Confirmation camp 2027
An investment of a lifetime in the heart of Värmland – almost four weeks that could change your life
June 16 – July 10, 2027
Tradition since 1960
Welcome to the confirmation camp
We have been organizing confirmation camps in Värmland for over 60 years and can give you a memorable confirmation camp at Värmeln outside Arvika – an experience that may have a lasting impact on you for the rest of your life!
At our confirmation camp, you will receive guidance on the most important questions of life, discover who Jesus is and decide whether he means anything to you. What's more, you'll have some lovely, fun and enriching summer weeks as a bonus!
We who work with Confirmation have no difficulty seeing why our Confirmation candidates are so satisfied with their experience.
Here are some reasons:
- New friends from all over Sweden
- Engaged, handpicked and young leaders who truly believe in what they do
- An entire month of intensive community, play, and seriousness
- Stay in a fantastic location with unique opportunities for canoeing, adventure and swimming
- Theater, dance, music and creative activities
- Outdoor activities, canoeing, sports, football and volleyball
- Complement to confirmation education for maximum development
Our confirmation class expresses it year after year...
…that they have matured and developed after the course, both personal, spiritual, creative and social and many talk afterwards about the confirmation camp as a ”life investment”.
Plan ahead
Upcoming camps
Call to action: Wednesday 16 June at 16:00
Confirmation: Saturday 10 July at 11:00 in Brunskogs Church
Aftermath: A weekend in September or October (mandatory)
Call to action: Wednesday 14 or 21 June at 16:00
Confirmation: Saturday 8 or 15 July at 11:00 in Brunskogs Church
Aftermath: A weekend in September or October (mandatory)
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Experience the confirmation camp
What is confirmation?
Confirmation means confirmation and is about confirming one's baptism. In the baptism of infants, parents are asked if they want their child to be baptized into the Christian faith, and at confirmation the confirmands are then asked to confirm their baptism and answer yes to God.
If you have not been baptized before, the opportunity to be baptized will be available during the camp.
We want to give you, as a confirmation candidate, the opportunity to discover who God is and to grow in faith in him. The confirmation period is an important time, which you should try to make the most of. It is not primarily intended to give you some relaxing summer weeks, but rather to be first and foremost a time of guidance on the most important questions of life.
Examples of a day
This is what a typical day looks like
We have tidal prayer at the camp, which means that we meet in the chapel for prayer three times a day. The days are dedicated to lessons, themed evenings, music, drama, swimming, sports, football, volleyball, reading books, canoeing and other outdoor activities.
08:00 Waking up
08:30 Laudes (morning prayer)
08:45 Breakfast
09:45 Pass I – Education
10:45 Fruit time
11:00 Pass II – Teaching
12:15 Sept (lunch bean)
12:30 Lunch
14:15 Pass III – Activities
15:30 Fika with a discussion group
16:00 Leisure time
17:20 Dinner
19:00 Pass IV – Evening
20:45 Vesper (evening prayer)
21:30 Evening coffee
22:00 In the rooms
22:30 Good night
Note! Exceptions will be made on certain days such as during excursions, themed days, Midsummer or Sundays (when we celebrate the service together in the morning).
Our leaders
The leadership team consists of young people and adults from different parts of Sweden, many of whom have themselves been confirmed at Sandvikengården and continue to serve as leaders year after year. A top-notch team that plans and prepares so that you as a confirmation candidate will have the best possible confirmation time.
Our leaders are relatively young, committed, and have extensive knowledge of both confirmation education and how to create a safe and fun environment for young people.
What do our Confirmation candidates say?
Their experiences
"It's impossible to explain in words. I don't think there's anything on Earth that can compare to how incredible the camp was. Besides the beautiful surroundings and the good food, I got memories for life and friends with whom I still hang out today. It was simply amazing!"
"The community and all the new people I get to meet and get to know. That it was actually so much fun and that the lessons and reading didn't at all turn out to be as hard as I thought. The evening prayers, the outings, the joking around and all the inventions!"
"I found it incredibly fun to get confirmed at Sandvikengården. It was the most fun thing I've ever done. It was an incredibly strong community that I've never had before with many people after just a few days."
"My first prayer. I was super nervous to go forward to be prayed for, but eventually I gathered the courage. My leaders prayed for me and with every word they said, it felt like my heart got lighter and lighter. That is my favorite memory."
Advice from former confirmands:
”Sign up and don’t be afraid to go alone. You’ll make new friends at Sandvikengården!”
”Go to the confirmation camp, it’s a great experience that you’ll never forget!”
”Dare to be yourself and show who you are.”
Important information
Practical details
Times
The camp is taking place in almost four weeksevery summer, usually from mid-June to mid-July.
See the exact dates and times for each year below ”Upcoming camps” above.
Aftermath: A weekend in September or October (mandatory).
Accommodation
The Confirmation candidates live in two- to four-bed rooms in the Camphouse and the Reading Room – two red houses on the farm.
The rooms have a simple but comfortable standard. Most rooms have their own toilet, and there are showers in the corridors.
Food
Full halfboard included in the fee – breakfast, lunch, evening meal, as well as snacks and refreshments.
We serve delicious, nutritious food. Special diets can be arranged upon request – please specify this when booking!
What should you bring?
- Lacquered set
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Clothes for 4 weeks (think of all the weather!)
- Sleeping bag and sleeping pad (for any kind of camping)
- Confirmation Bible (complete Bible) – latest translation
- Notes material
For confirmation
Boys: Dark trousers and a white shirt, possibly a dark tie
Girls: White (most people have a white dress or skirt and blouse)
We do not use a hood
How do you prepare yourself?
- By reading Markus Evangelium as an introduction to the Christian message
- By regularly attending church services and filling out the church attendance book that you receive after your final notification
Fees
Prices & Payment
Confirmation Camp 2027
Total course fee (including registration fee and accommodation fee)
11,500 kr
Registration fee (paid upon final registration)
2,000 kr
Remaining amount (to be paid no later than at the start of the course)
9,500 kr
Confirmation camp 2028
Total course fee (including registration fee and accommodation fee)
Registration fee (paid upon final registration)
Remaining amount (to be paid no later than at the start of the course)
💡 Scholarship available!
The purpose of the scholarship fund is to enable families with limited financial resources but with great motivation to participate in the Sandvikengård confirmation camp.
The scholarship is applied for on a special form. The application must have been submitted to Sandvikengården. by January 31st at the latest. Applications are processed on an ongoing basis and we try to respond within four weeks. We may contact you after your application and request additional financial information.
Print and send the application by post to Sandvikengården, 671 94 Brunskog.
What is included in the fee?
The fee is subsidized among other things, from your parish (the confirmation clearance is deducted). The fee includes:
- Half board (all meals)
- Accommodation in double or quadruple rooms
- All activities (canoeing, sports, excursions, etc.)
- Study materials (excluding note-taking materials)
- Excursions
- Teacher salary
- Mandatory attendance
Payment
Bank transfer: 729-6353
Payment can also be made upon arrival by card (no cash).
Refund
In case of cancellation by March 1st: Half of the registration fee is refunded
After March 1st: No refund
In case of interruption during an ongoing course: No refund of the paid fee
Rules & Remember
- We show consideration for each other, our neighbors and other visitors
- We always have someone or someone else with us when we go swimming.
- Smoking is not desirable. Sandvikengården is a smoke- and drug-free environment
- Stereo speakers are not allowed. You may use an iPod/MP3 player in your own room. Otherwise, we’ll play music ourselves!
- We do not bring our own computers to the camp
The course leader has the right to send the participant home who deliberately violates these rules and with their behavior deliberately opposes the course's objectives.
Come along!
How do I sign up?
Step 1: Preliminary notification
Preliminary registration for the confirmation camp is often done several years in advance, However, there may still be places available even during the winter before the academic year begins.
Step 3: Registration fee
Upon final registration, you pay the registration fee.
Step 2: Confirmation
In the autumn, in August or September, the first 40 preliminarily registered applicants will be offered the opportunity to confirm your registration.
Step 4: Remaining payment
The remaining fee is paid no later than at the start of the course.
Ready to sign up?
You can already register preliminarily for the confirmation camp two years in advance and thus secure your place.
Frequently asked questions
Questions & Answers
Do I have to be a Christian or baptized to participate?
No! You are welcome whether you are baptized or not. If you have not been baptized before, the opportunity to be baptized will be available during the camp. The important thing is that you are open to participating in the teachings and the community.
Can I go alone or do I have to have a friend with me?
You can definitely go by yourself! Many of our confirmation candidates come alone and many say that the best part is all the new friends you make.
How do I contact my child during the camp?
Call the lower-level priest; they are safest during meals. We are trying to limit mobile phone use during the camp to create a shared presence.
What happens if my child gets sick or wants to cancel?
We have staff who take care of sick confirmation candidates. In case of more serious illness, we contact the parents. If someone wants to cancel the camp, we always contact the parents first to discuss the situation.
Can my child receive a dispensation from certain subjects?
The Confirmation Camp is a package where all the elements are integrated. However, we can adapt certain activities if necessary (e.g. in case of disabilities). Contact us to discuss specific needs.
Can my child bring a mobile phone/computer with them?
Mobile phones are allowed but their use is limited to promote community spirit. Computers are not allowed to be brought in to the camp. iPod/MP3 players are allowed in the guest room.
What is the safety situation like for swimming and activities?
Security is our top priority. We always have several leaders present at the beach and during activities. The confirmation candidates receive clear safety rules and must always have someone with them when they go swimming.
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About the organizers
Organizers
Sandvikengården in collaboration with EFS Circle Association and Arvika Parish
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