Top Summer Camps on Vancouver Island for 2026

Types of Vancouver Island summer camps and programs

Kids’ and teens’ day and overnight summer camps on Vancouver Island come in a wide variety. Multi-activity camps are ideal for first-timers or younger kids, giving them a way to explore, play, and meet new friends. But for those who know what they love, from reading to art to sports, there are tons of activities on offer. In the links below, you’ll find those focused camps at the top of the lists linked to, while below those, we list camps offering that activity.

Benefits of Vancouver Island summer camps and programs

Trying camp for the first time can feel like a big step for kids and teens (and for parents). Breaking out of your comfort zone is often where the long-term advantages show up, though. Here are a few standout reasons Vancouver Island summer camps and programs can be worth it:

• Outdoor movement and real-world adventure. Vancouver Island is built for active days—forests, beaches, trails, and water. Many camps use that setting to get kids hiking, paddling, swimming, and playing outside, instead of spending summer gaming, binge-watching, or scrolling. Learn more about how camps improve kids' physical awareness.
• Stronger social skills and confidence. Camp creates daily opportunities to practice teamwork, cooperation, and communication—making new friends, trying group challenges, and learning how to participate even when you’re shy or new. That structure can build independence and improved self-esteem over time. Learn more about how camps develop kids' social skills.
• Resilience and character growth. Camp gives kids small, safe challenges every day—learning a new skill, taking a healthy risk, sticking with something that’s hard, and celebrating successes (and learning from failures). Those moments add up to real grit and self-trust. Learn more about how camps encourage resilience and character growth.
• Connection to place. On Vancouver Island, camps often lean into nature awareness—weather, tides, wildlife, and the rhythms of outdoor living. Kids come home with a stronger appreciation for the environment and a sense of belonging in the outdoors. Learn more about how camp changes kids significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Summer Camps on Vancouver Island are there?
There are 10 Summer Camps on Vancouver Island that are Our Kids trusted members. Use the filters to narrow options by age or type, then click on each organization to read reviews, browse program schedules, and access registration details.

What are the fees to attend Summer Camps on Vancouver Island?
Fees for Summer Camps on Vancouver Island range from FREE to $2,195 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

What age do Summer Camps on Vancouver Island start at?
There are programs available for children starting at age 1. Family and adult programs are also available.