Midsummer’s Defenders

Hosted in-person by

The Shire of Hartwood (Nanaimo, Campbell River, Courtenay, Port Alberni, BC )

Event Summary

Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Halima al-Rakkasa
Date: July 25 , 2025 until July, 27 2025
Site opens at: 6:00 PM on July 25th 2025
Site closes at: 1:00 PM on July 27th 2025

Event site:
Camp Gilwell
5200 Comox logging road Courtenay, BC

This is a Level 1: Other (Branch primary events of regional or Kingdom interest) event.

Friday, July 25th, 6:00 PM, to Sunday, July 27th, 1:00 PM

In the high heat of summer, come to challenge and come to support all those who vie for being the Martial Defenders of Hartwood!

On the fields and in the woods, gather to participate and be witness to those who would test their mettle against other contenders, demonstrating skills at arms, wielding weapons guided by their eyes and wits. Who will earn the recognition, and responsibility, this year?

Activities will be listed as they develop; as of April, the Forester Guild will have presentations and workshops, and there will be a class/space for card and dice games.

As the site is a Scout camp, it has amenities usually associated with one. There is potable water on site, and the biffies are many and clean.

During the heat of the day, the creek has settled into summertime cool pools in which to recline and paddle. Note that children ought to be supervised around open water. The woods, of course, are cool during the day, with opportunities to explore, and possibly seek out some thimbleberries to snack on.

Use of the firepits will depend upon the fire hazard rating on the weekend.

Dogs are permitted if on-leash, according to An Tir leash laws. Clean up after your pet. Watch for low-flying hawks and eagles.

This is a DRY site. No alcohol is permitted, for any reason.