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IMPORTANT (as of Jan 21): Qwanoes has postponed Lift-Off and rescheduled the retreat to the weekend of March 25-27

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There is no better place for you to be on March 25-27, 2022 than the LIFTOFF Getaway Weekend at Camp Qwanoes.

Vancouver Island youth groups and Camp Qwanoes are coming together for a weekend adventure that includes a giant night game, worship with our LiftOff band, a challenge from a bunch of speakers, pool invasion, pizza party, Qwanoes activities like the Sky Scraper, Sky Station, Outdoor Laser Tag, Screamer and more!

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FAQ... WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Location:
March 25-27, 2022 @ Camp Qwanoes in Crofton.

Arrive and Departure times:
It all starts at 7:30 pm on Friday when you check-in & move into your accommodations. Lift-Off will end at 1:30 pm on Sunday at camp and then everyone will head on back home.

SCHEDULE

Friday Night:
Start with a road trip to Qwanoes then join in on an energizing kickoff. Enjoy a giant night adventure game, music with our LiftOff band, and a challenge from a speaker. Now bring on mugup and wrap-up the night with some special youth-group hang times and a sleep-over in one of Qwanoes’s two lodges.

Saturday:
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and prepare for a fun-filled day at camp! From the energy of Q-Town to climbing to the clouds in the Sky-Station and zipping through the trees on the Screamer, archery, outdoor laser tag and hanging out in Club Coco…there’s going to be tons for you to enjoy with friends. In the evening get ready for our pool invasion featuring a wave pool and water slides – followed by mugup and an indoor fireside.

Sunday:
Look forward to another delicious breakfast, our final time of worship and spiritual challenge in Q-Town, more youth group connecting times, and the grand finale challenge! We’ll leave just after lunch.

COST & TRANSPORTATION

Cost:
$114 (includes GST). Paid to your youth leader (cash or cheque made out to "Central Baptist Church"). This DOES NOT include the cost of transportation, please talk to your youth leader. It also does not cover any meals you may get while traveling to camp. It DOES include activities, All Star Games, meals, pool party, mugup snack, accommodation, music, speaker and more! Talk to your group leader about the registration form and payment or contact Qwanoes directly.

*Transportation:
While transportation is not being provided by camp this year, we are aiming to carpool with our leaders and youth. If you and your family have a vehicle and are willing to drive people up to camp, please let us know! (Reimbursment of travel costs can be discussed.)

OTHER DETAILS

What to Bring:
Clothes and footwear appropriate for the weather, swimsuit and towel, a Bible (if you have one), pillow, sleeping bag, pj’s, jacket, personal items, spending money.

Provided Meals:
Mug-Up Friday & Saturday nights, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Bring money to purchase additional snack food and hot drinks at camp.

Current Health & Safety Measure:
Lift Off is functioning as a "Program for Children or Youth" under the current Gathering and Events PHO.

  • Proof of Vaccination not required for youth attending
  • Hand Sanitation supplies will be readily available