Okanagan Anglican Camp

08/18/2024

As today marks the one year anniversary of the McDougall Creek wildfire, we reflect and remember our times out at Camp OAC. All the times we laughed and cried, and made precious memories. The fire may have destroyed 90% of our beloved camp, but it will never take our memories. We are committed to rebuilding the cherished camp for the next generations to come. We would like to take today to honour 12 of our favourite camp traditions and reminisce on the happiest of times together as a community.

What are some of your favourite traditions and memories?

05/23/2024

Please take a moment to watch and read the following message.

After a year of trying and relentless work to bring Camp OAC back from the devastation of the McDougall Creek Wildfire, we have regretfully been forced to defer reopening until 2025.
Camp OAC, which has been in operation since 1950, and is a ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Kootenay, devastatingly burnt to the ground on the second-last night of the camping season in August 2023, burning 28 structures. We want to put forth our deepest apologies to our staff, volunteers, campers, parents and community, however to guarantee the safety and satisfaction of all we are forced to defer.

Over the course of the past year, camp director Ian Dixon, Archbishop Lynne McNaughton, and a dedicated team of volunteers have overseen the work of securing necessary permits, overseeing remediation of the site, and replacing key infrastructure. However, due to difficult and costly circumstances such as archeological restrictions, environmental permits and required assessments on the property, Camp OAC will not be able to reopen for the 2024 season. .

As devastating as this news is, we are optimistic for the reopening of Camp for the summer of 2025, and have already put strong efforts towards rebuilding. Two cabin buildings have already been ordered and will be delivered to the site later this summer. Although camp will not look the same, we are sure that the atmosphere and community will continue to prosper.

Despite the significant tasks ahead, there's an undeniable assurance that the strength and love for Camp OAC will triumph over this tragedy.

Thank you for your patience and support. For more information on this campaign or to donate, please visit the link in our bio.

12/18/2023

So much work has been happening behind the scenes, and while lots more has to be done- we are feeling so enthusiastic about what is in store for us. We’ve had the best community support and we look forward to connecting with you all in the new year!

At its meeting on November 28, 2023, the Diocese of Kootenay’s Diocesan Council approved an ambitious operational plan designed to get Camp OAC up and running for summer 2024. In August 2023, Camp OAC was ravaged by the McDougall Creek Wildfire. The physical property was destroyed but its...

10/04/2023

We hope to see you all at Camp OAC this Saturday October 7th! Come by anytime between 1pm and 3pm. We thank you for your continued support

09/14/2023

Urgent Update

08/22/2023

With love, Camp OAC

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08/19/2023

Every camper and staff that was onsite this week has been safely evacuated from camp. Thank you to everyone who has reached out and connected with us. We appreciate your support as we navigated a challenging situation.

As many of you are closely watching the fire situation, we watch alongside you with uncertainty. We do believe there to be damage to the camp however we will not know the severity until the fire crews are able to assess the situation. At this time their focus is on ensuring people are safe, and we will continue to pray for all those affected, and hope you will keep us in your prayers as well. We extend our gratitude to the emergency services that are working tirelessly to protect our community.

We are unbelievably proud of our staff and campers who allowed us to have an incredible summer, and continued to uplift spirits as we were evacuating. We thank those who were instrumental in ensuring everyone was safe and thank the community support we have received.

We hope and pray for everyones safety. The Camp OAC community will continue to be strong and resilient, we will rebuild when the time comes.

06/18/2021

Camp Owaissi - Summer 2021 Update - https://mailchi.mp/96d6d486c3af/camp-owaissi-summer-2021-update

03/02/2021

Camp Owaissi is raising funds to build a brand new craft hut! All donations are greatly appreciated.

Investing in our youth, building our community.

Click here for more information - https://www.campoac.com/donate
Click here to donate - https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/owaissi-anglican-camp-association-diocese-of-kootenay/

02/04/2021

Camp Owaissi - Registration 2021! - https://mailchi.mp/76872b9fd356/camp-owaissi-registration-2021

12/27/2020

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Christmas! Can’t wait to see everyone in 2021!