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Kaléo — A Unique Partnership Between Briercrest and Camp Qwanoes.
Where one year of college could change the rest of your life.
Where Your Backpack Is More Than Just A Book Bag
Complete your first year of college while engaging in adventure and frontline ministry at Qwanoes.
Leadership Training in a Unique Setting
The Kaléo program is an eight-month leadership program of Camp Qwanoes and Briercrest College built for developing young Christian leaders. Students live in a camp setting and earn one year of college credit while being part of the life and ministry of Camp Qwanoes. During their year in the Kaléo Program, students immerse themselves in front-line ministry and West Coast adventure.
The Kaléo Program is a fusion of fully accredited academics, foundational leadership training, a close-knit community, outdoor adventures, and ministry in camp, local churches, and beyond!
Give Kaléo a test run! Our Experience Kaléo days give you a taste of what the program is all about. Sit in on a class, share some meals, share your story, and make some friends. See firsthand what Kaléo is like and if it is right for you!
Program Highlights
The Kaléo program is designed to provide students with unique opportunities to listen to God's voice and discover His call on their lives. This is done through a fusion of five different components working together: Leadership Training, Ministry Experience, Community, Outdoor Adventures, and Academics.
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Leadership Training
Learn leadership skills from workshops and hands-on opportunities.
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Outdoor Adventure
Experience adventures around Vancouver Island.
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Ministry
Engage in ministries that build your heart for service.
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20+ Years of Kaléo
The Kaléo program has been equipping young leaders since 2003.
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Academics
Transfer your Kaléo credits directly into a Briercrest degree program.
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Community
An average class size of 20-28 students each year.
Testimonials
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Hope Alescio – Kaléo '26
This year has taught me to value what is important in life. Through this program, I have become a better disciple and friend. The classes have helped me to build a theology that I feel confident in. I have a new boldness in my ability to articulate the gospel and live it out in my everyday life! I have made memories and friends this year that I will never forget.
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Joel Siebert – Kaléo '26
Kaléo means the world to me. I have grown more in this year than my entire life before, made some incredible relationships, and went through experiences that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
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Isaac Reich – Kaléo '25
Kaléo has been the single most faith-shaping 8 months of my entire life. The place, the people, and the program are phenomenal. Truly life like no other.