Summer Family Retreat (June 13-15, 2025)
Take a family vacation with a purpose. Qwanoes Style. The perfect blend of recreation and friendship, relaxation and discovery. Prepare yourself for the smiles. Togetherness. And countless memories. Young, old, single parent...all families are welcome!
OR – CHOOSE THE "JUMPSTART" OPTION AND ADD A DAY! (June 12-15, 2025) SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO!
Go on an adventure together!
Enjoy a thoroughly enriching experience in a distinctively Christ-centred environment. Through a gifted speaker, excellent food, special music, exciting programs for children and youth, and the warmth and closeness of a fun, family fireside, God will challenge and strengthen your family.
Far more than a great vacation, it is also your best value–where the extras don't cost extra! You'll enjoy just the right balance of free-time and optional planned events. All this in the beauty and peace of Qwanoes...where we are seeking to cater to your needs. Come for the highlight of the year for your family!
Featuring: Qwanoes Beach is open...from wakeboarding and riding the Rocket to kayaking and playing on the Aqua Park, tons of water adventures awaits! Plus, from simply relaxing to the fun and togetherness of optional family activities, our experienced program team has something planned for everyone. Our Q‑Town sessions will include singing, fun skits, interaction, and sharing.
Here are some other highlights:
- Quality Children's & Youth Programs
- Sports and Activities (Please note that some activities have minimum age requirements.) Most of our Land, Challenge Course and Qwanoes Beach activities will be open!
- Special (& Crazy!) Family Times and Firesides
- Great Food...And No Clean-Up!
- Complimentary Evening Babysitting
Special Feature: Family Carnival!
Speaker: TBA
Ben Hall is the Lead Pastor at Saanich Baptist Church. After growing up on the Island and going to Qwanoes as a kid he’s been in pastoral ministry for 25 years in the BC interior before returning in 2023. He and his wife, Kirstin, have five awesome kids who make them very proud. In his free time, Ben enjoys running trails and coaching football.
JUMPSTART OPTION!
Ben Hall is the Lead Pastor at Saanich Baptist Church. After growing up on the Island and going to Qwanoes as a kid he’s been in pastoral ministry for 25 years in the BC interior before returning in 2023. He and his wife, Kirstin, have five awesome kids who make them very proud. In his free time, Ben enjoys running trails and coaching football.
To make it even more special, choose our new JUMPSTART option and arrive a day earlier! After registering between 1:00 and 2:00 pm on Thursday, your weekend begins and our activities will be open for the rest of the afternoon! Friday will include a family fun time in the morning, and activities open all afternoon.
After dinner on Friday onward, we will welcome guests who are coming for just Friday to Sunday, and enjoy the full Summer Family Retreat together.
JUMPSTART means more activities, more family time, and even more fun!
Details:
- Begins: June 13-15, 2025. OPTION: Friday, 9:00 pm (Register anytime between 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm) Qwanoes will provide bus transportation from the Duke Point Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo for both the 3:15 pm and 5:45 pm ferries from Tsawwassen. Note: If arriving on the 3:15 pm ferry, please note that dinner is not provided at Qwanoes on Friday night.
- Begins: June 12-15, 2025. JUMPSTART OPTION: Thursday, 2:00 pm (Register anytime between 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm) Qwanoes will provide bus transportation from the Duke Point Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo for the 10:15 am ferry from Tsawwassen.
- Ends: Sunday, 1:30 pm Mainlanders will catch the 3:15 pm ferry to Tsawwassen.
- Accommodation: Families have the choice of bringing their own tent or R.V, staying in our Sky Ridge Lodge, non-winterized cabins, or Pacific Woods Lodge (limited). You can decide on your accommodation at the time of registration.
- What to bring: Your own bedding, Bible, alarm clock, flashlight, warm casual clothes, personal items, appropriate footwear, old clothes & shoes (just in case!), swimsuit and towels, and rain gear (just in case!).
Special Feature:
- Qwanoes Beach is OPEN!
Activities:
Qwanoes Beach (most activities will be open), Challenge Course (Sky Station, Jet Stream, Sky-Scraper, Screamer, Climbing Tower, Airwalk Village, Breathtaker, Etc.), Hiking Maple Mountain, Horseshoes, Ping Pong, Street Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Foosball, Trampoline, Outdoor Laser Tag, Club Coco, and more.
Family Work Weekend (May 30-June 1, 2025)
Here is a great opportunity for your family to serve together and experience Qwanoes all in one weekend - and there is no cost!
This special weekend will include: serving during Saturday as part of our Summer Work Day (which ends with our special "Prayer Day" program), a family fun event and fireside Saturday evening, and a Q-Town Sunday morning. For more info go to the Family Work Weekend page.
"I just wanted to say that I love your camp and can't wait to be back"
2025 Rates
| Basic Rate | Summer Family Retreat: June 13-15, 2025 25RF3 | Jump Start Option: June 12-15, 2025 25RF4 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 Years | $4 | $5 | ||||||
| 2-4 | $35 | $52 | ||||||
| 5-8 | $88 | $130 | ||||||
| 9-12 | $128 | $187 | ||||||
| 13-18 | $179 | $272 | ||||||
| 19 & Over | $212 | $312 | ||||||
| Basic Rate | Cost Per Accommodation Type: | |||||||
| PWL (Pacific Woods Lodge) | $180 | |||||||
| PWL - Jumpstart | $245 | |||||||
| SRL (Sky Ridge Lodge) | Included | |||||||
| Cabin | Included | |||||||
| RV/Tent | Basic Less 10% | |||||||
| *NOTE: 5% GST APPLIES TO CAMPS & RETREATS | ||||||||