Events & Groups for Youth and Young Adults
The Diocese of Victoria offers opportunities for retreats and fellowship for youth and young adults. Click on the links below to learn more.
Camp Homewood
Save the date: February 3 - 5, 2023. More info coming soon!
This annual retreat for youth in grades 7 – 12, held the first weekend of February at Camp Homewood on Quadra Island, began in 2000. Youth from across the Diocese of Victoria and from Powell River gather for Prayer, Praise, Adoration, Fellowship and to celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. The weekend is organized by a committee from St. Patrick’s Parish, Campbell River and Holy Family/Notre Dame Parish, Port Alberni. Youth are led by various retreat teams, most recently FacetoFace Ministries from Saskatchewan and camp activities like horseback riding, sailing, archery and more are led by the volunteer staff of Camp Homewood. For more info contact Terri-Ann Wynans 250-731-7134 wynans@shaw.ca or Bonni Roset 250-203-1518 broset@telus.net.
Diocesan Youth Conference
The Diocesan Youth Conference is the premier youth ministry event on Vancouver Island. This weekend is full of amazing music, powerful and inspiring talks, great friendships, and a lot of fun activities like a dance party, giant slip-and-slide, soccer game, and more.
Check us out on Instagram @vicdyc, or get in touch with us at teamdyc@gmail.com . We can't wait to see you at DYC!