Shared memories help families to stay together, especially when busy lives keep us apart so often. Camp is a great place for everyone to enjoy as individuals and as families. There are many ways for your family to get involved and to help support the ministry of Kuriakos.
Sunday Campfire
October 3, 7pm
Kuriakos hosts a monthly Community Campfire over Zoom. We would be delighted if you and your family would worship with us as part of the Kuriakos community.
Would you like to participate by sharing a song or devotion? Please email Kendra so she can be ready for you.
Next Campfire: October 3
NEW - Sign in 10 minutes ahead for "Fellowship Time"
Summer Programs
Discover Kuriakos Community Camping
Family Camps
kids 0+ -
grandparents - singles - blended families - empty nesters
Camp is for all ages! Activities are planned together and in age-specific groups.
Family Camp I CANCELLED FOR 2021 - Look at Community Camping instead!
Family Camp II Aug 15-20, 2021 - DATES LIKELY TO CHANGE - AUGUST PLAN TO BE ANNOUNCED BY JUNE 15. Look at Community Camping instead!
For the fullest experience, stay for the
week. If you're short on time, try just 1-2 nights. Choose camp
accommodations or bring your own RV/tent.
Click here for more information on What to Expect at Family Camps.
Family Getaways
Family Getaways I + II
Aug 2-4 + 4-6, 2021 - DATES LIKELY TO CHANGE - AUGUST PLAN TO BE ANNOUNCED BY JUNE 15. Look at Community Camping instead!
Family Getaway III
Aug 8-10, 2021 - DATES LIKELY TO CHANGE - AUGUST PLAN TO BE ANNOUNCED BY JUNE 15. Look at Community Camping instead!
This program is planned specially for families with busy summer schedules. Supervised activities for children are provided each morning and, and family activities each afternoon, allowing parents to enjoy a vacation and enjoy camp with their family.
For the fullest experience, stay for the
week. If you're short on time, try just 1-2 nights. Choose camp
accommodations or bring your own RV/tent.
Click here for more information on What to Expect at
Family Camps.
Bring your camper or tent, or stay in a cabin or dorm room
Open House
Sun, June 27 1-4pm
Don't miss out on this great way to start your summer at
camp.
This FREE event is open to everyone. A perfect introduction to the fun of
Kuriakos!
Activities and tours will be offered all afternoon. Just drop by!
Registration is not required
Activities offered will include climbing wall, lakefront boating and swimming, craft
room, low ropes challenge course, games in the field, archery and more. Weather
may alter the final list, but there's always something fun to do, rain or
shine, at Kuriakos!
Retreats
Serve at a Workweekend
Friday 8pm to Sunday 8pm. Come for as much as you like
Photos of Volunteers Helping in May 2016
Fall Work Week (18+) Oct 4-8. 2021
Thanksgiving at the Lake Oct 8-10, 2021
90th ANNIVERSARY Oct 10, 2021
and THANKSgiving Dinner
Special invitation to all 2021 volunteers.
Worship service at 2pm, dinner to follow.
Spring
Work Week (18+)
May 9-13, 2022
Family May Days May 13-15, 2022
Service weekends are a great opportunity to work and play together. All ages
are welcome, there is something for everyone to do to help out. Tools and
equipment are provided, although you may choose to bring your own.
When not working, there will be games, worship, campfires, and time to hang out
with new friends. You provide the labour, we provide the food, accommodations,
activities, worship, and jobs that need to be done!
Family Day Getaway
February 18-21, 2022
$190/Adult $130/Kid Max $380/family
A mid-winter retreat for families.
Messy Church Host / Guest speaker - Dora Hall, Okotoks
This retreat over the Family Day long
weekend will follow a "Messy Church" style, with games, crafts and
activities incorporated into the Bibe study times. We will spend time
outdoors, play games, worship, relax and enjoy great meals together.
Family Adventure Weekend
September 9-11, 2022
$150/adult $80/kid max $300/family
Work on your camping skills with your kids! We'll cook on the fire, pack a canoe, and sleep outside (if you want to). Try building a shelter, identifying forest flora, or practicing your navigation skills.
If you're up for it, you'll also obtain your Paddle Canada Intro Lake Canoe certificate and go on an overnight canoe trip.
This program is designed for families to learn outdoor skills together so you can put these skills to use after camp. Family friends are welcome to join your family for the weekend!
Virtual Resources
Family Day Weekend
February 12-15, 2021
Check out the suggestions below to find some ways to spend time together during the Family Day Weekend.
Friday
7pm - Evening Devotions on Facebook/YouTube
Saturday
9am - Morning Devotions on Facebook/YouTube
7pm - Evening Devotions on Facebook/YouTube
Sunday
9am - Morning Devotions on Facebook/YouTube
7pm - CAMPFIRE on ZOOM
Join us for a Campfire on Sunday evening and share about your family weekend!
Monday
9am - Morning Devotions on Facebook/YouTube
Additional activity suggestions will be posted on Facebook throughout the weekend.
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Backyard CampOut
At camp, we believe it's not summer without a campout. That's why we've come up with some great ideas for camping wherever you are!
Elanor's
entirely
optional
ESSENTIAL
MUST-HAVES
for a successful campout
Here are some tips for your at-home campout experience.
Kendra's
planning,
practical, and safety
Suggestions
for a successful campout
Here are some tips for planning your at-home campout experience.
We will have our check-in all together on August 16th at 6:30pm before our evening Campfire... and you can all share what you and your family did for your campout!
All registrants must complete a waiver form, either ONLINE in your account or PRINT below.
GETTING READY for CAMP? Please read the following documents:
PREPARING FOR CAMP - Kids and Youth
PREPARING FOR CAMP - Family Camp
Tips for Parents - (how we deal with electronics, homesickness, phoning home, etc)
