When it comes to choosing a summer camp for children and youth, experts advise parents and guardians to keep their child’s interests in mind. And with summer camps designed for literally every interest, there’s a lot to choose from.
This is part one of a two-part series highlighting just some of the summer camps available for all ages.
Arts Umbrella Vancouver and South Surrey
Summer programs at Arts Umbrella offer an intensive arts-infused learning experience. Through hands-on theatre, dance, visual, digital arts, professional programs and early childhood classes, children have the opportunity to be immersed in creative discovery and fun learning while they’re free from regular school work.
Classes for children, youth and teens will be offered at Granville Island, South Surrey, West Vancouver and River District locations beginning June 30. The Teen Theatre Summer Program for ages 13 to 19 begins June 31.
For more information, visit artsumbrella.com.
Pedalheads Vancouver
Pedalheads is a 10-level instructional bike safety and skills program for kids aged two to 12. From training wheels to trails, each level includes five learning categories including safety knowledge, safety skills, trail riding, street riding, and bike maintenance.
The program offers half-day and full-day camps for kids four and older, as well as toddler camps for kids ages two and three. Vancouver locations include West Point Grey, Vancouver Centre, Oakridge and, new this year, Fraserview. For more information, visit pedalheads.com.
CircusWest
CircusWest is a performing arts society and comprehensive circus arts centre for all ages. Located in the Garden Auditorium on the PNE grounds on East Hastings Street, CircusWest offers children, teens, and adults an opportunity to explore circus arts in an encouraging, non-competitive environment.
CircusWest’s programs encourage respect for oneself and others and provide an environment to learn responsible risk-taking. CircusWest is a creative space where individuals can dream big, push limits, and defy gravity — all while having fun.
Camp Squeah
Camp Squeah, a ministry of the Mennonite Church of B.C, is a children’s summer camp, retreat centre and outdoor education facility located in Hope, B.C.
Its diverse and very active summer camp program includes children’s camp sessions ranging from three to six days, backpacking trips and junior and senior leadership training, which encourage the development of skills from a servant leadership perspective.
The summer camp program is developed and presented from a Christian perspective. Care for the environment and a “challenge by choice” philosophy for guests is applied to all program planning and activities.
Camp Squeah is a place of renewal, learning, play and retreat.
For more information visit squeah.com.
See part two in the May 21 edition of the Courier.
