SPACES STILL OPEN - SUMMER CAMP

We have spaces open in all sessions for summer camp (except Boys Wilderness). Some camps are filling up faster than others. Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of camping tradition here at Camp Columbia. We have 62 years of camping excellence. We offer bursaries to those in need of financial assistance and welcome all ages to come and participate at camp.

If you have more questions, don't hesitate to contact our camp office toll free at 1-866-946-3751 or via email at admin@campcolumbia.com. We hope to see you here this summer!

JUNE NEWSLETTER!

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MEL & SACHI UPDATE 3

Mel and Sachi have arrived at Camp Columbia this May 24th safely, unfortunately they arrived via car from Victoria. If you didn't catch the previous updates they were unable to make the entire trip from Winnipeg to Victoria because their bodies fell prey to injury. They have been visiting the physiotherapist 2-3 times/week in the hopes they can complete their trip at the end of the summer from Thetis Island to Winnipeg! They will be riding throughout the summer up and down Vancouver Island to help complete some of the kilometres they promised you...

If you made a pledge towards their expedition and would like information or updates on their ride, please email eric@campcolumbia.com. Stay tuned for pictures! (they have misplaced their digital camera...)

MEL & SACHI UPDATE #2

The latest on Mel and Sachi is that they are resting their bodies back in Victoria due to the strain and pain of the trip. Both of them had knee problems and had difficulty moving their legs at the knees. If you know either of them at all, you would understand this decision is the last decision they wanted to make as their commitment to this has already been displayed through the time, money, planning, and effort undertaking this ride. As they described to me, "their bodies quit before their will".

They would like you all to know they plan to finish the total kilometers they originally planned on riding from Winnipeg to Thetis here on Vancouver Island. Not many people their age commit themselves so wholly to anything these days that this has been an encouragement and statement to many. Thank-you Mel and Sachi! We hope for a speedy recovery so you may return to riding your bikes...stay tuned for pictures.

MEL AND SACHI UPDATE

Mel and Sachi have started their bike ride from Winnipeg to Thetis Island. They are updating a separate blog when they get the chance. If you would like to keep track of their progress and see how they're doing, visit here or click on the link on the right-hand side!

WORK WEEKEND FUN!

We had a great work weekend with over 35 people in attendance between Friday and Sunday. Our old dock which was destroyed in winter storms was taken apart to be disposed of properly from a group of men from Port Alberni who worked tirelessly on the project (below):


Other main projects included the painting of Heneage doors and hallways, painting the benches outside, gardening and landscaping in and around Heneage, raking the leaves all over the site, burning the burn pile, painting interiors of cabins, and some upgrades to the Farside building. Thanks so much to all of the people who gave their time and energy into all the different projects around camp this last weekend. It was a fruitful time of fellowship and camp is looking very cared for because of the efforts donated this weekend.

WORK WEEKEND APRIL 17-19

Join the work weekend this April 17-19 for FREE. If you love camp and would love to help make the place beautiful, join us this weekend. There are jobs painting, cleaning, moving, burning, gardening, organizing and other things you can help out with. If you have specialized skills like carpentry or plumbing please let us know so we ensure your skills are put to use! We encourage you to bring your own tools if you would like. Registration is required. Please click here to register.