August 3rd–9th, 2026
We are so excited that you have registered your teen for the Young Life Greater Victoria trip to Rockridge Canyon, departing August 3rd and returning August 9th! To ensure everyone is ready for the trip, here is some information.
Travel Details
Departure – Monday, August 3
📍 Meeting Location: Walk-on ferry at Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
🕖 7:00 AM – Meet at Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
🕗 8:00 AM – Ferry departs from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen
🕤 9:35 AM – Bus pick-up and drive to Rockridge Canyon
🕒 3:00 PM – Arrive at Rockridge Canyon
🔹 Meals En Route: Please pack a lunch, as we will not be stopping for food on the way to camp.
Return – Sunday, August 9
🕚 11:00 AM – Depart from Rockridge Canyon
🕜 1:15 PM – Lunch stop in Hope
🕔 5:00 PM – Ferry departs for home
🕡 6:35 PM – Parent pick-up at Swartz Bay Terminal
🔹 Meals En Route: Campers should bring money for lunch on the way home.
Payment Information
💰 Deposit: The $100 deposit is non-refundable after April 1, 2026.
💳 Payment Options:
✅ Online: Pay at camp.younglife.ca (use camper login). If you have trouble logging in, use the "Forgot Password" option.
✅ E-Transfer: Send to camppayments@younglife.ca with the memo:
Summer RRC26 Sr. High - Greater Victoria - [Camper's Name]
✅ Cash or Cheque (payable to "Young Life"):
Place in an envelope with the camper’s name and give it to a Young Life staff member or leader.
General Packing List
Essentials:
✅ Suitable clothing (hot days, cool nights)
✅ Closed-toe shoes for outdoor activities
✅ Swimsuit, sunscreen, and hat
✅ Dressy outfit for a fancy dinner
✅ Clothes and shoes that can get dirty or ruined
✅ Reusable water bottle
✅ Packed lunch and snacks for travel to camp
✅ Spending money for a meal on the way home
✅ Medications (if applicable) – Please ask about about our policies
Optional Items:
✅Spending money (for ice cream, candy, books, camp store)
✅Camera
✅Watch
✅Bug spray
Leave at Home:
🚫 Laptops/Tablets
🚫 Phones
🚫 Alcohol or illegal substances
🚫 Towels, sleeping bags, linens, or pillows (these are provided at camp)
Contact Information:
Trip Coordinator : Allen Jacques | ajacques@younglife.ca | (250)-818-5757
Rockridge Canyon: 250-870-9030
We will send the final information email, including an updated itinerary and packing list, about a month before departure. If you have any questions or concerns before then, please feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!