Thirty-five clergy and Artaban hosts ventured in water-taxis across Howe Sound, June 7 for the Camp Artaban Clergy Day, which is held every two or three years at the camp's location on Gambier Island.
We arrived under cloudy skies which broke into sunshine by lunchtime. We were welcomed by the Executive Director of Camp Artaban, Kelly Bradford and were introduced to the new resident caretakers Jason and Jessica Bradford (no relation to Kelly), who have been on the job since March. Following a warm cup of tea or coffee, Angela Hunter lead us on a tour of the camp. Both Angela and Kelly pointed out the improvements made over the last two to three years. The dining hall has new footings and the roof has been repaired. There are now solar panels to heat the shower water. The outdoor climbing wall is covered up and safely locked up when not in use. They also pointed out that St. Dunstan's Men's Club and St. Cuthbert's congregation continue to make their respective annual work party weekends part of their parish ministry.
We arrived under cloudy skies which broke into sunshine by lunchtime. We were welcomed by the Executive Director of Camp Artaban, Kelly Bradford and were introduced to the new resident caretakers Jason and Jessica Bradford (no relation to Kelly), who have been on the job since March. Following a warm cup of tea or coffee, Angela Hunter lead us on a tour of the camp. Both Angela and Kelly pointed out the improvements made over the last two to three years. The dining hall has new footings and the roof has been repaired. There are now solar panels to heat the shower water. The outdoor climbing wall is covered up and safely locked up when not in use. They also pointed out that St. Dunstan's Men's Club and St. Cuthbert's congregation continue to make their respective annual work party weekends part of their parish ministry.
Over the Easter weekend, $10,000 was raised from "Everything Wine" wine stores which donated $1 from every bottle of wine sold on April 23 as well as hosting fund-raising hot dog barbecues staffed by volunteers at their 3 locations. While most week-long camps cost approximately $400 per child, Camp Artaban offers camper scholarships totalling $25,000 to children in need, so that cost should not be a deterrent to coming to camp.
Over the summer, children who come to camp can enjoy unique waterfront activities, such as swimming, canoeing and the "blob." Away from the waterfront, there are two climbing walls (one inside and one outside), a craft hut, archery, a badminton net, lots of other games including the camp favourite: floor hockey in the rec hall. It was emphasized that Camp Artaban is a relaxed education camp with daily worship in the outdoor chapel--geared to families, and that the camp is family-friendly, with a rustic feel. Camp Artaban relies heavily on three revenue streams: camp registrations, rentals in the off-season and donations from generous individuals. Work parties in the spring and fall by groups and individuals also keep this 87 year old camp up to accreditation standards.
Camp Artaban is looking forward to your support in many different ways. Summer is here, so send a child to camp, help out or donate to assist the camp in its operations.
Over the summer, children who come to camp can enjoy unique waterfront activities, such as swimming, canoeing and the "blob." Away from the waterfront, there are two climbing walls (one inside and one outside), a craft hut, archery, a badminton net, lots of other games including the camp favourite: floor hockey in the rec hall. It was emphasized that Camp Artaban is a relaxed education camp with daily worship in the outdoor chapel--geared to families, and that the camp is family-friendly, with a rustic feel. Camp Artaban relies heavily on three revenue streams: camp registrations, rentals in the off-season and donations from generous individuals. Work parties in the spring and fall by groups and individuals also keep this 87 year old camp up to accreditation standards.
Camp Artaban is looking forward to your support in many different ways. Summer is here, so send a child to camp, help out or donate to assist the camp in its operations.
Images: Above, the Climbing Wall. Below: The BLOB