Evans Lake
Come join other L’École Bilingue families for our annual Family Camp at Evans Lake over the Labour Day long weekend!
This year’s camp takes place Labour Day weekend, August 31–September 2, 2024. Plan to arrive by 10 am on Saturday (programming will start promptly!) and stay until Monday around 11 am.
This timing is about 5 hours earlier than previous years so folks can avoid traffic and get home earlier the night before school starts.
Check out our video of the 2023 camp
About the camp
Families of students who attend L’École Bilingue have been privately organizing a camping trip over the Labour Day long weekend for almost 40 years. It’s a great opportunity to get to know other families while enjoying the outdoors.
School-age children (those entering kindergarten through grade seven) stay in cabins with counsellors. Parents and small children (children entering kindergarten—if they prefer, or younger) camp in tents or stay in a limited number of bunk rooms in the lodge. All meals are prepared by Evans Lake staff. The camp is participatory with parents assisting with some duties.
Cost
$275 per person (entering K and older; younger kids free). This is a $25 increase from last year as Evans Lake increased their fees. It’s an additional $5 per day for special diets (lactose intolerant, gluten-free, vegan, allergies); no cost for vegetarian or nut allergies.
If camp cost is a hardship, please let us know.
How to register
Evans Lake can only accommodate 120 people, so register early to get a spot.
Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email from the organizing committee within 48 hours. Payment is then due within one week via Interac e-Transfer to:
- Name: LEB PAC
- Email address: treasurer@lebpac.ca
Medical, liability, and activity waivers will be sent out later in the spring.
Cancellation policy
- Evans Lake will reimburse camp/food costs for medical reasons up to two weeks before camp ($230 per person). There are no refunds within two weeks of camp as food orders are finalized.
- The organizing committee will keep the remaining $45 to cover pre-paid costs (insurance, counsellor fees, arts and crafts supplies).
- If a surplus remains after the camp is finished, we may be able to reimburse some of the $45 to those who cancelled.
FAQ
Where is the camp?
It’s at the Evans Lake Forest Education Centre, just north of Squamish.
Do I need to speak French?
No, it’s not an immersion camp.
Can I bring friends?
Sorry, the camp is for L’École Bilingue students and their immediate families.
What do I need to bring?
Kids: pillow, sleeping bag, towels, facecloth, toothbrush/toothpaste, hairbrush, life jacket (for small children), clothes, swimsuit, shoes, sandals, flashlight, etc.
Adults: camping gear, tent, air mattress or foam pad, ground cloth, musical instruments, sports gear, camera, etc.
Can I bring my dog?
Sorry, no pets please. Stuffies only!
Is there a coffee shop or grocery nearby?
Not really, but coffee is on pretty early, snacks are provided, and the kitchen makes great food!
I still have a question!
Talk to anyone on the organizing committee or email lebevanslake@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you at Evans Lake this year!
Your 2024 LEB Evans Lake Family Camp Organizing Committee,
Siku Adam
Sarah Evanetz
Liz Kay
Ariella Menashe
Michelle Rainer
Tessa Wilson
This is not a school or PAC sponsored event.