Camp's more than just fun! It's about our values of Belonging, Growth, and Togetherness (and Adventure!).
A week of camp teaches skills that are essential for life and provides experiences that you won't find anywhere else.
For more research on the value of camp, visit the Effective Camp Study.
The classic summer camp experience - Kuriakos style. With a focus on relationships, and our values of Belonging, Growth, and Togetherness, our summer camps are sure to have an impact on your camper for years to come. Whether it's learning new skills, making friends, growing in faith, or spending time outside, there's always something positive happening at summer camp.
Junior and Senior Youth Camps hold all the fun of Kids camps, with new experiences and deeper learning.
Ready for something a little more "adventurous"? Based out of our Wilderness Site (2km walk from the main site), these small-group programs focus on camping and survival skills, sleeping in large tents and cooking on the fire. Adventure campers spend all thier time outside, rain or shine and learn to enjoy being in nature. Enjoy a canoe trip (day or overnight) on Sylvan Lake, and learn or develop your paddling skills.
maximum 16 campers
Can't wait till summer? We've got a camp for that. Family, Youth and Confirmation Retreats run all year to keep you connected to the Kuriakos community. Join the fun and see another side of Kuriakos.
sUMMER Kids cAMPS
We've always been committed to fostering a sense of community and personal growth. This summer, we have a new way for local families to attend camp... for our Day Camp!
The program promises a blend of adventure, learning, and spiritual growth, in line with our values of belonging, growth, and togetherness. Activities are designed to be engaging and fun, while also providing valuable life skills and the opportunity for children to explore their faith in a supportive environment.
Program includes daily lunch and snack.
Their first full week at camp! An experience like no other for kids: canoeing, swimming, games, climbing wall, and many more activities. Learning about nature, God, and each other in an open environment where questions can be asked and fun will be had!
These campers will participate in worship, campfire and meals with the whole camp community, and split off into smaller villages (made up of 2 cabin groups) for activities, Quest (Bible Study) and sleeping times. Our cabin leaders focus on fun, safety and building relationships with each camper in their care.
A great first time camp for kids who haven't been away from home before! Small cabin groups mean lots of one-on-one attention from staff. Kids get to spend lots of time in the outdoors doing new fun activities.
Mini campers are welcomed into the community by the Kids Campers who have been at Kuriakos all week. They join in worship, meals and campfire times with the older kids, while having a smaller group closer to their age for activities, Quest (Bible Study) and sleeping.
An experience like no other for kids! Canoeing, swimming, games, climbing wall, and many more activities. Learning about nature, God, and each other in an open environment where questions can be asked and fun will be had!
These campers will participate in worship, campfire and meals with the whole camp community, and split off into smaller villages (made up of 2 cabin groups) for activities, Quest (Bible Study) and sleeping times. Our cabin leaders focus on fun, safety and building relationships with each camper in their care.
Skills campers register for a specific skill set, and spend time focusing on that area during their daily activity times. Of course, they still get times to enjoy all the regular camp activities like waterfront, Bible Study, campfire and worship. Skills campers will build two sets of friends: their cabin group and their skill group. Cabin groups may be made up of campers from all skill focuses.
MAD: Music and Drama | Ages 8-16
Talented directors will lead campers through the creative challenge of learning a musical production in just one week. Camper talents will be showcased at a performance for parents right before pick-up on Friday. The production may also be shared virtually for family and friends to watch.
Sports | Ages 10-14
Ready to improve your fitness and skills? Sports Camp will give you an opportunity to practice a variety of sports, and discover team-work in a welcoming community. Awards of Achievement will be sent home after their week at camp. Summer staff and special guests will lead campers through activities such as soccer, basketball, wall climbing, football, archery and more. Actual activities will depend on the skills and availability of instructors.
Arts | Ages 8-16
Enjoy a week of expressing your artistic abilities. Work with multiple mediums to create art projects you can take home. Art projects may include painting, tie-dye, knitting, leatherworking, sculpting, and more. Actual activities will depend on the skills and availability of instructors.
Science | Ages 8-16
Get ready to explore and experiment! This camp will be filled with unique, fun and messy science experiments. Campers will learn all about different aspects of science, including physics, biology and chemistry. Campers will be provided with materials, instructions and safety equipment for all experiments. This camp is for anyone looking to learn a little while having tons of fun!
Cooking | Ages 12-16
Do you love cooking shows? This is your chance to try your hand at a variety of recipes and skills in the kitchen. Campers will use our double-household kitchen in the ARC to transform ingredients into delicious dishes. Campers will get to sample their concoctions, and may even make a dish to share with others at camp. Campers will learn food safety and personal safety skills for cooking.
Summer Youth Camps
Spend a week at the lake meeting new friends and getting out into nature. Explore new activities and skills, dive deeper into Bible Studies and understand your faith, develop leadership skills through worship and activities.
Plus: attend Senior Youth and come back the next week for LIT Week for FREE!
Meet new friends while spending time at the lake this summer! Canoeing, climbing wall, high ropes, archery, and many more activities. Spend some time away from technology and closer to those around you. Your week at camp will be the best of the summer!
LIT week is packed ful of fun, friendship and learning. LITs will develop skills they can use as volunteers at camp, as well as in other areas of their lives. Emergency First Aid certification, discipleship training, leadership skills and group development are important aspects of this week.
Skills campers register for a specific skill set, and spend time focusing on that area during their daily activity times. Of course, they still get times to enjoy all the regular camp activities like waterfront, Quest (Bible Study), campfire and worship. Skills campers will build two sets of friends: their cabin group and their skill group. Cabin groups may be made up of campers from all 3 skill focuses.
MUSIC and DRAMA | Ages 8-16
Talented directors Pete and Josanna Justine will lead campers through the creative challenge of learning a musical production in just one week. Camper talents will be showcased at a performance for parents right before pick-up on Friday. The production may also be shared virtually for family and friends to watch.
SPORTS | Ages 10-14
Ready to improve your fitness and skills? Sports Camp will give you an opportunity to practice a variety of sports, and discover team-work in a welcoming community. Awards of Achievement will be sent home after their week at camp. Summer staff and special guests will lead campers through activities such as soccer, baskteball, karate, wall climbing, football, archery and more. Actual activites will depend on the skills and availability of instructors.
PHOTOGRAPHY | Ages 8-16
Get ready to learn about light composition, subject placement, filtering, focus and many more skills. All campers will have a chance to try out their skills on the camp's digital SLR, but should bring their own camera (film, digital, SLR, point-and-shoot, disposable) to get as much shooting time in as possible.
sUMMER aDVENTURE cAMPS
Want to learn more about nature? Spend a week cooking, sleeping, playing games, singing songs, canoeing, archery and much more all in the woods! You will get to grow close to a small community for a whole week.
Includes a Day Trip on the lake!
Canoeing, archery, initiatives, star gazing, swimming, kayaking, sauna-ing, exploring the forest- what's not to love? Sign up for an adventure with trained staff and an awesome group of people as you learn more about nature, yourself, and God.
Includes an overnight canoe trip on the lake!
Retreats
Youth Retreat
May 30-June 1, 2025
Pastor Aaron Schnell
"Why?"
age 13-18
$130 + gst
$50 for past LITs!
Calling all Youth and recent LITs!
Can't wait for summer? Neither can we! Come on out for a weekend of fun, food, and faith. Bring your friends, or bring your youth group!
Good questions matter, and we’ve sure got questions. Where is God calling me to go? Why follow Jesus? Who am I? How do I fit in?
Join us for the youth retreat weekend as we ask and respond to the questions that matter to young people today, with our resource pastor Aaron Schnell, who serves as Pastor at Advent Lutheran Church in Calgary. He is a father of teens, plays centre for the the Mighty Pucks rec hockey team, is a former DJ, and an avid question asker.
LEADERS! Click HERE to tell us you're interested in bringing your group.
Confirmation Retreats
Arrival: 8-8:30pm on Friday
Departure: Noon on Sunday Worship: 10am on Sunday
Fall Nov 22-24, 2024 ($125+gst)
Winter January 31- February 2, 2025 ($130+gst)
Bring
your confirmation class or youth group together during one of these
dynamic weekends. Leaders come prepared to lead their group in 4
hour-long sessions on Saturday. Camp staff provide leadership for games,
devotions, worship, activities, and everything else throughout the
weekend.
Registration must be completed through your church, which will provide you with a Group Registration ID.
Program, schedule, payment, and packing information
LEADERS! Click HERE to tell us you're interested in bringing your class.
