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Cowichan Summer Camp Guide
Offering INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENTS AND LESSONS since 2014, including work in developmental and therapeutic areas for children who are STRUGGLING TO LEARN TO READ.
KATE WOODLAND, BEd BC Certifi ed Teacher
readnow180@gmail.com
Cowichan SUMMER
Nature and Science Camp, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre
Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre Summer Camp We’re offering our Estuary Nature & Science Day Camps again this July and August! In our 5-day camps small groups ages 5-7 and 7-9 will explore the clam beds, eelgrass meadows and mudflats of beautiful Cowichan Bay, and learn about pollinators, shoreline plants, inter-tidal species and coastal birds. They’ll practice their discovery skills through creative play, while learning gratitude and respect for self and others. Single day camps available August 3rd, 4th and 5th! Registration Details Timing: 9am - 3pm MondayFriday Fee: $240 /child. Bursaries available - application and registration links on our website: http://www.cowichanestuary. ca/programs/camps/ or contact camps@ cowichanestuary.ca.
KinPark Kids Camp is excited to bring another fabulous outdoor summer experience for children ages 6 – 10 at KinPark Youth Urban Farm on Alderlea Street downtown Duncan! Our goal is to teach children how to grow, harvest, and cook healthy food in a fun, hands-on, and engaging way, and provide them with opportunities to expand their physical, social and practical skills in order to live sustainably. These activities include growing, planting, harvesting, cooking, building,
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CGC Kin Park Kids Camp
learning, and much more!
Camp runs from June 27th to September 2nd. Costs are $180/week or $45/ day ($155 for week of Canada Day, and BC Day), Register in our reFRESH Marketplace on 360 Duncan Street, or go online for our registration form at www. cowichangreencommunity. org/project/kinparkkids-camp-2/and submit via email to camp@ cowichangreencommunity. org. For more information please call 250-748- 8506 or email camp@ cowichangreencommunity.org. Coastal Bliss Adventures Cowichan Bay Kayaking summer kids and youth camps have been running since 2012 in the Cowichan valley, with inspired children returning annually, with some progressing onto leadership rolls as instructors. Our Day camps provide a mixture of water and landbased activities that include beach front programs for the younger ages, Paddle Canada instructional programs and journeying for the older groups in: Kayaking, canoeing, Stand-up-paddleboarding, as well as landbased outdoor activities such as shelter building, beach exploration, chart and compass reading and environmental stewardship. We hope to be able to offer some of our youth multi-day overnight programs again in the near future. Register early online or contact us for more details. Programs fill up quickly! Programs are listed on our website Coastal Bliss Adventures Kids Adventures with for various age groups starting at 8 years old and up. www.coastalbliss.ca
Coastal Bliss Adventures Camp
Summer Kids Camps
Day Programs & Youth Adventures
Register Online Now at coastalbliss.ca 1 800 896 9525 coastalbliss@shaw.ca
Cowichan SUMMER
Camp Pringle Summer Camp, Shawnigan Lake
WestView Learning offers week long, hands on, creative summer camps specializing in technology and multimedia crafts. From coding and robots to creating fibre designs and working models, our instructors adapt camps to allow for interests of participants, and returning campers. Each day has plenty of fresh air and movement breaks, and time to make new friendships during inventive tasks, snack, lunch and end of day activities. We take advantage of the wonderful fields and ball court that are part of our location. Students need to dress for the inside as well as summer weather, ensuring hats, sunscreen, water bottles are included in day packs. Camps run 9:00 - 3:00, with staff ready to welcome 15 minutes before start of day. Parents dropping off kids at multiple sites can connect with us to arrange for special circumstances for pick up/drop off. www.westviewlearning.ca
Creating memorable camping experiences since 1950! The George Pringle Memorial Camp (Camp Pringle) is located on a beautiful 22-acre property on the shores of Shawnigan Lake. We warmly welcome people of all ages, abilities, and identities. Camp Pringle is proudly a United Church of Canada camp and is accredited by the BC Camps Association. Our outdoor adventure-based camps feature: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Campfire Songs & Skits, Canoeing, Faith Exploration, High Ropes Course, Kayaking, Leadership Development, Low Ropes Course, Orienteering, Paddle Boarding, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Wide Games. Our day and overnight camps are open to children of all abilities and identities with programs for ages 6-14! Teens ages 14-17 interested in leadership opportunities can consider joining our CREW or CIT programs. Camps run Westview Learning Camp Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm starting at $275.00. To register or for more information go to www. camppringle.com. Join us this summer for an Experience that Lasts a Lifetime!
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Warmland Summer Arts Day Camp
We are very excited to be offering Summer Arts Day Camps for youth ages 4 and up. Led by Warmland Dance Artistic Director and Waldorf Educator Leah Burley, M.Ed., campers will play outside on the Hub at Cowichan Station grounds and in the forest, explore singing, dance, drama games, and quality arts and crafts. The cost is $75/day including all supplies and fees, or $350 per week. Space is very limited, please email warmlanddance@gmail.com to reserve your spot today! Youth Arts Camp Dates: Camp 1: July 11-15 Camp 2: July 25-29 Camp 3: July 15-19 Camp 4: July 22-26 www.warmlanddance.ca GAIA STEWARDSHIP Eco Wisdom Farm Sanctuary Fostering ecological imagination combines emotional, and social learning, building our sense of interdependence with the earth. Awareness of connections, critical thinking, independent thoughts and kind hearts will shape our future community. Through gentle mentoring we teach animal communication, care and training with baby goats and ponies, using positive reinforcement. Garden lessons will consist of learning about systems thinking, growing organic foods at home, harvesting and preparing simple plant medicine remedies. We will explore Gaia consciousness through eco art, story-telling,
experiential and nature activities set within our 28acre nature sanctuary. Each child will receive potted plants to grow at home, nature-based art projects, homemade herbal remedies, and a Gaia Stewardship certificate. Michelle Atterby, Environmental educator, permaculturist and animal behaviourist offers engaging, experiential, creative immersions into ecological literacy for youth. For more information and registration please contact michelle at ecowisdom11@gmail.com Gaia Stewardship Camp
Ages 5-10 $75 per day includes all supplies and fees. $350 per week. Space is very limited. Reserve your camp session today!
Wilderness Kayaking
LESSONS • TOURS • RENTALS • SALES www.wilderness-kayaking.com
Summer Youth Programs From Maple Bay
KAYAK KIDS - INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING July 4-7; July 25-28; August 8-11 Sessions Monday - Thursday 9am - 1pm
YOUTH DAY TRIP ADVENTURES – MAPLE BAY July 8; July 29; August 12 Fridays 9am - 3pm
ALSO OFFERING: Harbour Tours, Moonlight paddling, Bio-Luminescence paddling, Day tours, Multi-day tours, Lessons, rentals (kayaks & SUPS) and more. Call for more info or to reserve.
6683 Beaumont Ave, Maple Bay 250 746-0151 Cell: 250 715 7482 info@wilderness-kayaking.com
Cowichan SUMMER
Awaken your true nature at Thriving Roots Wilderness School Summer Camps! Wilderness Living Skills Camp - Ages 7-14 : FULL (August 15-19) Earth Song Wilderness Camp - Ages 7-14: still open! (July 25-29) Earth song wilderness camp: Music is alive in the forest - bird song fills the air, wind rustles through the trees. Tune into this magic together and join us for: Fun nature connection and games. Instrument making from wild harvested materials. Song writing, singing and creative play. Introduction to wild edible plants and bird language. A performance for families on Friday at 2pm. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to explore music and voice with some of our most well-loved mentors. Instruments are welcome but no musical training is necessary. Come play and find your song! Mentors: Cari, Robin and Teresa Ages: 7-14. July 25-29. 9am-3pm. Cost: $425. Includes TRWS t-shirt and sticker. OUR Eco Village in Shawnigan Lake. www.thrivingroots.org.
Thriving Roots Camp Thriving Roots Wilderness Camp
Bring your friends to Maple Bay and try Sea Kayaking, Stand up Paddle Boarding or join in on a Youth kayaking day trip. Kayak Kids Camp ages 6-12 - an introduction to kayaking $145+tax July 4-7; July 25-28; Aug 8-11. Learn kayak skills and safety, basic weather interpretation, on water games and more… Youth Day Trips Bring your friends and join us for a guided tour in the Maple Bay area. Come explore and practice your paddling skills in single and double touring kayaks. $59+tax July 8, July 29, August 12 For more information call 250746-0151 or email info@ wilderness-kayaking.com
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Camp Qwanoes in Crofton
Camp Qwanoes
Overnight Camps are back at Camp Qwanoes! Jump into the adventure and let friendship fill each day! Experience a world of discovery all in a spectacular oceanfront setting with a staff team from around the world. All we need is you! Endless activity options! Choose from our giant floating Aqua Park, Airwalk Village, the Triple Biscuit, concrete skate park, wakeboarding, zip lines, archery, outdoor laser tag… Qwanoes Beach, our Challenge Course and Land Activities are ready and waiting.
All star games! Everyday is something wild and new… and everyone’s a star. Prepare for action and a bit of summer craziness… plus our legendary night games.
Enjoy our band in
“Q-Town,” counselors, the Tuck Shop, Ice cream Island, Shave Ice Palace, hanging out at Carpetball, every day’s a new adventure. It all makes for an unforgettable week where kids are accepted for who they are by staff who really care. Experience the best of a Canadian west-coast summer! For more info call 250-2463014 or www.qwanoes.ca.
Would you like to share a GREAT Cowichan Summer Camp program in the JUNE 2022 SUMMER CAMP PLANNER?
Contact us for details on how to participate. info@cowichanvalley voice.com
Deadline May 16 for June Issue.
Gaia Stewardship Camp
