Monthly Archives: August 2013

Activities, Events, Leadership Training, Q-Town & Music, Social Media, Summer Camp

Impossible To Wait A Year

Today is the last day of August and it is also the last full day of Youth Camp, our last week of summer camp for 2013. Youth Camp is our only week in the summer for Sr. Highs and we go all out for this week – taking the best of everything you experience in a week at camp and going beyond!

You never know what's going to happen at Qwanoes & that's especially true during Youth Camp! Is that really Captain Q?

Right now, the preparations are in full swing for our “It’s Time” banquet tonight. The sun is shining, the sky is blue, activities at Qwanoes Beach and the challenge course  and much more are open, and hundreds of Sr. High campers and staff are having an amazing time together!

What Is qrok.ca?

The qrok Tower has been a popular spot all summer long to hang out while the Squirrel or Stevie-G (Qwanoes’ Events Coordinator) DJ some music! Hear the sounds of summer  on qrok.ca, the finely-tuned web radio station of Camp Qwanoes.

Our Twitter conversation with a qrok listener from Nairobi

Even beyond the summer or wherever you are in the world, you can hang out with “the Squirrel” (Russ Smith) and let the music take you higher! We were excited to hear this month from a qrok listener in Nairobi, Kenya!

Be sure to visit “the Squirrel’s nest” where you’ll find contests, “Right Here, Right Now” Bible verses, more stuff, and you’ll just have to see what you find in “the kitchen!”

Quotes Of The Week

“I had such an amazing time! I love Qwanoes so much! I can’t explain what a great time i had at Junior high 4… everything was soo much fun!” ~ Jr. High #4 camper, summer 2013

Our sixth & final Glo Concert for the summer happened this week. Here's a moment from the Jr. High #5 concert!

“I miss this camp, this camp is next to impossible to wait a whole year to go to!” ~ camper, summer 2013

“This camp has totally changed my life.” ~ staff member, summer 2013 (who was previously a camper & leadership training program participant)

Playing some All Star Games together at Jr. High #5!

“Some of the best and most rewarding times as a parent for me have been experiencing the joy of my children after attending your camp… Thank you to the entire staff at Camp Qwanoes you help to create memories that will last a lifetime.” ~ father of Jr. High #4 camper, summer 2013

“‪@Qwanoes woke up to a beautiful sunrise the other morning. Forget Maui, I want to live here!” ~ staff member, summer 2013

We love being part of changed lives and of creating lasting memories here at Qwanoes!

Coming Up…

September 11: Kaléo Program Begins. After camp ends tomorrow, it’s transition time because 10 days after that our students will be arriving! We are looking forward  to welcoming each one and to kicking off the 2013/14 school year!

Speaking of the Kaléo program, are you looking for leadership training in a unique setting while earning one year of college credit? It’s not too late to apply for the upcoming Kaléo program year! To understand this “phenomenal” opportunity better, check out this video made by one of our 2013 graduates:

 

~ Written by Julie Bayley, Qwanoes’ Associate Program Director

 

 

Activities, Camp Staff, Events, Leadership Training, Q-Town & Music, Social Media, Summer Camp

Most Wonderful Week Ever

Enjoying the Aqua Rope Swing at Qwanoes Beach

We’re already well into August and what an incredible summer it has been so far at Qwanoes. We even had a rain-free July! We are so thankful for everyone that has come and for all that has happened… and we’re not done yet! We can’t wait to welcome everyone who is still coming this summer.

The last couple of weeks have been filled with campers and staff experiencing life like no other together at Juniors #2 and Jr. High #4. Our leadership training programs are going strong with many high school students taking part in Step-Out and our second group of CIT’s are in the first week of their program right now. Our LIT’s have already had their focused week of training and they are playing an integral role on our summer staff team.

Sharing some good times with new friends!

Camp is in full swing and it’s a pretty exciting place to be right now!

Quotes Of The Week

“If someday that my mere mortal life I go to Camp Qwanoes, I think I’ll have a heart attack of joy.” ~ tweet translated from Portuguese, summer 2013

“Thanks so much for the most wonderful week ever as soon as i left it seemed as if i was leaving my home and i really wish i could of turned around and came back cant wait to see you guys next year love you guys.”~ Jr. High #3 camper, summer 2013

High in the air leaping out onto the trapeze bar

“Never thought it would be this way but being staff here at qwanoes is more fun than being a camper #homeawayfromhome #stepout” ~ Step-Out program participant, summer 2013

“Camp Qwanoes is addicting you go to serve for a week and you just want to stay. You end up coming back again and again! #bestcampever” ~ Jr. High #3 staff member, summer 2013

Glo Concert happening once again at Jr. High #5!

Bikes, Wakeboards & More For Sale

Every summer we purchase some brand-new, high-quality Rocky Mountain bikes and water sports equipment, and sell them at the end of the summer in good used condition for great prices.

Water sports equipment available includes waterskis, wakeboards, kneeboards, and a wakeskate. Tournament wakeboard boats are also available. For more info please see this link.

Coming Up…

Our fifth camp for Junior High’s and our third camp for Juniors are  just about here. If you’re coming, we look forward to seeing you at camp very soon!

August 11-16: Jr. High #5.

August 18-24: Juniors #3.

Up, up & away!

Meanwhile, the countdown is on for Youth Camp… 16 more days!!

~ Written by Julie Bayley, Qwanoes’ Associate Program Director