Camp Kuriakos
Camp Kuriakos offers Christian-based overnight summer camp experiences for children and youth on Sylvan Lake, Alberta, focusing on faith, community, and outd...
▌ Editor's read Camp Kuriakos is an overnight Christian summer camp located in Alberta, Canada, not the US as initially categorized. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, indicating a long-standing presence and experience in youth programming (About Us page). It is owned and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and the Synod of Alberta and the Territories, confirming its religious affiliation and owner type (About Us page). The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety (Safety & Policies page). A staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 is maintained for campers aged 6-12, which is a strong indicator of supervision (Safety & Policies page). The website provides comprehensive information on programs, safety, and registration, suggesting transparency and organization.
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
Camp Kuriakos is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 6–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Range Rd 43A, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1X6, Canada
- Phone: (403) 887-2843
- Cost notes: CAD. Financial assistance (camperships) available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Kuriakos
- What ages does Camp Kuriakos accept?
- Camp Kuriakos is open to children ages 6–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Kuriakos cost?
- Camp Kuriakos publishes $660/week for the standard session. CAD. Financial assistance (camperships) available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Kuriakos's hours?
- Camp Kuriakos runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Kuriakos?
- Camp Kuriakos is operated by a faith-based organization, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Kuriakos provide lunch?
- Camp Kuriakos does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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