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Spring Group Camping Retreat

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June 2-4, 2023
Goldstream Provincial Park | Langford, BC

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Join for a great time of adventure and fun.

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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

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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

  1. Hike Mt. Finlayson,

  2. Hike the trestle

  3. Bike park and playground (in the main campground)

  4. River walk

  5. 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

  1. Hike Mt. Finlayson,

  2. Hike the trestle

  3. Bike park and playground (in the main campground)

  4. River walk

  5. 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

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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


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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.

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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

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