News & Announcements
Wednesday Aug 5, 2026
Some of life’s most meaningful lessons can’t be taught within four classroom walls.
For 30 years, Gavin Lake Outdoor Learning Centre has given Grade 6 students the opportunity to discover the outdoors through hands-on learning and shared adventure. With support from the Quesnel Community Foundation, the 2025 fall camp welcomed 533 students and adults from 21 classes representing 17 schools across the Cariboo, with transportation, accommodation, meals and programming provided free of charge.
For many students, camp is filled with firsts - sleeping away from home, paddling a canoe, trying archery, or exploring a forest ecosystem. As they connect with nature, they also build confidence, develop friendships, and discover that learning happens just as powerfully around a campfire or on a hiking trail as it does at a classroom desk.
The program continues to be in high demand, with camp sessions filling months in advance and a growing waitlist. Thanks to the Quesnel Community Foundation, more young people could experience the lasting benefits of outdoor education and develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world that surrounds them.
Shared from the organization’s final report: “Support from the Quesnel Community Foundation provides Quesnel area and School District #28 classrooms the opportunity to attend free camp programs at Gavin Lake. Students enjoy time spent in nature connecting with each other and the environment through outdoor activities like Archery and Canoeing as well as hands-on science investigations in forest and lake ecosystems.”
Wednesday Aug 5, 2026
Join us for a night of food, fun and community celebration! Go to the 'Gala 2026' tab on our website for more information!
Wednesday Jul 29, 2026
Thanks to support from the Quesnel Community Foundation, the Cariboo Kart Racers completed the second phase of a two-year pit wall replacement project at Cariboo Raceway Park.
The new pit wall has significantly improved safety for drivers, volunteers and spectators while enhancing the overall appearance of the facility. The improvements sparked conversations for new opportunities. Cariboo Raceway Park hosted a successful three-day Capital City Drift Club event that attracted competitors from across the Pacific Northwest and drew large crowds of spectators. The facility has also generated interest from the Porsche Club of America for potential future events.
By investing in safer infrastructure, the Quesnel Community Foundation has helped strengthen a dedicated volunteer-run organization while supporting tourism, recreation and economic activity in the Quesnel region.
“Without the financial and moral support of the Quesnel Community Foundation, this project would have been out of reach. The new pit wall has improved both the safety and appearance of our facility and allows us to attract a broader range of events and users.”
Quesnel Community Foundation
