After a successful summer in 2024 of running boys and girls camp simultaneously, we decided to do it again with joint lake time, meals, and camp wide games. We also made sure to include ample time for individual programs to bond during out trips, skill building, beach day, hiking, and much more! Our many other programs, including our new 20s/30s …
Last fall, we sent out a survey to families of campers and staff with the question of simultaneous Boys and Girls programming for the following summer. Based on these surveys, and a series of meetings between the directors and the board, we decided to try running Boys and Girls camps at the same time. We’re pleased to say that it …
Junior Girls started off with a few cooler days and a bit of rain, but that didn’t interrupt the fun camp activities. In addition to a classic game of 8-Stix on the field, trust activities, and fun icebreakers, the girls enjoyed a carnival-themed day in the Big A. Everyone got to put on silly face paint and costumes, participate in …
Please note that bolded words are linked to our photo galleries. Lets travel back in time together to late Spring. The days are getting warmer and bright green needles decorate the branch tips of the abundant evergreens on Bowen Island. We kick off the camp season with a very productive Work Party. Everyone who attends accomplishes so much and camp is …
Thanks to all of you who joined us for a wonderful time celebrating over 60 years of Camp Bow-Isle. For those of you who weren’t able to be there in person – thank you for your support from afar! It was a joy to see all the smiling faces come up the driveway. Some attendees had not been to camp …
We are pleased to announce that as of April 1st, fully vaccinated individuals will no longer need a covid test to cross the US-Canada Border. In addition, all COVID regulations pertaining to the operation of overnight Summer Camp programs have been dropped, allowing us to run our programs similar to our 2019 Summer. Unvaccinated individuals are able to cross the …
With closed borders, travel restrictions, and uncertainty surrounding overnight camps in BC, summer preparations this year required prayer, creativity, and perseverance. With the help of many individuals, we were able to offer a variety of programs serving campers on the West Coast of the US, and on Bowen. Running two completely new programs simultaneously in two countries, as well as …
