A place in the summer

About Summer Daycamps

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Payment due at time of registration is 50% of the total daycamp fees. The remaining 50% is due on or prior to June 1. Please refer to your confirmation email or to the camp week details (below) for the cost per week and how to send your e-transfer.

Summer Daycamps

Adrenaline!

July 6 - 10

July 6 - 10, 8:00 - 4:00
$0.00

Fee: 300.00

Get ready for a high-octane summer at our Adrenaline Explorers Daycamp, where we trade the classroom for the front lines of excitement! This week is designed for thrill-seekers ready to go behind the scenes of the most action-packed careers in the city. From conquering the towering heights and zip lines of Terra Nova Adventure Park to getting an exclusive look at the gear and grit required during our Firehall and RCMP tours, campers will see exactly what it takes to be a hometown hero. We’ll cap off the intensity with a splash at South Arm Pool, ensuring every day is packed with movement, discovery, and heart-pounding fun.

Heron

Monday - Terra Nova Adventure Playground (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Tuesday - Minoru Park & Firehall (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Wednesday - Garden City Park (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Thursday - Minoru Park & RCMP tour (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Friday - Watermania (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Sandpiper

Monday - Terra Nova Adventure Playground (drop off and pick up at Terra Nova Adventure Playground)

Tuesday - Minoru Park & Firehall (drop off and pick up at Brighouse Library Square

Wednesday - Garden City Park (drop off and pick up at Garden City Park)

Thursday - Minoru Park & RCMP tour (drop off and pick up at Brighouse Library Square)

Friday - Watermania (drop off at Riverport Community Garden; pick up at Thomas Kidd Elementary)

Culinary Creators

July 13 - 17

July 13 - 17, 8:00 - 4:00
$0.00

Fee: 300.00

Get your aprons on and bring your appetite for our Culinary Creators Foodie Camp, where the kitchen is our playground! This week is all about the journey from "farm to fork," giving aspiring chefs the chance to master essential techniques while preparing their own gourmet meals from scratch. When we aren’t busy whisking and sautéing in the kitchen, we’ll be visiting local restaurants for behind-the-scenes tours , meeting professional chefs and discovering the secrets behind our city’s favourite menus. It’s a delicious blend of hands-on creativity and professional inspiration—perfect for anyone who lives to eat!

Heron

Drop off at Mitchell Elementary and pick up at King George Park all week

Sandpiper

Drop off and pick up at Steveston Park all week

July 20 - 24
$0.00

Fee: 300.00

Cultivate your curiosity and get your hands dirty at our Green Thumbs Horticulturalist Camp, where we explore the incredible world of plants and ecosystems! This week is all about growth, from the soil up. Campers will spend time planting and nurturing their very own gardens, learning the science of what makes a landscape thrive. We’ll branch out with a trip to the Terra Nova Adventure Playground and Community Garden to see sustainable urban farming in action, followed by an inspiring stroll through the world-class collections at Van Dusen Botanical Garden. After exploring the wilder side of nature at the Richmond Nature Park, we’ll head to Watermania for a high-energy splash to celebrate a week of hard work and fresh air.

Heron

Monday - Terra Nova Adventure Playground (pick up and drop off at Mitchell Elementary)

Tuesday - Van Dusen Gardens (pick up and drop off at Mitchell Elementary)

Wednesday - King George Park (drop off at Mitchell Elementary, pick up King George Park)

Thursday - Richmond Nature Park (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Friday - Watermania (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Horticulturalists

July 20 - 24

Artist

August 4 - 7

August 4 - 7
$0.00

Fee: 240.00

Unleash your inner visionary at our Exploring Artists Daycamp, a week-long journey through the vibrant world of visual storytelling! This camp is designed to ignite creativity by connecting young artists with the masterpieces that shape our culture. We’ll start close to home at the Richmond Art Gallery where campers will explore contemporary exhibits and experiment with new mediums in the studio. Then, we’ll head across the bridge to the iconic Vancouver Art Gallery to stand in the presence of world-class collections and gain inspiration from the pros. To wrap up the week, we’ll dive into the "art of the cinema" at SilverCity, where we’ll explore the intersection of technology and visual drama.

Heron

Tuesday - Minoru Park & Art Gallery (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Wednesday - King George Park (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Thursday - Vancouver Art Gallery (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Friday - Silvercity (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Sandpiper

Tuesday - Minoru Park & Art Gallery (drop off and pick up at Brighouse LIbrary Square)

Wednesday - Dixon Park (drop off at Dixon Park, pick up at Manoah Steves)

Thursday - Vancouver Art Gallery (drop off and pick up at Manoah Steves)

Friday - Silvercity (drop off and pick up at Riverport Community Garden)

August 10 - 14
$0.00

Fee: 300.00

Go for the gold at our Olympian Spirit Week, where every camper gets the chance to train, compete, and shine like a world-class athlete! This high-energy week is all about teamwork, perseverance, and the thrill of the game. We’ll kick off our training on the rugged "podium" of the Terra Nova Adventure Playland, tackling climbing challenges and obstacle courses. Then, we’ll step onto the world stage at the Richmond Olympic Oval to lace up our skates and glide across the same ice where champions were made. To keep the momentum going, we’ll head to Splitsville for some precision-based bowling competition before finishing our "medal quest" with a victory lap through the waves and slides of Watermania.

Heron

Monday - King George Park (drop off at Mitchell Elementary, pick up at King George Park)

Tuesday - Ice Skating at the Oval (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Wednesday - Garden City Park (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Thursday - Splizville bowling (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Friday - Watermania (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Sandpiper

Monday - Terra Nova Adventure Park (drop off and pick up at Terra Nova Adventure Park)

Tuesday - Ice Skating at the Oval (drop off and pick up at the Oval)

Wednesday - Garden City Park (drop off and pick up at Garden City Park)

Thursday - Splizville bowling (Drop off at Riverport Community Garden, pick up at Thomas Kidd Elementary)

Friday - Watermania (Drop off at Riverport Community Garden, pick up at Thomas Kidd Elementary)

Olympian

August 10 - 14

August 17 - 21
$0.00

Fee: 300.00

Buckle up and prepare for a journey through the ages at our Time Traveler Daycamp, where we explore the past, present, and future of the Great White North! Our expedition begins with a literal "flight" across the country at FlyOver Canada, using state-of-the-art 4D technology to witness the breathtaking evolution of our landscapes. We’ll then step back into the industrial era at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, uncovering the sights and sounds of the West Coast's fishing history. Our chronological quest continues at the Britannia Heritage Shipyards, where campers will walk the historic boardwalks and see where the master shipbuilders of yesteryear once lived and worked. After a week of navigating through time, we’ll return to the modern day for a celebratory splash at South Arm Pool.

Heron

Monday - Fly Over Canada (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Tuesday - The Cannery (drop off at Mitchell Elementary ***Pick up at Steveston Park***)

Wednesday - King George Park (drop off at Mitchell Elementary, pick up at King George Park)

Thursday - Brittania Heritage Shipyards (drop off at Mitchell Elementary ***Pick up at Steveson Park***)

Friday - South Arm Park and Pool (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Sandpiper

Monday - Fly Over Canada (drop off and pick up at Manoah Steves Elementary)

Tuesday - The Cannery (drop off and pick up at Steveston Park)

Wednesday - King George Park (drop off at Mitchell Elementary, pick up at King George Park)

Thursday - Brittania Heritage Shipyards (drop off and pick up at Steveson Park)

Friday - South Arm Park and Pool (drop off and pick up at South Arm Park)

Time Traveller

August 17 - 21

August 24 - 28
$0.00

Fee: 300.00

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, begins at Spy Academy Week, where we transform ordinary campers into elite secret agents! This week is all about stealth, strategy, and cracking the code. We’ll start our field training at Terra Nova, navigating the high-stakes obstacle courses to hone our agility. Then, it’s off to Garden City Park to master the art of surveillance and "dead drops" in the sprawling green space. The ultimate test of wits takes place during our high-speed SkyTrain Treasure Hunt, where agents must decipher clues and navigate the transit lines to reach their destination before time runs out. After a week of undercover operations, we’ll "debrief" and cool down with a tactical dip at Steveston Pool.

Heron

Monday - Tait Riverside Park (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Tuesday - King George Park (drop off at Mitchell Elementary, pick up at King George Park)

Wednesday - Garden City Park (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Thursday - Sky Train Extravaganza (drop off and pick up at Mitchell Elementary)

Friday - Steveston Park and Pool (drop off at Mitchell Elementary, ***Pick up at Steveston Park***)

Sandpiper

Monday - Terra Nova Adventure Playground (drop off and pick up at Terra Nova Adventure Playground)

Tuesday - Dixon Park (drop off at Dixon Park, pick up at Manoah Steves)

Wednesday - Garry Point Park (drop off and pick up at Garry Point park)

Thursday - Sky Train Extravaganza (drop off and pick up at Manoah Steves)

Friday - Steveston Park and Pool (drop off and pick up at Steveston Park)

Spy

August 24 - 28