It's registration time!

Updates from the Camp Narnia office! We have been getting many inquiries about camp and are pleased that the word is getting around about our much-anticipated re-opening. Don't forget to send in those registrations! We will be at our camp location as of August 2nd so get those registrations in by July 31st to ensure a spot for your child! We know the campers who have registered are in for amazing time and for all those of you thinking about Camp Narnia, come join the adventure!

Make this unique and much-loved camp part of your child's life!

Be a part of the adventure!

Summer is on its way! Register now for an amazing week!

What are people saying about Camp Narnia?

Years of camp at Narnia still pepper our conversations and sharing at home. It's part of our kids' childhoods. They have a love of humour, theatre and the outdoors that I know was nurtured at Narnia. Fun just for the joy of it. -Cathy

I truly thought it was magical. Amazing camp, amazing memories. Thanks to all those who touched the lives of so many children. - Tamara

Positive and fun! My children and their parents loved Narnia and still do! Wishing you lots of success! - Vickie

One of my favourite memories was during teen camp when we put on a banquet dinner. It was fantastic using the wood stove for cooking and then having a councilor and a camper play the fiddle and flute while we all danced jigs late in to the night. I hope you flourish so I can send my kids there in a few years! - Agust

It was such an important part of my childhood and teen years also my first job and I'm happy to know another generation can have that experience!! - Lisa


The word is spreading! Camp Narnia was featured in the North Shore News summer edition and we will be having advertising spots in several Vancouver Island papers and in the June edition of Island Parent. We will also be in the Victoria Day parade so if you're in Victoria on Monday the 23rd come and see if you can spot the Narnians. I hear the White Witch and even Aslan might make an appearance...

Be sure to sign up for Camp soon! We also still have a few places open in our Leaders in Progress (LIP) program for 16 and 17 year olds. Please email the camp for more information if you, or someone you know might be interested. we hope to see you this summer!

On the road to Camp Narnia!

With Spring Break either over or on its way out it's time to start thinking about summer and camp! Registrations are already coming in and we encourage you to send yours in soon as our space is limited this year. You have 3 sessions in August to choose from and they are all available to both children (ages 6 - 12) as well as teens (ages 13-15).




There are lots of local camping and B&B type accommodations in the Nanoose Bay/Parksville area for parents who want to have their own holiday while your children are at Camp. This site has many of suggestions:

http://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/

Please do not hesitate to contact Camp Narnia's office either via phone or email if you have any questions about Camp and what we can offer your child. We hope to see you this summer!

Camp is great for kids!

So why should you send your child to camp? How will camp benefit your child; how will it positively impact their life, build skills and help them grow? Every camp offers something different; there really is a camp for every child. There are over 700 summer camps in Canada not to mention the thousands of camps in the rest of the world!

If I were to chose aspects of camp that I believe to be most beneficial to kids it would be providing them with a place where they can truly be children, where they can explore and invent, where relationships are built, where they learn to live in community, where imagination is valued and where they create connections to and within the natural world.

If you want to learn more about why summer camp is such a valuable experience and how it will benefit your child I would suggest taking a look at the link below. Although the camps listed are, for the most part, in the East coast, there is a lot of valuable information about camps in general including the chart below. Do something wonderful for your child and send them to camp!

http://www.ourkids.net/camp/why-go-to-summer-camp.php

Camp Builds Skills for Life

Concrete Skill Development	Soft Skill Development
School, work and life skills problem solving, self-discipline, perseverance, goal setting and time management and team building	Gaining confidence and self-esteem
Leadership and personal growth learning to inspire and to work as part of a team, achievements at camp build self-esteem and confidence	Becoming more independent
Igniting future career interests an actor, an astronaut, an athlete, an astronomer	Internalizing morals and values
Specialty training mastering sailing, horseback riding, hockey, swimming, computer skills or debate transfer back to classroom work	Gaining better self-awareness
Learning to try new things Kids discover and explore new sports, crafts and challenges like high ropes or an adventure trek	Improving interpersonal and social skills
Learning through success and failure There are no grades at camp. Kids are encouraged in a supportive environment to test and master new skills and try again and again if they fail	Becoming a good community member and good citizen
Physical activity and increased strength kids are up and active and using their bodies as well as their minds	Taking responsibility for self and others