THE EXPERIENCE

Adventure. Learning. Connection.

Each day brings new lessons, new skills, and new friendships. What begins as a week at camp becomes a foundation for lasting relationships, continued learning, and a lifelong commitment to building peace.

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LIFE AT CAMP

Fun, indoors and out.

The camp is full of opportunities to try something new, get outside your comfort zone, and discover new interests. From outdoor adventures to creative projects, your days will be filled with fun, workshops, and opportunities to connect with others.

Activities

  • Archery

  • Arts & Crafts

  • Campfires

  • Canoeing & Kayaking

  • Capture the Flag

  • Mediation Training

  • Nature Trails & Hiking

  • Paddleboarding

  • Ropes Course

  • Swimming

  • Team Building

  • And more!!!

SEE THE SETTING

Come see where camp happens.

The International Peace Camp for Teenagers will be held at YMCA Camp Elphinstone, a beautiful oceanfront campus on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. Surrounded by 144 acres of coastal forest and shoreline, participants will learn, explore, and build lasting friendships in an inspiring natural setting.

EXPLORE CAMP

Your home for the week.

From cabins and gathering spaces to the waterfront and outdoor areas, Camp Elphinstone has everything you need to make yourself at home for the week. Explore the map to see where you'll eat, sleep, learn, play, and spend time together.

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A WEEK AT A GLANCE

Each day brings a new perspective.

SUNDAY

Welcome &
Belonging

Arrival, cabin move-in, and
an Intercultural Welcome
Festival where campers
share a taste of home.

MONDAY

Identity &
Listening

Campers explore what
makes them who they are
and practice truly hearing
someone else.

TUESDAY

Conflict &
Belonging

A hands-on introduction
to mediation through
role-play and real-
world scenarios.

WEDNESDAY

Dialogue &
Digital Life

Conversations across
differences, plus a look at
communicating well online.

THURSDAY

Leadership &
Action

Team challenges and
advanced practice, then
campers design a real
community project.

FRIDAY

Celebration &
Send-Off

Campers showcase
their projects, share
commitments, and celebrate
the week together.

A DAY AT A GLANCE

What does a day at Peace Camp look like?

MORNING

Breakfast together, then a group session exploring that day's theme.

MIDDAY

Lunch, then activities like boating, rock climbing, archery, or the ropes course.

AFTERNOON

Small-group time connecting the
day's skills back to real life.

EVENING

Dinner, a large-group game, and campfire or reflection circle.