Tag Archives: Qwanoes Youth Camp

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, Adult Retreats, Camp Staff, Events, Family Programs, Leadership Training, Social Media, Summer Camp

Qwanoes Spirit Alive & Well

Lots of excitement is in the air this weekend at Qwanoes as our Spring Women’s Retreat is happening, a church youth group  from Ladner Baptist is helping with pre-summer work projects, summer staff are being trained to be instructors in the challenge course, our Qwanoes Board is meeting, and Qwanoes is part of the Relevant Faith conference being put on by Apologetics Canada and Campbell River Baptist Church!

Qwanoes shirts from the early 90's through to our 2013 "Right Here, Right Now" shirts appeared on the Canada-wide "Wear Your Camp T-Shirt Day"

“Wear Your Camp T-Shirt Day”

This past Wednesday was the second annual Canada-wide “Wear Your Camp T-Shirt Day.” Advance Crew has just started here at Qwanoes and we had fun taking photos at camp – plus seeing all the photos you and others posted on Facebook and Twitter from as far away as Brazil and New Zealand. It was great to see Qwanoes shirts appear from the early 90’s through to our 2013 “Right Here, Right Now” shirts.

Thanks to everyone that joined with us and other Canadian camps in showing the world how much we love camp! To see catch a glimpse of those that took part, click here.

Showing some Qwanoes spirit in New Zealand on "Wear Your Camp T-Shirt Day!"

Advance Crew Is Here

Earlier this week, all of us on the year-round staff team were very excited to welcome our first members of our 2013 Advance Crew. Once Advance Crew begins, we know that summer is going to arrive very quickly! During Advance Crew each year, the foundations for summer are laid as this vital group of leaders is involved in all aspects of getting ready for the summer and working with pre-summer guest groups.

Spotlight On Youth Camp

Youth Camp, for ages 15-18, is happening this year from August 25 to September 1. For many years now, it has been the perfect way to end your summer in style! Here’s a small sampling what was heard on Twitter at the end of Youth Camp last summer:

The Ultimate Qwanoes Week!

“Back from camp. Was the most amazing week of my life #Qwanoes #awesome”

“Had the most life changing amazing week at @Qwanoes this week and I can’t wait to come back for more!”

“DEFINITELY one of the best weeks of my life at @Qwanoes. Can’t wait for next summer!”

Find out more about Youth Camp.

Coming Up…

• May 10-12: CIT Challenge Course Instructor Training Workshop. This workshop is designed for those coming to our CIT (counselor-in-training) program this summer who would like to learn to serve in a dynamic high-adventure setting. More info about this exciting opportunity for CIT’s is on the CIT Pre-Summer page on our website.

Try out the brand-new Sky Station at the Spring Family Retreat!

• May 17-20: Spring Family Retreat. Families are invited to go on a memorable weekend adventure together this May long weekend! You will experience a well-rounded program with something for everyone in your family. We’ll even be having our first Billy Blue’s Western Carnival featuring “Challenge the Duck Hunt,” “Them’s A Snake In My Boot,” and much more. We really look forward to having Paul Johnson, the Lead Pastor at South Delta Baptist Church, as our speaker for the weekend. And you’re hearing it here first… we’ll be opening our brand-new Sky Station to our guests for the very first time at the Spring Family Retreat! We’d love to have you and your family join us. Details and to register.

Even "Future Staff" were showing some Qwanoes spirit on "Wear Your Camp T-Shirt Day!"

~ Written by Julie Bayley, Qwanoes’ Associate Program Director