Camp Shawnigan is set to begin work a project to provide greater accessibility, inclusion, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Easter Seals BC and Yukon CEO Lisa Beck will make a formal announcement about the plan at an invitation-only launch event on Saturday, July 19, at Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan.
Phase One of this $25 million project is “more than a facelift,” according to Beck, “it’s a reimagining of what’s possible.
Beck adds, “Camp Shawnigan will be a place where people of all abilities can come together and experience the joy and freedom of outdoor adventure.”
The project is designed to meet the rapidly growing need for inclusive outdoor recreation, special programming, accessible travel, and affordable respite for families.
A portion of the funding has been provided by the federal government through an Enabling Accessibility Grant of more than $1-million, and a significant contribution of $450,000 for the accessible dock was made by the Colonel Harland Sanders Charitable Organization.
A local group, the 100 Men Who Care, will be on hand to present a cheque for the project.
Easter Seals BC and Yukon says changes at the camp will fill a need for recreational and inclusive infrastructure in the Shawnigan Lake and Cowichan Valley Regional District communities, and provide year-round service for children and families across Vancouver Island and British Columbia.
The construction work is expected to take one year to complete.
