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The mission of Camp Koolaree:
to provide a camp experience in a safe, sustainable and natural setting
and to foster a deeper individual connection
to Community, Creation and the Creator among campers and staff.

How do you say that?
Is it Koo-LAY-ree, Koo-LAH-ree,
Koo-la-REE or KOOL-a-ree?

The name KOOLAREE is an acronym that came from
KOOtenayLAke REligious Education
so there is some debate over the correct pronunciation.
Founders in old home movie footage can be heard calling it “Koo-LAH-ree”, but when set to music in favourite campfire songs, the name is sung more like “KOO- la-REE”. Over the years, the spoken pronunciation has changed to match the songs, with the emphasis on KOOL.
Let’s face it, camp is cool!

And the work goes on…

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Camp KoolareeJune 5, 2019

The Brick Shed gets a new floor! Submitted by Ray Lundquist: Here are a few of the photos I took during the work party last weekend at Camp Koolaree. The planning for this job ensured that every tool … more >>>

2019 Season

Our Camp Season is getting organized…

Here’s our schedule
— find your camp and register NOW!!

Outpost – July 8-13

Novice – July15-18

Intergenerational – July 22-27

Jr Boys – July 29-August 3

Teen – August 5-10

Jr Girls – August 12-17

Find out more > > >

to support campers who otherwise could not afford to go to camp

by subsidizing their camp fee.

Your tax deductible donation can be made online through the PayPal link or

by cheque payable to “Camp Koolaree”

and delivered to Camp Koolaree,

1300 Pine Ave, Trail BC V1R 4E6,

or your local United Church.

Tax receipts will be provided for all donations over $25.00.

Buy a “Camping Certificate“
(gift a week of camping to a friend or relative)
Prepay the camping registration fee
for someone you would like to have
a wonderful summer camp experience.
Contact us to arrange the purchase of a certificate.