RENT DAYBREAK
Find out how you and your group can experience all that Daybreak Point Bible Camp and Anvil island have to offer.Renting Anvil
Renting the facilities on our ninety-six acre property is both inexpensive and easy. We are excited to work with you and your group to make your retreat a success. Whether it’s a Church family camp, school group, a school grad trip, a wedding, retreat, or a family reunion we are confident we have the place for you. Our rental season is from May to June and September to October for the Main Camp. We are able to rent the Lodge out from March to June and September to November.
Who Do I Contact?
If you are interested in renting our facilities, please contact Helena (our rental coordinator).
The Facilities
Please read thoroughly prior to signing and agreeing to the waiver/agreement attached; information has changed.
Dining Hall
The dining hall comes with a fully equipped kitchen, and large dishpit area. It can seat roughly 180 people on banquet style tables and benches. There is a central fireplace within the dining hall for use on colder days. There is one washroom on the top level of the dining hall with access from outside and three washrooms downstairs. One is only for the kitchen staff. We do not have kitchen staff on site for rental groups.
Cabins
The facility is equipped with 10 ‘basic’ camper cabins. Each is equipped with a washroom (no shower) and 5-6 bunk beds with mattresses. Bedding is not provided.
There are three ‘staff style’ cabins (Bay, Point and Arbutus) that sleep approximately 10 people per cabin; Arbutus has a small kitchen and showers. Additional showers are located beneath the dining hall.
areChapel
The chapel is available for use with the main camp rental. It is a great facility for teaching, sharing and hanging out. It is also set up for movie nights for rental groups. You can add on the sound system to your rental booking when you book through our office. No food, drink or shoes are allowed inside building.
Recreation
The camp has covered gym, hiking trails, a Frisbee golf course, archery and riflery range, a large field (baseball, soccer), kayaks, paddle-boards, a waterslide and a beach volleyball court available. Moderate sports equipment is provided, but no rifles, bows or arrows. Kayaks and paddle-boards must be requested when you book.
Water
We supply and manage our own water system. Our source is spring fed and is treated to ensure it is safe to drink. It is tested daily and closely monitored by Coastal Health.
Staff Lodge (available with main camp rental)
Our new staff building sleeps 20 (Four bunks in each of the five private rooms) and includes a fully stocked kitchen and shared living area. Each of the five rooms in the Staff Building have their own private bathroom. It is not currently available as a stand alone rental. $30 a night. It is the responsibility of the renting party to bring daily medical supplies and a first aid personnel. The hospital accommodations and medical area are not open to rental groups.
The Lodge
The Lodge is available as an add-on to a main camp rental or a stand alone rental option. The Lodge has three bedrooms that each contain three bunk beds. Total beds in the Lodge are 18 and each of the three bedrooms has a shared bathroom. The Lodge comes with a fully stocked kitchen and a shared living area.
Rental Options
1. The Main Camp
Groups of 30-150
$25 a night, per person gets you access to:
10 Camper Cabins, 4 ‘Staff’ Cabins, Full Dining Hall Commercial Kitchen and Dishpit.
As Well as Access to:
The Chapel, Gym, Beaches, Boat Dock, Kayaks, Paddle-boards, Swim Dock (Seasonal) and Water Slide.
Minimum Rental Bill: $500
Main Camp Deposit: $250
2. The Lodge
Groups of 8-18
$30 a night, per person gets you access to the larger, self-contained cottage: Kitchen, Living Room, 3 Large Bedrooms with single and double bunk beds, 3 Bathrooms and a Dining Room.
Minimum Bill: $250
Lodge Deposit: $100
To rent the whole camp, deposit is $300
For a Lodge rental the deposit is $150
Availability Calendars
To rent the camp property please contact our office to ensure the dates you are looking for are available and then read through the above Rental Document and send us the signed waiver, proof of insurance and $250.00 deposit cheque.
The Rental Process
1. You & Us:
The first part in the rental process is to contact our rentals office and to inquire about dates/availability. The rental coordinator will advise you of availability. For emergency requests, please contact our office admin who can help answer some questions in regards to the rentals. All bookings, however, go through our rental coordinator.
2. Confirm Dates, Deposits
Once you have selected the date; fill out and sign the waiver/agreement attached and mail it to our office along with the deposit cheque ($150 for Lodge, $300 for Main Camp/Whole Camp). Our rental office will confirm receipt and place you in our rental calendar.
3. Boat Times, Pre-Trip Planning
At a minimum of a month prior to your rental date please contact the water taxi company to arrange transport to and from the Island (contact information available through our office). Once you have secured a time, please email the office and inform us of your arrival and departure times. Other important elements of pre-trip planning include: arranging food transport, medical personnel and program staff. If you need any assistance with these items the Rental Office may be able to direct you further. We recommend coming to Anvil via Horseshoe Bay as there is more parking available and Lion’s Bay marina’s off-season hours may not align with your group’s needs. Times for arrival and departure are laid out below for your information:
Friday to Sunday Rental: Arrival 3 pm on Friday – Departure 3 pm on Sunday
Weekday Rentals: Arrival and Departure to be Determined Based on Bookings (10 am to 2 pm arrival departure window)*
* Must be off Island by 2 pm as a new group may be arriving at 3 pm. Exceptions may be made throughout the week if no other groups are bookending your time. Please contact the office to arrange.
4. On Island Experience
Once you arrive on site, the caretaker will greet you and arrange luggage transport from the boat dock to the main camp. He will then go over key information with regards to using the dishpit, kitchen, garbage and cleaning procedures. The caretaker will be around during your stay and will be your primary contact throughout the visit.
5. Departure Day
Proper cleaning of the facility requires two hours to be done adequately. The caretaker will provide you with complete cleaning instructions and all the supplies necessary to leave the camp as clean as when you found it. Please leave adequate time for this process. The caretaker will also go over a ‘rental summary’ including a guest count.
6. A short while after…
Shortly after your time at Anvil, you will receive an invoice from our office for the balance owing on your account. You are able to take care of your rental bill via credit card, cheque or etransfer. At this time, you are welcome to secure your rental for the following year!
7. In case of cancellation…
If you are no longer able to come up to Camp, please contact our office to discuss our cancellation options.
Rental Details
Transportation
Securing your transportation should be your second priority after securing your spot on Anvil. Below is the information which should help this process.
Departure Location
Lions Bay Marina: Closer to Anvil, Pay Parking,
Lions Bay Marina hours are Thursday to Monday, 8am to 5pm. They gradually close later as the spring progresses. Please contact them to confirm precise information. No free parking or overnight parking readily available.
Horseshoe Bay: While it is a bit further from Anvil there is some available free parking and pay parking options; open hours.
Transport Companies
Cormorant Marine: 604.250.2630 (more information on their website)
Mercury Tug & Launch: 604.921.7451 (more information on their website)
Pacific Ferries: 778.231. 7872 (more information on their website)
INSURANCE
While the property at Daybreak is insured, it is highly recommended that all group leaders purchase private insurance (through BCAA or other) prior to hosting a retreat. If you are a School, Church or Wedding you must send us a Proof of Insurance from our Insurance provider, for other groups it is recommended. Please take necessary precautions as accidents incurred as a result of your participation at Daybreak will not be covered under our General Liability Policy.
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Caretaker will advise you of any specific ‘rules’ depending on various construction projects etc; however, there are a few general facility regulations we ask all renting parties to abide by:
1) The Island is powered by a generator; the maximum time for the generator to be used is 17 hours a day; please plan accordingly
2) The camp property is non-smoking. For members of your group who do smoke – please see caretaker for the smoking area of the camp and all smoking MUST be done in that location.
3) No Firearms, Cannabis Products, Drugs, Vaping, Alcohol, Pets or Explosives. No candles or open flames in any buildings or on the camp property. We have a fire pit and that is the only location where a fire is permitted, pending fire bans and such at the time.
4) Provincial Health Regulations require that any camp for children 14 and under must have a nurse or F.A.A. attendant on site at all times.
5) Adult supervision for all waterfront activities is required. Please review the posted rules and regulations. Swimming and boating is to be done under supervision by a qualified lifeguard. No boating is to done outside the two main bays.
6) Absolutely no graffiti, no removal of mattresses from cabins, no damage whatsoever to the camp property.
7) Camp clean up, daily garbage routines and kitchen care rules are posted on-site; the caretaker will supplement them if necessary. These must be followed to ensure the camp remains in good condition.
8) Please obey all out-of-bound signs posted on the property.
FACILITY SPECIFICS
Dining Hall Kitchen Area:
1) Appliances: Convection Oven, Grill, 6 Burner Stove, commercial Fridge, Freezer, Hobart, Mixers, Toaster, Washer and Drier, Coffee Machines, Outdoor BBQ
2) Pots, Pans, Cutlery for 200, Cooking-trays and utensils are provided.
Washrooms & Showers:
1) Washrooms are located in camper cabins and staff cabins. Washrooms are on a Septic System – please be considerate.
2) Showers are located beneath the dining hall and in the Arbutus Cabin, Staff Lodge and Lodge cabins.
Operational Details:
1) Garbage must be separated: Food Waste, Burnables, Metal/Plastic/Glass Recycling, Other. The Caretaker will detail these procedures.” Please consider our waste management logistics when determining your program.
2) Water: We supply and manage our own water system. Our source is spring fed and is treated to ensure it is safe to drink. It is tested daily and closely monitored by Coastal Health. Sometimes, in early spring, the water has not yet been tested by the Ministry. If this is the case, the camp is on a boil water notice, which simply means you will have to boil your water prior to drinking.
Boat Information
The boat leaves from the foot of Denman St. at 7:30AM SHARP. Please be there no later than 7:00AM to sign in.
Pick Up is at the same location - at 12:00 - 12:30 ish (depending on sailing times).
For last minute updates - check the Anvil Island - Daybreak Point Bible Camp page on Facebook.
Boat Drop Off
Waiver & Rental Agreement Form
Please read through the Rental Document and send us the signed waiver, proof of insurance and deposit cheque to complete the rental process.
