Camp Qwanoes
Camp Qwanoes is a Christian adventure camp in British Columbia, Canada, offering a wide range of activities and programs for children and youth.
▌ Editor's read The Camp Qwanoes website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 215 reviews, with common themes praising the fun activities, positive staff, and spiritual growth opportunities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, as it is located in British Columbia, Canada. The website indicates that Camp Qwanoes has been operating for over 50 years, founded by Art and Betty Wiebe, and is a Christian camp, suggesting a church-affiliated ownership. They offer overnight programs with a vast array of activities like watersports, ropes courses, and creative arts. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety protocols, demonstrating a commitment to camper well-being.
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Since 197650+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
Camp Qwanoes is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure 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
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 8–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1148 Smith Rd, Crofton, BC V0R 1R0, Canada
- Phone: (250) 246-3014
- Cost notes: CAD; $225 deposit required. 5% GST additional.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Qwanoes
- What ages does Camp Qwanoes accept?
- Camp Qwanoes is open to children ages 8–18. 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 Qwanoes cost?
- Camp Qwanoes publishes $783/week for the standard session. CAD; $225 deposit required. 5% GST additional. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Qwanoes's hours?
- Camp Qwanoes 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 Qwanoes?
- Camp Qwanoes is operated by a faith-based organization, with 50 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 Qwanoes provide lunch?
- Camp Qwanoes 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.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Qwanoes.
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