📞 Phone System Update
We’re currently upgrading our phone system to serve you better! During this transition, we’re experiencing some temporary phone issues.
If you need to reach us, please contact us by email at info@kuriakos.ab.ca
At this time, we kindly ask that you do not leave a voicemail, as we’re unable to retrieve messages while the upgrade is in progress.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our communication systems!
— The Kuriakos Team
Hello and welcome to Kuriakos!
We are so glad you are here.
Come with your background and beliefs, you BELONG at Kuriakos. Come as you are, you can GROW at Kuriakos.
Come, whether it’s your first time or you’ve been here many times, you are welcome as we gather TOGETHER at Kuriakos.
We trust you’ll have a fulfilling and wonderful time here.
If you need anything ask one of our staff members, they are here to help you out.
Thank you for coming and being a part of the community of Kuriakos.
Join Our Team as Program Director at Kuriakos
Kuriakos is seeking an energetic and experienced Program Director to lead our year-round ministry of camps, retreats, and outdoor school programs. This full-time, on-site role combines hands-on program development with team leadership and community building. The Program Director works closely with the Executive Director and program staff to design and deliver meaningful experiences for children, youth, and adults, while mentoring seasonal staff and ensuring excellence in safety and operations.
If you’re passionate about outdoor ministry, enjoy mentoring others, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to live, work, and serve at Kuriakos.
Click HERE to view the full position details and apply today.
The True Essence of Camp
Camps are often seen as places for laughter, games, and outdoor adventures. However, they embody something much deeper. At their core, camps are about fostering values of Belonging, Growth, and Togetherness, with a dash of Adventure thrown into the mix. These experiences offer more than just a good time; they cultivate essential life skills and create memories that last a lifetime.
Camp is much more than just a week of fun. It is a transformative experience that instills values and skills essential for life. By focusing on belonging, growth, togetherness, and adventure, campers leave with more than memories; they leave with a foundation for a bright future.
The classic summer camp experience comes alive at Kuriakos, where children embark on a journey filled with new adventures, build lasting friendships, and develop essential life skills. Our camp is centered around the values of Belonging, Growth, and Togetherness, creating memories that last a lifetime.
The Leadership in Training (LIT) program provides young individuals with opportunities for growth through training, spiritual development, and leadership enhancement. Participants can join the program in one of two roles: SITs or STANDs. Each role offers unique skills and experiences.
Kuriakos Outdoor School offers a unique and invigorating educational experience for all age groups, combining the wonders of the natural world with structured learning. Our programs are designed to foster growth, build leadership skills, and encourage teamwork in an engaging environment.
Organizing a retreat is a great way to deepen connections with family or community. Whether it's a relaxing weekend or a special event, Kuriakos offers the ideal setting with comfortable and affordable facilities.
Kuriakos is an experience, not just a destination. It features three year-round lodges, plus cabins and RV sites in warmer months, accommodating various gatherings.
With meeting spaces, dining services, and outdoor activities like hiking and canoeing, Kuriakos ensures a memorable retreat. Whether you're here to relax, learn, or celebrate, Kuriakos welcomes you with tailored services for your retreat’s success.
Land Acknowledgement
Kuriakos is in Treaty Six, East of the Rockies, between the Athabasca and Red Deer rivers,
on what the Cree call Kinepik, or Snake Lake.
We share and care for this land with Indigenous Peoples who were here before us.
We are ALL Treaty Six people.
With gratitude and mutual respect, Kuriakos acknowledges that we live, work, play and worship on Treaty 6 lands that are ancestral meeting grounds, gathering places, and travel routes for many First Nations including the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux. We also acknowledge the Metis people of the Red Deer Metis District within the Battle River Territory who call Treaty 6 home. We respect all people who share, celebrate and care for the Treaty 6 territory of central Alberta and we honour the original caretakers of the land who remind us of the ongoing histories that precede us. We also recognize our shared responsibilities going forward to help bring everyone together on this journey of Truth and Reconciliation.
