Summer Camps Vancouver Island

Find summer camps from all across Vancouver Island, BC below, concentrated in Victoria, of course, but also including Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Parksville, smaller towns like Mill Bay and even nearby islands like Gabriola.

Varieties of Summer Camps on Vancouver Island

You’ll find many different types of programming available at Island kids' camps, with camps appealing to kids with varied interests.  Below, there are sports camps specializing in everything from soccer to bicycling. For young arts lovers, there are camps with musical theatre sessions and  other arts curricula. Science or technology camps include sessions on everything from robotics to STEM programs. And Vancouver Island is also home to several adventure-oriented camps, typically weeklong (or longer) overnight camps.

For kids from out of the area, attending an overnight camp on Vancouver Island is a special experience. This includes overnight bunking, campfires and late- night conversations that give kids memories that will last forever. Boys and girls build leadership, self-confidence and independence, among many other benefits of summer camp. You’ll also meet other kids from throughout the province and other parts of Canada and the United States.

At camp, kids also develop soft skills, in addition to gaining confidence and independence. It’s a unique opportunity to be social and learn teamwork. When campers work together and have fun as a group, new friendships blossom. In fact, life-long friendships are often a result of time spent at camp.

Another big advantage of camp is that kids and teens who rely too heavily on screens and accustomed only to cityscapes get to experience the great outdoors. Campers get active outdoors and deepen their appreciation of the beauty of the BC outdoors. Investigate camps below to get started on an adventure in learning.