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Horne Lake Teepee Adventure Camp

Vancouver Island, Canada

Amazing Adventures at Horne Lake
                                         

Since 1988, Island Pacific Adventures Ltd. has been providing high quality Adventure Programs to youthful spirits of all ages. Situated on a crystal clear lake with spectacular scenery, Horne Lake is an outdoor lovers paradise. Talented guides and instructors share their passion for the outdoors and make this one of the most memorable experiences on Vancouver Island. 

TEEPEE & GEO-DOME CAMPING
Leave your tents at home! For a truly unique experience you won't soon forget, try hanging out in our native style Teepees or fabulous geodesic domes. Traditional features such as hand-peeled poles and roll-up door are combined with modern conveniences such as raised sleeping platforms and modern material to add to your comfort. These spacious shelters sleep 8 to 10 people comfortably.  

 

 

TENT / RV Sites
If you decide not to stay in the Teepees, the camp has two beautiful areas for group tenting. Each group tenting area includes picnic tables, communal fire pit near the beach and firewood. Price is included in "Explorer" packages or site can be rented individually.  

Awesome Outdoor Adventures!

All participants must sign a Liability Waiver.

ROCK CLIMBING / RAPPEL PROGRAMS - 
Ready for an easy beginner introductions to rock climbing and rappelling? Why not get experience on natural rock! This 2 hour session will teach basic skills in vertical rappels or rockclimbing. Excellent training for the "Extreme Rappel Cave Tour" or those wanting to progress from indoor climbing. Choose from easy top-rope climbs to challenging overhanging rappels. Price includes one-on-one instruction and all climbing equipment.

WILDERNESS SURVIVOR 
What would you do if you were LOST in the woods? This program will teach the essentials of outdoor survival skills including one-match fire starting, shelter building, and wilderness navigation. Where would you spend the night? Should you go for help or stay put? What about the animals?!!! We teach what you need to know.

CANOE AND WATER SAFETY PROGRAM 
Our Canoe / Water Safety program is designed to introduce beginners  to basic canoe handling. Paddle strokes, proper entry /exit, emergency procedures and the importance of wearing personal floatation vests with appropriate clothing will be taught. Almost everyone will find themselves in a canoe at some time in their lives, so we feel that a little instruction goes a long way toward the safety and enjoyment of the sport. 

CHALLENGE OBSTACLE COURSE 
Explorers must successfully navigate the "Alligator Swamp" by negotiating past rope swings, log crossings, and the "collapsed bridge". Filled with action-packed challenges, this low- ropes challenge course presents many obstacles that will try to stop you from reaching the end!  Will you and your group survive?!

HORNE LAKE AMAZING RACE 
Entertainment and challenge await for everyone! Participants race in groups of 3-4 while experiencing some healthy competition from other teams. Working together, teams try to answer trivia, collect bonus points, search for water, learn local plant names, and more. But this race will not necessarily be won by the first team to finish... there is more than one way to win so check it out! 

EVENING CAMPFIRE GUITAR or STORYTELLING 
Nothing finishes off a hard day better than relaxing around the fire roasting marshmallows. Evening entertainment includes guitar sing-along or fascinating storytelling next to the campfire.

NATURE CRAFTS 
Visitors and camp participants can enjoy taking a little of Horne Lake home with them. Gather your materials from the forest and combine them with beads, leather, or other crafty supplies to make a truly unique memento!

BEACH GAMES
Downtime / playtime includes some fun on the beach. Hours of fun playing classic games like "Capture the Flag" and new ones including "Stealth at Night!"