Adventure calling!

Adventure awaits! “At Qwanoes, there are always new adventures. No summer is ever the same,” says Scott Bayley, executive director.

“Last year, we added the Airwalk Village to our already-huge Challenge Course. This year, we’re going to expand it even more. The Aqua Park will add the Monkey Dome and giant Aqua Wall.”

At Qwanoes, kids have the opportunity to try activities they may never get to try anywhere else. Whether they’re bouncing or climbing on a giant floating Aqua-Park, racing a friend down an ocean zip line to the beach, trying to hit the bullseye at the archery range, skateboarding on a world-class skate park, soaring on a giant swing, or sleeping out with their cabin group on a beach platform with a stunning view of the sunrise, there is something for everyone.

Since 1966, kids have been experiencing these kind of adventures and a whole lot more at Qwanoes, nestled beside Maple Mountain on a quiet bay in Crofton, about one hour north of Victoria.

“What really makes a week at Qwanoes so special is the staff. Each week there is a team of almost 200 carefully-screened staff who love kids and desire to provide the greatest week of a child’s life.” Qwanoes summer staff come from all over the world. “This summer, we expect at least 12 countries to be represented.”

Kids come to camp and learn that we aren’t all so different after all. Camp brings people together.

In the words of a camper: “You know, Qwanoes is amazing. Not just because of the activities or the beach or the soccer or the fun times. But because it gives us all the chance to meet amazing people and bond with amazing staff members. I have a group of close friends who I met at this camp… it has been one of the highlights of my childhood. Qwanoes has changed my life forever.”

Speaking of the impact camp has on kids, Bayley says, “What really makes a week at Qwanoes so special is that we love kids. Qwanoes is a safe place where kids are not only accepted but valued. Kids can just be kids here and enjoy an escape from our fast-paced, plugged-in world. Campers can gain new-found confidence and a new-found hope for their future.”

Qwanoes is a Christian camp, and an ideal place for fun-filled, life-changing adventure. All are welcome and there still is some space available for this summer.

Check out the summer 2018 video at: qwanoes.ca/summer/media.

For more info, visit: qwanoes.ca

“THE CAMP IS A MIX OF FRIENDSHIP, CONVERSATION, AND JUST HAPPINESS I GUESS – I LOVE IT HERE.” “I FEEL REALLY ACCEPTED HERE BY ALL MY LEADERS AND MY FRIENDS. I MADE SO MANY NEW ONES.” “I HAVE THIS CONFIDENCE IN ME NOW THAT I JUST CAN’T EXPLAIN.” – QWANOES CAMPERS