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.

  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