Youth 11-16 Years

Visual And Performing Arts Aspiring Artists

Teen Art Camp

11-15 Years

A perfect camp for creative teens! We will focus on stretching your imagination by exploring all kinds of art forms and techniques. All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

Teen Hip Hop and Funk Camp

10-14 Years

Funk it up in this fun and high energy camp. We will bust out moves from many hip hop styles plus put together routines to your favorite beats. Team building and empowerment activities will round out our afternoon, and friends and families will be wowed by our performance on the last day of camp.

Leadership

Rec Leadership

13-15 Years

Participants will be introduced to the skills necessary to become an effective youth leader and will build on their existing skills in areas including communication, leadership, teamwork, cooperation, behaviour management, job hunting, first aid certifications and more. All participants will then gain hands-on experience by working with West Shore staff during summer camps. (One-week full-time volunteer hours is required with one of West Shore camps.) Program graduates will receive a certificate of completion and an evaluation from camp leaders, great tools to enhance future employment opportunities. A summer recreation pass is included.

OUTDOOR & ADVENTURE

NEW! Equity Across the Board Skatepark

½ day Camps

12-14 Years

Always wanted to learn to skateboard? Join us at the NEW Thrifty Foods Skatepark at West Shore Parks & Recreation. This half day camp is for first time/beginner skateboarders. Lead by certified skateboarding instructors. Learn the basics, warming up/ stretching, foot placement, balance, push, turn, stop and how to fall. Campers will participate in skateboard games that enhance skill development, learn about equipment and maintenance, skatepark safety, etiquette, and adaptations.

Funding for this program has been made possible by the Government of Canada through the Community Sport for All Initiative and the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association. Removing barriers and increasing sport participation for underrepresented populations. Camp registration available after grand opening spring.

Extreme Teen

12-16 Years

This camp is dedicated to youth who are looking for some adventures and new experiences. Join us for a week of fun as we SUP, climb, cruise the Cowichan River in inner tubes, and so much more!

Outdoor Adventure

10-14 Years

Get in touch with your wild side while engaging in outdoor adventures! The week consists of outings such as hiking and paddling.

Contact

Sport/ Youth Programmer

Donovan Coates dcoates@wspr.ca

Arts & Culture

Lisa Lehive llehive@wspr.ca