With only two weeks of school remaining, many parents are beginning to wonder how summer arrived so quickly. Between work schedules, family vacations, sports commitments, and end-of-year school activities, summer camp registration can easily slip down the priority list.
The good news? It’s not too late.
While some of the most popular camps may already have waitlists, many excellent summer camps still have openings and can provide children with memorable experiences, new friendships, and opportunities to learn and grow throughout the summer months.
Summer camps offer much more than childcare. They provide children with opportunities to:
Whether a child loves sports, science, art, animals, technology, music, or the outdoors, there is likely a camp that matches their interests.
Many parents assume that if they haven’t registered by spring, they’ve missed their chance. In reality, camp availability changes frequently throughout June.
Families adjust vacation plans, children switch activities, and camps often add extra spaces based on demand. Some programs also reserve spots for late registrations or offer single-day and week-by-week enrollment options.
If your first-choice camp is full, ask about waitlists. Openings can appear right up until the camp begins.
When searching for a camp this late in the season, focus on finding a program that fits your child’s personality and interests rather than simply filling the calendar.
Ask yourself:
A child who loves nature may thrive in an outdoor adventure camp, while a creative child might look forward to a week of art, theatre, or music.
Not every child needs a full summer of camps. Many families mix and match activities by combining:
Even a single week at a camp can become a highlight of a child’s summer.
With two weeks of school remaining, now is the perfect time to explore available options. Here are some of our favourites.
Academie Duello
Vancouver, 604/568-9907
academieduello.com
Ages 8–14
Where kids become knights! This award winning day camp offers children ages 8–14 five action-packed days of swordplay, archery, heraldry, and character building. Running since 2010 in Vancouver, Knight Camp has been featured on CBC and voted Best Children’s Camp by the Georgia Straight.
Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver, (778) 655-9554
vanaqua.org
Get ready to make a splash! AquaCamps are the ultimate summer adventure for ocean explorers aged 5–12. From hands-on activities and up-close animal observations to creative crafts and outdoor play, every day is overflowing with fun and discovery.
Campers will meet amazing animals, make new friends (both human and animal), and dive into topics like food webs, life cycles, adaptations, ecosystems and ocean conservation. Learning happens naturally when the adventure is this fun!
Camp Qwanoes
Vancouver Island
250/246-3014, 1-888-997-9266
qwanoes.ca
Ages 8–18
A Christian camp filled with wild adventure and pure fun, sun-soaked days, new friendships, tasty food, great music, over 75 activities, and all in a spectacular setting with amazing staff from around the world… all who love kids. Life like no other awaits!
Coming from the mainland? Meet our experienced camp leaders at our reserved parking area at the Tsawwassen Mills Mall where we’ll check you in and load your luggage. Then drop off your child with our staff at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal – we’ll provide supervision on the ferry. It’s all part of your camp adventure!
Lights Up Musical Theatre Schools
Locations throughout the Lower Mainland.
1-888/502-5253
lightsuptheatre.ca/camps
Ages 4–12
Shine a Spotlight on FUN at Lights Up Musical Theatre camps. Every kid is a born performer—no prior experience is required. Get ready for a week filled with fun and performing. Their camps teach children to work in teams, build confidence, sing, dance, act and SHINE! Sign up for a week they won’t forget!
School of Rock
Vancouver 778/561-4261
Langley 778/561-5355
schoolofrock.com
Ages 3-18+
School of Rock Langley’s summer camps for ages 7–18 immerse students in the experience of playing in a real band. Over one week, campers learn songs, rehearse together, and perform for their families. Instructed by local performing musicians, these high-energy camps build confidence and create an unforgettable introduction to making music!
WildPlay – Summer just got Wild!
Maple Ridge, 1-855-595-2251
wildplay.com
Give your kids an unforgettable summer at WildPlay’s Anti-Gravity Camps for ages 5 – 14. With ziplines, aerial obstacle courses, outdoor games, and team challenges, every day is packed with adventure, confidence-building, and serious fun. Camps run in Maple Ridge, Victoria, and Nanaimo. Sign up today at wildplay.com/camps – spots fill fast!
Wonder Camps Renaissance Academy
Richmond, 604/241-0141
Ages 5-12
renaissanceacademy.ca
Give your child a summer full of creativity, movement, and discovery.
From cooking and robotics to dance, art, sports, and 3D printing—our camps keep kids engaged, learning, and having fun every day plus an exciting field trip. Week-long, full-day (9 AM–3 PM) with extended care, and hot lunch options available. Limited spots available—REGISTER NOW
GOLD Girl Guides
girlguides.ca
SILVER YMCA
Camp Elphinstone
604/939-9622
gv.ymca.ca
Ages 7–15
BRONZE Camp Jubilee
Indian Arm, 604/937-7388
campjubilee.ca
Ages 8–16
British Columbia Family French Camp (BCFFC)
Shuswap Lake, Gwillim Lake and Nanaimo
bcffc.com
Camp Qwanoes
Vancouver Island
250/246-3014, 1-888-997-9266
qwanoes.ca
Ages 8–18
A Christian camp filled with wild adventure and pure fun, sun-soaked days, new friendships, tasty food, great music, over 75 activities, and all in a spectacular setting with amazing staff from around the world… all who love kids. Life like no other awaits!
Coming from the mainland? Meet our experienced camp leaders at our reserved parking area at the Tsawwassen Mills Mall where we’ll check you in and load your luggage. Then drop off your child with our staff at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal – we’ll provide supervision on the ferry. It’s all part of your camp adventure!
Camp Artaban
Gambier Island, 604/980-0391
campartaban.com
Ages 8–18
Camp Fircom
Gambier, 604/662-7756
fircom.ca
Ages 6–16, plus Family Programs
Camp Imadene
Mesachie Lake, 250/749-6606
imadene.com
Ages 7–18, plus Family Camps
Camp Pringle
Shawnigan Lake, 250/472-6877
camppringle.com
Ages 6–17
Camp Suzuki: Howe Sound
Howe Sound – Camp Fircom
604/732-4228
campsuzuki.org
Ages 7–13
Children’s Horse Camp – Webbs Holiday Acres
Aldergrove, 604/857-1712
webbsholidayacres.ca
Ages 6–14
Debate Camp Canada
Vancouver, Victoria
888/512-8154
debatecamp.com
Evans Lake Camp
North of Squamish
604/294-2267
evanslake.com
Ages 8–16
Green Bay Bible Camp
West Kelowna
250/768-5884
greenbay.bc.ca
Ages 6–14
Kawkawa Camp & Retreat
Hope
604/869-9637
kawkawa.com
Ages 7–18
Keats Camp
Keats Island
604/925-6799
keatscamps.com
Ages 7–18
Pioneer Pacific Camp
Thetis Island
250/246-9613
pioneerpacific.ca
Ages 7–18
Sasamat Outdoor Centre
Belcarra
604/939-2268
sasamat.org
Ages 4–17
Stillwood Camp
Cultus Lake
1-800/507-8455
stillwood.ca
Ages 5–16
Timberline Ranch
Maple Ridge
604/463-9278
timberlineranch.com
Ages 9–16
Wyld Summer Camps and WYLD Expeditions
Strathcona Park
250/286-3122
gowyld.ca
Ages 12–18
Adaptive Multi-Sport Camp
Cloverdale
604/333-3520
bcwheelchairsports.com
Ages 11+
Camp Alohi Lani
Port Moody
alsbc.ca/programs-services/camp-alohi-lani
For youth who have a parent or grandparent in a significant role living with ALS.
Camp Goodtimes and Teen Program
campgoodtimes.org
For children ages 7–15 and teens 15–18 with cancer, and their families.
Camp Kodiak
Parry Sound, Ontario
campkodiak.com
Ages 6–18
For children and teens with and without Learning Disabilities, ADHD and high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder
DYT Summer Camps
fndc.ca
Focussing on language enhancement (ASL) and social opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 5–18.
Easter Seals Camps
604/873-1865 or 1-800/818-4483
eastersealscamps.ca
Ages 6–18
For children and teens with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Empowering Steps
Club Aviva, Coquitlam
604/526-4464
empoweringsteps.ca
Camps for students with developmental challenges
Eureka Camp
604/520-1155
eurekacamp.ca
For children and adolescents with invisible disabilities.
Young Burn Survivors Camp
burnfund.org/camp-for-young-burn-survivors
For young burn survivors ages 6–18
GOLD Vancouver Performing Stars
Vancouver, 604/671-3775
performingstars.ca
SILVER Colourstrings Conservatory Musical Summer Camps
Vancouver
colourstrings.ca
Ages 3–10
BRONZE Lights Up Musical Theatre Schools
Locations throughout the Lower Mainland.
1-888/502-5253
lightsuptheatre.ca/camps
Ages 4–12
Shine a Spotlight on FUN at Lights Up Musical Theatre camps. Every kid is a born performer—no prior experience is required. Get ready for a week filled with fun and performing. Their camps teach children to work in teams, build confidence, sing, dance, act and SHINE! Sign up for a week they won’t forget!
Artmania
West Van, 604/670-7592
artmaniabc.ca
Arts Umbrella Summer Camps
Vancouver, 604/681-5268
Surrey, 604/535-1127
artsumbrella.com/summercamp
Ages 3–19
Asland Learning Academy
Vancouver, 604/812-2020, 604/968-4501
aslandacademy.ca
Boogaloo Academy
604/805-0558, Vancouver
boogalooacademy.com
Camp Monarch – Music, Art & Dance
North Van, 604/723-8151
monarcharts.com
Ages 5–12
Evergreen Cultural Centre
Coquitlam, 604/927-6555
evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Gateway Academy: Acting, Musical Theatre
Richmond, 604-247-4975
gatewaytheatre.com/academy
Ages 6-18
Goh Ballet Academy Canada
Vancouver, 604/872-4014
gohballet.com
Ages 4–7
Place des Arts
Coquitlam, 604/664-1636
placedesarts.ca
Ages 5–14
Renaissance Academy
Richmond, 604/241-0826
renaissanceacademy.ca
School of Rock
Vancouver 778/561-4261
Langley 778/561-5355
schoolofrock.com
Ages 3-18+
School of Rock Langley’s summer camps for ages 7–18 immerse students in the experience of playing in a real band. Over one week, campers learn songs, rehearse together, and perform for their families. Instructed by local performing musicians, these high-energy camps build confidence and create an unforgettable introduction to making music!
Tutu School
North Van, 778/732-5044
tutuschool.com/northvancouver
GOLD Pedalheads Bike Camps
Locations all over Greater Vancouver, 604/874-6464
pedalheads.com
Ages 2–12
SILVER Boys & Girls Club
bgcbc.ca
BRONZE Wonder Camps – Renaissance Kids
Renaissance Academy
Richmond, 604/241-0826
renaissanceacademy.ca
Ages 1+
Alexandra Neighbourhood House
604/535-0015
alexhouse.net
Ages 5–12
Clubhouse Kids
Vancouver, 778/939-2389
clubhousekids.ca
Ages 5–12
False Creek C.C. Day Camps
Vancouver, 604/257-8195
falsecreekcc.ca
Ages 3–14
Pear Tree Education
Vancouver, East Van, Burnaby, North Van, White Rock
604/355-2155
pear-tree.ca
Ages 5–14
Renaissance Academy
604-241-0826
renaissanceacademy.ca
SFU Summer Camps
Burnaby, 778/782-4965
sfu.ca/camps
Ages 5–19
Spare Time Child Care Society
Vancouver
sparetimesociety.org
Ages 5–12
SMS Co-ed Camps
Victoria, 250/479-7171
stmarg.ca
Ages 6–12
Sunset Community Centre
Vancouver, 604/718-6505
mysunset.net
Ages 6–16
Kidtropolis’ Summer Break Kid Camp
Richmond, 604/285-7529 (PLAY)
kidtropolis.ca
Age 6-10
West Point Grey Community Centre Summer Day Camp
Vancouver, 604/257-8140
westpointgrey.org/programs/day-camps
Ages 3–13 years
Westside Montessori Academy
Vancouver, 604/434-9611
wmasummercamp.com
YMCA
Vancouver, 604/324-9622
gv.ymca.ca
Ages 5–12
GOLD Girl Guides
girlguides.ca
SILVER West Coast Centre for Learning
wccl.ca
BRONZE Renaissance Academy
Richmond, 604/241-0826
renaissanceacademy.ca
Ages 1+
Adventure Day Camps
Grouse Mountain, North Van
604/980-9311
grousemountain.com/camps
Ages 3–14
BrainSTEM Learning
North Van, 604/379-2767
brainstemlearning.ca
Ages 4–14
Brain Booster Summer Camps
Surrey, 778/839-5515
westcoastcentreforlearning.com
Ages 6–12
Cousteau Multi Specialty Camps
North Van, 604/924-2457
cousteauschool.org
Ages 3–5 & 6–9
Dive into Summer Camp at the Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver, 604/659-3552
vanaqua.org
Ages 4–16
Dolphin Kids™ Achievement programs
Burnaby, Vancouver, and West Vancouver 778/939-6440
dolphinkids.ca
Eaton Arrowsmith Camp
Surrey, Vancouver
604/264-8327
eatonarrowsmith.com
FarmWonders Camp
UBC Farm, 604/827-4048
farmwonders.ca
Ages 6–14
Fraser Academy Summer Boost Camp
Vancouver, 604/736-5575
fraseracademy.ca
Ages 7–13
Jump Gymnastics
Vancouver (Cambie): 604/559-6492
Richmond: 604/559-6492
North Van: 604/559-6492
jumpgymnastics.ca
Ages 4-7
Langara Summer Camps
Vancouver, 604/677-0198
langara.ca/summer-camps
For teens 13–17 years
LEGO® Robotics Summer Camps with
Daedalos Enrichment Programs
5375 University Blvd, 604/ 345-8603
daedalosacademy.com
Ages 6–13
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre Mini Camps
North Van, 604/990-3755
ecologycentre.ca
Ages 5–12
Petit Architect Design for Kids
Vancouver, Richmond
petitarchitect.com
Ages 6–14
Reframe Education Summer Sessions
North Vancouver, 604/417-3300
reframeeducation.ca
Ages 5+
Richmond Nature Park Camps
Richmond, 604/276-4300
richmond.ca/register
Ages 4–12
Saplings Outdoor Program & Nature School
North and West Vancouver, 778/838-0335
saplingsoutdoorprogram.ca & saplingsnatureschool.ca
Sea Smart – Beach Camp
Vancouver, Richmond, 604/358-3001
seasmartschool.com
Ages 6–13
Sprout the Chef Cooking Camp
Vancouver, Burnaby, 604/505-0074
sproutingchefs.com
Ages 7–13
Steamoji
Locations across the Lower Mainland
steamoji.com
TWU Summer Camps
Langley, 604/513-2121 ext. 3441
twu.ca/camps
Ages 4–15
Vancouver Neurotherapy Health Services Inc.
Vancouver, 604/730-9600
neurofeedbackclinic.ca
Ages 3+
GOLD Pedalheads Bike Camps
Locations all over Greater Vancouver, 604/874-6464
pedalheads.com
Ages 2–12
SILVER Jump Gymnastics
City Square: 604/559-6492
Richmond: 604/559-6492
North Van: 604/971-0513
jumpgymnastics.ca
Ages 4–7
BRONZE Royal Soccer Club
Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley
800/427-0536
royalsoccer.com
Ages 5–13
Atlantis Swim Programs
Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam
604/874-6464
pedalheads.com
Ages 4 months+
Academie Duello
Vancouver, 604/568-9907
academieduello.com
Ages 8–14
Where kids become knights! This award winning day camp offers children ages 8–14 five action-packed days of swordplay, archery, heraldry, and character building. Running since 2010 in Vancouver, Knight Camp has been featured on CBC and voted Best Children’s Camp by the Georgia Straight.
Diving Locker
Vancouver, 800/DIVE-398
divinglocker.ca
Ages 10+
Heroheads Multisport Camp
Vancouver, Burnaby, North Van
604/874-6464
pedalheads.com
Ages 4–8
The Hive Climbing
North Van, PoCo, Surrey, Vancouver
hiveclimbing.com
Ages 6–12
Learn to Sail
Deep Cove Yacht Club, North Van, 604/929-1009
deepcoveyc.com
Ages 4–16
MyGym
Richmond, 778/859-9680
mygym.com/richmondbc
Oval Summer Sport Camps
Richmond Olympic Oval, 778/296-1400
richmondoval.ca
Ages 4–18
Phoenix Gymnastics
Vancouver, 604/737-7693
phoenixgymnastics.com
Ages 3+
Renaissance Academy
Richmond, 604/241-0826
renaissanceacademy.ca
Ages 1+
RBL Basketball
604/269-0221 or 604/253-5295
RBLBasketball.com
Ages 5–15
Sportball
Multiple Locations
604/688-3157
sportball.ca
Ages 16 months–12 yrs
Timberline Ranch
Maple Ridge, 604/463-9278
timberlineranch.com
Ages 9–16
Total Athlete Training – Athletes in Action
Langley, 604/514-2079
athletesinaction.com
Ages 14–18
TumbleTown Movement Education Centre – Gym-venture Days
Vancouver, 604/357-7355
tumbletown.ca
Ages 3–8 yrs
Twin Rivers Equestrian Centre
Cloverdale, 604/574-5481
twinriversequestrian.com
UBC Sport Camps
Vancouver, 604/822-6121
ubccamps.ca
Uphoria Yoga
Vancouver, 604/326-2995
uphoriayoga.com
Yoga Kiddo Buttons Camp
Vancouver, 604/739-9642
yogabuttons.com
Ages 3–7
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