Note: Schedule subject to change. Adequate notice will be given whenever possible.
Here is what a year in the Kaléo program looks like (2023-24):
September 13 |
Arrival at Qwanoes! 1pm–4pm. A Briercrest representative will be on site, and fees may be paid this day if this hasn’t already been done. |
September 14-15 |
Further registration (forms, photos, etc., 9 – 11 AM) Orientation and other events |
Throughout Program |
Ministry: A selection of full and partial weekends in camp ministry |
Throughout Program |
Ministry: Local church ministry |
Throughout Program |
Community: All in the context of a small group community, along with community care (taking responsibility for the place you live) |
Throughout Program |
Leadership Development: Intertwined into all aspects of the program as well as intentional and focused leadership training times |
September 18-20 |
Adventure: Strathcona Park – Backpack Trip |
September 25-29 |
Academics: Introduction to Spiritual Theology (THEO 112) |
October 3-5 |
Adventure: Surf Trip in Tofino |
October 10-13 |
Adventure: SALTS Sailing Trip |
October 16-20 |
Week of Prayer and Leadership |
October 24-26 |
Community Service: LOVE Crofton |
October 30 - Nov 1 |
Camp and Youth Ministry #1 (YM 220) |
November 13-17 |
Academics: Introduction to Old Testament (BLST 111) |
December 4-8 |
Academics: Introduction to Christian Theology (THEO 115) |
Dec 14 - Jan 1 |
Christmas Break beginning on December 14 Arrive back on January 1 by dinner |
January 2-6 |
Academics: Introduction to New Testament (BLST 109) |
January 15-19 |
Adventure: Mount Washington Snow Trip |
Jan 29 - Feb 2 |
Academics: Foundations of Church Ministry (CM 101) |
February 8-21 |
Ministry: Mission Trips |
March 18 - 22 |
Academics: Engaging The Ideas Of This World (IDST 200) |
March 13-15 |
Adventure: French Beach Camping Trip |
Feb 26 - March 1 |
Academics: Pauline Epistles (BLST 230) |
April 1-2 |
Academics: Camp and youth Ministry # 2 (YM 220) |
April 9-12 |
Adventure: 4 Day Kayak Trip |
April 19-21 April 21 |
Graduation Retreat – Parents Invited! (April 20 - Grad Ceremony) |