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United Church Camping in the West Kootenays. Established in 1931, Koolaree is a 137 acre camp located on the West Arm of beautiful Kootenay Lake. Surrounded by beach, trails, mountains and lake, it makes for a true wilderness setting.

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Camp Koolaree greatly appreciates the support provided by:

and the direct financial support of many people throughout the West Kootenay/Boundary areas and from afar who respond so generously to our need.

Guiding Principles:

● All are valued and welcome to share the experience of Camp Koolaree, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, economic status, family status or faith tradition.
● We are part of the ongoing miracle of creation and strive to make our actions harmonious with the world in present and future.
● Camp Koolaree will strive to help campers grow socially, physically, emotionally and spiritually while having fun.
● Camp Koolaree will promote a safe and compassionate environment where all can contribute without worrying about bullying, competition, exclusion or denigration.
● Camp Koolaree will strive to build community through consensus and mutual esteem.
● Camp Koolaree provides an environment that is Christian in influence, not emphasis, respecting all faith traditions and focusing on values rather than doctrine.
● Camp Koolaree will foster the understanding that the principles learned at camp apply to campers regular lives as well and that they can use them after they leave to help create a happier and healthier world for all.

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Camp Koolaree Celebrated its 90th anniversary

Over the past nine decades, Koolaree has served youth and families from across the West Kootenay by providing a safe, sustainable, and affordable summer camp experience. Gala organizers say their goals are to provide a fun and educational meeting for the community and help raise money to purchase a boat for the water-only-access camp.

“Most of all, we want to get people excited about the 2022 summer camp season,” says Nicole Cameron, a member of Koolaree’s board. “By supporting Koolaree, you are helping us continue to provide a fun and accessible camping experience for kids in your community for years to come.”

Camp Koolaree

1300 Pine Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4E6