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Okanagan4Kids.com is excited to present our third annual Summer Camp Guide to families living in the Okanagan Valley! This guide contains a listing of day camps and specialty camps for children and youth in the Okanagan Valley. To make finding fun for your kids easier we’ve divided the guide into three main geographic areas:
Central Okanagan (green pages)
North Okanagan (blue pages)
South Okanagan (pink pages)
We encourage you to contact each camp/program for more information prior to registration.
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EECO Summer Camps Three, four, and five half-day camps are available for youngsters at various Regional Parks this July and August. The parks are a backdrop for fun, active, indoor and outdoor activities. The focus on environmental education will give children a life-long interest and respect for the natural environment. Various themes will be explored in each camp session, including shore rambling, nature games, animal tracking, outdoor safety, treasure hunts, nature crafts, and more. Each camp participant receives a t-shirt, and a light snack will be provided each day. You can choose a morning or an afternoon session for your child. More information can be found on the Regional District website. Registration begins June 1st. WHERE: Various Regional Parks WHEN: July & August COST: $100 for a 5-day camp; $80 for a 4-day camp; $60 for a 3-day camp AGE GROUP: Preschool to 11 years CONTACT: Pre-registration is required by calling 250-469-6140. Or you can register in person at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park in Kelowna, 2363A Springfield Road (open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm). Date
Number of Days
Location
Morning
Afternoon
9 to noon
1 to 4
July 4-6
3
Mission Creek Regional Park
Pre-school
5-7 years
July 9-12
4
Mission Creek Regional Park
5-7 years
5-7 years
July 16-20
5
Bertram Creek Park
5-7 years
5-7 years
July 23-26
4
Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park
5-7 years
5-7 years
July 31-2
3
Mill Creek Regional Park
5-7 years
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August 7-9
3
Mission Creek Regional Park
Pre-school
5-7 years
August 13-17
5
Mission Creek Regional Park
5-7 years
8-11 years
August 20-24
5
Bertram Creek Regional Park
5-7 years
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Organization
Phone
Web
250-469-8800
www.Kelowna.ca
778-797-8800
www.districtofwestkelowna.ca
Westbank First Nation Recreation
250-769-4999
www.districtofwestkelowna.ca
EECO - Regional Parks
250-469-6140
www.regionaldistrict.com/parks
Kelowna Yacht Club
250-762-3310
www.kelownayachtclub.com
City of Kelowna Recreation & Cultural Services District of West Kelowna Recreation & Culture
Okanagan Regional Library
www.orl.bc.ca
Rotary Centre for the Arts
250-717-5304
www.rotarycentreforthearts.com
Kelowna Actors Studio
250-862-2867
www.kelownaactorsstudio.com
Thrive Out of School Clubs
250-826-KIDS (5437)
www.thrivekelowna.com
250-765-5916 ext. 203
www.ymca-ywca.com
Silver Lake Camp
250-215-8713
www.ymca-ywca.com
Camp OC
250-862-5480
www.campoc.com
Kelowna Art Gallery
250-762-2226
www.kelownaartgallery.com
Camp Owaissi
250-769-3676
www.campoac.com
Arion Farm
778-477-1006
www.arionfarm.org
BC SPCA - Kelowna
604-599-7209
www.support.spca.bc.ca
YMCA-YWCA of the Central Okanagan
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Organization
Phone
Web
Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs
250-546-2600
www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca
Kelowna Dance
778-478-0760
www.kelownadance.com
Energyplex
250-765-4486
www.energyplex.ca
Color Me Mine Studio
250-861-4FUN
www.colormemine.com
MWS Adventures Watersports
250-212-1554
www.mwsadventures.com
Green Bay Bible Camp
250-768-5884
www.greenbay.bc.ca
Summer Arts Scene for Youth
250-768-1404
www.sasfy.ca
Puckmasters Hockey School
250-769-7825
www.puckmasters.com
Blue Diamond Performance Studio
250-769-6199
bluediamondperformance@live.ca
Westside Tae Kwon Do
250-768-8868
www.westsidetkd.ca
Okanagan Gymnastics Centre
250-765-0888
www.okanagangymnastics.com
U Camp at UBCO
www.goheat.ca/camps
Music for Little Mozarts
250-452-9407
Julie.loeppky@gmail.com
Royal Soccer Club
1-800-427-0536
www.royalsoccer.com
Hometown Nazareth VBS
250-768-9393
www.redeemerwkelowna.org
Kelowna United Soccer Camps
www.kelownaunited.com 5
Organization
Phone
Web
SOKS Science Camps
250-763-4427
www.soks.ca
Xplore Sportz
250-469-8800
www.cscpacific.ca
Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy
250-768-0080
www.twoeaglesgolf.com
250-769-1446
www.sciencemadefunok.net
4Cats Art Studios
778-754-1112
www.4cats.com/westkelowna
(Kelowna/West Kelowna)
250-717-0411
www.4cats.com/kelowna
Grace Lutheran VBS
250-769-5685
www.gracelutherankelowna.com
Peachland Recreation
250-767-2133
www.peachland.ca
District of Lake Country Recreation
250-766-5650
www.lakecountry.bc.ca
1-888-808-BYTE (2983)
www.bytecamp.ca
250-764-2203
www.cosa.bc.ca
250-826-1709
www.corerugby.com
Badminton Junior Camp
250-317-5715
Lyndsay_thomson@hotmail.com
Kelowna Community Music School
250-860-1737
www.kelownacommunitymusicsch
Kelowna Skating Club
250-764-6289
www.kelownaskatingclub.com
Scouts Canada
250-488-5378
www.adventurecamps.ca
High Touch High Tech Okanagan (Science Camps)
Byte Camp (Creative Tech Camps) Central Okanagan Sailing Association Central Okanagan Rugby Enthusiasts
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Organization
Phone
Web
First Lutheran Church VBS
250-764-3111
www.firstlutheran.ca
Bricks4Kidz - Kelowna
250-558-5437
www.bricks4kidz.com
Maple Springs Bible Camp
250-767-2354
www.maplesprings.ca
West Kelowna Gymnastics
778-755-5551
https://www.facebook.com/ groups/131266612490/
Willow Grove Riding School
250-808-0215
www.kelownahorsesforkids.weebl y.com
Bumbershoot Children’s Theatre
778-478-0142
www.bumbershoottheatre.com
250-860-3273 ext. 122/125
www.adventurelandkids.ca
Willow Park Church
250-765-6880 ext. 119
www.willowparkchurch.com
National Ringette School
403-284-5161
www.nationalringetteschool.com
AdventureLand Kids (Trinity Baptist)
Visit Okanagan4Kids to find local activities, events, programs, drop-in schedules, camps and family-friendly resources! 7
We Learn, We Build, We Play with… LEGO® Bricks!
Bricks 4 Kidz™ is a creative learning enterprise that provides an extraordinary atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have loads of fun playing with LEGO® bricks. The activities are designed to trigger young children’s lively imaginations and build their self-confidence. Children work with exciting themes such as machines, outer space and mosaics. They are encouraged to invent stories, design and build models while constantly expanding on their ideas and finding new ways to express them.
Bricks4Kidz is excited to be offering a wide variety of camps throughout the Shuswap, Vernon and Kelowna area this summer. Movie Making 101
Ninjago Games Galore
Mindstorms
Extreme Expeditions
Bricks Olympics
Grossology
Bricks 4 Girlz
Model Designer 101
Amusement Park
Star Wars / Space
Click here for a list of times, locations and prices! 250-546-0630 (Armstrong) | 250-558-5437 (Vernon) | 250-804-5744 (Salmon Arm)
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2012 Summer Hockey School
For information on Hockey Registration for the 2012/2013 season, please click here.
Week 1 - August 6 to 10 Both recreational and rep camps (ages 7-12) *NEW* Defenseman camp - both recreational and rep players (ages 9-14)
Week 2 - August 13 to 17 Rep players or players trying out for rep only (ages 9-15) Cost: $320 - $340 All Goalies $225 Premier Skill Development Quality Power Skating Defenceman and Forward Specific Drills Floor Ball, Yoga, Kickboxing
Click here for Weekly Schedule Click here for Registration Form Click here for General Information Click here for Hockey Development Staff
Location: Priest Valley Arena 3409 35th Avenue Vernon, BC
For more information please call us at 250-542-0754 or email gvmha@shaw.ca
www.VernonMinorHockey.ca 9
Mini Camps are Mega Fun! With fun themes and age appropriate programming our mini camps will keep your child active and engaged as we explore and have fun in the sun! A great benefit to these camps is that parents have a choice of a full day or half day camp each week (lunchtime supervision provided). We have increased our camp hours, savings, and out-trips! Located at the Recreation Centre we will explore the neighborhood around us. *Register early and Save! Camp fees increase by $30, the FRIDAY before the camp starts. FEES: $90/camp or $85/camp if you register in both morning and afternoon camps. *August 7-10 $72/camp or $67/camp if you register in both morning and afternoon camps.
DATE July 9-13
July 16-20
July 23-27
July 30-August3
August 7-10*
August 13-17
TIME
CAMP
CODE
8:30AM-Noon
Mini Tourists
Code #26079
12:30PM-4:00PM
Knights/Princesses
Code #26081
8:30AM-Noon
Treasure Hunt
Code #26083
12:30PM-4:00PM
Mystery/Magic
Code #26088
8:30AM-Noon
Mini Chefs
Code #26086
12:30PM-4:00PM
Mini Olympics
Code #26090
8:30AM-Noon
Treasure Hunt
Code #26084
12:30PM-4:00PM
Mini Chefs
Code #26085
8:30AM-Noon
Knights/Princesses
Code #26082
12:30PM-4:00PM
Mini Olympics
Code #26092
8:30AM-Noon
Mini Tourists
Code #26080
12:30PM-4:00PM
Mystery/Magic
Code #26089
Mini Tourists - We are heading out on the town to explore the many interesting and fun places in our neighborhood. Such places may include the library, radio station and grocery store. Mystery & Magic - This camp will keep you guessing as we explore the world of magic and solve a few mysteries! Knights & Princesses - Get ready for dragons, tiaras, sword, shields and dancing. Activities will include jewelry making and of course shields for the dragon slayers! Mini Chefs - Fun with food! We will make some fun snacks and treats that you can do yourself like granola bars, smoothies, dips and more. Mini Olympics - An opening ceremony will kick start the week as we get Olympic! Get ready for action as we try the Olympic sports and learn about new countries. Treasure Hunt - Get on your explorers hat for a fun, mysterious and silly week of exploration, treasure hunts and pirates!
Looking for more camp options? Check out our full camp schedule at www.greatervernonrecreation.ca 10
Organization
Phone
Web
Greater Vernon Recreation
250-545-6035
www.greatervernonrecreation.ca
250-542-0754
www.vernonminorhockey.com
Bricks4Kidz - Shuswap/Vernon
250-558-5437
www.bricks4kidz.com
Okanagan Science Centre
250-545-3644
www.okscience.ca
Vernon Community Arts Centre
250-542-6243
www.vernonarts.ca
Vernon Public Art Gallery
250-545-3173
www.vernonpublicartgallery.com
Camp MacKenzie
250-838-6293
www.mackenziecamp.ca
Aspengrove Equestrian Academy
250-545-9470
www.aspengrovebc.com
Kamp Kindness
250-212-7594
https://www.facebook.com/ events/346656782061204/
Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics/ Cirque Theatre Company
250-558-3092
www.rgstars.net
Eagle Bay Camp
250-549-5138
www.eaglebaycamp.com
Xplore Sportz
250-545.6035
www.cscpacific.ca
Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs
250-546-2600
www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca
Predator Ridge
250-542-3436
www.predatorridge.com
Allan Brooks Nature Centre
250-260-4227
www.abnc.ca
Greater Vernon Minor Hockey Association
Silverstar Mountain Resort
www.skilsilverstar.com 11
Organization
Phone
Web
Recreation Penticton
250-490-2426
www.penticton.ca/recreation
250-494-0447
www.summerland.ca
Oliver Recreation
250-498-4985
www.oliverrecreation.ca
Okanagan Falls Recreation
250-497-8188
www.okfalls.net
Osoyoos Recreation
250-495-6562
www.osoyoos.ca
Penticton Public Library
250-770-7781
www.library.penticton.ca
FitKidz Gymnastics
250-809-KFIT (5348)
www.fitkidzcan.com
Camp OC
250-490-3953
www.okanagan.bc.ca
Bricks4Kidz - Southern Interior
778-516-1505
www.bricks4kidz.com
Xplore Sportz
250-490-2426
www.cscpacific.ca
Springers Gymnastics Adventures
250-486-0787
www.pentictonspringers.com
Penticton School of Dance
250-492-4440
www.pentictondance.com
Penticton Academy of Music
250-493-7977
www.pentictonacademyofmusic.co m
Get Bent Arts & Recreation
250-462-1025
www.getbentrec.com
Penticton Museum & Archives
250-490-2451
www.penticton.ca
Scouts Canada
250-488-5378
www.adventurecamps.ca
250-494-5591
www.orl.bc.ca
District of Summerland Parks & Recreation
Okanagan Regional Library (Summerland)
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