Fundraising Events

Take a break from the pre-Christmas frenzy at the annual Wreath Workshop.  Make a beautiful, natural wreath with materials from Camp Barnard.  No experience is necessary -- all materials provided.  Enjoy hot apple cider and light refreshments.  Invite your friends! This event is open to everyone.

 

Admission is by donation with all proceeds devoted to the nature interpretation project at Camp Barnard.

 

PLEASE -Let us know if you plan to attend!  Send a message to wreathworkshop(at)campbarnard.ca with the number of people in your party.

ATTENTION ALL SCOUTERS:

Plans are in place to once again fill the garden lot at View Royal Can Tire with beautiful Cowichan Valley trees!  PLEASE take a shift-our customers love to see the kids assisting.  Not only is this a great way for our groups to support Camp Barnard; your youth can also and log some service time!

The funds raised will be used directly to support operations and development at Scouts Canada-owned Camp Barnard in Sooke. This 251 acre camp is used by Scouting and many other youth groups.

We are so grateful to our friends at View Royal Canadain Tire for providing their Garden Centre to us for this fundraiser.  What great community support!!

Location Canadian Tire View Royal Garden Centre 1519 Admirals Road (at Craigflower) View Royal, BC, V9A 2P8

Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 4:00pm-8:00pm Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm NOTE NEW WEEKEND HOURS

Contact: Grace Seabrook       E:christmastrees(at)campbarnard.ca Additonal Information

Volunteers are needed to sell trees. Select from the schedule below and email to confirm your times.

 

Day	Date	Time	Who
Friday	Nov. 29	4-8
Saturday	Nov. 30	10-2
Saturday	Nov. 30	2-6
Sunday	Dec. 1	10-2	3rd Douglas Venturers
Sunday	Dec. 1	2-6
Monday	Dec. 2	4-8
Tuesday	Dec. 3	4-8
Wednesday	Dec. 4	4-8	10th JDF SCOUTS- Jeff
Thursday	Dec. 5	4-8
Friday	Dec. 6	4-6	14th JDF Venturers- Curtis
Saturday	Dec. 7	10-2
Saturday	Dec. 7	2-6
Sunday	Dec. 8	10-2	12th Garry Oak-Theo
Sunday	Dec. 8	2-6	12th Garry Oak-Theo
Monday	Dec. 9	4-8
Tuesday	Dec. 10	4-8
Wednesday	Dec. 11	4-8	5th JDF Rovers-Bruce
Thursday	Dec. 12	4-8	5th JDF Scouts-Steve
Friday	Dec. 13	4-8
Saturday	Dec. 14	10-2	12th Garry Oak-Theo
Saturday	Dec. 14	2-6	1st Douglas Scouts-Grace
Sunday	Dec. 15	10-2
Sunday	Dec. 15	2-6
Monday	Dec. 16	4-8
Tuesday	Dec. 17	4-8	12th Garry Oak-Theo
Wednesday	Dec. 18	4-8	5th JDF Scouts-Steve
Thursday	Dec. 19	4-8
Friday	Dec. 20	4-8
Saturday	Dec. 21	10-2

Yes, it is time... to start training for the POLAR BEAR SWIM! What better way to show your love and support of Camp Barnard?
The funds raised from this event will go towards repairs, maintenance, and on-going development at camp. Don’t think about how cold the water of the lake might be on New Years Day; think about the heated washroom building next to Mor, hot showers at Keego bathroom, the nice new porch at McPherson Lodge! These are the kinds of camp improvemments your fundraising supports! 
Ways to particpate in the Polar Bear Swim;

• Sponsor someone to take the plunge on January 1st.
• Sponsor someone to not swim… total pledges in the “don’t have to swim column” allows the participant to avoid a refreshing dip in the lake if they want to… but why would they want to do that?
• Challenge others to take part… who can raise the most money to support Camp Barnard?
• Can’t swim? Bring your canoe or kayak out.
• Out of town on January 1st? why not make a direct donation to Camp Barnard or sponsor someone else to swim? Or take the plunge wherever you are!

Willy has agreed to host a swim at Camp Barnard again this year, and will reserve the right to postpone the swim if conditions dictate. Please let Willy know if you will be swimming at camp campbarnard@scouts.ca.  Everyone taking part at camp is responsible for their own first aid. We'll get a bonfire going and heat up the hot chocolate. 

The badge for this event is a beauty and each year that you participate, you will get an additional year bar. 

 

See you on January 1, 2018!

Location: Camp Barnard	Date: January 1	Time: 2:00pm
Contact: Grace Seabrook	E:polarbear(at)campbarnard.ca	Additional Information Pledge Form

Apple Day

 

Apple Day

Apple Day is a Scouting tradition that started right here in Canada! Through Apple Day youth receive donations from the public and present an apple in appreciation. Each Group selects sites to canvass including neighbourhood stores and other busy areas.

Money raised during Apple Day is shared between Scout groups and Camp Barnard.  The group portion supports youth and their programs; the Camp Barnard portion helps to maintain this great facility while keeping camp fees affordable for groups using the facility.  Aside from the important fundraising aspect of Apple Day, it is a great opportunity to show our neighbours that Scouting is thriving in the community and is worthy of support.

On Apple Day youth receive donations from the public and present an apple in appreciation. Funds are shared between Scout groups & Camp Barnard.  The group portion supports youth and their programs; the Camp Barnard portion helps to maintain this great facility while keeping camp fees affordable.