It’s that time of year! Metro Vancouver Summer Camps are open for registration; you want to move quickly to grab a spot for your child!
July and August are the months packed with long, hot days, and oodles of new experiences and opportunities. Kids can play with friends, head out on new adventures, and try a program or activity that has always piqued their interest. While the school break is lengthy, parents rarely get the same amount of time off, which means summer camps are the ideal way to keep kids occupied! Fortunately, Metro Vancouver has so many amazing summer camps for kids. Arts, sports, science, you name it, there is a camp to captivate your child. Family Fun Vancouver is delighted to present our 2024 Summer Camp Guide!
Elevate Ultimate Summer Camps
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, fun, and teamwork-focused sport for your child, you have to give Ultimate Frisbee a chance! Ultimate Frisbee is a team sport that mixes together aspects of football, basketball, and rugby. But rather than playing with a ball, the participants use a flying disc (aka Frisbee). Fair play and FUN are paramount in Elevate Ultimate Summer Camps. Plus, use the code [familyfun50] and receive $50 off your Summer Camp registration!
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WildPlay Element Parks Summer Camps
Are your kids constantly doing their best to defy gravity and bravely exclaim that they have no fear of heights, obstacles, or challenges? Do you hope to trade screen-time for green-time this summer? WildPlay Element Park Summer Camps are the perfect option for ages 5 and up! 5-day Anti-Gravity Summer Camps run from July 8-12 and July 15-19. Campers will conquer the 40ft “What’s To Fear” jump, become an Adventure Course pro, complete team-building activities, play fun camp games, and take a break from the thrill with amazing nature-based arts and crafts.
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Grouse Mountain Summer Camps
Grouse Mountain’s Summer Adventure Day Camps are dialed into what kids find interesting: adventure, survival, hiking, ziplining, nature art, and survival games. The activities planned each week highlight the unique landscape of Grouse Mountain and are focused on providing kids with experiences they can only have at The Peak of Vancouver and not at any summer camp throughout the city. Full-day camps are grouped by age and there is an option to purchase a lunch plan for the duration of each camp.
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Fort Canoe Kayak Club Summer Camps
A summer spent on the water? What could be better? The Fort Canoe Kayak Club, based in stunning Fort Langley, offers exceptional summer camp programs for kids aged 8-14 years. The best part? The camp is incredibly inexpensive. The week-long, full day camp is only $295! Campers will experience a wide variety of paddling experiences which may include: kayak, canoe, war canoe, voyageur canoe and more. The kids will try paddling by themselves as well as in crew (aka group) boats.
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Absolute Gym
Absolute Gym has been providing North Vancouver families with quality training in cheer and tumbling since 2007. They are dedicated to providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for all where participants can make new friends and create lifelong memories. Whether you’re looking for some recreational fun or a competitive program, you’ll find qualified coaches dedicated to fun, fitness, and the fundamentals of cheer, and tumbling.
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Arts Umbrella Summer Camps
The Arts Umbrella Summer Camps are all about diving head-first into the arts and discovering what ignites your imagination and fuels your soul. The summer programs – art, design, dance, theatre, music, and film – provide young people aged 3 – 19 with an opportunity to discover new artistic passions, develop their skills, and enjoy their summer break alongside peers.
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Bard Summer Camps
“All the world’s a stage”, and in the summer the kids take over! Bard on the Beach is an iconic theatrical summertime experience in Vancouver. Did you know that the very performers who trod the floorboards of the Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park tents are the inspiring actors who lead the Bard Summer Camps? That’s right, Bard Summer Camps are coached by professional actors eager to share their experience and expertise with kids aged 4 – 18.
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Bowen Island Sea Kayaking
Prepare for an unforgettable summer spent out on the water with Bowen Island Sea Kayaking Summer Camps. If your child is looking for adventure, wants to be close to nature, and enjoys spending their days exploring, then this is the perfect summer experience! camps are available for kids ages 8-12 years old. During the full-day, weeklong camps, campers will explore the rugged shoreline of Bowen Island as they maneuver through an obstacle course, paddle in a “chariot race” or play games designed to increase confidence, skill and team-building.
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Byte Camp
Byte Camp offers a plethora of exciting technology-focused camps that kids (and parents) love, including Coding, Graphic Design, 3D Modelling, Music and Video Production, Editing, App Development, and Animation. Each camp incorporates carefully planned lessons to ensure students are increasing their digital literacy skills alongside their creativity and problem-solving skills. Camps are available for youth ages 9-14 years old.
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Camp Qwanoes
At Camp Qwanoes, the perfect summer camp does exist. The pure, unfiltered, adventure-filled summer fun offered by Camp Qwanoes is unparalleled! With more than 75 activities for kids including a concrete skate park, live concerts, water sports, zip lines, and a challenge course – it’s no wonder they have been a popular summer camp spot for 58 years! This camp is perfect for kids and youth ages 8-18 years old.
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Canlan Sports
Canlan Sports wants to get kids moving this summer. Not only will your pint-sized hockey-lover spend their week working on hockey conditioning skills, but they will also be learning off-ice games and skill training as well. If your child is just beginning to skate, don’t worry, there are camps for them! Multisport camps allow kids to try a little bit of everything. Canlan Sports’ Summer Camps run in 3 communities: North Shore, Burnaby, and Langley. Parents have the option of selecting full-day or half-day camps.
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Carousel Theatre Summer Camps
Expand your imagination, cultivate teamwork, self-confidence, and self-expression all while having fun at Carousel Theatre for Young People. Choose from a range of summer camps designed to provide skills that will last a lifetime. Half-day summer camps are available for ages 4-6 and full-day camps are available for ages 7-17.
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Cypress Mountain Forever Camp
Your children will have an unforgettable adventure this summer at Cypress Mountain Forever Camp. Excitement awaits your young explorers as they meet new friends and compete in new activities, educational exploration, and character-building adventures. Campers will be inspired as they take part in team challenges, explore during nature hikes, and join in creative workshops.
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Eagle Harbour Yacht Club
The Eagle Harbour Yacht Club is passionate about getting kids onto the water. Their summer sailing camps provide a fantastic knowledge base for future sailors. The emphasis is on safety and fun with the ultimate objective being to develop a lifelong love of sailing in the summer camp participants. Whether your child is a seasoned pro or has never set toe on a sailboat before, Eagle Harbour Yacht Club has a summer camp that will suit them.
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Debate Camp Vancouver
Hone your child’s communication skills with Debate Camp Vancouver’s weeklong summer camps for grades 5-10 and Overnight Camp for grades 8-11. Whether your child is a seasoned debater or trying it out for the first time, each student will gain confidence and learn skills to last a lifetime. At Debate Camp Vancouver, students will engage in daily debate, public speaking, and Model UN activities. The instructors and coaches are some of the best in the world and have extensive experience participating in national and international debate tournaments.
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Gateway Theatre
Gateway Theatre offers summer camps in acting and musical theatre for kids 6 – 13 years of age. Students will play in the structure of theatre, using physicality and voice in an ensemble to share a story. Classes will harness your child’s creative powers and strengthen skills that are vital for vibrant self-expression, helping students develop their best selves. Choose from one-week Acting or Musical Theatre camps, or a special two-week Musical Theatre Performance camp.
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Happy Keys Piano Academy
At Happy Keys Piano Academy, your child will enjoy learning to play the piano in a fun and lively atmosphere with exciting themed camps for ages 4.5 to 14 years old! The next set of summer camps begin on August 12. Register today to secure your spot.
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Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
Ecology Centre naturalists have plenty of fun activities organized for campers who are looking to connect with nature and learn about the plants and animals of the temperate rainforest. The mini-camp format, running for 3 half-days from Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday, ensures children can experience a variety of themes and topics whilst still leaving plenty of time to play and have fun with their friends!
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Marina’s Swim School
Dive into summer with summer camps at Marina’s Swim School! Marina’s Swim School Summer Camps stand apart from swimming lessons at your local community centre, because experienced instructors teach the lessons and feature small class sizes, ensuring your child gets one-to-one attention tailored to increasing confidence and skill.
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Mulgrave School Summer Camps
Where else can you drop your Pre-K child and your child in Grade 12 at the same location to enjoy quality summer camp programming in a state-of-the-art setting? Mulgrave Summer Camps offer the ultimate flexibility and offerings with Early Years camps, Summer camps, Summer Learning to boost skills in English and Mathematics, and Summer Academics where students will complete courses for credit offered in grades 10-12 Science 10, Pre-Calculus 11, and Physics 11.
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North Shore Equestrian Centre
Spend your summer in the stables! The North Shore Equestrian Centre offers a unique summer camp experience. Their combination of expert instructors, plenty of riding-instructor-helpers, and commitment that every child is assigned their own horse means no waiting around and guarantees your child will have an exceptional experience. Each camp has a maximum of 6 students and includes a 45-60 minute riding lesson in addition to other exciting activities.
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Pear Tree Summer Camps
Pear Tree Education has become one of Vancouver’s most popular educational summer camp companies because of the quality and diversity of its courses. Each summer camp location provides various camps to engage your child in new and challenging activities, including cooking, sports, music and dance, drama/public speaking, arts/crafts, and academics! During the week-long camps, your child will spend plenty of time outside experiencing education hands-on in the open air.
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Pedalheads
Fresh air, physical activity, and the opportunity to learn or hone skills? That sounds like the perfect summer camp for us! With Pedalheads Summer Camps your kid can learn or improve their biking and trail riding skills in a safe and fun environment. The half-day or full-day camp options – plus before and after camp care – make Pedalheads Summer Camps the BEST plan for your kid’s athletic-infused summertime fun.
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PoMoArts
As a leader in quality arts education, PoMoArts offers exceptional summer camp options for kids and youth. Whether your child is well-established in their artistic journey, or they are just dipping their toe into new mediums, PoMoArts has a summer camp sure to inspire. Most of the camps offered are full days and run from 9am- 3pm, while others are offered in a half-day format.
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RBL Basketball
Develop your skills, connect with friends, and have a blast this summer at RBL Basketball Summer Camps! At RBL Basketball, having fun is paramount and their affordable summer camps offer unmatched quality. Grouped by grade, youth in Kindergarten to Grade 10 will be given age-appropriate instruction to teach them basketball and give them the techniques they need to succeed.
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Rosewood Hunters & Jumpers
At Camp Rosewood, children will have the opportunity to get to know many horses and ponies at the stable. In working with these gentle creatures, children not only hone riding skills in the saddle, but also learn all about horse care, grooming, feeding, and stable management. In addition to time on the horses and ponies, campers will play games and participate in arts and crafts.
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Royal Soccer Club Summer Camps
Have a blast this summer with Royal Soccer Club Summer Camps! With over 25+ years of soccer-teaching excellence, Royal Soccer Club is the #1 grassroots organization offering soccer day camps across BC. With full and half-day options, the instructors fill the days with fun activities focusing on skill development, team games, and soccer scrimmages.
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Science BC Summer Programs
Science BC is designed to equip your child with just the right knowledge and skills to set them up for success in the fall with interactive lessons, flexible schedules, and personalized instruction. Give your child the boost to help them feel prepared, confident, and less stressed heading into their next school year with courses taught by BC-certified teachers passionate about teaching Science!
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Shoreline Studios Summer Camps
Shoreline Studios is known for offering a robust lineup of diverse and engaging camps. These life-changing week-long workshops enhance and deepen a participant’s understanding of a particular area in the craft of acting. Furthermore, Shoreline Studios fosters well-rounded actors by helping them build their confidence and find their individuality. Camps are available for children & youth ages 7-18 years old.
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Split Second Basketball
Take your hoop dreams to new heights and learn from exceptional coaches in Vancouver and Delta this summer. Basketball is a growing sport in Canada and the summer is a great time to make some gains before the next school year. Students in grades 1-10 are grouped by age and skill in these three-hour camps that include direct instruction, practice time, and small competitions.
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Steamoji
Focusing on learning through fun, Steamoji Summer Camps expose campers to new technologies in fabrication, physical computing, engineering, and digital arts. If you want your child to be comfortable with leading-edge technology then this is the summer camp for you! Steamoji’s mission is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and a technologically advanced world; they train builders, makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Steamoji Summer Camps are ideal for children ages 5-14, and offer full-day options (9am-3pm) or half-day options (9am-12pm).
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Summer Smash Tennis Camps
Learn the sport of a lifetime this summer! Summer Smash Tennis provides fun half-day and full-day summer tennis camps for ages 6 to 16 at locations across Vancouver. Their enthusiastic team of Tennis Canada Certified coaches are dedicated to helping students learn and enjoy this unique sport. Students are grouped according to age and skill to ensure differentiated instruction and the appropriate level of challenge.
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TAG Sports Centre
Join a dynamic, active and super FUN camp this summer that will literally have your kids bouncing off the walls! TAG Sports Centre offers daily gymnastics instruction for children and youth ages 4-15 years old at the lowest prices out of all Metro Vancouver gymnastics camps! Full-day camps are available for 5-15 years old and half-day camps (morning or afternoon) are available for 4-year-olds.
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The Cinematheque
Whether your child is a full-blown cinephile or just dipping their toe into the idea of making their own films, The Cinematheque offers exciting summer camp options for ages 8-19 to learn from the best in the business. From stop-motion animation to their flagship program “Cinelab,” your child or teen will gain a wealth of experience in all aspects of filmmaking.
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Timberline Ranch
Timberline Ranch is known for its exceptional summer camps. The Western-style facilities are beautiful, the staff is friendly, and the homestyle meals are delicious. With 73 acres, 45 horses, a petting zoo, and tons of activities, Timberline will provide your child with a summertime adventure they won’t soon forget. Choose from Kick-Off Camps (3 days), Weeklong Camps (5 days), Overnight and Day Camps.
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TOCA Football
TOCA Football is a leader in training soccer players for the future. They provide a one-of-a-kind, technology-enhanced approach to training that enhances the experience and development of all levels of players. With leagues across Canada and the US, TOCA Football offers exceptional coaching that incorporates engaging and educational lessons and camps. Full and half-day camps are available for children ages 6-15 years old.
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Üphoria Yoga
What better way to ensure your child has a fun, balanced, and movement-based summer than with summer camps at Üphoria Yoga! Summer Camps are available for ages 3-12, and grouped by age to ensure each child receives personalized instruction. Each camp incorporates sensory exploration, games, yoga poses and techniques, breathwork, mindfulness and team-building activities. Both half-day and full-day options are available.
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Vancouver Chess School
Learn or improve your chess skills! With over a decade of experience and highly qualified coaches and instructors, Vancouver Chess School is a leader in chess education with small class sizes, one-on-one instruction, and competitive tournaments. Through this approach, students progress through levels: Absolute Beginner for those who have never played before, to Master, the highest level.
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Vancouver Performing Stars
Take center stage this summer with Vancouver Performing Stars Summer Camps. These camps offer everything a kid could want in a fun and supportive environment where their confidence and skills on stage will grow. Using catchy stories, scripts, and music, kids 3-17 years old are guaranteed to find a themed camp that will put a twinkle in their eyes and have them counting down the days until summer
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Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics
Hands up if your child has endless energy, is always moving, and is eager to try something new! Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics is offering half-day and full-day summer camps that will keep your child engaged, learning, and physically active. Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics is one of Canada’s largest and most successful clubs. Morning and afternoon camps are 3 hours each for kids ages 5-12, while preschoolers enjoy 2-hour long camps.
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VSO School of Music
Arts education and an appreciation for music begin at a young age, and what better way to introduce your child to a range of musical pursuits through social interaction than in the Arts Explorers Camp? Kids who have completed kindergarten, and up to grade 3, will love a week (or several weeks!) of arts-based education by some of the best educators. Other summer camp offerings include Little & Loud, Meet an Instrument, Young Singers, and more.
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Vancouver Thunderbirds Track and Field 
Spend your summer running, jumping, and being active! Campers learn skills and fitness in such track and field events as sprints, hurdles, relays, and throws (including shot put javelin, and discus). In addition to targeted training, participants will develop teamwork, communication, and skill development through fun and engaging group games. Full-day and half-day camps are available.
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Webb’s Holiday Acres Horse Camps
Give your child a summer they won’t forget and sign them up for Webb’s Holiday Acres Horse Summer Camps. From daily horseback rides to swimming, nature walks, games, and nightly campfires, your child will bring back a lifetime of memories and lungs full of fresh air after their week at camp. Week-long overnight camps are geared toward kids ages 6-14.
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West Coast Circus
If you have a budding juggler, acrobat, or a child who loves to be active and perform, then they will love learning circus skills at West Coast Circus. What sets West Coast Circus apart from other summer camps is that children will not only learn new skills; the experienced instructors will instill and foster confidence, self-esteem, self-expression, and teamwork in a safe and supportive environment. Summer camps for ages 4 & 5 are half-days, and full-days for ages 6-13.
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Westside Montessori Academy
Westside Montessori Academy’s full-day summer camps offer an enriching experience for children in Kindergarten- Gr. 7 with a blend of educational activities, outdoor adventures, and opportunities for social and personal growth. New this year is a summer filled with exciting partnerships with renowned organizations such as Bricks4Kidz, hightouch hightech, In the Company of Fairies, Aquaventures, Happy Feet Vancouver, and Place des Arts to bring even more exploration to your child’s summer camp experience.
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Wonder of Learning
Wonder of Learning summer camps offer a unique and enriching experience for students during the summer months. With a focus on nurturing curiosity, promoting personal growth and fostering friendships, your child will come home each day excited to return to WOLO Summer Camps! School-aged camps (5-12 years old) are offered from 9am-3pm Monday-Friday, while preschool camps (3-4 years old) are offered from 9:15am-12pm or 12:30pm-3:15pm.
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