Summer Camp 2008 ... July 6th to July 26th & August 3rd to August 23rd

Make Friends!

Have Fun!
 
Whether you are a new camper or a seasoned veteran, an avid outdoor enthusiast or first time adventurer, Blue Lake has something special in store for you.

At Blue Lake, we cater our daily programs to accommodate each unique individual and offer several specialized programs that you can participate in during your stay. You’ll take part in challenges and games that will build leadership, communication, and teamwork.  You can choose to go on an overnight hike and enjoy a true wilderness experience away from the camp facility. Forest and environment education.

Make new friends, investigate the forest around you, and experience never before seen games and challenges that will potentially change your outlook on life.

Bring your mountain bike and ride through our extensive forest trails. (click for trail map)

If you are between the ages of 15 and 18, participate in the Outdoor Youth Leadership Program (OYLs) and learn how to take charge, lead, cooperate, and repeatedly triumph during challenging situations.

At Blue Lake you can customize your stay!  Our flexible attendance schedule allows you to stay for one day or for the entire summer! Whether you are an avid outdoor person or new to the outdoors, you’ll find summer camp at Blue Lake is designed on an individual basis. From mountain biking to swimming, from learning about the forest and environment to just sitting around the campfire with your favourite counselor, Blue Lake has something for everyone.

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

ECOFun Programs
(Forest and Environment Education)

Our EcoFun programs are designed to teach you more about our forests and environment and allow you to enjoy the outdoors with campers your age. Every camper that comes to Blue Lake gets to take part in Ecofun lessons. Activities are done in small groups with the focus of the program varying depending on age. 7-9 year olds learn about soil, trees, water, and wildlife. 10-11 year olds learn orienteering, recycling, conservation, and survival skills. 12-13 year olds learn about Ecosystem Management, and the 14 year-olds take part in Junior Outdoor Youth Leadership. The JOYLs program is an introductory version of the Outdoor Youth Leadership program. The program focuses on developing leadership and team-building skills, reviews the skills taught in previous Ecofun levels, and prepares the camper for the journey into the OYLs program.

Recreational and Social Programs

Aside from Ecofun, recreation and social programs are often the most memorable for campers coming to summer camp. Although many of these activities might seem like typical camp activities, they are done in an extraordinary way by our counseling staff. You may have seen some campfire programs at other camps before, but if you’ve never been to a Blue Lake campfire, then you don’t know what you’re missing!

Take a look below to see a list of what we offer campers both recreationally and socially.

• Campfire
• Swimming
• Canoeing
• Arts&Crafts
• Capture the Flag
• Challenges
• Talent Shows
• Fishing (requires own rod and tackle)
   

Summer Camp Brochure
What to Bring to Summer Camp
All Forms and Waivers

Leadership Programs

• JOYLS - Junior Outdoor Youth Leadership skills for 14 year olds - run in conjunction with our Summer Camp Program.
• OYLS - Outdoor Youth Leadership School
• Group Training 
  

Outdoor Youth Leadership - Available to Campers aged 15 -18 years, from July 13 - 19,  Aug 10- 16, 2008, the OYLs program is an important step in becoming an Outdoor Leader.
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Personalized Leadership Training - Leadership, Trust building, survival, Team building - all developed with the group leader to engineer a positive, dynamic learning experience for any group.

"My leadership class had an amazing experience...they were most impressed with the diversity of the games/activities and the enthusiastic but relaxed approach that you presented.  I was impressed with the flow and energy of the day and how I was encouraged to participate as well...this was a great way for us to cover different leadership styles, ice breakers, communication, and problem solving (taking little school time)...the students and I were able to learn at the same time." - Becca Wright from David Thompson Secondary School