Spring Group Camping Retreat
Join for a great time of adventure and fun.
Draft Schedule
Friday, June 2
Arrive and check-in
1:00 PM
Our site, G2-Prospector, will be available after 1pm. Most will arrive after 5:30pm.
Supper
6:00 PM
Pasta with salad
Sword-making
6:45 PM
Making swords out of pool noodles and PVC pipe. Solomon's request.:)
Camp Game
7:15 PM
Something with running (like Capture the Flag)
Vespers
7:45 PM
Gathering around the campfire, we'll tell stories, sing, and snack
Bed / Quiet
8:30 PM
Retreat to our own quarters for rest and quiet
Saturday, June 3
Breakfast
7:30 AM
Each family is responsible for its own breakfast
Morning Circle
8:45 AM
Gather, explain the day's events
Choice activity
9:00 AM
Hike Mt. Finlayson,
Hike the trestle
Bike park and playground (in the main campground)
River walk
Other?
Lunch
12:00 PM
Assemble-your-own wraps and sandwiches
Ice Cream Trip
12:45 PM
Hey, we're right next to Ice Cream Mountain after all
Free time / down time
1:15 PM
Choice activity
2:00 PM
Hike Mt. Finlayson,
Hike the trestle
Bike park and playground (in the main campground)
River walk
Other?
Group game
5:00 PM
Flag rubgy, ultimate, or capture the flag
Supper
6:00 PM
Chili courtesy of Wally and Sharleen
Campfire and vespers
7:30 PM
Just like last night: campfire, stories, singing, snacks
Bed / Quiet
8:30 PM
Retreat to our own quarters for rest and quiet
Sunday, June 4
Breakfast
8:00 AM
Each family is responsible for its own breakfast
Worship
9:15 AM
A short service
Pack up and clean up
10:00 AM
Pack up and depart
Check out
11:00 AM
FAQ
How do meals work?
Breakfasts -- on your own
Lunch (Saturday only) -- sandwich and wrap fixings will be provided
Supper -- Pasta provided on Friday, chilli provided on Sunday
All provided meals will include vegetarian and dairy-free options.
What do I need to bring?
Refer to the packing list below
How much does it cost?
We suggest a contribution of $25 per family.
Much of the cost is subsidized by St. Marys Anglican Metchosin and the Westshore Community of Practice.
Packing list
Breakfast food
Snacks
Tents
Sleeping bags
Sleeping pads
Pillows
Clothing for a range of weather and activities
Sleepwear
Toiletries
Outdoor clothing
Shoes / boots (for hiking and playing games)
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
Water bottle
Camera
Snacks (lunch and suppers are provided)
Books
Games
Plates / bowls
Cutlery
Musical instrument
Small hobbies (knitting, whittling, etc)
Games / toys
Please leave electronics at home