Winter College Weekend "Bon Temps" is College’s longest tradition. The purpose of the event is to offer an opportunity to learn about winter outdoor activities – to learn how to have fun in the snow! We invite clubs and groups to provide students with a variety of opportunity to engage in a wide range of experiences both indoors and outdoors.
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We are continuing our Bon Temp weekend with some fun and exciting events. #ccbontemps
Check out all the activities that are happening:
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Jan 30th - Feb 4th - Bon Temps - Strava Walking Contest (Register Here)
Date: Feb 3rd – March 3rd
Location: Strava
Walk with us this month! We are inviting Champlain students and staff to get outdoors and participate in a month long walking competition. The college is promoting winter outdoor activity and of course - a little healthy competition. Please join us and record your walks this month with us! *Note, are you a runner? Let us know and we will enter you into a separate category for prizes.
Win $$ for CC Swag
There will be three 1st place ($80) prizes including first place for distance
- Running competition
- Walking/Hiking
- Faculty and staff
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Friday Feb 3rd - Bon Temps Kick off Trivia night in the Great Hall
- 6-8pm - Great Hall – with Ceilie door open for food and drinks
- Free snacks and warm drinks available for participants - Prizes include Free Champlain Swag and Free tickets to the Don Temps Dinner Saturday night!!
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Sat. Feb. 4th - Broomball Tournament (register here)
Hey Champlain, its that time of the year.. our Broomball tournament is back! Get your teams ready, as the tournament will be held in the K/L Field, 10:00 – 4:00 on Friday Saturday February 4th! Sign up either as a team or individual player Register here.
Teams can range from 7-10 players, and will be provided with lunch and rooms to warm up in both days. The top three teams will receive prizes for each player, and whoever wins will get their team name on our trophy! See you out there.
Description: Hockey-like game where players play 5 v. 5 on an outdoor rink, using sticks called ‘brooms’ (like a hockey stick but with a triangular head) to hit a small ball into the opposing teams net. Skates and other hockey equipment aren’t needed, except a helmet and padding at your own preference. Shoes with traction are recommended. All you need to do is dress for the winter and come enjoy a Canadian invented sport. Participating students and teams will meet with our Sr. Athletic representative to talk about game rules and etiquette. A tournament schedule will be provided for teams. Tournament runs 10:00-4:00 on Sat. Feb. 4th. Lunch will be provided (bbq on Saturday). A fire will be going throughout the day on the k/l field. Top three teams will receive a prize for each player, and the winning team gets their name on the trophy.
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Saturday Feb. 4th - Bon Temps Winter Carnival
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 4
- Time: 10-3
- Location: K/L field, CLLC, JCR, Morton Room, Fireplace room, Great hall, Online (see details below)
- See event details below
Scarfing Ceremony for Jan 2022 start students:
- Time: 11:00 -11:30
- Location: Great Hall
- register through the link in your email - sent Tuesday Jan 24th
Loggersport Games hosted by Fleming College
- Time 11-3
- Location: K/L field
- Description: Loggersport show and activities - students can participate in axe throwing and log sawing competitions - check out this video to learn more
- Safety Requirements: Event waivers
Outdoor Activities with Champlain College
- Learn how to use snowshoes and toboggan on the drumlin
- Time: 11-3
- Location: meet at campfire in K/L field at the Fire Pit
Fire/Marshmallow Roasting with Trent Study Abroad!
- Learn to make the best Canadian S'mores
- Time: 11-3
- Location: Fire pit in the K/L field (towards the back parking lot!)
Warming Room Activities with various clubs and groups in the Great Hall
- Time: 11-3
- Location: CCS 201 - Great Hall and Champlain Living Learning Commons (CLLC)
Bon Temps Free LUNCH Celebration - In the Great Hall
- Time: 12:00 -1:30
- Location: CCS 104 - Great Hall
- Free lunch - Chicken and Veggie Skewers from Tasos along with fruit and veggie trays, wraps, sandwiches, tonnes of salads, cold drinks and some dessert?
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Saturday, Feb. 4th - Bon Temps Dinner
Finish the carnival will some delicious food brought to campus from a diversity of Peterborough Venders (Madoi, Black Honey, Tandor, By the Bridge and Black Horse- REGISTER TODAY to get your $10 Dinner ticket.