SUMMER 2023
Outpost Teen Camp
This week-long addition to our regular camp line-up celebrates the supporters and members of the youth LGBTQ2S+ community in an inclusive, supportive, genderless camp.
2023 Camps
July 10-15 – Intergenerational Family Camp (all ages)
July 17-20 Novice (ages 7-9)
July 24-29 Jr. Boys (ages 10-13)
July 31-August 5 Outpost (ages 14-17, 2S_GTBQIA+ and allies)
August 7-12 Jr. Girls (ages 10-13)
August 14-19 CoEd Teen (ages 14-17)
*Exceptions to age restrictions may be made on a case-by-case basis
~ please contact Registrar ~
We provide food, boarding, lifeguard, some programming.
Regular – $335 after June 1st
Regular – $420 after June 1st
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– Lake front rustic Kootenay summer camp
– true wilderness environment
– We are accredited by the BC Camping Association
What do the kids do?
– Swimming
– Canoeing
– Crafts
– Hikes
– Hanging out… with new friends
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Campers stay in rustic cabins with up to nine other campers and two leaders.
Meals are held in our open-air dining hall.
Special diets can be accommodated.
We are “off the grid” and there is no electricity, however we do have a fully functioning water system, complete with flush toilets and hot showers.
A typical day at Camp Koolaree starts with an optional Polar Bear swim, followed by flag raising and breakfast. The rest of the day includes Chapel, where ideas about God, nature and community are discussed, craft time, community clean-up chores, sports and games. Other activities include swimming, canoeing and hiking. There is always lunch and an afternoon snack called “canteen”. After supper, evenings will include more games, followed by a campfire with songs and skits.
What should I bring to Camp?jeans/pants (2 pairs) |
Please DON’T bring:aerosol cans of any kind
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(Note: Items not listed above may be locked up for safekeeping during camp.
Some items may be issued during the camp at the discretion of the Camp Director.)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Remember Your Medication: Please label properly all medications with the child’s name and bring in written form any medical changes since registration. The First Aid Attendant will collect all medications (prescription and over the counter) at registration check in.
Children with specific dietary concerns may bring food with permission from the director. Please ensure this is noted on your registration.
Labelling: To ensure that everything comes back home, we suggest you use waterproof pens or sew-on labels to mark all items with camper’s name. Camp Koolaree staff cannot be responsible for lost or stolen personal property.
How do I get to Camp Koolaree?As Camp Koolaree is located on the other side of the lake, a boat ride is needed to get there. We provide that boat ride for campers and visitors. There are scheduled times at the start and end of each camp. Arrival time (first day): 8 to 9 a.m. Place: McDonald’s Landing, which is a public wharf located just after Six Mile at Highway 3A and Lower Six Mile Road (10.1km from Nelson bridge). Camp boats will transport people across the lake to Camp. Life jackets are provided. Night crossings are not permitted. |