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Summer Camp 2023

Main Camp

Summer Camp

Summer camp is like oxygen to us at GLBC. We have the opportunity to live out our mission at warp speed, as we anticipate over 1000 campers coming to experience a day or a week of camp or even more. The experience is full of fun, friendships and faith. You will have fun with exciting games, challenging adventures and crazy dress-up meals.You will go deeper with the friends you came with and develop new friendships that last. You will be challenged in your faith, to embark on a journey with God and make it real in your own life. 

About Camp

Gardom Lake bible Camp is located south of Salmon Arm BC. It’s one and a quarter hours drive from Kelowna, and one and a half hours away from Kamloops. The Camp is owned by the Mennonite Brethren Conference of BC and is operated by the local Board of Directors. Our location on Gardom Lake, and out 72 acres, provide endless activities. It’s our goal to provide each camper with a sense of fulfilment that will encourage future growth in all aspects of their life. All children regardless of race or religion are always welcome.

What we have to offer

We have over 25 activities for your child to choose from, depending on your child’s age. We have a fantastic staff that is trained to give your child the best experience, and we have an awesome camp facility that has all of the camp classics from the beach to the good food, fun games, and campfires. 

Summer Rocks!

Your kids are going to have a blast! Not just because they get to experience our 16ft water iceberg, they could try our Stand up Paddle Boards, Canoes, Kayaks, Archery, Zipline, or any other activity. More importantly our staff are dedicated to giving them an experience, and friendship that they will remember.
In case you miss any information or just want to give us feedback, please feel free to contact us.

Registration

Register for Main Camp

Feel free to contact us with any questions!

Dates & Rates For 2023

Gardom Lake Bible Camp Main Camps 2023

  • June 29 - June 30, PeeWee – Ages 6-8 (we made a mistake in our brochure)

    Kick off the summer with our 24 hour camp! PeeWee camp is an overnight camp, perfect for the first time camper. PeeWee kids enjoy all that camp has to offer, beach, games, activities, campfire and great food!

    $80

  • July 2-7, Exhilarate #1 - Ages 8-10

    Spend the week having an absolute BLAST! Swimming, games, activities? You bet! This camp is loaded with fun. Kids get to choose from a variety of activities to do throughout the week in addition to getting lots of time for things like the beach, campfires, and hanging out with friends.

    $395

  • July 9-14, Exhilarate #2 - Ages 9-11

    Spend the week having an absolute BLAST! Swimming, games, activities? You bet! This camp is loaded with fun. Kids get to choose from a variety of activities to do throughout the week in addition to getting lots of time for things like the beach, campfires, and hanging out with friends.

    $395

  • July 16-21, Engage #1 - Ages 11-13

    This camp diverges from younger camps in that there are more activities available. Campers can expect games, activities, beach time and all of the other fun things that come along with summer camp.

    $395

  • July 23-26, Squirt - Ages 7-10

    This camp contains all of the things that make camp special, and is perfect for kids who are making the leap to a full week at summer camp! 3 days of wide games, exciting activities, hanging out at the beach, and more!

    $270

  • July 30-August 4, Innovate #1 - Ages 12-14

    We add a spin to main camp and bring it to the next level. All of the activities that Gardom offers including several unexpected ones...you’ll just have to wait and see! Schedule is relaxed; expect beach time, coffee lounge, night games, and a massive water fight.

    $395

  • August 6-11, Exhilarate #3 - Ages 9-11

    Spend the week having an absolute BLAST! Swimming, games, activities? You bet! This camp is loaded with fun. Kids get to choose from a variety of activities to do throughout the week in addition to getting lots of time for things like the beach, campfires, and hanging out with friends.

    $395

  • August 13-18, Engage #2 - Ages 11-13

    This camp diverges from younger camps in that there are more activities available. Campers can expect games, activities, beach time and all of the other fun things that come along with summer camp.

    $395

  • August 20-25, Innovate #2 - Ages 13-16

    Gardom Lake Teen Camp, we take camp and we bring it to the next level. All of the activities that Gardom offers and then add several unexpected ones. Schedule is relaxed, expect beach time, coffee lounge, night games, and a massive waterfight.

    $395

Info for Campers

Camp registration runs from 4:00 till 4:30pm Sunday. Camp ends 6:00pm* Friday with a short closing program. We encourage campers, parents and guardians to join us for the closing program to experience highlights from the week of camp.

* Squirt camp pickup at 1:30pm Wednesday, PeeWee pickup at 4pm Friday

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 (You NEED shoes not just sandals or crocs)
  • Sandals or crocs
  • Bug repellent, sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Water bottle!
  • (NEW) We will be doing a weekly waterfight, feel free to bring a watergun/ squirt gun from home.                          (this is not required just an option)

Dress up clothes for Theme Meals

BE CREATIVE, HAVE FUN!!!

Theme Meals are fun crazy meals where everyone gets dressed up, feel free to be creative. Theme Meals are completely voluntary and vary depending on age group or camp registered for. 

Theme Meals By Camp

Exhilarate and Engage Camps:

- Medieval Meal - Do you want to be a king or a queen? Maybe a knight? Maybe a dragon or a peasant? Dress up as any medieval character that you want for this fun themed meal. 

- Western / Hillbilly Meal - Theres gold in this here theme. Dress up as any type of western character or hillbilly, feel free to think outside the box!

- Sports Meal - Do you have a jersey from a sport? Or maybe a ball or dance shoes or anything to do with a sport for this fun themed meal.  

Innovate Camps:

- Be ready for a Formal meal and Medieval Meal

What not to bring

  • Electronic games
  • Cell phones or devices, we try and get away from this stuff
  • Gum or sunflower seeds
  • Food (except for medical reasons)
  • Pocket knives
  • Please only bring modest swimsuits (guys and girls)
Our Camp Store will be open at registration time and after the closing program. We have your camp souvenirs and cool camp clothing with items from $2 and up, get a wristband, t-shirt, hoodie and more.
Note about White Water Rafting: If you have signed up for White Water Rafting you will need to download a waiver form that must be signed by the participant’s parent or guardian and mailed back to the camp or submitted at the time of camp. Without this waiver with the proper signatures the camper will not be able to participate.
Note about Paintball: If you have signed up for this activity you will need to download a waiver form that must be signed by the participant and participant’s parent or guardian and mailed back to the camp or submitted at the time of camp. Without this waiver with the proper signatures the camper will not be able to participate. If you are paintballing you must be 12 years of age at the time of camp to participate.

Refund/ Cancellation Policy

Deposits are non-refundable. Where cancellation is made two weeks or more before the start of camp, the fee, less the $50 deposit will be refunded. 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.