Location
Deroche, BC V0M 1G0
Date and Time
All Day
About this Event
Dates: Wednesday, August 28 – Friday, August 30, 2024
Join us for an unforgettable journey at the first-ever Catholic Family Camp hosted by the Archdiocese of Vancouver. This getaway is for families of all types, ages, and sizes to come together for rest, play, fellowship and prayer.
Inspired by Pope Francis at the 9th World Meeting of Families, the time together will focus on how we are called to be beacons of God's joyous love. Your family will connect with others to strengthen this mission, living out the joy and love that God desires for every family.
Families should prepare to arrive in the late afternoon on Wednesday, August 28. Family Camp will end in the afternoon on Friday, August 30.
- Spiritual Growth: Participate in Mass with Archbishop Miller and engage in opportunities for Adoration and Confession.
- Engaging Talks: Be inspired by a joyful family who serves as a powerful witness of God's love.
- Community: Connect with Catholic families across the Archdiocese through shared meals, collaborative activities, and service to one another.
- Fun for All Ages: Enjoy a range of family-friendly activities, including games, a slip and slide, and more.
- Flexible Lodging: Bring your own tent, tent trailer, RV, or book one of our cozy bunk tents.
- Meals: Meals will be provided from Wednesday dinner through to Friday breakfast. Please indicate any dietary restrictions for your family at registration.
Learn More: Special Guests | Accommodations | Registration | Contact
Special Guests
ARCHBISHOP J. MICHAEL MILLER, CSB
Archbishop Miller is chief shepherd of the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s 400,000 Catholics. We are looking forward to welcoming him to celebrate Mass with us.
JEAN-PAUL AND MARY-RIE DE FLEURIOT
Jean-Paul and Mary-Rie are a married Catholic couple based in Abbotsford, B.C., and love being parents to their vivacious 10-year-old miracle child, Maria-Rose. Inspired by their deep connection to the Madonna House community and spirituality, they have set out to create a neighbourhood of hospitality on their street, making themselves available to welcome others to their table, especially those most forgotten.
They are passionate about cultivating a life of beauty, worshipping God together as a family, and nurturing hope in the midst of their own suffering and the hardships many are experiencing around the world.
Jean-Paul and Mary-Rie were inspired to found a ministry called Faith Room (faithroom.ca), which is an initiative to give Catholics the support they need to jump wholeheartedly into their God-given calling, find greater freedom in Christ, and live the duty of the moment in the day-to-day.
They are overjoyed to see God opening doors through Faith Room, allowing them to use their gifts to embrace, console and encourage hearts and help others to foster kingdom life in the simplicity of ordinary life.
Accommodations
LOCATION: Stepping Stones Bible Camp, Deroche, BC
Nestled on a stunning 160-acre mountainside in Deroche, BC, Stepping Stones Bible Camp offers an abundance of outdoor activities. Enjoy the refreshing pool, explore forests, hike trails, and play in the open field. During registration, choose your preferred accommodation: a tent, RV, tent trailer, or a cozy bunk tent.
At registration, you can choose your preferred accommodations:
- BRING YOUR OWN TENT
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BRING AN RV
Each trailer pad includes a picnic table and partial hookups, including water and power. No sewer. - BRING A TENT TRAILER
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BOOK A BUNK TENT
The bunk tents accommodate 8 people, and you may be asked to share with another family; you can indicate at registration which family you would like to be roomed with.
Registration Information
PRICING
We believe that every family should have the opportunity to join in this enriching spiritual time together, regardless of financial circumstances. We've worked diligently to make this event affordable, ensuring that the joys of faith, fellowship, and fun are accessible to all.
If cost is still a concern, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are dedicated to helping ensure that no family misses out due to financial barriers.
Adult: $80 per person
Child: $40 per person (max. of $120 for 3 or more)
Infants (0-2): Free
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on July 29th, or whenever we reach capacity.
CANCELLATION
If you are no longer able to attend, please contact us right away. Families will receive a full refund if they cancel their registration by July 31. Please note that registration is non-transferable as we may have a waitlist of families wanting to register.
WAITLIST
As we near or reach capacity, you may be placed on a waitlist. Please complete the registration as usual, and we will notify you if you and your family are transferred from the waitlist to full registration. Only then will your payment be processed.
Contact
PROGRAM INQUIRIES
Megan Rumohr
[email protected]
REGISTRATION INQUIRIES
Megan Mulder
[email protected]