I moved to Canada when I was four years old, as a newly immigrated family from Colombia we did not have many connections in BC. That all changed when my mother visited the local Salvation Army in Richmond. We were offered help in searching for furniture and my sister and I were accepted into their Vacation Bible  […]

Summer 2020 has looked very different around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For youth in British Columbia, unfortunately this meant that they would not be able to participate in the usual summer camps that our B.C. Youth Department hosts at Camp Mountainview and Camp Sunrise. Understanding the impact of remaining connected and the  […]

Fall is nearing and while some people (mostly parents) are excited for the back-to-school season it also signals the end of Summer and the summer camp programs for kids across the province. This year nearly 1,200 youth attended our camps, including a number of at-risk youth from areas such as Port Alberni who sent 26  […]

We had a successful camping season at both Camp Mountainview and Camp Sunrise this summer with over 1,200 young people in attendance, experiencing outdoor activities, community and great food in a safe, Christ-centered environment. We’ve been privileged to gain two new members this year to our Camp Sunrise team, Chris Reid as our Camp Manager  […]

Every child should have the opportunity to experience summer camp. Unfortunately, many families can’t afford to send their children. Children look forward to camp all year because it’s the only vacation they’ll get. At camp, kids will accomplished things they never thought they could, such as canoeing and rock climbing. And while experiencing these activities  […]

Long hot summer days, a dip in the pool, star-filled nights, camp fires, roasted marshmallows, seeing old friends, making new ones. Expanding horizons and creating memories. Across Canada kids come alive at our summer camps. Last year close to 4,500 children from marginalized communities experienced life at its best and learned the values of friendship  […]