Every year, children and their leaders gather together in different parts of BC and Alberta for Imagine: A Children’s Retreat. Ingrid (and her kids) have been going and leading for many years and this year Ingrid is taking the lead again. Join her and other children and leaders from across Vancouver Island for this small and special sleep away camp.
Got Questions? Please see below, check out more info at https://www.firstthirdministry.ca/imaginechildrensretreat.html or email Ingrid
A Few Details:
First Third Ministry’s Imagine Children’s Retreats are for Children who are 8 - 11 years old and those who lead them.
A United Church of Canada event, all people of diverse faith expressions, gender identities, and ways of being family are warmly welcome! Together, we become a multi-age and inter-cultural community sharing playfulness, meals, and connection with one another in a safe and welcoming setting.
Come wonder about and explore faith through stories, worship, music, drama, and more, and deepen your relationship with God.
BURSARY-FUNDED DISCOUNTS are easy to access; please don’t let the cost keep your child(ren) from attending!
Choose 25% or 50% discount during registration. Access 100% discount by emailing the First Third Ministry office after you complete your registration. You will receive the discount you need for your child(ren) to attend.
Can My Friend Come Even If They Aren't Part of The United Church?
Yes! Friends of all or no faith tradition are welcome, just as they are. We are committed to creating a safe and honouring space for all to feel welcome.
What Do We Do At Imagine Children’s Retreat?
Imagine Children's Retreat is a sleep over camp that begins around 4pm on Friday, and comes to a close around 11am on Sunday. Here's how our retreat schedule usually flows:
FRIDAY... Children will meet at their scheduled chartered bus stop (as selected when registering) or be driven by their Parent/ Guardian to our retreat. Children will greet their small group leaders, get settled into their cabins, and have dinner together. After our meal, we gather as a whole group to sing, play games, hear about the retreat theme and weekend schedule, share in evening worship, and enjoy a snack before heading to bed!
SATURDAY... We will have times of worship, singing, storytelling as a whole group, and small group times of workshops (like games and craft activities) and chill out. Our whole group evening campfire is a well-loved Imagine Children’s Retreat experience! Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are served throughout the day, with time for chatting over meals.
SUNDAY... After breakfast, we sing and worship together, and say farewell to each other and the amazing community we created together! Children will receive a morning snack before being picked up around 11am by their Parent/Guardian or at their scheduled charted bus stop, if registered as travelling by chartered bus.
Please note this is a rough overview based on past years, and schedules will vary by location!
