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FAQs

  • Should I check in with someone when I arrive?

    • You will find your building open and ready for you. The Resident Property Manager will greet your group at the specified time of arrival. In addition, you will find a binder of information about the camp and the local area, including emergency information in the Kuriakos Centre kitchen and the Dana Lodge kitchen. Group leaders should ask their group members to come to the rented facility when they arrive. They do not need to check in at the camp office.

  • Will there be staff on-site while my group is there?

    • Yes. The Resident Property Manger will be onsite during your stay at camp. If there are any issues with the facility during your stay, the RPM will be avaialble to bring resolution.

  • Is the kitchen fully equipped?

    • The kitchens are equipped with dishes, pots, pans, cultery, cutting boards, knives, salt and pepper, coffee filters, etc. As well, there are plenty of cooking utensils, dish towels, dish cloths, and cleaning items. Check out the Rental Binder for cleaning instructions. Groups should bring with them coffee, tea, condiments, ingredients for meals, as well as containers for leftovers.

  • May we use disposable dishes?

    • No. Using disposable dishes at camp is poor stewardship of our environment and creates an extreme amount of garbage that Kuriakos must then pay to have picked up and disposed of. Dishes and all dishwashing equipment is provided to your group with the facility you have rented. If your group uses disposable dishes, a $250 charge will be added to the bill.

  • If there are two groups on site, how do we share facilities?

    • Groups have been sharing the site at Kuriakos for many years. Groups will have their own home centre, almost always being the Kuriakos Centre or Dana Lodge. Shared facilities at Kuriakos include the ARC (gym and multi-use room), campfire pits, chapel, lake front, sauna, and playing field. When two groups are booked into the site, camp management will request appropriate information to ensure that the groups will be compatible. We ask for group leaders to introduce themselves to each other when at camp, and discuss use of the shared facilities.

  • How will we be invoiced for the final amount owing?

    • When you arrive at camp, you will be given a sheet to record your final numbers. This must be completed and left at the camp. A final invoice will be emailed to your group contact within the week.

  • How should we prepare payment for use of the facility?

    • Payment is due within 7 days of use of Kuriakos. You may leave payment with the Resident Property Manager while at camp, or send it to the camp after your stay. You may use Visa, Mastercard, or cheque.

  • Where are Emergency Services located?

    • Beside each phone on site, and included in the Rental Binder provided for your group, you will find emergency contact information. This includes both the legal land description and the civic address. Ambulance and fire service are located in Sylvan Lake, 15 minutes away, as well as medical clinics. The closest hospital is in Red Deer, directions can be found in the Rental Binder.

  • Is alcohol allowed on site?

    • User group consumption of alcohol is allowed at Camp Kuriakos. Abuse of alcohol, however, will not be tolerated. Use of Illegal drugs is not permitted under any circumstances.

  • Can we use the waterfront and watercraft?

    • In the summer, swimming and boating are avaialble. Watercraft can be rented by the day. Lifejackets, and paddles are provided, and each watercraft is equipped with required safety items. Adult supervision is required at the waterfront at all times. Lifeguards are not provided by the camp; each group is responsible for it's own people's safety at the waterfront. Waterfront rules are clearly posted and a copy of the rules will be given to the group leader.

    In the winter, the lake if available for skating, ice fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, and more. Please bring your own equipment.

  • Are all cleaning supplies needed at camp?

    • You will find instructions for clean up in the Rental Binder. Supplies needed will be ready and their locations indicated in the Rental Binder.

  • The rental agreement stipulates that my group needs insurance. How do I purchase insurance?

    • If your group is associated with a larger organization (school, church, association, etc), check with the group's insurance provider. Your use of the camp may be covered already. For personal groups (reunions, weddings, etc), contact your home/auto insurance provider. They will likely be able to help you.

  • What ammenities are available in the town of Sylvan Lake?

    • Sylvan Lake has all services: groceries, sporting goods, clothing stores, hardware, automotive services, coffee, and many restaurants. Summer recreation also includes mini golf, go carts, boat rentals, and waterslides.

  • Can I rent just an RV site?

    • Kuriakos is not a public campground. RV sites are most often rented in conjunction with another part of the facility, usually the Kuriakos Centre or Dana Lodge. If no RV sites are needed by groups in the KC or Dana, then a group may rent only the RV sites for camping.

  • How far in advance can I make a booking?

    • The camp officially books one year in advance. However, if you have an event happening farther ahead in the future and would like to book now, the camp does accept Letters of Intent to book. This helps us to arrange things farther ahead into the future. While not an official booking, if your letter of intent is accepted, those dates will not be given to another group .