Summer Camp Guide - 2022

2022 r e m Sum s p m a c guide

RECREATION SERVICES

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2022 Summer Camps guide

Where do I find the Summer Camps online?

squamish.ca/rec

Registration Information Register your child in summer camps just like you would any other programs. Singleday options available; pre-registration required.

REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 20

Program Details Register

+ Parent & Tot (0-5yrs) – Preschool (3-5yrs) LEAP

– School Age (5-12yrs) This will take you directly to our registration system, where you can search for programs and activities by topic or age category.

An account is required in order to register.

Arena Biking Camps - Daily Drop-in Camps - Summer Dance Gymnastics ...

+ Youth (13-18yrs) + Adults & Seniors (19+) Programs at a glance!

Browse by age category, click on the desired program for a direct link to registration.

Adventure Camps with the bike icon require participants to bring a properly fitted bike and helmet.

Make sure you get your waitlisted spot!

Automated waitlist notifications are sent by email as soon as a spot becomes available.

Waitlisted customers have up to 48-hours to accept or decline the spot before it is offered to the next in line. Check to ensure the automated notification arrives in your inbox – rather than your spam or junk folder – to avoid missing out.

Notification emails will be sent from communication@perfectmind.com with the subject ‘Pending Confirmation Details’.

Customer Service The Squamish Recreation Customer Service team is here to support you with online registration and account inquiries. We can help you set up an online account and help you through your online registration.

Customer Service contact: 604.898.3604.

Medical Forms & Waivers We require a medical form for each summer camp participant. Please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day of camp to fill out medical and waiver forms. These forms are required to ensure the safe participation of your children and are kept with the camp group throughout the week. Forms can be found online, and can be printed and completed prior to the first day of camp.

We want to hear from you! Send us your feedback to recreation@squamish.ca

adventure 2022 Summer camp Camps guide summary

DATE

AGE

CAMP NAME

COST

Full-day Camps: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bike Camps: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. LEAP: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.

July 4-8

July 11-15

July 18-22

July 25-29

age S 5.5-12yR

3-5yrs

LEAP: It's A Bug's Life

$90

5.5-7yrs

Eco Rangers

$290

7-9yrs

Eco Rangers

$290

7-10yrs

Co-Ed Ride

$330

9-12yrs

Eco Rangers

$315

Daily Drop-In

Eco Rangers

$65/day

3-5yrs

LEAP: T-Rex Trekkers

$90

5.5-7yrs

Dinosaur Discoveries

$290

7-9yrs

Dinosaur Discoveries

$315

9-12yrs

Dinosaur Discoveries

$375

9-13yrs

Co-Ed Ride

$330

Daily Drop-In

Dinosaur Discoveries

$65/day

3-5yrs

LEAP: Mad Scientists

$90

5.5-7yrs

Let's Get Messy: Arts & Science

$290

7-9yrs

Let's Get Messy: Arts & Science

$290

7-10yrs

Co-Ed Ride

$330

9-12yrs

Let's Get Messy: Arts & Science

$290

Daily Drop-In

Let's Get Messy: Arts & Science

$65/day

3-5yrs

LEAP: Under the Sea

$90

5.5-7yrs

Treasure Hunters

$290

7-9yrs

Treasure Hunters

$375

7-10yrs

Girls Ride

$330

9-12yrs

Treasure Hunters

$315

Daily Drop-In

Treasure Hunters

$65/day

$65 Single-Day Options Available!

Campers will remain in the Brennan Park area throughout the day. Pre-registration is required.

adventure camp summary

DATE

AGE

CAMP NAME

COST

Full-day Camps: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bike Camps: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. LEAP: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.

August 2-5

August 8-12

August 15-19

August 22-26

August 29September 2

3-5yrs

LEAP: Animals Big and Small

$72

5.5-7yrs

All About Animals

$232

7-9yrs

All About Animals

$232

9-13yrs

Co-Ed Ride

$330

9-12yrs

All About Animals

$232

Daily Drop-In

All About Animals

$65/day

3-5yrs

LEAP: Little Sport Stars

$90

5.5-7yrs

Sports of All Sorts

$290

7-9yrs

Sports of All Sorts

$375

9-12yrs

Sports of All Sorts

$315

7-10yrs

Co-Ed Ride

$330

Daily Drop-In

Sports of All Sorts

$65/day

3-5yrs

LEAP: In the Garden

$90

5.5-7yrs

Chasing Nature

$290

7-9yrs

Chasing Nature

$290

9-13yrs

Co-Ed Ride

$330

9-12yrs

Chasing Nature

$375

Daily Drop-In

Chasing Nature

$65/day

3-5yrs

LEAP: Start Your Engines

$90

5.5-7yrs

Junior Engineers

$290

7-9yrs

Junior Engineers

$315

9-12yrs

Junior Engineers

$315

9-13yrs

Girls Ride

$330

Daily Drop-In

Junior Engineers

$65/day

3-5yrs

LEAP: Space Rangers

$90

5.5-7yrs

Out of This World

$290

7-9yrs

Out of This World

$290

9-12yrs

Out of This World

$290

7-10yrs

Co-Ed Ride

$330

Daily Drop-In

Out of This World

$65/day

2022 Summer Camps guide

WEEK OF July 4-8

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 7-9 | 9-12yrs

It’s A Bug’s Life

Eco Rangers

Participants will move and play while checking out what hides under rocks, in leaves and everywhere else in nature!

Let’s go green together! Campers will have fun learning about plants in the garden, playing ‘green’ themed games and making natural art projects! By the end of the week campers will leave with many ideas and resources on how they can reduce their eco footprint at home and beyond.

7-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

9-12yrs will be walking to Rope Runner.

K WEE OF JULY 11-15

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 7-9 | 9-12yrs

T-Rex Trekkers

Dinosaur Discoveries

In this session, we’ll be trekking back in time to trace the tracks of the T-Rex and other dinosaurs. Your budding paleontologists will love to explore the world of the dinosaurs with us.

Discover your inner dino! Make your own fossil, create an epic volcano, and learn about the various dinosaurs that roamed the land before us.

7-9yrs will be visiting the Sea to Sky Gondola.

Transportation to the Gondola will be either on BC Transit, or Recreation Services.

7-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

2022 Summer Camps guide

K WEE OF JULY 2 18-2

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 7-9 | 9-12yrs

Mad Scientists

Let’s Get Messy: Arts and Science!

If your child likes experimenting, then this session is for you.

Participants will learn about the world around them through easy experiments, movement and play.

This week is all about the wild and wacky world of art and science! We will be doing a variety of fun experiments, art projects and other activities! Come prepared to get messy. Don’t forget your running shoes and your bike for active fun as well. All campers must be able to ride without training wheels; bikes that are in good working condition and properly fitted helmets are required.

7-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

K WEE OF JULY 9 26-2

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 7-9 | 9-12yrs

Under the Sea

Treasure Hunters

Seashells, Starfish, and song! Your child will love to ‘catch a wave’ with our team to learn about ocean animals and their environment, with artwork you’ll love!

We are searching for buried treasure! Come and discover how to use a treasure map and follow clues to find the reward. Campers will have the opportunity to try geocaching for nearby hidden treasure!

7-9yrs will walk to the Smoke Bluffs to meet Squamish Rock Guides for climbing.

9-12yrs will walk to Rope Runner 7-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

2022 Summer Camps guide

K WEE OF AUG 2-5

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 7-9 | 9-12yrs

Animals Big and Small

All About Animals

From ladybugs to lions, from butterflies to bears, your little animal lover will enjoy exploring all aspects of the animal kingdom.

Did you know bears can smell food from over a kilometre away? This week is full of fun with stories, art and science that are all about... you guessed it: animals! Campers will take part in a variety of art projects and active games each day while learning about nature and wildlife living in Squamish and beyond. All campers must be able to ride without training wheels; bikes that are in good working condition and properly fitted helmets are required.

7-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

K WEE OF Aug 8-12

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 7-9 | 9-12yrs

Little Sports Stars

Sports of All Sorts

Run! Jump!

This session will have your athlete playing a variety of sports and games. They will be pulling you outside to keep the play going until the lights come on!

Join us for an action-packed week of soccer, pickleball, relay races, and much more. This camp is appropriate for all ability levels.

Campers will have a chance to work on their fundamental movement skills while making new friends and working together!

7-9yrs will walk to the Smoke Bluffs to meet Squamish Rock Guides for climbing.

9-12yrs will be walking to Rope Runner.

7-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

2022 Summer Camps guide

K WEE OF Aug 15-19

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 7-9 | 9-12yrs

In the Garden

Chasing Nature

Come join us to learn about the hidden world of gardens through active play, science experiments, and fun art projects.

Join us to explore local trails, identify the many trees and plants that live amongst us, and cool down at the end of the day with some water games and activities.

7-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

9-12yrs will be walking to the Smoke Bluffs to meet the Squamish Rock Guides.

K WEE OF Aug 6 22-2

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 7-9 | 9-12yrs

Start Your Engine

Junior Engineers

We are going to rev up participants with races and running. This high-octane session is sure to have them thankful that they made the pit stop.

Curious about how things work? Get creative and experiment through team building, active games, and fun group projects.

7-9yrs will be visiting the Sea to Sky Gondola.

Transportation to the Gondola will be either from BC Transit, or our programs van.

7-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

2022 Summer Camps guide

K WEE OF 29 Aug 2 T P E S

LEAP Ages 3-5yrs

ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 5.5-7 | 7-9 | 9-12yrs

Space Rangers

Out of this World

Calling all astronauts!

Explore planets, stars and rocket ships.

Dive deep into the galaxy this week! Get your hands messy with galactic slime, create glowing stars and take part in the solar system challenge. All campers must be able to ride without training wheels; bikes that are in good working condition and properly fitted helmets are required.

7-12yrs will enjoy one day swimming in the pool.

TO T N A WE WR FROM HEA YOU

Something more, something less?

We want to hear from you. We are working on inclusionary practices for summer camps to greater support all in our community. If you and your family are looking to speak to someone about the needs of your child, please reach out to Kelsey Vanloo at kvanloo@squamish.ca

2022 Summer mps bik e Ca

Squamish Bike Camps

Through quality coaching and instruction, with a focus on safety and fun, riders aged 7 to13 years will develop their mountain bike skills, confidence, and love of the sport.

Basic biking skills are required as this program takes riding ‘off-road’ and onto the trails where we’ll find rocks, roots, loose gravel, dirt, and other obstacles. Competency riding ‘green’ level trails and riding uphill and downhill are required. Riders will be grouped according to ability and will explore off-road trails specific to their level of riding.

CO-ED PROGRAM

Riders will develop their mountain biking skills in a fun and safe environment while being supported by their coaches and peers. We will explore a variety of trails that are appropriate for the groups’ overall riding ability.

This program may not take place at Brennan Park and participants may be asked to meet our staff at a specified location which will be communicated via email. First day attendance is mandatory in order for our coaches to conduct a skills assessment.

Squamish Recreation Services Staff Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $330 (5 sessions) $265 (4 sessions)

7-10yrs July 4-8 (5 sessions) July 18-22 (5 sessions) August 8-12 (5 sessions) August 29-Sept. 2 (5 sessions)

GIRLS RIDE PROGRAM

This program encourages young female identifying riders to build their self-confidence and skills while challenging themselves through mountain biking in a fun, supportive, and safe environment. We will explore a variety of trails that are appropriate for the groups’ overall riding ability.

This program may not take place at Brennan Park and participants may be asked to meet our staff at a specified location which will be communicated via email. First day attendance is mandatory in order for our coaches to conduct a skills assessment.

Squamish Recreation Services Staff Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $330

9-13yrs July 11-15 (5 sessions) August 2-5 (4 sessions) August 15-19 (5 sessions)

7-10y July 25-29 (5 sessions)

9-13yrs August 22-26 (5 sessions)

Bike Camps Summary Full-day camps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.

Date

Age

Camp Name

Cost

Sessions

July 4-8

7-10y

Bike Camp Co-ed

$330

5

July 11-15

9-13y

Bike Camp Co-ed

$330

5

July 18-22

7-10y

Bike Camp Co-ed

$330

5

July 25-29

7-10y

Girls Ride

$330

5

August 2-5

9-13y

Bike Camp Co-ed

$265

4

August 8-12

7-10y

Bike Camp Co-ed

$330

5

August 15-19

9-13y

Bike Camp Co-ed

$330

5

August 22-26

9-13y

Girls Ride

$330

5

August 29-September 2

7-10y

Bike Camp Co-ed

$330

5

Information

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP

The location of your camp will be communicated to you in the welcome email sent out the Friday prior to the start of camp (Monday).

Please be on time to pick up your child from camp. There is a $5 charge for the first 15 minutes, the charge is $1 per minute after that.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP

A Camp Weekly Notice will be emailed to parents on the Friday prior to the start of camp. Please ensure we have your current email address by calling the customer service desk at 604.898.3604. Please read the Camp Weekly Notice and send any specific gear required each day.

Camps will be held outside. Please ensure your camper is prepared for all types of weather (rain, sun and wind). Please send your child with sunscreen applied, with extra sunscreen, hat, jacket, warm long sleeve, running shoes. We will remind your child to re-apply sunscreen, but we will not apply sunscreen to your child.

For mountain biking camps please read the rider/parent handbook that will get emailed one week before camp.

CAMP CANCELLATIONS

In the event of a camp cancellation, you will be notified by phone at least 48 hours prior to the start of the camp.

Please ensure we have your correct home and cell phone number on file.

WITHDRAWING FROM A DAY/WEEK CAMP

If you choose to withdraw your child from camp, you must notify us five days (Tuesday) prior to the first day of camp (Monday). If you choose to withdraw with less than the required notice or after the camp begins, no refund will be given.

CREDIT & REFUND POLICY

To receive a full refund the registant must withdraw in person, or by calling Recreation Services, five (5) calendar days (120 hours) prior to the start of the first day of the weekly camp or five (5) calendar days (120 hours) prior to the start of the day camp.

No refund will be issued if withdrawal is requested less than five (5) calendar days (120 hours) prior to the camp starting time.

RECREATION ACCESS PROGRAM

The Recreation Access Pass (RAP) program allows Squamish residents who are in financial need to access Recreation Services programs at a discounted rate.

Visit squamish.ca/programs-and-activities for eligibility and application details.

Youth leadership courses are returning this summer!

There will be a variety of programs and courses to guide youth and set them up for success.

Search for these courses under Certifications - 10yrs+ and Certifications - 13 to 18yrs