Directions

380 Cardina Dr. Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G1 From the Snug Cove Ferry Terminal: Walk or drive straight off the ferry. When you get to the first intersection (Bowen Island […]

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STAFF PACKING LIST

A. Watch with Alarm or cell phone with cell phone charger B. 2 Pairs of  pants for inclimate weather C. 4 pairs of additional pants and/or shorts D. 7 t-shirts E. Enough socks and undergarments to get you through the week F. 2 Sweatshirts […]

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Sources

Note: We are trying to document where materials were adapted from, if known. Bomb Threat Data Sheet Adapted from: from: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/bmbthrts-en.aspx Bomb Threat Procedure Adapted from: https://www.everettcc.edu/emergency/bomb-threat

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THEMES

Many of the sessions at Camp Bowen will have a specific theme. Lists of themes are included in the staff orientation package. As a staff member, we depend on you to help reinforce the theme and embrace it throughout the week. When our staff supports the theme, the theme is more-likely to get infused into the camp climate for the week.  Plus, if the counsellor doesn’t embrace it, why would the camper?  Camp Bowen will supply […]

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“Forgotten Items” Policy

Some campers arrive at camp with insufficient clothing or personal care items for the week, Camp Bowen collects items throughout the year and distributes them to campers at the admin office.  Counsellors should determine which campers need articles such as toothpaste, swimsuits, etc., and campers who need items can be brought to the admin office. Be sensitive to the fact that  giving this merchandise to campers is essentially a charitable gift, and that campers, including […]

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