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Sun, 8/10/2025 -
Sat, 8/16/2025
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Camp Invention Summer 2025
Camp Invention: National
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
Summer Camp: STEM Excursions
Brainiacs Adventures
Come explore all that Vancouver has to offer in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - an educational experience for young kids!
Uphoria Yoga Summer Camp- Fun & Mindful Play
Uphoria Yoga
This summer, 5-8 year olds can join our Weekly Yoga Summer Camp, where movement, creativity, and mindfulness come together! Each camp includes playful yoga poses, breathwork, arts & crafts, music, expressive dance, motor skills activities, yoga games, and storytelling—all designed to nurture coordination, creativity, and social-emotional growth. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and nut-free snack.
ELEVATE Dance Intensive Summer Camp - Intermediate & Advanced Dancers
The Happening Dance Studio
ELEVATE is a series of week-long dance intensives for intermediate/advanced dancers aged 7+. Dancers will work with industry-celebrated choreographers to learn, explore, and celebrate a multitude of dance styles. Dancers will need 4+ years of experience to thrive in this intensive.
BeHappy Camps Whistler
Camp Ecolart
Our summer camp begins and ends at our basecamp residence in Whistler, BC. We take our campers on a wonderful 8-day adventure exploring Whistler and its surrounding areas hiking, mountain biking, paddling, camping, playing sports and organized games to develop a variety of skills including wilderness, survival, self esteem, independence, leadership, team work, and many other skills found essential for a healthy development of your child’s social, physical, psychological and emotional intelligence that will help them become successful and happy individuals in their future lives.
SFU Camps 2025 - ELL Camp
Simon Fraser University Camps
This camp is an introduction for ELL/ESL students to an English-speaking environment. Campers will be encouraged to practice English while engaging in language-orientated activities in the classroom, recreation time, and around SFU Burnaby Campus.
Summer Break Camps
This World's Ours Centre
Join us on your Summer Break for camp at This World's Ours Centre. Campers will engage in a variety of activities from arts & crafts, cooking, physical activity, visits to local parks, and more!
CURSIVE HANDWRITING + DRAWING AMERICAN HISTORY
Foundations Classical Academy
In this live online course, we improve our print and cursive handwriting through reading and writing about people and events from American history as well as drawing them. Why drawing? Drawing develops some of the same muscle groups used for handwriting. It's also lots of fun! Recommended for ages 11-18. An ADULT SECTION is also available (meeting time is different. It will start at 9:30 AM PST and end at 10:30 AM PST).
Tuolumne Family Camp
City of Berkeley, CA
Tuolumne Family Camp offers an unforgettable adventure nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, where families can connect with nature and each other. With activities like hiking, campfire stories, and swimming in Tuolumne Meadows, it's a perfect escape for outdoor lovers of all ages. Experience the magic of the high country in a cozy, community-oriented setting that makes every moment feel special.
SFU Camps 2025 - Leadership Camps
Simon Fraser University Camps
Our leadership camps are designed for pre-teens and teens wanting to develop their leadership abilities!
Summer Zoo Camp
Greater Vancouver Zoo
The Greater Vancouver Zoo is on 120 acres of beautiful, sprawling land. It is the ideal environment to get outdoors, away from the screens, and foster a relationship with nature through learning and adventure. Campers that attend Zoo Camp will learn about the role the Zoo and the animals here play and foster
ADAPTED CLASSICS: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and Greek History (online camp in the liberal arts)
Foundations Classical Academy
The purpose of this live ONLINE course is to spark pre-teen/early teenage students' interest in reading classic books and to teach them to engage in Socratic discussion about themes, characters, plot, etc. We will also focus on history related to the stories. Our summer 2025 readings are selections from Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey. The cost is $150 for 22.5 hours of instruction June 16-Aug. 13, 2025.
Camp Kesem at University of Washington
Camp Kesem- University of Washington
Kesem is a national nonprofit led by student volunteers that supports children through and beyond a parent's cancer. We provide year-round support at no cost to the families including a free one-week summer camp for the children. Each year, Kesem at the University of Washington serves around 150 campers, and we are looking forward to reaching more communities!
SFU Camps 2025 - Science Camps
Simon Fraser University Camps
Learn and explore science concepts through presentations, hands-on activities, and games!
Summer Camp
My Gym Children's Fitness Center - Richmond
My Gym's Themed Summer Camp is an exciting, action-packed experience for kids ages 3.5 to 9 years old! Each day brings a new, creative theme with fun games, relays, obstacle courses, gymnastics, arts and crafts, and more. It's the perfect way to keep kids active, engaged, and having a blast in a safe, nurturing environment—all summer long!
Musical Theatre Summer Camp INTENSIVE
Pleasant Mountain Music
In just one week participants will refine their musical theatre skills through singing, dancing, acting and performance techniques. Previous singing or musical instrument training is highly recommended. Featuring instruction from veteran Musical Theatre Director, Actor, and Dancer Chlöe Rowat!
Little Kitchen Academy Summer Cooking Camps
Little Kitchen Academy- Vancouver (Point Grey)
Little Kitchen Academy’s summer cooking camps offer hands-on experiences for ages 3-18 in a safe, empowering, and social environment. Our half day camps are designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and teach practical life skills through cooking!
2025 Summer Camps-8 weeks-half day or full day-Marine Drive STEM School
BrainSTEM Learning Canada Corp.
BrainSTEM Learning® wants your kids to have fun and enjoy their summer, using science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a creative and fun way. Our Summer Camps are geared towards 4-6 year-olds and 7-14 year-olds. They are run over the course of Eight weeks half day or full day sessions daily, either in the morning or afternoon or add lunch to both for full day camps. All required materials are provided by BrainSTEM Learning Canada.
Knight Camp with Academie Duello
Academie Duello
Knight Camp Vancouver has been voted "Best Children’s Camp” by the Georgia Straight! The five-day camp focuses on the skills of becoming a knight, with campers beginning as paggios (pages), ultimately attaining the level of Knight after progressing through 7 knowledge and skills ranks for each week they attend. The amazing activities of Knight Camp include daily lessons in the martial arts of longsword, sword & shield, and archery, medieval and Renaissance history, plus the all-important discussion and practice of knightly virtues such as courage, mercy, and integrity. The Knightly Virtues are an integral part of the Knight Camp curriculum, helping children to contend with today's modern, ever-changing world. Knight Camp has been a positive and powerful force in children's lives for 14 years!
Junior Canucks Hockey Camp
Vancouver Canucks
Summer Hockey Camp The Junior Canucks Hockey Camp offers an unforgettable hockey development experience, unlike no other, for young players of all skill levels. Our camp focuses on fun, exercise, building confidence, and improving hockey skills. Please note that all participants must bring their own full hockey including neck guard, socks, etc. to camp each day.
Full Day Ultimate Frisbee Camps
Elevate Ultimate
Safe, Inclusive, Fun! Elevate Camps are the best way for kids to stay active outdoors while learning life-long skills and values. Every day of camp will focus on a different value related to ultimate such as teamwork, sportspersonship, and effort.
STEAM Camp and Detective Academy - Summer Camps
LDS - Learn. Develop. Succeed.
Opportunities for children and youth to learn and grow. Prevent the summer slide and help your child gain new confidence in one of our neuroaffirming summer programs
Summer Camp
Academy of Modern Art
Our camps provide a safe and engaging environment for your child to explore art through their interests. From performing arts and animation to science and sword fighting, there's something for everyone. Pick the weeks that interest you or join us all summer!
Student Jazz Workshop
Delta Community Music School
Learn to play jazz in a small combo/band setting. Vocals and all instruments are welcome! Open to students 13 years and older as well as adults.
STEM x Ultimate Frisbee Camps
Elevate Ultimate
Under The GUI and Elevate have partnered up for another year to offer a STEM/ultimate frisbee camp! Campers will spend half their day building and programming a robot or coding, and the other half outside learning and playing ultimate frisbee.
Friendship Skills Camp
West Coast Centre for Learning
Our PEERS Friendship Skills Camps teach children important social skills and provide them with the opportunity to practice these skills during interactive socialization activities in class daily. Our camps for children ages 6-12 may be appropriate for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Anxiety Depression Those experiencing difficulty socializing with others.
Scratch Ninja - Scratch Coding (Beginner to Advanced)
Create & Learn
Learn Scratch - the most popular kids coding platform, in small groups of 3-5 students. Create games, stories, animations and have fun!
Rugby Camp
SMUS Camps
The co-ed Rugby Camp is for athletes who are ready to take their game to the next level! Our rugby camp has been designed to develop technical skills and rugby IQ. Our athletes will take part in daily controlled scrums, engage in video analysis sessions, and learn proper fitness training.
Mini Music Makers in the Park
VSO School of Music
Mini Music Makers invites families to bond through the joy of music, singing, and movement. Designed for parents and their children to participate together, these classes foster a sense of community while nurturing a love for music. Share special moments with your little ones and engage in creative learning with songs and instruments that spark joy! These engaging 45 minute sessions, adapted for outdoor learning, are stimulating for babies, toddlers and kids alike.
Stanley Park Survivor (August 11-15)
Stanley Park Ecology Society
Brace yourselves for Stanley Park Survivor EcoCamp! Become a nature survival expert as we navigate through the park's diverse ecosystems. From team building challenges, to identifying edible plants, this week is packed with games, puzzles, and wildlife tracking. Can you survive the wilderness of Stanley Park?
Minecraft Modding Quest
Create & Learn
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
Camp Summit - British Columbia 2025
Camp Summit - Vancouver
Located in the beautiful Upper Squamish Valley of British Columbia, Camp Summit is an outdoor adventure and traditional overnight camp facility offering various programs for youth and adults. At Summit, we offer a co-ed Summer Camp experience for campers aged 4 – 17. With a variety of program options, campers can attend Camp anywhere from 3 to 5 days or one or two weeks depending on their age, interest and comfort.
iD Tech On Campus Camps- Multiple locations (2025)
ID Tech Camps- Multiple locations
Register today for camps held at 75+ inspiring universities! Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic that’s made us the world’s #1 tech camp for 23+ years! Summer Fun on Your Child’s Dream Campus This is more than a camp. It’s a chance for your child to come face-to-face with friends and mentors who share their interests, all in an inspiring setting that excites them for the future. Between sessions of hands-on STEM fun, they’ll get the ultimate taste of collegiate life, from campus exploration and iconic architecture to meals in the dining halls and sweet dreams in the dorms. You get more. A LOT more. iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Our on-campus programs include an exclusive package designed for maximum inspiration and long-term success.
Summer Camp- Club Aviva Coquitlam
Club Aviva
Register for our action packed Summer Camp with weekly themes, full of excitement, fun, and fitness!
Imagine This: Musical Theatre Camp Week 3
Imagine This - Port Moody, BC
If your child enjoys music, movement, and storytelling (or is curious to try something new!), our Musical Theatre Summer Camps are a fantastic way to spark creativity in a supportive and playful setting.Our play-based camps will have kids 5–13 singing, dancing, and acting - all while creating a mini-musical by the end of the week! Along the way will be lots of games, arts & crafts, and creative fun. Location: Port Moody.
Camp Miriam
Camp Miriam
Camp Miriam is an overnight Jewish summer camp located on beautiful Gabriola Island, British Columbia. We offer an extraordinary overnight camp experience for children who have completed Grades 2 – 11. Through fun and imaginative programming, we provide an inclusive and empowering community where kids have the freedom to explore their values, express their ideas and make a difference. Campers learn about Israel, Jewish history, social justice and the environment. From kayaking and sports to special days: from Shabbat at the Point and Israeli dancing to overnight hiking trips – there’s adventure and a little magic for everyone at Miriam.
Full Day Camps
Fresh Roots
Camp Fresh Roots is the best place to grow this summer! Every day will be full of play, learning, good food, great friends, and caring staff to make sure your camper has the best camp experience ever.
Summer 2025 Day Camps
6 Pack Indoor Beach
Summer is just around the corner! Have you planned something exciting for your kids yet? At our Summer Camp, they’ll stay active, make new friends and enjoy a mix of fun activities like dodgeball, volleyball and even sandcastle building!
CREATIVE ART CAMP at IAA
International Arts Academy
Campers will build confidence and self – reliance in a positive and nurturing learning environment where they will tread uncharted territories, forge lasting friendships, explore what’s outside the box, and see the world in endless wonder. Early Learners 3 to 5 Young Artists 5 to 9 years old Emerging Artists 10 to 14+
Camp Jubilee
Camp Jubilee
Imagine spending a fun-filled week at Camp Jubilee meeting new friends and participating in a full week of adventure. Camp sits on 128 acres of unspoiled evergreen forest and ½ mile of Indian Arm waterfront, a 45 minute boat ride from Cates Park, North Vancouver BC. We offer a traditional west coast summer camp adventure program for children and youth 8-16 years of age including a 4 Day and 7-day program option.
Young Writers Summer Camps
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Lighthouse offers a wide array of full and half-day summer camps from June through August for young writers ages eight to 18. Whether they've got a few novels under their belt, are new but curious about poems, or are a reluctant writer, our camps offer a fun, creative, and challenging way for young people to explore and express who they are, build new friendships, and create truly beautiful works of art.
Uphoria Yoga Summer Series- Yoga & Mindfulness
Uphoria Yoga
3-5 year olds can register for weekly yoga winter series at Üphoria. Sign your child up for a chance to engage in age-appropriate yoga activities to promote skill building, sensory exploration, hand-eye coordination, and more. Each yoga series activity includes introductory yoga poses, child-friendly breathwork, mindful crafts, expressive movement, yoga games, and relaxation.
Sea Smart Ocean Camps
Sea Smart
Sea Smart’s outdoor summer camps are the perfect way for your child to spend their week this summer, exploring the wonders of the Pacific Northwest and the Salish Sea! Located at Kitsilano Beach and Trout Lake, our Sea Smart summer camps offer a unique opportunity for children ages 6 - 10 to dive into ocean education while having a blast outdoors.
Camp Fircom Summer Camps
Camp Fircom
The heart and soul of Camp Fircom, kids camps create communities of belonging and memories to last the whole year.