- What to Know Before You Register
- Vancouver
- Camp Directory
- VSB Elementary Summer Learning Program
- Science World Summer Camp: Amazing Humans
- Bestway Code Scratch Creator Camp
- Elevate Ultimate Frisbee Camp — Vancouver
- Pedalheads Bike Camp — Vancouver
- Code Ninjas — Vancouver South, Vancouver West, Vancouver East
- UBC Geering Up Engineering Camp — Vancouver
- UBC Recreation Summer Camps
- Pear Tree Education — Multiple Vancouver Locations
- Camp Directory
- Richmond
- Burnaby
- Delta
- North Shore
- Surrey
- Langley
- Coquitlam
- How to Make the Most of Summer Camp Season
Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most diverse and well-resourced camp seasons Metro Vancouver has seen. From free school board programs that prevent summer learning loss to premium STEM-outdoor hybrids, alpine wilderness adventures, and coding dojos, there is something for every kid across the region.
This guide covers camps across eight Metro Vancouver areas: Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Delta, the North Shore, Surrey, Langley, and Coquitlam. For each camp you will find the category, location, schedule format, pricing, and a description to help you decide what fits your family.
Read to the end for tips on registration timelines and how to make the most of your summer camp budget.
What to Know Before You Register
Register Early — Demand Peaks in April
Public school board programs in most districts open registration in early spring and fill quickly. For free, Ministry-funded academic programs, seats are prioritized for local residents first. Out-of-district and private school families typically face a secondary registration window and are required to submit proof of residency, citizenship, and academic standing before placement is confirmed. If your child attends an independent school or you live outside the district you are registering in, start gathering documents by March.
Public vs. Private: Understanding the Hybrid Model
Most school boards now operate on a hybrid financing model: one core academic course is offered free to BC residents, while secondary enrichment or activity modules carry a fee. This means a family can often combine a free morning literacy session with an affordable afternoon recreation camp at the same school site.
Private and non-profit camps, meanwhile, are moving toward integrated full-day formats that combine cognitive programming with outdoor physical activity — a direct response to parental concerns about screen time and post-pandemic physical inactivity.
Subsidies and Financial Assistance
Many camps across the region offer subsidized spots or financial assistance:
- KidSport and Canadian Tire Jumpstart cover registration fees for children in low-income households
- City of Richmond Recreation Fee Subsidy Program helps families access municipal programs
- Place des Arts (Coquitlam) hosts fully funded arts camps for neurodivergent and physically disabled youth through the Rotary Club
- Surrey’s Community-Schools Partnership runs completely free camps for referred students
Vancouver
Vancouver’s camp landscape anchors around the Vancouver School Board’s extensive academic programs and world-class institutions like Science World. The city also hosts strong technology, cycling, and outdoor adventure options across its neighbourhoods.
Camp Directory
VSB Elementary Summer Learning Program
Category: School / Academic Location: Dickens, Sexsmith, Kingsford-Smith, Kitchener, Maple Grove, Van Horne, Renfrew, and wək̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm Elementary Schools Schedule: Just some hours — 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM or 12:05 PM to 3:10 PM Price: Free for BC residents; $425 for a second/fee-based course; $1,090 for international students
The VSB’s Ministry-funded program reinforces and previews core concepts in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Fine Arts for Grades K to 7. Certified BC teachers lead each session. Registration opens in early spring through the MyEdBC system and fills fast; families with students at private or out-of-district schools face additional documentation requirements.
Science World Summer Camp: Amazing Humans
Category: STEM / Science Location: Science World at TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver Schedule: Full day — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Stay & Play aftercare until 4:00 PM Price: Members $474.95 (5-day) / $384.95 (4-day); Public $549.95 (5-day) / $439.95 (4-day)
An interactive biological science program for Grades 1 to 8, exploring neuroscience, human anatomy, biomechanics, and biotechnology through hands-on labs and live shows. Science World’s camps are widely recognized as a benchmark for experiential science education in the city — the programming is narrative-driven and uses the museum’s full exhibitions as a living classroom.
Bestway Code Scratch Creator Camp
Category: Coding / Technology Location: Vancouver partner locations Schedule: Just some hours — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Price: $329 per week (early bird); $359 per week (regular)
A project-based visual programming camp for ages 7 to 10, teaching children to build interactive games, stories, and animations using Scratch. The focus on output over theory keeps kids engaged and gives parents something tangible to show at pickup. Bestway Code also runs camps in Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, and Richmond.
Elevate Ultimate Frisbee Camp — Vancouver
Category: Sports / Ultimate Frisbee Location: Vancouver Schedule: Full day and half-day options available Price: Contact Elevate Ultimate Vancouver on Active Vancouver for current pricing
Elevate Ultimate is widely regarded as running the best Ultimate Frisbee and disc golf camps in the region. Their programming blends high-energy outdoor athletics with genuine skill development, and their partnership with coding providers like UTG Academy has made them a leader in the physical-digital hybrid model. Sessions are available at multiple Metro Vancouver sites.
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Pedalheads Bike Camp — Vancouver
Category: Sports / Cycling Location: Multiple Vancouver locations Schedule: Half day and full day options available Price: Contact Pedalheads Vancouver on Active Vancouver for current pricing
A Vancouver original with national reach, Pedalheads is the go-to program for new and returning young riders. Their Trailheads program in Pacific Park offers a full-day mountain biking experience for more advanced riders. They also run swimming and multi-sport camps at select sites.
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Code Ninjas — Vancouver South, Vancouver West, Vancouver East
Category: Coding / Technology Location: Vancouver South, Vancouver West, Vancouver East Schedule: Half day — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM; extended care available Price: $250 per week (regular); $225 per week (early bird); extended care $60/week
Code Ninjas operates out of specialized “dojo” facilities where kids ages 5 to 14 learn logic and computational thinking through game design, Minecraft programming, and robotics engineering. Guided by trained Code Senseis, the curriculum scales as kids progress through a structured belt system.
Vancouver South | Vancouver West | Vancouver East
UBC Geering Up Engineering Camp — Vancouver
Category: STEM / Engineering Location: UBC Vancouver Campus Schedule: Full day Price: Contact UBC Geering Up Vancouver on Active Vancouver for current pricing
UBC Geering Up runs hands-on engineering and science camps for children and youth, designed to spark interest in STEM fields through accessible, project-based learning. Programming takes place on the UBC campus, giving kids access to university-level facilities and the natural environment of the UBC grounds.
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UBC Recreation Summer Camps
Category: Sports / Multi-Activity Location: UBC Vancouver Campus, various athletic facilities Schedule: Full day and half-day options available Price: Visit recreation.ubc.ca/camps/summer for current pricing
UBC Recreation runs some of the most varied camps in the city, covering swimming, soccer, art, engineering, tennis, multi-sport, and more. All programs are well-run and benefit from access to UBC’s world-class facilities including the Aquatic Centre, tennis courts, and gymnasiums. Whatever your child’s interest, there is likely a UBC camp that fits.
Pear Tree Education — Multiple Vancouver Locations
Category: Academic / Enrichment Location: Yaletown, Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano Schedule: Contact for schedule details Price: Contact individual locations for current pricing
Pear Tree Education offers enrichment programs across multiple Vancouver neighbourhoods, giving families convenient access to supplemental academic support and creative learning. Their approach pairs structured instruction with an encouraging environment suited for elementary-age children.
Yaletown | Mount Pleasant | Kitsilano
Richmond
Richmond’s camp network is built around the Richmond School District’s structured enrichment courses and award-winning private academies. Full-day, wrap-around care is in high demand here, and several private providers have responded with integrated meal programs and extended hours for working parents.
Camp Directory
SD38 Elementary Enrichment: Art Around the World
Category: School / Arts Location: Brighouse Elementary, Byng Elementary, Tomsett Elementary, or Boyd Secondary Schedule: Just some hours — scheduled in time blocks Price: $400 for BC residents; $750 for international students
An artistic exploration for Grades 1 to 4 where students study global cultures and craft unique visual projects under certified teacher guidance. Out-of-district and private school families must submit verified proof of residency and citizenship within 48 hours of booking or risk losing their seat.
SD38 Elementary Enrichment: Badminton Plus
Category: Sports / Physical Education Location: Brighouse Elementary, Tomsett Elementary, or Boyd Secondary Schedule: Just some hours — enrichment schedule Price: $400 for BC residents; $750 for international students
Focused sports enrichment for Grades 4 to 7, designed to build badminton technique, footwork, hand-eye coordination, and general physical fitness. A great option to keep competitive young athletes active and improving over the summer.
Renaissance Kids Dessert Lab Wondercamp
Category: Culinary Arts / Science Location: Renaissance Academy, Richmond Schedule: Full day — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; before care 7:30 to 9:00 AM and aftercare 3:00 to 6:00 PM available Price: $408 per week; before care $75/week; aftercare $110/week
A creative baking and science crossover camp for ages 7 to 12. Kids learn the chemistry of food, baking techniques, and kitchen safety in a commercial-grade environment. Renaissance Kids is the gold standard for comprehensive care in Richmond, with on-site chefs preparing gourmet hot meals and a curriculum that runs from culinary chemistry to clay sculpting and robotics.
Elevate Ultimate Frisbee Camp — Richmond
Category: Sports / Ultimate Frisbee Location: Richmond Schedule: Full day and half-day options Price: Contact Elevate Ultimate Richmond on Active Vancouver for current pricing
Elevate Ultimate brings their proven outdoor athletics programming to Richmond, giving kids the same high-energy Ultimate Frisbee and disc golf experience available across the region.
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Pedalheads Bike Camp — Richmond
Category: Sports / Cycling Location: Richmond Schedule: Half day and full day options Price: Contact Pedalheads Richmond on Active Vancouver for current pricing
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UBC Geering Up Engineering Camp — Richmond
Category: STEM / Engineering Location: Richmond Schedule: Full day Price: Contact UBC Geering Up Richmond on Active Vancouver for current pricing
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Pear Tree Education — Multiple Richmond Locations
Category: Academic / Enrichment Location: Richmond Schedule: Contact for details Price: Contact for current pricing
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Burnaby
Burnaby is a central hub for academic and recreational programming, anchored by Simon Fraser University’s campus facilities and the Burnaby School District’s generously funded public summer sessions. SD41 is unique in offering entirely free afternoon recreation camps to BC residents that pair seamlessly with their morning academic offerings.
Camp Directory
SD41 Elementary Summer Session: Afternoon Recreation Camps
Category: School / Recreation Location: Brantford, Marlborough, Taylor Park, Aubrey, Cascade Heights, Parkcrest, Seaforth, and Sperling Elementary Schools Schedule: Just some hours — 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM Price: Free for BC residents
Teacher-led afternoon camps for ages 5 to 13, covering physical education, sports development, arts, and practical life skills like cooking and sewing. Designed to complement the district’s morning academic offerings, these camps make it easy to build a full day of structured programming for your child at no extra cost.
SFU Camps: Science (Chemistry)
Category: STEM / Science Location: SFU Burnaby Campus, Lorne Davies Complex Schedule: Full day — 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Price: $395 per 5-day week; $325 per 4-day week
A laboratory-focused camp for ages 7 to 12, exploring forensic science, chemical kinetics, and states of matter through guided experiments and demonstrations. SFU camps are designed by university departments, giving young campers access to actual collegiate labs and equipment. Programs are designed to be repeatable so kids can build on what they have learned across multiple summers.
SFU Camps: Multi-Sport
Category: Sports / Multi-Activity Location: SFU Burnaby Campus, Lorne Davies Complex Schedule: Full day — 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Price: $395 per 5-day week; $325 per 4-day week
Active play-based programming for ages 7 to 11, exposing campers to tennis, rugby, and track, with two dedicated indoor climbing wall sessions included each week. A great option for energetic kids who want to try multiple sports in a single week.
Elevate Ultimate Frisbee Camp — Burnaby
Category: Sports / Ultimate Frisbee Location: Burnaby Schedule: Full day and half-day options Price: Contact Elevate Ultimate Burnaby on Active Vancouver for current pricing
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Pedalheads Bike Camp — Burnaby
Category: Sports / Cycling Location: Burnaby Schedule: Half day and full day options Price: Contact Pedalheads Burnaby on Active Vancouver for current pricing
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Code Ninjas — Burnaby South, Burnaby
Category: Coding / Technology Location: Burnaby South and Burnaby Schedule: Half day — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM; extended care available Price: $250 per week (regular); $225 per week (early bird); extended care $60/week
Pear Tree Education — Burnaby
Category: Academic / Enrichment Location: Burnaby Schedule: Contact for details Price: Contact for current pricing
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Delta
Delta’s summer camp scene centres on literacy and technology fluency. The Delta School District runs intensive academic programs with strict attendance policies to support condensed summer learning. On the private side, Code Ninjas provides project-based tech instruction that introduces kids to computational thinking through game design and robotics.
Camp Directory
SD37 Grades 1–7 Literacy and Numeracy Foundations
Category: School / Academic Location: McCloskey, Richardson, or Hawthorne Elementary Schools Schedule: Just some hours — 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Price: Free for BC residents
An intensive academic upgrading program for Grades K to 7 focusing on writing mechanics, vocabulary expansion, reading comprehension, and numerical logic. Attendance is strictly mandatory; students who accumulate more than two absences are automatically withdrawn to preserve classroom pacing. Register early — seats are prioritized for Delta residents.
Code Ninjas Delta: Game Design and Robotics
Category: Coding / Technology Location: Code Ninjas Delta Dojo Schedule: Half day — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM; extended hours available Price: $250 per week (regular); $225 per week (early bird); extended care $60/week
Weekly technology camps for ages 5 to 14, where Code Senseis guide kids through logic, computational thinking, and game programming using Minecraft and physical robotics kits. The dojo format keeps group sizes small and progression structured.
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SD37 Language and Culture Camp (ELL)
Category: Language / Cultural Location: Burnsview Secondary School, Delta Schedule: Just some hours — 3-week camp Price: Contact [email protected] for pricing
A targeted language camp for ages 10 and up, pairing morning classroom ESL instruction with afternoon cultural excursions to sites like Stanley Park and Lynn Canyon. Designed with a “soft start” framework that eases international students into the local environment. Delta’s award-winning homestay network is available to place international youth with local families for the duration.
North Shore
North Vancouver and West Vancouver capitalize on their rugged geography to lead the region in outdoor environmental education and alpine adventure camps. These programs combine physical risk management with ecological science and creative arts, drawing on some of the most spectacular natural settings in Metro Vancouver.
Camp Directory
SD45 Elementary Summer Learning
Category: School / Academic Location: Ridgeview Elementary, Irwin Park Elementary Schedule: Just some hours — morning sessions Price: Free for BC residents (requires a refundable $100 attendance deposit)
Academic review courses for Grades K to 6, with district choral and visual arts components integrated into the curriculum. The refundable deposit system is designed to maximize seat utilization — the $100 is returned only if the student completes the full program. Students are limited to one academic course per the district’s equitable seat allocation policy.
Grouse Mountain Alpine Blazers Camp
Category: Sports / Outdoor Adventure Location: Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver Schedule: Full day — 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM; aftercare available 3:30 to 5:00 PM Price: $420 per 5-day week; $336 per 4-day week; optional lunch $100/week
A wilderness camp for kids born between 2013 and 2017, teaching fire safety, shelter construction, alpine navigation, and low-ropes challenges under certified mountain leaders. Set against the backdrop of Grouse Mountain’s alpine terrain, this camp combines authentic outdoor education with the fun of spending all day on the mountain.
Saplings Forest School Summer Camp
Category: Nature / Outdoor Education Location: Pemberton Heights and Lighthouse Park (North Vancouver and West Vancouver) Schedule: Full day — 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM for school-age; 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM for preschool Price: $375 to $475 per week
An immersion-based outdoor camp for ages 4 to 12, set entirely outside in local parks and old-growth forests. Kids build forts, design shelters, craft tools, play capture the flag, and explore creek environments under the guidance of forest school educators. Saplings is one of the most respected nature education programs in the region, with a philosophy rooted in unstructured creative play and ecological awareness.
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Pedalheads Bike Camp — North Vancouver
Category: Sports / Cycling Location: North Vancouver Schedule: Half day and full day options Price: Contact Pedalheads North Vancouver on Active Vancouver for current pricing
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Pear Tree Education — North Vancouver
Category: Academic / Enrichment Location: North Vancouver Schedule: Contact for details Price: Contact for current pricing
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Surrey
As BC’s largest school district, Surrey has developed one of the most robust equity-focused summer camp networks in the province. The district’s Community-Schools Partnership collaborates with charitable organizations to provide fully subsidized camps, while the City of Surrey’s municipal recreation network leads the region in special needs inclusion.
Camp Directory
SD36 Community Schools Partnership: DREAM Camp
Category: School / Arts and Recreation Location: Various designated Surrey public school sites Schedule: Just some hours — typically morning schedules Price: Free for referred students
DREAM stands for Drama, Recreation, Enrichment, Arts, and Music. This fully funded program operates on a staff-referral basis, giving youth facing socioeconomic challenges access to performing arts, athletics, and personal development programming. Established in 2007, the CSP is funded through corporate sponsorships and donations and also includes the Windspeaker camp for Indigenous secondary students focused on employment readiness.
City of Surrey Recreational Day Camps
Category: Recreation / Multi-Activity Location: Fleetwood, South Surrey, Clayton, Whalley, and Guildford Recreation Centres Schedule: Full day — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Price: $142.50 per 5-day week
Active day camps for ages 5 to 9, combining arts, cooperative sports, sciences, and physical literacy led by senior municipal staff. This is among the most affordable full-day camp options in the region, and the city’s five locations make it accessible across Surrey’s large geography.
City of Surrey Adapted Camps: Summer Fun One to One
Category: Special Needs / Inclusion Location: Cloverdale Recreation Centre and designated municipal hubs Schedule: Full day — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Price: Free for eligible residents
An inclusion day camp for ages 6 to 12 featuring dedicated, one-on-one support staff to help children with developmental or physical disabilities participate alongside their peers. Designed in partnership with local community living associations, this program sets a regional standard for accessible summer programming.
UBC Geering Up Engineering Camp — Surrey
Category: STEM / Engineering Location: Surrey Schedule: Full day Price: Contact UBC Geering Up Surrey on Active Vancouver for current pricing
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Code Ninjas — Guildford
Category: Coding / Technology Location: Guildford, Surrey Schedule: Half day — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM; extended care available Price: $250 per week (regular); $225 per week (early bird); extended care $60/week
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Pedalheads Bike Camp — Surrey
Category: Sports / Cycling Location: Surrey Schedule: Half day and full day options Price: Contact Pedalheads Surrey on Active Vancouver for current pricing
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Langley
The Langley School District divides its summer programs into creative explorations and skill-building streams, giving families a clear path whether their child needs to catch up, keep pace, or go deeper. Beyond the school board, the Langley RCMP runs a sought-after youth safety and leadership camp that gives kids a hands-on look at public service careers.
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SD35 Elementary Summer Session: Math Challenge
Category: School / Mathematics Location: Belmont Elementary, Richard Bulpitt Elementary Schedule: Just some hours — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Price: Free for BC residents; $675 for international students
A math challenge curriculum for Grades 4 to 5 designed to stretch quantitative reasoning and logical analysis beyond typical grade boundaries. Part of SD35’s Skill Builder stream, this course targets students who are ready to push ahead — not just maintain.
SD35 Elementary Summer Session: Fine Arts Explorations
Category: Arts / Creative Location: Belmont Elementary, Blacklock Fine Arts Elementary Schedule: Just some hours — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Price: Free for BC residents; $675 for international students
Multi-disciplinary visual and performing arts exploration for Grades 1 to 3, 4 to 5, and 6 to 7, designed to foster creativity and group expression. Part of the district’s Explorations stream, which also covers creative writing and ecological science.
Langley RCMP Youth Cadet Camp
Category: Leadership / Community Safety Location: Designated Langley municipal locations Schedule: Just some hours Price: Subsidized / low cost
A career exploration camp for kids born in 2015 and 2016. Participants go through physical training, teamwork exercises, and simulated mock police investigations under the mentorship of active officers. One of the more unique offerings in the region, this camp builds early trust between local youth and public safety personnel while giving kids a realistic look at emergency services careers.
Code Ninjas — Langley, Langley 2
Category: Coding / Technology Location: Langley Schedule: Half day — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM; extended care available Price: $250 per week (regular); $225 per week (early bird); extended care $60/week
Coquitlam
Coquitlam has some of the most specialized summer programming in Metro Vancouver. The Coquitlam School District has built a formalized IEP-integrated support system into its summer learning structure, and Place des Arts hosts fully funded arts camps for neurodivergent and physically disabled youth. The city also hosts one of the region’s most compelling STEM-sport hybrid programs through UTG Academy in partnership with Elevate Ultimate.
Camp Directory
SD43 Elementary Summer Learning (Grades 5–7)
Category: School / Academic Location: Multiple Coquitlam public school sites Schedule: Just some hours — morning sessions, July 7 to July 24 Price: Free for BC residents
Academic reinforcement and enrichment for Grades 5 to 7, incorporating certified educator instruction, ELL support, and direct accommodations for students with IEPs. SD43 coordinates with home schools in the spring to transfer IEPs into individualized Summer Learning Plans, complete with dedicated educational assistant staffing and sensory accommodations. Registration goes through a lottery system in early spring — apply as soon as the window opens.
Place des Arts Summer Fun Day Camps (Ages 7–9)
Category: Arts / Multi-Disciplinary Location: Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam Schedule: Full day — 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM Price: Approximately $119 to $158 per week depending on program selection
Structured full-day creative programs combining visual arts, clay hand-building, performance, and drama for creative youth. Place des Arts also runs the fully funded Flying Colours camp for neurodivergent and physically disabled youth, financed by the Rotary Club of Coquitlam — an important resource for families seeking inclusive arts programming.
UTG Academy Coquitlam: Python Game Coding with Elevate Ultimate
Category: Coding / Sports Hybrid Location: 504 – 2992 Glen Drive, Coquitlam Schedule: Full day — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (July 6–10, 2026) Price: Approximately $350 to $450 per week
One of the most innovative camp formats in Metro Vancouver. UTG Academy splits the day between text-based Python coding to build real video games and outdoor Ultimate Frisbee training with certified Elevate coaches. This hybrid model was designed specifically to address parental concerns about screen time while keeping the technical programming at a genuinely high level. Suitable for ages 7 to 14.
Pedalheads Bike Camp — Coquitlam
Category: Sports / Cycling Location: Coquitlam Schedule: Half day and full day options Price: Contact Pedalheads Coquitlam on Active Vancouver for current pricing
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Code Ninjas — West Coquitlam
Category: Coding / Technology Location: West Coquitlam Schedule: Half day — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM; extended care available Price: $250 per week (regular); $225 per week (early bird); extended care $60/week
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UBC Geering Up Engineering Camp — Coquitlam
Category: STEM / Engineering Location: Coquitlam Schedule: Full day Price: Contact UBC Geering Up Coquitlam on Active Vancouver for current pricing
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Pear Tree Education — Coquitlam
Category: Academic / Enrichment Location: Coquitlam Schedule: Contact for details Price: Contact for current pricing
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How to Make the Most of Summer Camp Season
Combine a Free and a Paid Program
Most school districts offer one free Ministry-funded academic course per student. Pair that with an afternoon recreation camp at the same school, or a private sports or technology program nearby, and you can build a full-day schedule for less than you might expect.
Think About Screen Time Intentionally
The trend toward STEM-sport hybrid programs — like UTG Academy’s Python + Elevate Ultimate format in Coquitlam — reflects a broader industry shift. If your child is spending a lot of time on screens during the school year, look for camps that integrate physical activity into the daily flow rather than treating it as an add-on.
Use Active Vancouver to Compare Options Nearby
Active Vancouver’s provider directory lets you search and compare camps by location across Metro Vancouver. Browse by neighbourhood, age range, and category to find programs that fit your schedule and budget.
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