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Weird Church Camp Out


  • Weird Church 2688 Penrith Avenue PO Box 604 Cumberland, BC, V0R 1S0 Canada (map)

We are excited to gather together for a camping weekend at Cumberland Lake Park!

This casual weekend of connection, relaxation, recreation, with a few planned activities together, is the perfect blend of rest, play, and fun. You are welcome to camp all weekend, part of the weekend, or just pop by for day trips! Please see below for a simple outline, that will be updated the closer we get to June. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

Ingrid and Nathan are booked in sites 301 & 302 - please visit cumberlandlakepark.ca/ to book your site ASAP!

Directions from the Church to Cumberland Lake Park 1100 Comox Lake Road:

Travel from Weird Church towards Dunsmuir (the main street in Cumberland)

Turn right onto Dunsmuir

Turn left at the four way stop onto Sutton Road

Sutton becomes Comox Lake Road

Follow all the way to the park!

THINGS TO KNOW

  • Check In time is 1:00pm

  • Check Out time is 11:00am

  • Quiet Time is from 11:00pm - 8:00am

  • Dogs must be leashed at all times. Dogs are not allowed on the Main Beach

  • Visitors are welcome to park in main lots. Be aware that gates close at 10:00pm

  • Make sure to bring a chair and/or blanket

  • Sunday service will be conducted at site 301

Friday June 9

Check in, get set up and settled

7:00 - 8:45pm Live music at the Picnic Shelter (Blackwood Kings)

Evening Campfire Songs with Music Leader Gregor Schoenberg

Quiet Time begins at 11:00pm

Saturday June 10

This is a “Choose Your Own Adventure” day.

You can just rest or pick from a few different options like…

  • Take advantage of the 125 Celebrations in Cumberland: Details at https://belonging125.com

  • Get in the Lake!

  • Paddle around (Ingrid will have 2 kayaks to share. Nathan will have an extra paddle board and inflatables)

  • Go for a hike

  • Snooze in the sunshine (we hope!)

  • Ride your bike and explore

3:00 - 4:30pm - Kids Park Ranger Program (ages 6+, offered by the Cumberland Lake Park Society. Pre-Registration is required: https://cumberlandlakepark.ca/programs

4:00 - 5:00pm Weird Church on the Water - Bring your kayaks, paddle board, water wings, or unicorn floatie and join us for a water-bound time of reflection and meditation. Meet at the Boat Launch at Cumberland Lake Park.

6:00pm Meet up for a BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner)

or…

6:00pm Family Movie on the Beach to watch “WALL-E”

Evening stories and songs

Quiet Time begins at 11:00pm

Sunday June 10

10am - 4pm: Various Children, Youth & Adult activities including:   

  • Capture the Flag (Open to everyone. The more, the merrier)

  • Craft making

  • Paddle-boarding

  • Kayaking

  • Spiritual practice stations

  • Journal prompts & Wondering questions

  • Drama games

Break for Lunch at midday

Join in for as much or as little as you like!

4:00pm Campground Church Service - Everyone welcome! meet at site 301 and bring a camp chair or blanket

5:30pm (after church) - Bring Your Own Dinner (BYOD)

Quiet Time begins at 11:00pm

Monday June 11

Ingrid & Nathan check-out of Campsites 301 and 302

Earlier Event: June 8
CALM: Thursdays
Later Event: June 10
Weird Church on the Water