Camp Jubilee
For a PDF of the Camp Jubilee Brochure, click here
Click here for a calendar of available dates at Jubilee
About Jubilee
Camp Jubilee is located ~50 km northwest of Victoria on 160 acres of primarily forested land. A salmon bearing stream runs through the property. There are 3 tenting sites, no power but a phone is available for emergencies.
Features:
General:
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The potable water is in a huge tank in the parking lot. It is to be used for all domestic use (cooking, tooth brushing, drinking , washing hands & face). It does not need to be treated before use.
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Garbage and recycling is to be removed on completion of camp.
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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.
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Store all food in tightly closed containers.
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For the current status of campfire bans in the Coastal area, see the BC Ministry of Forest website at http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp Look for the Fire Bans and Restrictions box which takes you to the current status on campfires for the Coastal region.
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A fire extinguisher must be mounted in the cooking shelters. They are stored in the Panabodes when the site is not being used.
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Hang wet tents, notify the next group or return to put them away when dry.
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Replenish any wood used.
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Camp crests are available at camp.
Sites:
Three tenting sites offer a variety of camping experiences depending on the size and experience of the group.
1) Kirby
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 as well as 4 platform (Vytex) tents which hold 6 campers each. There are 4 outdoor lats on site and a campfire pit with benches. There are 8 patrol boxes, 3 ridge pole tents and gadget wood if needed.
2) Bridges
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.
3) Gateway
Gateway Site is a smaller site particularly good for smaller Pathfinder or Ranger units. A small shelter can be used for cooking and eating. There are 4 outdoor lats at this site.
Things to do and see nearby:
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Shirley Pioneer Park and Community Hall - 1 km
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Sheringham Point Lighthouse - 5 km
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French Beach Provincial Park - 5.5 km
How to book:
For SVI members and GGC members see the Camp Booking information and book online.
For other organizations - Girl Guides of Canada has priority bookings during September to June. See the Camp Booking or email SVI Area Camp Booking rep. to check availability.