Camp Owaissi is building a brand new crafts and program building that will be in place prior to the summer of 2021. This building is the largest project that Owaissi has taken on in over 20 years and is the starting point for many exciting projects that are to come. 

The new building features the following highlights:

  • An upgraded and expanded craft space that provides ample space for craft activities including a designated outdoor space. This outdoor space will be utilized to introduce more nature based activities into the Owaissi programming. 
  • A new programming area and office that will provide staff with a dedicated space for collaboration and planning, allowing them to spend more time creating fun for the campers. 
  • A new tuck and merchandise shop that will provide campers with a new space for some favourite camp activities! 
  • A gender-neutral bathroom that ensures Owaissi is an accessible camp for everyone. This is one of the first steps in our plan to ensure that Camp Owaissi is a safe space for everyone. 
  • An additional bedroom and bathroom that provides additional space for the Camp Owaissi staff. 

Last year Camp Owaissi celebrated its 70th anniversary, this building is a substantial investment into ensuring that the camp is thriving for the next 70 years. The past year was one of the most challenging years that the camp has had in its history, however we know that we need to continue to invest in the camp and it’s community. Summer camps are an important part of our communities and we look forward to working to continue providing a safe faith and nature based camp that gives youth incredible opportunities and memories. 

As we embark on this project, we need your help. This project is going to challenge the financial position of the camp at a time where the upcoming year is filled with uncertainty. We are looking to our community to help us by providing a donation that will go directly towards this new building. All donations are greatly appreciated and we have provided a donation list with associated recognition! 

Donations will be accepted through CanadaHelps, as they automatically process tax receipts.

Click here to donate! 

On behalf of the camp staff, board of directors and the diocese of Kootenay, we thank you for your generosity and commitment to ensuring that summer camp remains an important part of our community. We will continue to do all that we can to advocate for youth by ensuring that they get to experience the incredible growth and opportunities that comes with attending camp. We also look forward to welcoming you to an official grand opening and appreciation event, once we can safely do so.

 

Donation Appreciation

$25 - Name on list of donors

$50 - Name on list of donors, Commemorative photo of the camp

$100 - Name on list of donors, Commemorative photo of the camp, Special edition Owaissi towel

$250 - Name on list of donors, Commemorative photo of the camp, Special edition Owaissi towel , Special recognition on the Camp Owaissi website, A tree is planted in your name

$500 - Name on list of donors, Commemorative photo of the camp, Special edition Owaissi towel, Special recognition on the Camp Owaissi website, Your name will be placed on a plaque in the craft hut

$1000 - Name on list of donors, Commemorative photo of the camp, Special edition Owaissi towel, Your name will be placed on a plaque in the craft hut, Special recognition on the Camp Owaissi website and in a media release, A special tour of the new building by the camp director and a photo opportunity with Bishop Lynne McNaughton