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Spring Break 2012 Camps
SPRING is a great time of year to visit camp! There is nothing better than after a long winter to stretch your legs on the climbing wall, practice your archery skills, sit by a campfire and roast s'mores and of course get dirty in the mud puddles with a game of tug-a-war or two... Check out the past spring break camp photos on Camp ArrowFlight Facebook page.
Spring 2012 Calendar- COMING SOON!!!
SUMMER 2012 Camps!
2012 Summer Camping Sessions Calendar - SAVE THE DATE!!
KIDS CAMPS Learn through adventure this summer! Overnight camps for all ages include swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain boarding, BMX-ing, hiking and more! Camps run all summer from July to August. Camps include all meals, activities and accommodations, as well as a variety of core activities listed. Other specialized skills and events are based on the weekly camp themes:
July 3-6 New Frontiers #1 (Arrival at camp 10am-Departures from 2pm)
July 8-13 Wild West #1 (5pm-2pm)
July 15- 20 Wild West #2 (5pm-2pm)
July 29- Aug 3 Cow Girls (girls only) (5pm-2pm)
Aug 7-10 New Frontiers #2 (10am-2pm)
Aug 12- 17 Wild West #3 (5pm-2pm)
Aug 19-24 Cow Boys (boys only) (5pm-2pm)
Aug 26- 31 Wild West #4 (5pm-2pm)
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM **Changes to the CIT Program**
CIT's are an essential part of camp and have a tremendous impact on the camper's experience, friendship and memories. With this in mind, we are revising our CIT Programs to a selection process as we seek to give campers the best experience available. CIT Programs are for 13- 17 year olds (Junior 13-15 and Senior 16- 17) that must be willing to take a leadership role with campers and sumbit an application form and entrance essay. Contact the Camp Registrar at campreg@boysandgirlsclubs.ca to request a CIT application. The following are points to keep in mind if the program is right for you:
- Ready to take the next steps to becoming a GREAT counselor
- CIT applications should be filled out and returned to the Camp Office prior to May 31, 2012
- All CIT must attend a CIT Weekend June 15- 17, 2012. If you are unable to attend alternate dates of a variety of volunteer events can be selected and an alternate date set for an interview.
- CIT must attend at least 2 camping sessions
CIT Camp Dates:
July 3-6 New Frontiers #1 (10am-2pm)
July 8-13 Wild West #1 (5pm-2pm)
July 15- 20 Wild West #2 (5pm-2pm)
July 29- Aug 3 Cow Girls (5pm-2pm)
Aug 7-10 New Frontiers # 2 (10am-2pm)
Aug 12- 17 Wild West #3 (5pm-2pm)
Aug 19-24 Cow Boys (5pm-2pm)
Aug 26- 31 Wild West #4 (5pm-2pm)
DAY KIDS CAMPS (Ages 7- 12 yrs)
July 10 9:30-3:30
July 17 9:30-3:30
July 24 9:30-3:30
July 25 9:30-3:30
Aug 23 9:30- 3:30
Aug 28 9:30- 3:30
YOUTH PROGRAMS (11-17yrs) Exciting new youth programs this year!!
July 11 Rock Climbing Location: Kelowna 10-4pm
July 18-20 White Water Extravaganza Location: Thompson River (13-17yrs)
July 22-27 Leadership Camp (5pm-2pm) Location: Camp ArrowFlight
July 31- Aug 3 Canoe Adventure Location: Beaver Lake
Aug 14-17 KVR Peddle Trip Location KVR-Kelowna
Aug 21-22 High Ropes Rockstar Location: Camp ArrowFlight & Sky Trek High Ropes
Aug 29-31 Outdoor Escapes Location: Camp ArrowFlight (10am-2pm)
Additional information to come!!
Check out previous Summer Camp photos on facebook on the Camp ArrowFlight page.
Want the experience of a lifetime ths summer? Tired of hanging out at the beach or at home watching TV? Then come out to Camp ArrowFlight this summer and Learn Through Adventure!
Additional Information and 2012 Registration forms will be available soon.
TO REGISTER: Download a registration form or visit your nearest Club. Completed forms can be: emailed to campreg@boysandgirlsclubs.ca, OR faxed to 250-762-6562 OR dropped off at any Boys & Girls Club.
"Well the girls have gone and come home from camp and they had a super time!! The facilities are awesome, what a great find!" - Parent
"Being a counselor in training at Camp Arrowflight has been the most rewarding volunteering experience of my life." - Volunteer, 14 years old
"Attending Camp Arrowflight has been the highlight of my children’s summer. All they talked about for 2 weeks was related to what they did in camp. The staff is phenomenal! We look forward to come back next year!" - Parent
Camp ArrowFlight - Rentals
CLICK HERE FOR OUR RENTAL AND RETREAT INFORMATION BROCHURE
Looking for an educational and exciting place for your school trip or community outing? Need to get away from the city for a day or weekend? Does your company team need some inspiration or team building away from the office? Camp ArrowFlight is avaliable for rentals year round. We have overnight accomodation for over 120 people, challenging and fun activities, great food, trained staff- all on 82 acres of gorgeous Okanagan wilderness, just 10 minutes from Armstrong BC.
Past Activities have included:
- School Trips
- Outdoor Recreation days
- Year End School Trips
- University Orientation Event Days
- Dry Grad functions
- Birthday Parties
- Family Reunions
- Weddings
- Corporate Meetings and Team Building Challenges
- Corporate Volunteer Work Parties
- Community Groups week/ weekend retreats
- Youth Group weekend retreats...
YOU NAME IT... AND WE CAN CREATE IT!!
Call 250-546-2600 in Armstrong or toll free 1-888-772-7751 or email camps@boysandgirlsclubs.ca for more information and the full Rental Package or download a rental brochure by clicking on the link above!
Camp ArrowFlight Tee-shirts and Sweatshirts
Camp Arrowflight tee-shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase. Please email camps@boysandgirlsclubs.ca with size and item information to arrange your purchase pick up at your local Boys and Girls Club.
HELP SEND A CHILD TO CAMP!
Give an Okanagan child the experience of a lifetime and help send them to Camp ArrowFlight for one week with the Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs
The Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs are thrilled to be offering summer camps for children and youth ages 7-17 at our new residential camp outside Armstrong BC - Camp ArrowFlight. Camps offer children a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about the environment, the importance of being part of a team and about themselves through programs and activities based on adventure and active learning.
Our goal is to make sure all children in the Okanagan have the opportunity to grow and benefit from this unique experience regardless of their economic or social circumstance.
We need your help to grow our Campership Fund to support families who need financial assistance to send their child(ren) to camp.
- $300 will send a child to camp for 6 days/5 nights and includes all meals, accomodation, activities and programs at Camp.
If you would like to donate or for more information call 250-762-3914 or email info@boysandgirlsclubs.ca or you can donate online through Canada Helps by clicking HERE.
About Camp ArrowFlight
Camp ArrowFlight Takes Flight Summer 2010 to Bring Outdoor Experience to Okanagan Children, Youth and Families
The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs have been searching for property for the past decade to serve as an outdoor environmental education centre and camp for children, youth and families in the Okanagan. On Friday April 9, 2010 we purchased and took possession of a residential camp outside of Armstrong, BC.
Formerly known as the Circle Square Ranch, the camp has been in operation in the North Okanagan for over 20 years. This camp will now be Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs – “Camp ArrowFlight” - the epicenter of our camping and outdoor programs for children and youth throughout the Okanagan.
Every day at Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs, where no one is ever turned away because of an inability to pay, children and youth get the help they need to learn to develop positive relationships—with peers, family, teachers and the community at large.
As our ArrowFlight mantra states, “Learning Through Adventure”, the camp will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the environment, the importance of being part of a team and about themselves through programming based on recreation, adventure and experiential learning. Programs will include extended camps for children, youth and families with special activities including swimming, rock climbing, bmx biking, archery, geocaching, mountain boarding, canoeing and more.
We know that many children are at risk of spending their out of school hours alone, left on their own they are vulnerable to the influences of unsupervised street-based activities and unsafe cyber sites. Our mission is to provide a good place to be—regardless of their circumstances—for kids during their out of school hours.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for our organization and a one of a kind opportunity for our members and the many other children and youth in the communities we serve. For more information about our upcoming Camp ArrowFlight summer programs please contact 250-762-3914 or email camps@boysandgirlsclubs.ca.
Camp ArrowFlight Site Information
Camp ArrowFlight is located along Salmon River Road in Armstrong, BC 6.9 kilometers from Armstrong City Centre and is easily accessible year round.
The site is within a comfortable distance from Vernon and Kelowna. Distances and drive time are as follows:
- Vernon - 30 kms
- Kelowna - 95 kms
The site is 82 acres with 40 acres of developed land and 42 acres of forested land. The site has a number of buildings and amenities including; camper cabins, retreat centre, swimming pool and a rock climbing tower.
Camper Cabins
There are 2 buildings for housing campers. The facilities house total of 50 campers and is outfitted with bunk beds and has washroom facilities and electricity. This building also has a nurse’s facility in it.
Retreat Centre
The retreat centre is a stand alone two storey building. The facility has washrooms and bunkrooms for 80 residents, two private suites and a meeting room.
Dining Hall
The dining hall has seating capacity of approximately 175 people. It is equipped with a full commercial kitchen and has washroom facilities.
Recreation Facilities
There are number of structure and recreation facilities on the site, they include:
- Swimming Pool
- Rock Climbing Tower
- BMX Track
- Archery Centre
- Paved Sports Court