Who are you as an organization?

Camp Homewood has been serving children from BC’s coast since 1944. Our Mission is to share the Gospel of Christ through caring relationships and quality programs, using God’s creation. Today, campers come from across North America to have the best week of their lives at Sailing, Harbour, Woodsman, and Ranch Camps. We also offer 3 weeks of Family camp. Fun, great food, evening firesides with skits, singing and a speaker, plus tons of activities are common to all of our programs. Activities vary depending on the camp and include sailing, horse riding, archery, riflery, tubing, canoeing, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, swimming, crafts, wide games, orienteering, and more!

What do you do differently or uniquely well?

Homewood's sailing camp is unique in Canada. A small group of youth spend 5-6 days at sea learning to work as a team to sail a 27' Catalina sailboat. Trips typically include 4 boats with a crew of 5 campers plus a certified skipper and a bosun. The day begins with a hot breakfast before heading off to explore the coast. While sailing to your next destination, you may see dolphins, eagles, seals, whales, or other wildlife. Enjoy lunch on board, cool off by swinging from the mast and swimming in the ocean, practice knots, learn, laugh, and take a turn at the helm. At the end of the day, enjoy a hot supper on another remote island. Hike to a waterfall or lake, play games, and listen to your speaker share about God, and sleep under the stars.

Who are your staff and counsellors?

Homewood has a Summer Team of 80-100 volunteers. All are carefully selected and trained. Our skippers are adults who are certified to operate sailboats in protected waters. Head Skippers have years of experience on the water. They will safely guide your child through the world famous waters of the Discovery Islands. Our bosuns are carefully selected for their ability to relate to and lead youth. They help make every day fun and memorable.

What do families need to know about registration and joining Camp Homewood?

Don't delay - register today! You can hold a spot with a $100 non-refundable deposit. Camp fees must be paid in full 14 days prior to the first day of camp. NOTE: Some sessions are already full with waiting lists, however we still have space in many of our programs. Please go online to check availability and pricing. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call our office at 250-285-3483.

Camp Homewood - Quadra Island

Summary
Camp Homewood answered our questions

Who are you as an organization?
Camp Homewood has been serving children from BC’s coast since 1944. Our Mission is to share the Gospel of Christ through caring relationships and quality programs, using God’s creation. Today, campers come from across North America to have the best week of their lives at Sailing, Harbour, Woodsman, and Ranch Camps. We also offer 3 weeks of Family camp. Fun, great food, evening firesides with skits, singing and a speaker, plus tons of activities are common to all of our programs. Activities vary depending on the camp and include sailing, horse riding, archery, riflery, tubing, canoeing, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, swimming, crafts, wide games, orienteering, and more!

Special needs: Not available

Religious affiliation: Christian

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What do you do differently or uniquely well?

"Homewood's sailing camp is unique in Canada. A small group of youth spend 5-6 days at sea learning to work as a team to sail a 27' Catalina sailboat. Trips typically include 4 boats with a crew of 5 campers plus a certified skipper and a bosun. The day begins with a hot breakfast before heading off to explore the coast. While sailing to your next destination, you may see dolphins, eagles, seals, whales, or other wildlife. Enjoy lunch on board, cool off by swinging from the mast and swimming in the ocean, practice knots, learn, laugh, and take a turn at the helm. At the end of the day, enjoy a hot supper on another remote island. Hike to a waterfall or lake, play games, and listen to your speaker share about God, and sleep under the stars."

Who are your staff and counsellors?

"Homewood has a Summer Team of 80-100 volunteers. All are carefully selected and trained. Our skippers are adults who are certified to operate sailboats in protected waters. Head Skippers have years of experience on the water. They will safely guide your child through the world famous waters of the Discovery Islands. Our bosuns are carefully selected for their ability to relate to and lead youth. They help make every day fun and memorable. "

What do families need to know about registration?

"Don't delay - register today! You can hold a spot with a $100 non-refundable deposit. Camp fees must be paid in full 14 days prior to the first day of camp. NOTE: Some sessions are already full with waiting lists, however we still have space in many of our programs. Please go online to check availability and pricing. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call our office at 250-285-3483."

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Upcoming Events

June 01, 2024
2024 Open House
10:00 am - 03:00 pm

June 07, 2024
Father & Son Camp
04:00 pm

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Programs, Rates & Dates

Programs and Sessions Calendar

Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Camp Homewood currently has 6 programs available.

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 15 - 17

Leadership (multi), Leadership Training

$600

Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 03-26		$600
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 29-Aug 27		$600

Harbour Camp

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 16

Traditional (multi activity)

$240 to $555

Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 07-12	$555
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 21-26	$555
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 29-31	$240
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 29-Aug 02	$445
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Aug 11-16	$555

Ranch Camp

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Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 10 - 15

Horseback Riding/Equestrian

$560 to $695

Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 07-12	$695
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 21-26	$695
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 29-Aug 02	$560
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Aug 11-16	$695

Woodsman Camp

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 8 - 15

Traditional (multi activity)

$415 to $520

Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 07-12	$520
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 14-19	$520
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 21-26	$520
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 29-Aug 02	$415
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Aug 04-09	$520
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Aug 11-16	$520
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Aug 18-23	$520

Sailing Camp

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 12 - 18+

Sailing/Marine Skills

$840 to $980

Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 08-14	$840
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 18-24	$840
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 30-Aug 05	$840
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Aug 08-14	$890
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Aug 18-25	$980

Family Camp

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 1 - 18+

Traditional (multi activity)

$580 to $1,095

Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Jul 14-19	$580 - $1,095
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Aug 04-09	$580 - $1,095
Quadra Island, BC 1291 West Road	Aug 18-23	$580 - $1,095

Financial Aid & Payment Details

Payment Options:

Deposit required with acceptance	Yes
Credit card payment	Yes
Maximum installments available	3

Scholarships & awards:

Camper Sponsorship Fund

Amount: $400 Deadline: Rolling

Type: Need based
Age: 6 to 17
Details: If you are experiencing financial stress and need help, please complete a Sponsorship Application Form online at www.camphomewood.com/camps/sponsorship-app. It is our goal to partner with parents and guardians to make camp accessible to every child.
Application Details: Go to our website at www.camphomewood.com/camps/sponsorship-app and fill out a Sponsorship Application Form online. We look forward to calling you to discuss your need!
Camper Sponsorship Fund

Amount: $400 Deadline: Rolling

Type: Need based
Age: 6 to 17
Details: If you are experiencing financial stress and need help, please complete a Sponsorship Application Form online at www.camphomewood.com/camps/sponsorship-app. It is our goal to partner with parents and guardians to make camp accessible to every child.
Application Details: Go to our website at www.camphomewood.com/camps/sponsorship-app and fill out a Sponsorship Application Form online. We look forward to calling you to discuss your need!
Camper Sponsorship Fund

Amount: $500 Deadline: Rolling

Type: Need based
Age: 6 to 17
Details: If you are experiencing financial stress and need help, please complete a Sponsorship Application Form online. It is our goal to partner with parents and guardians to make camp accessible to every child.
Application Details: Go to our website and fill out a Sponsorship Application Form online. We look forward to calling you to discuss your need!

Insider Reviews & Perspectives

The Our Kids review of Camp Homewood

At its core, Christianity is about how we act toward others, expressed best in Jesus’ Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” At Camp Homewood, those words are put into action in its programming, focus on caring relationships, and in how kids come away from camp more fully equipped to be kinder and loving toward others.
Alf and Margaret Bayne founded the camp rooted in ministry. Situated on Heriot Bay and overlooking the water, Homewood is a classic summer camp experience that immerses them in “The Creator’s Handiwork.” Today, ministry remains a strong focus, with counsellors expected to round up their own funding. That exemplifies the devotion integral to Camp Homewood. From Rivendell (the camp’s main lodge) outward, Homewood instills kids with a deeper understanding of Creation and the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives.

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Location & Site Details

Address

1291 West Road, Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada

Busing

Bus Service - Harbour, Woodsman, Ranch (Bus fee: Free)

Location	Address	Pick up	Drop off
Campbell River Ferry Terminal	1001 Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W 4Z8	2:30 pm	3:30 pm

Bus Service - Sailing (Bus fee: Free)

Location	Address	Pick up	Drop off
Campbell River Ferry Terminal	1001 Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W 4Z8	11:40 am	11:30 am

Accommodations

Sleeping Accommodations

Cabins
Dorm or Building
Platform Tent
Tents

Amenities

Electricity in Sleeping Area
Shower in Sleeping Area
Toilet in Sleeping Area

Washrooms Facilities

Flush Toilets
Outhouses
Showers (indoor)

More details about accommodations: Youth at Harbour, Ranch and Woodsman camps sleep in huge canvas platform tents (16' x 24'). Sailing campers sleep in tents or hammocks on picturesque islands in the Discovery Island group as they explore the coast. Family campers can stay in Rivendell Lodge, the Guest House, cabins, platform tents, or in their own RV in our RV Park.

Are meals provided? Yes

Is Camp Homewood technology free? Yes Homewood asks that campers leave their cell phones at home. Cell phone use is not permitted while camps are in session. Our goal is for campers to interact with each other, with staff, and to be fully engaged in the activities.

Property Details

Sports facilities

Archery Range
Horseback Riding Arena (indoor/outdoor)
Rope Course

Landscape

Beach
Forested Area
Lake/Pond/River
Nature Trails
Open Field

More details about property: Homewood's Harbour and Ranch camps are located on a 270 acre site bordering Gowlland Harbour. Woodsman is a walk-in / boat-in site located on the shores of Mine Lake in Main Lake Provincial Park. The majority of our recreation activities are done outside so campers can enjoy and interact with our spectacular coastal rainforest setting. Activities in and on the water include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing, rowing, etc. Hikes to the Bluff or exploring the intertidal zone along our expansive shoreline are always favourite activities. Ranch campers will enjoy trail rides, riding instruction in our indoor and outdoor riding arenas, plus animal husbandry.

Rentals & Services

Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
Camp Homewood was a pioneer in Outdoor Education in British Columbia, and we have been offering quality programs for school groups for over 50 years. Bring your class for a day trip or a multi-night experience. Our trained and enthusiastic staff will teach your students archery, riflery, map & compass / orienteering, canoeing, kayaking, beach study in the intertidal zone, and outdoor living. Go for a hike through the rainforest or sit and listen to the birds! In the evening we'll even organize wide games and a campfire complete with fun songs and skits! Hungry? Our Red Seal chef knows how to serve up fabulous fare (we don't believe in 'camp food'!). Our buses can pick your students up at the ferry or shuttle your class to Rebecca Spit Provincial Park. Let's work together to create an experience that will be treasured for a lifetime!

Available for private rentals: Yes
Camp Homewood specializes in private rentals from September to June. If your group is between 30 and 150 people, we should talk! During our 'off-season', we host almost 60 guest groups including quilting guilds, scrap bookers, community and church groups, family reunions and weddings, plus special groups such as the Vancouver Island Pony Club and Diabetes Canada. Want us to provide the program? You bet! Want to run your own program? We're happy to host. Want to work together to create something you just couldn't do anywhere else? Let's talk! Regardless of which route you want to go, our Red Seal chef will create amazing food that will please your palate and our staff and volunteers will work hard to exceed your expectations.

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Director's Message

Paul Bailey, General Director
B.Ed, UBC (1984), Executive Arrow Leadership (2009)

I am looking forward to welcoming your child (or your entire family!) to camp this summer. We have been working hard since camp ended last August to prepare a very special experience for each of our campers this year. Our Summer Team is loaded with eager young people who are ready to serve and grow, our facility is in top condition, and our program is packed with fun and adventure! I know you will enjoy every minute of camp, and that you will build friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. See you soon!

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Camp Homewood answered our questions

Upcoming Events

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Programs, Rates & Dates

Programs and Sessions Calendar

Financial Aid & Payment Details

Insider Reviews & Perspectives

The Our Kids review of Camp Homewood

Location & Site Details

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Busing

Accommodations

Property Details

Rentals & Services

Associations

What's New

Director's Message

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