External Programs

2011 Shawnigan Summer Rugby Camp

2011 Shawnigan Summer Squash Camp

The campus and facilities at Shawnigan are inspirational for the educators, coaches and instructors who have the privilege and pleasure of using them. For over twenty years, the B.C. Soccer Association shared this secret and rented our fields and residences to run their internationally famous soccer camps. In 2001, we officially opened our gates to other organizations and started the summer programs. Groups representing various passions have graced the campus, bringing together special blends of talent, professional development, friendship and everlasting memories. For those of us who work the five weeks, starting at the beginning of July, it is a time for sharing what Shawnigan has to offer with other grateful guests. The unique setting of our 300-acre campus provides a natural, distraction free environment to enhance the benefits of group bonding. In addition to the ponds, forests and immaculately kept gardens, the grounds include the Marion Hall dining facility that seats 500, a two gymnasium Sportsplex with weight rooms and squash courts, the Hugh Wilkinson multi-functional theatre, sports pavilion, boathouse, dance studio, music theatre, lecture theatre, classrooms, fields, hiking trails, tennis courts, and waterfront.

Thanks to a very generous donation by the Lecky family, we now also have a 36-bed facility and an 11 bed annex that are open for rent throughout the year. John Lecky House has become the residence for Rowing Canada and Rugby Canada when they hold their frequent training camps at Shawnigan. When they aren't here, other groups usually are. University crews, overseas field hockey and rugby teams, debaters, bands and a world youth group have signed the guest book since the House opened in September 2003. John Lecky's dream of "bringing the world to Shawnigan" is certainly being met.

I welcome you to contact me anytime throughout the year, and I will arrange a campus tour to see if we have what you need to help organize your successful group venture.

Sincerely,

Gary Dukelow, B. Ed, M.P.A.
Director of External Programs
Shawnigan Lake School

Office Phone - (250) 743-6469

Email Address - gdukelow@shawnigan.ca