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2015 Summer Camps Preschool to Teen Register in person: Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, or by phone: 250.412.8500.
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Camps at-a-Glance
Camp Information What you need to bring
Photo ID. All parents, guardians, and any authorized persons picking children up from the program will be required to provide photo identification before a child will be released. You may be asked for this identification more than once. This is for the safety of your child; your cooperation is appreciated.
Camp Hours • • • • • •
Summer Playgrounds and Specialty Camps run 9:00am-3:00pm Mon-Fri. Extended care is available Extended Care runs 7:00am-9:00am and 3:00-5:00pm Mon-Fri - this is for school aged children in Summer Playgrounds and Specialty Camps only Licensed Camps (Out of School Care) run 6:30am6:00pm Mon-Fri with main camp activities running 9:00am-3:00pm Preschool Specialty Camps run 9:30am-12:00pm MonFri Creative Play Camps run 9:30am-12:00pm Mon/Wed/ Fri Camps do not run on statutory holidays
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What your child should bring to camp every day • • • • • • • • •
Waiting Lists
We review waiting listings on a continuous basis and make every effort to accommodate everyone interested.
Cancellations
If minimum registration is not met, we may need to cancel or combine programs. These decisions are made a week prior to the start date, so please register early.
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Healthy snacks and lunch Water bottle Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses Bathing suit and towel Older clothing that can get dirty, muddy and sandy Raingear on rainy days Closed toed shoes or sandals that your child can run in Backpack to put it all in Necessary medications or medical devices, ie. inhalers or Epipens. Permission to Administer Medication Form and/or Emergency Medical Care Plan for Anaphylaxis/Asthma Forms will need to be filled out. These are available online at www.esquimalt.ca or in person at the Recreation Centre. Please check with your child’s leaders at the beginning of each week to see if there are any additional items your child should be bringing to camp
JUN 29 – JUL 3 4 day week
JUL 6 - 10
JUL 13 - 17
Let’s Play Soccer! 9:30-12:00
My First Daycamp 9:30-12:00
Art-Tastic 9:30-12:00
Camps are elligible for the Children’s Arts Tax Credit & Children’s Fitness Tax Credits. Visit cra.gc.ca for complete details.
Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities may be elligible for your preferred camp. Families requiring financial assistance to enroll their child in camps are encouraged to contact the Recreation Programmer at Regan.Pemberton@esquimalt.ca
Swimming
Children 5-6yrs MUST wear a PFD/lifejacket regardless of swimming ability. Children 7yrs+ must pass a swim test to swim without a PFD.
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AUG 4 - 7 4 day week
AUG 10 - 14
AUG 17 - 21
AUG 24-28
My First Daycamp 9:30-12:00
Nature Adventures 9:30-12:00
Kinderstart (4-5yrs) 12:30-3:00
Kinderstart (4-5yrs) 12:30-3:00
AUG 31 – SEP 4
Nature Adventures 9:30-12:00
Once Upon a Time 9:30-12:00
Let’s Play Soccer! 9:30-12:00
Art-Tastic 9:30-12:00
Creative Play available every week (Mon/Wed/Fri) July 6-Aug 28, 9:30-12:00 Kinderstart (4-5yrs) 12:30-3:00
Kinderstart (4-5yrs) 12:30-3:00
Kinderstart (4-5yrs) 12:30-3:00
Children (6*-12yrs) *6yrs by December 31, 2015 OSC Licensed Summer Camps : Voyageurs 6-8yrs & Buccaneers 9-12yrs • 6:30am-6:00pm Summer Playgrounds: Fun Seekers 6-8yrs & Adventure Kids 9-12yrs • 9:00-3:00pm (extended care available)
Specialty Camps (6*-14yrs) *6yrs by December 31, 2015
Getting to know your child…
Tax Credits
JUL 27 – JUL 31
Preschool (3*-5yrs) *3yrs by August 31, 2015
NOTE: Children in Playground and Specialty Camps 10 years of age or older are permitted to sign themselves in/out of camp (with written permission from parent/guardian). Children 12 years of age or older may sign in/out their younger siblings (with written permission and be listed as an alternate pick up). Children in Licensed (OSC) camps are not permitted to sign themselves in or out.
To best support your child and provide an exceptional camp experience, Camp Registration Forms must be completed and returned to reception one week prior to camp starting. Forms are available at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre or online: www.esquimalt.ca/camps
JUL 20 - 24
Active Kids Soccer (6-8yrs) 9:00-12:00 Messy Mucky Yucky (6-8yrs) 12:30-3:00
Sports Mania (9-12yrs) 9:00-12:00
Zombie Survival (6-8yrs) 9:00-12:00
Zombie Survival (9-12yrs) 9:00-12:00
Messy Mucky Yucky (9-12yrs) 12:30-3:00
Comic Book Making (6-8yrs) 12:30-3:00
Comic Book Making (9-12yrs) 12:30-3:00
Sea Adventures (9-12yrs) 9:00-3:00
Out in the Wild (6-8yrs) 9:00-3:00
Tough Teen (12-14yrs) 9:00-3:00
Sea Adventures (6-8yrs) 9:00-3:00
Tennis Camp (9-10yrs) 9:00-11:30
Basketball Camp (11-14yrs) 9:00-11:30
Byte Camp 3D Animation (11-14yrs ) 9:00-3:00
Art-Tastic (6-8yrs) 9:00 – 3:00
Byte Camp 2D Video Game 11-14yrs 9:00-3:00
Acting Out Camp & Extended Care (6-12yrs) (8:00-9:00) 9:00-4 :00 (4:00-5:00)
Explorin’ (6-8yrs) 9:00-3:00
Sports Mania (6-8yrs) 9 :00-12:00 Nature Adventures (6-8yrs) 12 :30-3 :00
Art-Tastic (9-12yrs) 9:00-3:00
En Français (6-8yrs) 9:00-3:00
Spy vs. Spy (9-12yrs) 9:00-3:00
Out in the Wild (9-12yrs) 9:00-3:00
Acting Out Camp (6-12yrs) 9:00-4 :00pm
Tennis Camp (11-14yrs) 9:00-11:30
Byte Camp Claymation Movie Production (9-12yrs) 9:00-3:00 Thrifty Foods’ Young Chef (9-12yrs) 9am-12pm & 1-4pm
Ninjas in Training (6-8yrs) 9:00-12:00 Get Up & Game! (6-8yrs) 12:30-3:00 Explorin’ (9-12yrs) 9:00-3:00
For Your Convenience
Campers registered in both a morning and afternoon half day specialty camp will be supervised over lunch, 12:00-12:30pm and dropped off at their afternoon camp!
Basketball Camp (9-10yrs) 9:00-11:30
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Camp Information
Preschool Camps
School Aged Camps: Specialty
Summer Playgrounds
School Aged Specialty Camps
NEW! My First Day Camp (3-5yrs)
Spend the morning with us playing games, singing songs, creating art projects, and learning what summer camp is all about.
46111 Mon-Fri Jul 6-Jul 10 9:30am-12:00pm $65/5 46112 Mon-Fri Aug 17-Aug 21 9:30am-12:00pm $65/5 Location: Bullen Park
Let’s Play Soccer (3-5yrs)
Preschool Camps
NOTE: Minimum age for Preschool Camps is based on child turning 3 by August 31, 2015 unless otherwise indicated. Must be potty trained. Drop Off/Pick Up Location The drop off/pick up location for each camp is noted with description. This information will also be provided on your receipt/registration confirmation.
NEW! Art-Tastic (3-5yrs)
Let your little one explore their creativity with us! Each morning will have a new art project along with games, stories, outside time, and so much more.
46319 Mon-Fri Jul 13-Jul 17 9:30am-12:00pm $65/5 46320 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 9:30am-12:00pm $65/5 Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
Creative Play Camp (3-5yrs)
This 2.5 hour camp introduces preschoolers to summer camp activities including group games, songs, crafts, and out trips to local parks and the library.
46119 Mon/Wed/Fri Jul 6-Jul 10 9:30am-12:00pm 46120 Mon/Wed/Fri Jul 13-Jul 17 9:30am-12:00pm 46121 Mon/Wed/Fri Jul 20-Jul 24 9:30am-12:00pm 46122 Mon/Wed/Fri Jul 27-Jul 31 9:30am-12:00pm 46123 Wed/Fri Aug 5-Aug 7 9:30am-12:00pm 46124 Mon/Wed/Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 9:30am-12:00pm 46125 Mon/Wed/Fri Aug 17-Aug 21 9:30am-12:00pm 46126 Mon/Wed/Fri Aug 24-Aug 28 9:30am-12:00pm Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
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Filled with high energy activities, this camp helps young children strengthen individual skills and self-confidence, while learning lessons about sportsmanship and fair play in a fun and supportive environment.
46113 Mon-Fri Jun 29-Jul 3 46114 Tue-Fri Aug 4-Aug 7 Location: Bullen Park
9:30am-12:00pm $52/4 9:30am-12:00pm $52/4
NEW! Nature Adventures (3-5yrs)
Join us at the park! Kids will get down and dirty playing and digging in the dirt. They will experiment with seeds and plants while exploring the outdoors. This class will start & end at Saxe Point Park.
46132 Mon-Fri Jul 20-Jul 24 9:30am-12:00pm $65/5 46133 Mon-Fri Aug 24-Aug 28 9:30am-12:00pm $65/5 Location: Saxe Point Park
NEW! Once Upon a Time (3-5yrs)
Come learn how to get lost in a book. We’ll read stories, play games, colour and have imaginative play all to do with beloved children’s books.
46321 Mon-Fri Jul 27-Jul 31 9:30am-12:00pm $65/5 Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
NEW! Summer Kinderstart (4-5yrs)
Let’s get ready for Kindergarten with songs, games and learning. Please note children must be turning 5 by December 31, 2015 to register for this program.
46411 Mon-Fri Jul 20-24 46412 Mon-Fri Jul 27-31 46322 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 46323 Mon-Fri Aug 17-Aug 21 46324 Mon-Fri Aug 24-Aug 28 Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
12:30pm-3:00pm 12:30pm-3:00pm 12:30pm-3:00pm 12:30pm-3:00pm 12:30pm-3:00pm
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Age Requirement
Minimum age based on child turning 6 by December 31, 2015. Child must have also completed Kindergarten.
Additional Helpful Information
Drop Off/Pick Up Location
Withdrawal Policy
Bullen Park, adjacent to the Archie Browning Sport Centre parking lot.
One week notice is required to withdraw from all summer camp programs in order to receive a refund.
Hours
Payment Policy
The first week’s fee must be paid in full at the time of registration. Post dated payments can be accomodated at time of registration by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or credit card. Post dated payments must be scheduled for July 1st and August 1st.
Child Care Subsidy
Children must be registered in the Licensed (OSC) Camps in order to be eligible to receive Child Care Subsidy. Please see page 8 for Licensed Camps. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to apply for subsidy. Caregiver Information Forms can be picked up from reception.
Children with Special Needs
Parents/guardians must notify the OSC/Summer Camp Supervisor if their child has an EA at school, qualifies for funding through Supported Child Development, is working with Recreation Integration Victoria, and/or has extra support needs. Please contact the Supervisor by email at Shelann.Kowalewsky@esquimalt.ca
Late Pick Ups
A late fee of $5 for every 5 minutes late will be charged each time a child is picked up late from summer camps.
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Summer Playgrounds
Our exciting Playgrounds camps are available for two age groups, all offering swimming, arts & crafts, games, songs, theme days, and out trips to local parks. Age Requirement Minimum age based on child turning 6 by December 31, 2015. Child must have also completed Kindergarten. Drop Off/Pick Up Location Bullen Park, adjacent to the Archie Browning Sport Centre parking lot. In the event of inclement weather, all pick up and drop off will be in the curling rink of the Archie Browning Sports Centre. Flexible Hours All playground camps run 9:00am-3:00pm. Add on extended hours, before and/or after, care to suit your schedule.
Extended Care (6-12yrs)
Fun Seekers (6-8yrs)
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Jun 29-Jul 3 Jul 6-Jul 10 Jul 13-Jul 17 Jul 20-Jul 24 Jul 27-Jul 31 Aug 4-Aug 7 Aug 10-Aug 14 Aug 17-Aug 21 Aug 24-Aug 28 Aug 31-Sep 4
Adventure Kids (9-12yrs)
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Jun 29-Jul 3 Jul 6-Jul 10 Jul 13-Jul 17 Jul 20-Jul 24 Jul 27-Jul 31 Aug 4-Aug 7 Aug 10-Aug 14 Aug 17-Aug 21 Aug 24-Aug 28 Aug 31-Sep 4
9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm
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Supervised time before & after camp when children play games, read, or enjoy arts & crafts. Please pack an extra snack for after camp care.
Before Care Mon-Fri 7:00am-9:00am $33/5 After Care Mon-Fri 3:00pm-5:00pm $33/5 Note: Program does not run on statutory holidays. June 29-July 3 & August 4-7 are $26/4. Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
Hours vary per camp. Combine morning only and afternoon only camps for children to enjoy a truly unique full day camp experience. Add on extended hours, before and/or after care to suit your schedule.
Extended Care (6-12yrs)
Supervised time before & after camp when children play games, read, or enjoy arts & crafts. Please pack an extra snack for after camp care.
Before Care Mon-Fri 7:00am-9:00am $33/5 After Care Mon-Fri 3:00pm-5:00pm $33/5 Note: Program does not run on statutory holidays. June 29-July 3 & August 4-7 are $26/4. Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
For Your Convenience
Campers registered in both a morning and afternoon half day specialty camp will be supervised over lunch, 12:0012:30pm and dropped off at their afternoon camp!
2D Video Game Design (11-14yrs)
Create your own wacky characters, cool game play and fun levels in your very own on-line game! Start the week making short animated films. Each day new programming skills will be taught to make the animations interactive. The final project is a video game built from scratch! Have a look at www.bytecamp.ca for hundreds of great games from previous years! Outdoor activities are integrated so that your child is fresh for new challenges.
46102 Mon-Fri Jul 6-Jul 10 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Archie Browning Sports Centre
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School Aged Camps: Specialty 3D Animation Byte Camp (11-14yrs)
Ever wonder how those awesome 3D animated movies like Shrek and Toy Story are made? Spend the week learning how by modeling, animating and telling your own stories in 3D. You’ll use 3D software to design characters that jump off the screen and then make them come alive by adding voices, soundtracks and completing your own animated short film. 46301 Mon-Fri Jul 20-Jul 24 9:00am-3:00pm $250/5 Location: Archie Browning Sports Centre
Active Kids Soccer (6-8yrs)
Strengthening individual skills and self-confidence, while learning lessons about sportsmanship and fair play in a summer camp environment. Each day includes: games, mini skill lessons and a series of high-energy activities. Pair with Messy, Mucky, Yucky for a full day of camp.
46110 Mon-Fri Jun 29-Jul 3 Location: Bullen Park
School Aged Camps: Specialty NEW! Art-Tastic
Spend the week creating with us! Learn cool mediums and various art techniques while exploring different artists for inspiration. Make awesome projects to take home throughout the week.
6-8yrs
6-8yrs
46318 Tue-Fri Aug 5-Aug 7 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
$125/5
9-12yrs
9-12yrs
NEW! Basketball Skills Camp
9-10yrs
Aug 10-Aug 14 9:00am-4:00pm
46372 Mon-Fri
Aug 10-14
11-14yrsyrs
Acting Out! Extended Care
46108 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 8:00am-9:00am 46109 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 4:00pm-5:00pm Location: l’ecole Brodeur School
$180/5
$30/5 $30/5
Acting Out! Musical Theatre (6-12yrs)
46105 Mon-Fri
Two Week Camp 46105 Mon-Fri
Jul 20-Jul 24
9:00am-4:00pm
$180/5
Jul 13-Jul 24
9:00am-4:00pm
$335/10
Acting Out! Extended Care
46106 Mon-Fri Jul 13-Jul 24 46107 Mon-Fri Jul 13-Jul 24 Location: L’Ecole Brodeur School
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9:00am-11:30am $80/5 9:00am-11:30am $80/5
Claymation Movie Production (9-12yrs)
Make your own clay characters come to life, just like Wallace and Gromit! Participants build clay characters, sets and props; develop their own script; shoot their movie scenes; and then learn to edit and add sounds and special effects to complete the whole project. Completed projects are posted on-line at ww.bytecamp.ca and handed out on take-home USB sticks. Outdoor activities are integrated throughout
Performers will explore theatre through drama, dance, music, improv, script work and character development while the camp. preparing a musical to present to friends and family! 46116 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14
One Week Camp
46330 Mon-Fri Aug 24-Aug 28 12:30pm-3:00pm $70/5 Location: Bullen Park
Make your own comic book! Let us help you think of a plot, title, characters, and more. Learn what makes a good story, and try your hand at illustrating it. Finished comic books get scanned and printed out to take home. Pair this camp with Zombie Survival for a full day of camps.
$155/5
Jul 6-Jul 10
Explore drama through improv, drama games, skit making, 46371 Mon-Fri Jul 13-17 script work & character development while preparing a Location: Colville Sport Courts play to present to family and friends! 46331 Mon-Fri
NEW! Get Up & Game! (6-8yrs)
9:00am-3:00pm
46317 Mon-Fri
Develop layups, dribbing, passes and more. Spend the morning working on basketball skills/drills - followed by fun games. Sportsmanship and teamwork integrated 9:00am-12:00pm $60/4 throughout the camp.
Acting Out! Drama Camp (6-12yrs)
NEW! Comic Book Making
9:00am-3:00pm $250/5 Location: Archie Browning Sports Centre
46315 Mon-Fri
Jul 20-Jul 24
12:30pm-3:00pm $70/5
46316 Mon-Fri Jul 27-Jul 31 12:30pm-3:00pm $70/5 Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
En Francais Camp (6-8yrs)
Refresh your French before returning to school in September. Participants enjoy games, crafts, swimming and out trips to local parks. The instructor will speak en français 75% of the time.
46127 Mon-Fri Aug 17-Aug 21 9:00am-3:00pm $145/5 Location: Bullen Park
NEW! Explorin’
Travel around the city with us! Explore all of the really cool parks, playgrounds, and activities designed just for kids! Outtrips include laser tag, mini golf, and more.
6-8yrs
46312 Tue-Fri
9:00am-3:00pm
$125/4
46313 Mon-Fri Aug 24-Aug 28 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Bullen Park
$155/5
9-12yrs
Aug 4-Aug 7
REMINDER: Camp Registration Forms must be completed one week prior to camp starting. esquimalt.ca/camps
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Spend the afternoon with us playing your favourite summer camp games, and trying some new ones. Get ready for capture the flag, evolution, mailbox, dodgeball, banana tag, junkyard, and more! Pair this camp with Ninjas in Training for a full day of camp.
Messy Mucky Yucky
If you like things to be clean and tidy, this camp isn’t for you! Prepare to get creative in this half-day camp with all sorts of messy activities. The group will play in the dirt, make messy art projects using a variety of mediums, and participate in some mucky activities like ‘paint the kid and pudding drop!
6-8yrs
46130 Mon-Fri
Jun 29-Jul 3
12:30pm-3:00pm $56/4
9-12yrs
46305 Mon-Fri Jul 13-Jul 17 12:30pm-3:00pm $70/5 Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
Nature Adventures (6-8yrs)
Sports Mania
Out in the Wild
Join us for an intro to living in the wild with map reading, compass skills, plant identification, knot tying and much more. Out trips will include a day of Geocaching and exploring a park.
6-8yrs
46157 Mon-Fri Jul 13-Jul 17 Location: Bullen Park
9:00am-3:00pm
$150/5
46155 Mon-Fri Aug 17-Aug 21 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Bullen Park
$150/5
9-12yrs
It’s all about the great outdoors! From the forest to the shoreline, kids will explore and experiment to see how Sea Adventures things grow and thrive in the outdoor world. Pair this camp Get your sea legs as we explore the waters around our with Sports Mania for a full day of camps. city. The group will spend their days with a variety of 46134 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 12:30pm-3:00pm $70/5 water based activities including swimming, kayaking, skim Location: Bullen Park boarding, slip and slide, exploring Witty’s Lagoon and more!
NEW! Ninjas In Training (6-8yrs)
Campers will practice stealth, speed, endurance, and accuracy through a variety of activities each day. The final day includes obstacle course that will put all of their skills to the test in the most fun way possible. Pair this camp with Get Up & Game! for a full day of camps.
6-8yrs
46159 Mon-Fri Jul 27-Jul 31 Location: Bullen Park
9-12yrs
46158 Mon-Fri Jul 6-Jul 10 Location: Bullen Park
9:00am-3:00pm
$150/5
9:00am-3:00pm
$150/5
Hockey, basketball, soccer, and more. This camp is a good fit for combining with an afternoon half day camp for a full day of fun.
9-12 yrs
46325 Mon-Fri
9:00am-12:00pm $70/5
46326 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 9:00am-12:00pm $70/5 Location: Bullen Park
NEW! Spy vs Spy (9-12yrs)
Hone your physical and mental skills with this brand new strategy camp that keeps the energy high all week. We play games like Attack & Defend, Entrapment, Watch Guard, Ambush and Gauntlet all in preparation for the final showdown on the last day of camp.
46329 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Bullen Park
$150/5
Tennis Skills Camp
Forehand? Backhand? Serve? Lob? Overhead? Volley? We’ll try it all! Spend the mornings working on tennis skills and drills, then play some fun games to end each day. Bring your own raquet if you have one, or you can borrow one from us.
46314 Mon-Fri Aug 24-Aug 28 9:00am-12:00pm $70/5 Location: Bullen Park
9-10yrs
REMINDER: For the safety of your children, all parents, guardians, and any authorized persons picking children up from the program will be required to provide photo identification before a child will be released.
11-14yrs
46374 Mon-Fri
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6-8yrs
Aug 17-21
46373 Mon-Fri July 6-10 Location: Colville Sport Camps
9:00am-11:30am $80/5 9:00am-11:30am $80/5
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School Aged Camps: Specialty & Licensed
Thrifty Foods Young Chef (9-12yrs)
A fun and energizing foodie camp that features basic hands-on snack preparation. Customize your own recipe book, take a field trip to the grocery store, learn basic food prep instruction & food safety practices, and take home your own chef apron.
46185 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 9:00am-12:00pm $25/5 46186 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 1:00pm-4:00pm $25/5 Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
NEW! Tough Teen (12-14yrs)
If you like obstacles, challenges, and having mountains for fun then you’re going to love this camp! Our leaders will help you build the strength, stamina, camaraderie and mental toughness you’ll need to tackle the ultimate challenge course on the final day of camp at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre. By the end of the week you’ll have a true sense of accomplishment, a great time, and some new friends!
46327 Mon-Fri Jul 20-Jul 24 Location: Bullen Park
9:00am-3:00pm
$150/5
NEW! Zombie Survival Camp
Join us and learn how to survive a Zombie Apocalypse! This camp is not for the faint of heart, but if you want to learn wilderness survival, stealth maneuvers and prepare for physical combat then this is the camp for you!
6-8yrs
46222 Mon-Fri
Jul 20-Jul 24
9:00am-12:00pm $70/5
46311 Mon-Fri Jul 27-Jul 31 Location: Bullen Park
9:00am-12:00pm $70/5
9-12yrs
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Licensed Camps
Licensed camps are available for two age groups, all offering: swimming, arts & crafts, games, songs, theme days, visits to local parks and out-trips around town. Age Requirement Minimum age for Voyageurs based on child turning 6 by December 31, 2015. Child must have also completed Kindergarten. Drop Off/Pick Up Location Esquimalt Recreation Centre Flexible Hours Drop off between 6:30-9:00am and pick up between 3:00-6:00pm. NOTE: Program does not run on statutory holidays.
Child Care Subsidy
It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to apply for subsidy, and Caregiver Information Forms can be picked up from reception. Subsidy available for licensed camps only.
Voyageurs (6-8yrs)
46146 Mon-Fri Jun 29-Jul 3 6:30am-6:00pm 46147 Mon-Fri Jul 6-Jul 10 6:30am-6:00pm 46148 Mon-Fri Jul 13-Jul 17 6:30am-6:00pm 46149 Mon-Fri Jul 20-Jul 24 6:30am-6:00pm 46150 Mon-Fri Jul 27-Jul 31 6:30am-6:00pm 46151 Tue-Fri Aug 4-Aug 7 6:30am-6:00pm 46152 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 6:30am-6:00pm 46153 Mon-Fri Aug 17-Aug 21 6:30am-6:00pm 46154 Mon-Fri Aug 24-Aug 28 6:30am-6:00pm 46310 Mon-Fri Aug 31-Sep 4 6:30am-6:00pm Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
Buccaneers (9-12yrs)
46137 Mon-Fri Jun 29-Jul 3 6:30am-6:00pm 46138 Mon-Fri Jul 6-Jul 10 6:30am-6:00pm 46139 Mon-Fri Jul 13-Jul 17 6:30am-6:00pm 46140 Mon-Fri Jul 20-Jul 24 6:30am-6:00pm 46141 Mon-Fri Jul 27-Jul 31 6:30am-6:00pm 46142 Tue-Fri Aug 4-Aug 7 6:30am-6:00pm 46143 Mon-Fri Aug 10-Aug 14 6:30am-6:00pm 46144 Mon-Fri Aug 17-Aug 21 6:30am-6:00pm 46145 Mon-Fri Aug 24-Aug 28 6:30am-6:00pm 46309 Mon-Fri Aug 31-Sep 4 6:30am-6:00pm Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre
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REMINDER: Camp Registration Forms must be completed at least one week prior to camp starting. esquimalt.ca/camps
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