Welcome to a Young Life Weekend for Women
May 24-26, 2024
Come experience the breathtaking expanse of Rockridge Canyon and the warmth of a fun weekend together.
Set this weekend aside to treat yourself to a lakeside getaway, with crisp fresh air, comfy accommodations and wonderful food. Come join our ROOTED weekend and choose workshops that speak to your heart and help you learn and thrive. Enjoy learning about developing flourishing relationships, parenting through the weeds, and how to grow strong roots in our lives. Whether you have any faith or no faith, you are welcome here! We hope you will find the roots of faith at our Weekend for Women.
There are lots of activities available! You can take a dip in the pool, conquer the ropes course, Tower of Terror or the lake-crossing zip line. Dare to go waterskiing, wakeboarding or in a spinner. Or go at a slower pace, in a canoe, kayak, or paddle boarding. A highlight of our weekend is our evening YL Club, bursting with laughter, music, and opportunities to grow in God’s love.
Workshops to learn and grow
Music & Entertainment
Adventures & Nature
Excellent Food, Fun & Accommodations
OUTSIDE
Adventure Awaits!
Zip across the lake
Take a dip in the heated pool
Climb the Tower of Terror
Navigate the high ropes course
Navigate Canoe Cove in a kayak, paddle board or canoe
Walk the scenic trails
Go take a hike! (up the Pinnacle)
INSIDE
Kick Back & Relax
Sip Barista Coffee in The Loft
Cool treats in Scoops Snack Shop
Ping Pong, Pool and more in the Games Room
Lots of quiet spaces to relax and enjoy the views
SPECTACULAR DINING
Meals are served in the spectacular Pinnacle Dining Room, with soaring ceilings, lake and mountain views and lots of room to spread out.
And remember, RockRidge Canyon does the cooking and the clean up!
Our on site chefs are also happy to accommodate many special dietary requests (pre-notice required at registration).
SWEET SLEEP
You can book a private room in our stunning Wolfe Creek Lodge, with King or Twin beds, or join your friends in comfy, modern dorm-style rooms.
Book early to ensure you will have the room you want!
Room style is your choice. View options.
Bedding and towels are provided!
UPLIFTING SEMINARS & CLUB TIME
On Saturday morning, you are welcome to choose seminar topics that speak to your heart and bless your life.
Club is a time for fun games, singing some trendy songs as well as uplifting God songs, and pondering the roots of faith with our speaker.
FEATURED SPEAKER
Mariah McCleary
Mariah spent a lot of her childhood wanting to prove that she was worth it. Worth what? She wasn’t sure, but she knew that she didn’t feel valuable. Whatever roots she had in her childhood were short and stunted, easily wounded. Then, as a single mom with three young boys, she became rooted in faith in Jesus and a passion to change the world.
Mariah earned her degree in Organizational Management and started to work for Young Life, speaking and teaching all over the world. She is now the proud mom of five and happily married, residing outside of Seattle, Washington.
Registration
REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY DECEMBER 4th, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Price includes meals, accommodation, bedding, towels & most activities.
RockRidge handles the registration for this event. Please call during business hours at (250) 870-9030.
For general event questions not covered above, contact email: womensweekend@younglife.ca.
Registration closes Monday, May 13 at 4:30 pm, or when event sells out.
Dorm Lodge
$275per person
- Group Pricing!
- 6 or more - Use CODE: ylwwdorm6
Dorm Lodge - Early Bird
$285per person
- Shared, Multi-person Room
- With bathroom & showers
Dorm Lodge
$295per person
- Shared, Multi-person Room
- With bathroom & showers
Wolfe Creek Lodge - Shared
$375per person
- Premium Room
- Double Occupancy
Wolfe Creek Lodge - Single
$530Single - per person
- Premium Room
- Single Occupancy
RV
$205Per person
- Serviced
- RV Site
SCHOLARSHIPS
We’d like every woman to attend this weekend. One way we can do that is by helping each other. If you’d like to help sponsor women to come to the Young Life Weekend for Women, complete this form. Please note: YLWW scholarship gifts are anonymous, non-refundable, distributed at the discretion of the YLWW committee and are not tax receipted.
If you would like some assistance to attend, please let us know.
Your Getaway Weekend Overview
Friday
The Women’s Weekend starts Friday afternoon!
Whether your trip is 2.5 hours from Kelowna, 3.5 hours from Vancouver area, 4 hours from Seattle or 6 hours from Victoria area, you should plan to arrive no later than 6pm for dinner. If you can make it sooner, all the better! The gate opens at 1 pm. All afternoon, we have the lakeside open for walks, the pool for swimming, and Beach Hut for biking etc. Scoops will be open for snacks in the afternoon (bring some cash for treats!).
Once you are moved into your dorm lodging, and have had a good dinner, we will be inviting you into The Rock, our fabulous auditorium, where our live band will provide the tunes to sing along with, and you will meet our speaker Mariah for the first time.
Bed time will be later than usual, as there will be a lot of options for fun – karaoke, cozy lounge chats in The Loft, as you get to bond with your cabin-mates.
Saturday
The day will be packed with delicious food, interesting workshops, and outdoor activities. Let’s let that day unfold as it happens (just like we surprise our other Young Life camps – those lucky teens!)
Sunday
We will have a morning snack in the coffee loft for those early risers, along with a devotional time in a small group (bring a Bible!) for those that want to attend, then breakfast will be served before our last time together in The Rock.
Departure is at noon, if you must leave early, and by 3 pm if you can stay to enjoy the property before you hit the road.
Planning to come back next year is an important activity – be sure to discuss who you will bring with you next year as you chat on the drive home! Enjoy the drive home through beautiful BC!
At the centre of it all
RockRidge Canyon is about a 3 hour scenic drive from Metro Vancouver and Bellingham, or 2.5 hours from Kelowna.
If you prefer to carpool please email womensweekend@younglife.ca to let us know.
So much to experience
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Frequently Answered Questions
Do we need to bring extra money for activities?
Sure – While most activities are included in the weekend price, it’s great to have cash or cards on hand for extras, like specialty coffees from the coffee shop or for gift items in The Ridge Trading Co.
Are there any age, size and weight restrictions for any activities?
Although the property can be enjoyed by any age, RockRidge Canyon was built for teenagers and therefore most activities are more suitable for school-aged children and older.
Mountain Bikes – Mountain bikes fit ages of about 12 to adult. Bike helmets are mandatory for all ages while on site. You may bring your own bikes if you wish, but keep in mind the paths are not paved. The dedicated mountain bike trails are challenging.
Zip Line – Guests must be 48 in tall and 60 pounds minimum. We want to be sure they fit the harness perfectly and have the weight to make it to the bottom! By the way, a maximum weight of 275 pounds is allowed. One person per harness and zip line.
The Ropes Course is harness dependent and The Tower has a 5 ft tall minimum. The maximum weight is 275 pounds.
Note: Weather, including wind is a factor in the safe operation of the zip line and all challenge activities.
Is alcohol/cannabis permitted?
No.
Complying with the decision of Young Life of Canada’s Board of Directors, RockRidge Canyon is an “alcohol/cannabis free zone“. Please do not bring it on site. Limited alcohol may be served at licensed events.
What about Cell and WIFI?
CELL – Rockridge Canyon is set in a mountain valley so cell phone coverage can be spotty around the property. Ask your service provider if you qualify for Wi-Fi Calling (text and phone calls).
For your convenience there are courtesy phones on site, which are free for long distance calls in North America. During your stay, anyone wishing to leave a message for you can call the RockRidge property office at 1 (250) 870-9030 and the message will be delivered at the earliest convenience.
WIFI – RockRidge Canyon has public Wi-Fi around the dining hall, in Wolfe Creek Lodge and in The Rock should you wish to bring your portable computer to stay in touch.
WIFI is set up for light capacity, such as checking emails, posting awesome selfies of your stay at RockRidge Canyon (@rockridgecanon), vs streaming movies.
Plan for an (almost) unplugged weekend. There’s lots to do on site. Bring your favourite games and crafts. Books are great too!
Is Electric Car charging available?
Electric charging is available in Princeton but not on site.
Please be sure to charge your vehicle prior to arriving.
Here’s a handy reference for local charging stations in Princeton:
Work Crew
VOLUNTEER
Come and help out! We’re looking for
Certified Lifeguards
Kitchen/Pits
Dining Room
Maintenance
Beach Hut
Challenge
Thank you!
Contact ruthchan55@gmail.com
