Building Confidence & Opening Doors for Regional Youth This spring has been a powerful reminder of what is possible when community, policing partners and youth come together with a shared purpose. Across every Greater Victoria Police Foundation program, the focus remains clear: building confidence, creating mentorship opportunities and opening doors for regional youth through relationships […]
This summer, the GVPF’s exciting Junior Police Camp returns to St. Margarets School from August 4-7, 2026. Designed for youth ages 10 to 12, this action-packed day camp offers families a unique opportunity to give their child an unforgettable week of learning, friendship, and fun. Over four engaging days, 30 campers will take part in […]
The success of our annual GVPF Police Camp during Spring Break continues to inspire everyone connected to the Foundation. Police Camp remains one of our flagship leadership programs, bringing together 50 students in Grades 10 through 12 for a unique experience that blends physical challenge, classroom learning, public safety education and teamwork. The eight day […]
The 50 attendees for Police Camp 2026, to be held March 14–21, 2026 at St. Margaret’s School, have been selected! Police Camp has quickly re-established itself as one of the Foundation’s cornerstone programs, offering an eight‑day, no‑cost leadership experience for students in Grades 10–12 from across Greater Victoria. The camp is delivered in partnership with […]
As we kick off 2026, I’m pleased to share an update on how your support is helping the Greater Victoria Police Foundation deepen its impact with youth across our region. Since our Building Bridges Breakfast in the Fall, donations and pledges have continued to come in. This generosity means we can confidently fund Police Camp […]
The Greater Victoria Police Foundation (GVPF) community has even more to celebrate this Fall, following the success of the second annual Building Bridges breakfast held November 13 at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. The event featured Oak Bay Police Chief Julie Chanin as keynote speaker. Together, donors, sponsors and guests helped the Foundation exceed its […]
Planning is well underway for Police Camp 2026, which will once again be hosted at St. Margaret’s School in March. This camp has quickly become one of the Foundation’s signature programs, offering a week-long, immersive leadership experience that combines physical training, teamwork and hands-on learning with police officers and RCMP from across Greater Victoria. Final […]
The Greater Victoria Police Foundation is entering a new chapter of leadership! In September, the GVPF welcomed its first dedicated Executive Director, Samantha Krzywonos (above). Samantha is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) who brings more than two decades of experience in volunteer leadership, philanthropy and community-focused fundraising. Her background in academic and healthcare philanthropy, […]
The third year of the re-imagined Greater Victoria Police Camp came to a positive and emotional close on March 22 as the 50 participants, selected from over 160 applicants, demonstrated discipline and teamwork during a special graduation ceremony attended by their families. By all accounts it was an incredible journey for these youth in Grades […]
As Police Camp 2025 wrapped up, the Greater Victoria Police Foundation received a moving email from one of the participant’s parents which summarized the amazing impact the program can have on local youth. “Hello, My daughter, Fiona, was fortunate to be selected for Police Camp this year. She was hesitant to apply and still hesitant […]