Spring Retreat
Join for a great time of adventure and fun.
Draft Schedule
Friday, June 2
Arrive and check-in
5:00 PM
Supper
5:30 PM
Pizza or something similar
Camp Game
6:00 PM
Something with running (like Capture the Flag)
Campfire and Vespers
7:00 PM
Gathering around the campfire, we'll tell stories, sing, and snack
Bed / Quiet
8:00 PM
Retreat to our own quarters for rest and quiet
Saturday, June 3
Breakfast
8:30 AM
Catered by the camp.
(We'll make sure coffee is on earlier :) )
Program with Nicole
9:15 AM
Schedule Item Body
Waterfront
10:15 AM
Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding
Lunch
12:00 PM
Catered by the camp
Climbing / archery
1:00 PM
Half of the group does climbing while the other half does archery
Archery / climbing
2:00 PM
Switch - The other half of the group does climbing while one half does archery
Free
3:00 PM
Swimming, reading, games
Camp game
4:00 PM
TBD
Supper
5:00 PM
Catered by the camp
Campfire and vespers
7:00 PM
Just like last night: campfire, stories, singing, snacks
Bed / Quiet
8:00 PM
Retreat to our own quarters for rest and quiet
Sunday, June 4
Breakfast
8:00 AM
Pancakes
Worship
9:30 AM
A short Eucharist/Communion service
Waterfront time (pending staff)
10:30 PM
If there are enough lifeguarding staff, we'll be able to use the waterfront again.
Clean up
11:30 AM
Tidy and cleaning our own quarters
Lunch
12:00 PM
Soup and sandwiches, courtesy of Wally
Check out and Depart
2:00 PM
And dreaming of when we can do it again....
FAQ
How do meals work?
On Saturday, all meals will be catered by camp staff.
Friday supper, Sunday breakfast, and Sunday lunch will be provided by our own volunteer crew. (Participants need not worry about preparing meals.)
Please specify food restrictions at registration.
What do I need to bring?
Refer to the packing list below
How much does it cost?
We suggest a contribution of $200 per family.
Much of the cost (approx. $400 per family) is subsidized by St. Mary's Anglican Metchosin and the Westshore Community of Practice.
Packing list
Bedding (sleeping bags or sheets for twin mattresses)
Pillows
Clothing for a range of weather and activities
Sleepwear
Toiletries
Rain gear (plan to be outside if it's raining)
Shoes / boots
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
Bathing suit (wetsuit?)
Water bottle
Camera
Snacks (optional; nut-free; meals are provided)
Books
Games
Plates / bowls
Cutlery
Musical instrument (optional)
Small hobbies (knitting, whittling, etc)
Watercraft (kayak, paddleboard, etc; camp will provide some)
Registration
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