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Camp Barnard

250 acre camp available for rent by organizations wanting residential or wilderness camping opportunities. 45 minutes from downtown Victoria.

250 acre camp with 17 acre lake. Full time ranger on site. Two fully equipped kitchens seating 100 each with sleeping cabins nearby and heated washrooms. Two lodges side by side-one has kitchen and dining area, other has sleeping lofts and indoor recreation area. Camp is available for rent year-round, either residential or wilderness camping.

06/13/2026

Join us for our monthly bottle drive this Saturday, June 13th! All proceeds go towards our fundraising efforts, turning camp projects into a tangible reality. Swing by 505 Marigold Ave between 9am and 3pm! Would love to see you there!

05/14/2026

🥞🌲 Join Us for the 17th Annual Camp Barnard Breakfast Fundraiser! 🌲🥞

Tickets are still available for our annual fundraising breakfast on May 21st — and we would love to see you there as we come together to support the future of Camp Barnard and the incredible experiences it provides for youth and families.

We are honoured to welcome Sam Sullivan as our keynote speaker. Sam Sullivan is a former Vancouver MLA and was inducted into the Order of Canada, the nation’s highest civilian honour for community achievement, in recognition of his work improving the lives of people with significant disabilities. Through the Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation, over $20 million has been raised to support more than 10,000 individuals with disabilities.

Come enjoy a great breakfast, connect with the community, hear an inspiring presentation from Sam Sullivan, and help support Camp Barnard’s ongoing fundraising efforts and outdoor programs.

🎟️ Tickets are still available — don’t miss out!
Tickets:https://campbarnard.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/17th-Annual-Barnard-breakfast-invitation-1.pdf

05/07/2026

🍃 Camp Barnard is Charity of the Month at The Bottle Depot 🍃
We’re excited to share that Camp Barnard is being supported through the Bottle Depot’s Charity of the Month program — and you can help make a big impact just by recycling your bottles and cans!
💚 How to support us is easy:
Just drop your bags (no sorting required!) at any of these Bottle Depot locations:

655 Queens

3961 Quadra St

2032 Idlemore

4261 Glanford

That’s it — drop and go! Every bag helps support outdoor programming, youth adventures, and improvements at Camp Barnard.
📅 Want to connect in person?
Join us for our upcoming bottle drive:
Saturday, May 8th
📍 505 Marigold Avenue
Come say hello to some friendly Camp Barnard faces and help us kick off the day!
🙏 Please help us spread the word — share this post with friends, family, and neighbours. Every bottle truly counts in supporting local youth experiences in the outdoors.

04/18/2026

🎉♻️ It’s Bottle Drive Time, Camp Barnard Friends! ♻️🎉

Got empties piling up? Turn them into something amazing! Join us for a fun and impactful Bottle Drive in support of Camp Barnard on:

📅 Saturday, April 18
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 505 Marigold Avenue

Every bottle and can you bring helps power camp operations and exciting upgrades—supporting unforgettable experiences for youth in our community 🌲✨

💥 Make it fun:
Grab your friends, load up the car, and drop off your bottles together!

📣 Help us spread the word:
Share this post with your friends, family, neighbours, and coworkers—let’s make this our biggest bottle drive yet!

💚 We couldn’t do this without our incredible community. Thank you for showing up and supporting Camp Barnard!

03/26/2026

We are delighted to invite you to the 17th Annual Barnard Club Breakfast on May 21—a meaningful morning of community, inspiration, and support for Camp Barnard.

This year, we are honoured to welcome Sam Sullivan, former Mayor of Vancouver, BC Cabinet Minister, and Member of the Order of Canada, as our keynote speaker. Sam’s powerful story of resilience, leadership, and advocacy has inspired thousands across Canada, and we are excited to share his message with you.

We would also like to extend our most sincere gratitude to our Title Sponsor, Butler Group of Companies, for their generous support in making this event possible.

Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and be part of an uplifting event that directly supports Camp Barnard’s ongoing programs and improvements.

How to Purchase Tickets or Donate:

Payments can be made by the following methods:

Cheque payable to Scouts Canada, and completing the form
Credit Card, using the form with the details

You can submit your payment and form in any of the following ways:

Mail or drop-off:
Camp Barnard Breakfast
505 Marigold Rd
Victoria, BC V8Z 4R5
(Mailbox located just off of the parking lot on the right hand side of the building)
Email: Send your completed form (with credit card details) to [email protected]
Pickup Option: If it’s easier, we’re happy to arrange pickup of your form and cheque—just email [email protected] and we’ll coordinate with you.
Please note that we are unable to accept eTransfers for this event at this time.
📄 Access the Invitation Form by visiting the Camp Barnard website home pagehttps://campbarnard.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/17th-Annual-Barnard-breakfast-invitation-1.pdf

03/12/2026

🌲♻️ Bottle Drive for Camp Barnard – This Saturday! ♻️🌲

Clear out those empties and help support Camp Barnard! Join us for our upcoming Bottle Drive on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at 505 Marigold Avenue.

Every bottle and can donated helps support the operations of the camp and important upgrades, ensuring Camp Barnard continues to be a special place for youth, adventure, and community for years to come.

💚 How you can help:
• Bring your refundable bottles and refundable cans to donate
• Share this post with friends, family, and neighbours
• Help spread the word in the community

Your support truly makes a difference. Thank you to our amazing community for always showing up for Camp Barnard! 🙌

02/20/2026

🚗♻️ Bottle Drive for Camp Barnard! ♻️🚗

Got empties piling up? We’d LOVE to take them off your hands!

Join us this Saturday, Feb 21 | 9am–3pm at 505 Marigold Avenue for the Camp Barnard Bottle Drive.

Every can and bottle helps support Camp Barnard’s fundraising efforts — with lots of important upkeep happening in the lodges, your recycling truly makes a difference. 💚

👉 Tell your friends
👉 Tell your neighbours
👉 Share this post far and wide

Let’s turn empties into impact and keep Camp Barnard thriving for our community! 🙌

01/13/2026

A little bit of rain overnight at Young Lake.

12/28/2025

💚 Ring in the New Year by Giving Back to Camp Barnard 💚

Our community has always shown up with generosity, and as we step into a new year, we’re inviting our friends and supporters to do it once again.

Join us for the Camp Barnard Bottle Drive on Saturday, January 10th, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at 505 Marigold Avenue, Victoria, BC. Every refundable bottle and can donated helps support the ongoing care, programs, and future of Camp Barnard — a place that means so much to so many.

Your continued kindness helps ensure the camp remains a welcoming, safe, and inspiring space for youth and families for years to come. We are truly grateful for this incredible community and the heart you bring to everything you do.

Thank you for starting the year with generosity and purpose. 💚
We can’t wait to see you on January 10th!

12/16/2025

♥️ We're overwhelmed with gratitude to our community for helping us sell out at our Cottonwood Road treelot! Thank you for choosng the Camp Barnard treelot for your holiday tree purchase this year ♥️ 443 out of the 444 trees were sold throughout the lots this year! A wonderful milestone to reach

A thank you to the youth and volunteer community for all that you do to help support the camp. From our hearts to yours, thank you, from the Camp Barnard Committee.

Address

3202 Youngs Lake Road
Sooke, BC
V9Z0J6

Telephone

+12506425924

Website

http://www.campbarnard.ca/

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