Our Privacy and Security Statement:
Camp Grafton is committed to keeping your records confidential and private. We will not share any information you send us. We will not ask for any financial information from you. Registration of campers requires you to provide us with your camper's relevant medical information.
However, using the internet to transmit information can result in communications being intercepted or redirected. Several pages on this site allow you to send information to us; please be aware that none of these pages are "secure". They do not encrypt information, nor protect it from electronic eavesdroppers.
When transferring funds online, however, security features are in place to protect you; these are provided by the third-party vendors (such as hyperWallet and PayPal). They use secure servers and encryption to protect your transaction, and these measures are generally regarded as safe to use. We have no control over their security measures or privacy policies.
In general, you should only send us information via a system that meets your needs: if absolute privacy and security are required, then the internet is probably the wrong method to use. Send us information using this website only if such information is not of a sensitive nature.
History:
The camp property was purchased in 1955 by Dr. Hartley Grafton of Kamloops on behalf of the Boy Scouts and Kamloops United Church. Boys' Camps were held there in the original cabins and dining hall until the late '60s, when the first Girls' Camps were run. Co-ed camping began a few years later, and teen, adult, and family camps were also popular in the '80s.
The original dining hall collapsed under heavy snowfall in 1975; the present building was built in 1978. The tool shed and replacements for four of the original cabins were also built in the '70s.
Until the year 2002, Kamloops United Church has held the primary responsibility for the camp's program and facility, although other institutions have assisted in many important ways over the years. Now, the camp is still owned by KUC but the control over program and facility rest with the Camp Grafton Society, made up of representatives of several church denominations, and the community at large.
The Site:
100 km. East of Kamloops on the North shore of Shuswap Lake (6623 Squilax-Anglemont Rd). Drive East from Kamloops on Hwy #1 past Chase, and after going under the Squilax bridge, turn right, go over the bridge, and on to the Squilax-Anglemont Rd. to the North Shuswap area. The Camp is located about 33km from the turn. Watch for the "Magna Bay" sign 1km before the Camp, then the "Camp Grafton" sign on the left.
Camp Grafton is 45 acres of forest and field located at Magna Bay on the North side of Shuswap Lake. Five sleeping cabins, a large dining hall/kitchen, boathouse and over 500m of tunnel-accessed lakefront are part of the Grafton property. The site is owned by Kamloops United Church.
As well, there is a lovely outdoor chapel, a playing field, trails to hike or ski on, and a group-sized campfire pit. Investigate the links on the right, or see the Camp Photo Album!
Sign up a buddy as a new camper and win a prize!
We are saddened to announce the passing of longtime friend and Camp Grafton volunteer Ron Porath. Ron worked tirelessly for Grafton in more ways than we can count, and he was a great friend. We thank Ron for all he did and send our love and prayers to his family as we enter the new camping season.
Staff Training Dates - Applications and Interviews TBA
- Training sessions will be held in Kamloops and at the Camp during the week of June 29 - July 3.
Our Mission is to:
Provide campers of all ages with a camp experience that is safe, enjoyable, and challenging.
Encourage environomental awareness and spiritual growth in an ecumenical Christian atmosphere.
Stress fairness, diversity, and tolerance.
Provide a facility suitable for use by other community-building organizations and individuals.
Our Program includes:
Field and wide games, crafts, orienteering;
Waterfront activities including swimming, canoeing, and games;
Outdoor skills such as trailbuilding, campfires, and cookouts;
Activities to promote reflection, awareness and growth concerning environmental and spiritual issues.
For more information, click on the
"Register a Camper" link.
