by luggage cart or individuals.
  16. NO PETS are allowed on property.
  17. Groups shall exercise the greatest care in the use of the school property and report all damage to the Caretaker or other staff person.
  18. Groups shall make good any damage resulting from the use of the school property.
  19. Groups shall use the fire fighting equipment only in emergencies and pay for the refilling of any misused extinguisher.
  20. Groups shall use only the facilities named in the confirmation of reservation.
  21. Adequate supervision must be provided at all activities around the lakes.
  22. The natural environment must be preserved; removal or rearrangement of any flora or fauna is NOT permitted.