Shuswap Lake Week at a Glance
Camp activities to look forward to:
Saturday
- 12 noon — 5:00 p.m. Check in with the Camp Registrar at the Campground Office. After 5 p.m., check-in at the Camp Manager's site on the beach. Bring all necessary completed forms.
DO NOT proceed to your site before checking in.
- Set up and explore, check your child's group/Moniteur at the white Coffee Tent (near the beach). Sign up to feed a Moniteur.
- 7:00 p.m. Welcome get together and introductory skit for everyone on the Grassy Field. Bring a chair.
- 8:30 p.m. Parent meetings for Teen Programs — ALL PARENTS of TEENS MUST ATTEND.
- 9:00 p.m. Wine and Cheese (adults only please) at the coffee tent. Bring something to drink and a snack to share. Meet other parents and the Moniteurs.
Note: A Canoe/Kayak Workshop and a Tie-Dye Workshop will be held early in the camp week — find out info at the morning parent meeting.
Sunday — Tuesday
- 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Grassy Field (listen for the drums).
- 9:15 a.m. Daily parent meetings at the Coffee Tent. Please attend daily as important information is relayed.
- 11:45 a.m. Kids home for lunch. Pre-K parents must pick up their children at the Grassy Field after each session — please be on time.
- 1:30 p.m. Meet again at the Grassy Field.
- 4:00 p.m. Kids are dismissed for the day and sent back to their campsites.
- 7:00 p.m. Meet at the Grassy Field for skits or evening family games.
Wednesday
- Day off for everyone to explore the Shuswap or just relax at camp! No parent meeting or evening skit/activities.
Thursday — Friday
- 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Grassy Field (listen for the drums).
- 9:15 a.m. Daily parent meetings at the Coffee Tent. Please attend daily as important information is relayed.
- 11:45 a.m. Kids home for lunch.
- 1:30 p.m. Meet again at the Grassy Field.
- 4:00 p.m. Kids are dismissed for the day and sent back to their campsites.
- 7:00 p.m. Meet at the Grassy Field for skits or evening family games. On the Friday night the Grand Finale happens along with t-shirt signing (remember to wear or bring your camp t-shirt and maybe a flashlight).
Saturday
- 10:00 a.m. Check-out time — others will be waiting for your site so please depart on time.
Highlights!
Times of activities are posted at the Coffee Tent, and will be announced daily.
A Sample of Our Teen Programs
We thought you might enjoy a sample of what our teen programs could look like for your week at camp. Please note that programs change each year and this should be used as a guide only. All activities are age appropriate and have been explored thoroughly by our moniteurs prior to camp.
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Les Aventuriers |
Les Coureurs des Bois |
Le Groupe Méli-Mélo |
| Sunday |
Team building and water activities on site |
Canoe Shuswap Lake from Sicamous, overnite at marine campsite |
Team-building and water activities on site |
| Monday |
Horseback riding, overnight at local ranch |
Canoe / explore Shuswap, overnite at different marine campsite |
On site activities, mime workshop |
| Tuesday |
Hike at ranch, return for Momo Mania |
Canoe back to Sicamous for pickup |
Daytrip to SAGA Public Art Gallery, activity with local artist |
| Wednesday |
Day off |
| Thursday |
Canoe to Herald Provincial Park, overnite |
Rock Climbing activity at Gardom Lake, overnight |
Afternoon depart to Gardom Lake for activities, overnight |
| Friday |
Hike to Margaret Falls, canoe back to campground |
Hiking and activities at Gardom Lake and return to campground |
Return to campground, improv game |