Encounter Camp 2026
About Encounter Camps
Dates & Rates For 2026
Encounter Camps
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July 5 - 10, Pre-Teen Survival – Ages 12-14
Spend the week exploring the outdoors and learning wilderness survival skills like fire building and shelter building. Experience various camp activities, as well as out-trips.
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July 12 - 17, Encounter Aim - Ages 13-16
This camp is all about paintball, re-ball, and laser tag! Campers can expect to spend lots of time based around these three activities. Other Encounter classics and activities will also be offered such as pellet guns, archery, and axe/knife throwing.
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July 19 - 24, Teen Venture – Ages 13-16
Explore the Shuswap valley and find what makes it a vacation hot spot. Hike local trails, climb local cliffs, and white water raft in this action packed out trip week. Cook over fires, play games and use camp activities. Come and interact with the beautiful nature that God has put in the Okanagan. A perfect week of scenic views, and cooling off at the beach. This summer, get outside and enjoy nature.
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July 26 - 29, Encounter 101 – Ages 10-12
Come try out a bit of everything that Encounter has to offer! This camp is packed with outdoor experiences like fire building and shelter building, as well as tons of games and activities.
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August 2 - 7, Boys Adventure - Ages 10-12
Built to let boys be boys. Spend the week exploring the outdoors and learning wilderness survival skills like fire building and shelter building. Experience various camp activities such as archery, pellet guns, knife throwing, the beach and much more.
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August 9 - 14, Girls Adventure – Ages 11-13
This is a time for the girls to get together, make new friends and connect through outdoor adventures. Learn how to light and cook meals over a fire, and enjoy camp classics such as archery, rock climbing and much more. Experience horseback riding, time at the beach, games in the woods and more.
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August 16 - 21, Teen Rush – Ages 13-16
Come join us for a week of high intensity activities like zip lining through the trees and climbing on local rock faces. With your heart pounding inside your chest you will discover the truth about God and the wonders of adrenaline. Cook meals over fires, play games in the woods and suit up for exclusives like paintball and bmx. From platforms in the trees to the sunny beach, make friends, have fun, and enjoy the rush of the outdoors
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August 23 - 28, Teen H20 – Ages 13–16
Everything water! White water rafting, river floats, the natural water slides, and more! Games in the woods, activities and cooking over fires will be included in this adventurous week.
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Info for Campers
Pickup Time! → 2:00 pm Friday*
*Squirt Camp and Encounter 101 → 1:30 pm Wednesday
*PeeWee Camp → 4:00 pm Friday
Camp registration runs from 4:00 – 4:30 pm on Sunday. Camp ends at 2:00 pm on Friday. We encourage parents to ask our leaders about the week and check out our highlights on social media.
Please do not arrive more than 30 min prior to registration. There is no advantage to arriving early, as all the staff will be in a meeting making last minute preparations. Campers need to be accompanied by a parent or another adult as they register.
What to Bring
- Sleeping bag & pillow
- Bible (if you have one)
- Clothing for rain & sun
- Toiletries & P.J.’s
- Bathing suit & towel
- Rainwear
- 2 pairs of running shoes (close-toed shoes are required for our activities)
- Sandals or crocs
- Bug repellent, sunscreen
- Hat
- Water bottle!
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We will be doing a weekly water fight, so feel free to bring a water/squirt gun from home.
No Theme Meals at Encounter
Leave at Home
- Electronic games
- Cell phones, mp3 players and iPods, iThis or iThat
- Gum or sunflower seeds
- Food (except for medical reasons)
- Pocket knives
- Please only bring modest bathing suits (guys and girls)
Refund / Cancellation Policy - Deposits are non-refundable. Where cancellation is made two weeks or more before the start of camp, you will receive a full refund, MINUS the deposit. No refund will be given if cancellation occurs less than two weeks prior to the session, except for medical reasons. No refund will be given for a dismissal due to disciplinary action, home sickness, late arrival or early departure. All registrations are non-transferable.
Camp Store - Our Camp Store will be open at registration time and after the closing program. We have camp souvenirs and clothing, with items starting at $2. Get a keychain, t-shirt, hoodie and more!
Note about White Water Rafting: If you have signed up for White Water Rafting, you must download and sign our waiver form. Waivers are to be filled out by a parent/guardian and submitted before or at the time of registration. Campers cannot participate without a signed waiver.
Note about Paintball: If you have signed up for Paintball, you must download and sign our waiver form. Waivers are to be filled out by a parent/guardian and submitted before or at the time of registration. Campers cannot participate without a signed waiver.