Our campers are from every walk of life, are every age, and are from a variety of Christian belief backgrounds.   At CFO, we believe that as we put  love first, the incredible strength and  diversity of the Body of Christ is seen. 

"Leading people in the adventurous pursuit of a transformed life in Jesus." is our mission statement.  

The daily program of Van Isle CFO is the same program that is followed in every one of the 90 CFO camps and retreats around the world!

 There is an intentional rhythm to the day, an ebb and flow like the tide or the ocean waves. There is time for inward expression, for reflection and a deeper experience with God, and a time for outward expression, for release and sharing the Kingdom of God with others.  

Van Isle CFO currently offers 2 camps a year  .

Spring Retreat, in March 

Summer Camp, in July 

Fully submitting ourselves to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, empowered by His Holy Spirit to live by example as He taught, we aspire to the following core principles:

Expectant Listening

Core to our relationship with God is a posture of expectancy, waiting, and knowing He hears us and we, in turn, hear Him. (John 10:27; John 10:1-18; Psalm 5:3)

Redemptive Living

Fully participating in Jesus' redemption of the world through living lives of individual and community transformation (Colossians 1:19-20)

Authentic Relationships

Keep it real, folks! Valuing and encouraging each other t o journey through life in vulnerability and transparency. (1 John 1:7-9; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Samuel 18:1)

Sacrificial Love

Love is self-giving - yielding to others in honour and preference. (Romans 12:9-10; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Philippians 2:5-8)

Mosaic Community

The Body of Christ is a tapestry of people who look, act, and think differently while celebrating each other and the Lord Jesus Christ. ( 1 Corinthians 12:12-14)

Courageous Leadership

Inspiring and equipping people to lead and serve in wholeness with integrity and excellence. (2 Timothy 1:7, 13-14; Joshua 1:6-9)

Creative Collaboration

With shared vision, the best in each of us emerges as we create something new, fresh, and life-giving. (Ephesians 4:11-13; Genesis 1:1-2; Exodus 35:10, 31-33)

Cruciformity

The beautiful paradox that through surrendering self and laying down privilege, we participate in the strength and resurrection power of Christ. (Matthew 16:24; Galatians 2:20, 5:6; 2 Corinthians 4:7-12; Mark 8 : 3 4)