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Jubilee
Camp NEW FEATURE:
Click here for a calendar of available dates at Camp Jubilee. Updated frequently
For
a PDF of the Jubilee Camp Brochure (page 1),
click here
For
a PDF of the Jubilee Camp map (page 2 of brochure),
click here
| Camp Jubilee is located ~50 km northwest of
Victoria on 160 acres of
primarly forested land. A salmon bearing stream runs through
the
property. There are 3 tenting sites, no power and a phone is
available
for emergencies. |
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Features:
General:
- All
water from the well used for drinking, cooking, dishwashing,
handwashing and toothbrushing
must be
treated.
- Garbage
and recycling is to be removed on completion of camp.
- Make
sure patrol boxes are clean
and dry
at the end of camp
(bring towels for this purpose only). Report any missing items on the
camp check-out form that was given to you when you picked up the camp
keys.
- Store
all food in tightly closed containers.
- A
blanket fire permit is issued by Shirley Fire Deparment and is posted
inside the Kirby Dining Shelter. This does not apply if there is a fire
ban in effect.
- A
fire extinguisher must be mounted in the cooking shelters.
They
are stored in the Panabodes when the site is not being used.
- Hang
wet tents, notify the next group or return to put them away when dry.
- Replenish
any wood used.
- Jubilee
crests are available from the camp booking person.
Sites:
Three tenting sites offer a variety of camping experiences depending on
the size and
experience of the group.
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Kirby
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Kirby
Site
holds up to 40
overnight campers (includes youth & staff)
and is wheelchair accessible. It contains a combination cooking/dining
shelter with woodburning stove and a permanent LDP. There are 4 outdoor
lats on site and a campfire pit with benches. There are 8 patrol boxes,
9 ridge pole tents and gadget wood if needed. |
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Bridges
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Bridges Site
holds up to 40 overnight campers (includes youth
& staff). It contains two new cooking/dining
shelters and a permanent LDP. THere are 4 outdoor lats on site and a
campfire pit with benches. There are 7 patrol boxes, 9 ridge pole tents
and gadget wood if needed. |
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Gateway
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Gateway Site is a
smaller site particularly good for smaller Pathfinder or Ranger
units. It is open with a small shelter. Water must be carried from
Kirby/Bridges sites and there are 4 outdoor lats. |
Things
to do and see:
- Shirley Pioneer Park and
Community Hall - 1 km
- Sheringham
Point Lighthouse - 5 km
- French
Beach Provincial Park - 5.5 km
How to book:
For
SVI members: see the booking information sheet in WORD or PDF.
SVI Booking Date: November 1st onward
For Guiding groups outside of SVI Area or other organizations: email
or call 250-595-1337 to book (Mon to Friday 9:00 am to 10:00
pm - no weekend calls please).
Out of Area bookings start March 15th
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