It’s that time of year! Metro Vancouver Summer Camps are open for registration; you want to move quickly to grab a spot for your child!
July and August are the months packed with long, hot days, and oodles of new experiences and opportunities. Kids can play with friends, head out on new adventures, and try a program or activity that has always piqued their interest. While the school break is lengthy, parents rarely get the same amount of time off, which means summer camps are the ideal way to keep kids occupied! Fortunately, Metro Vancouver has so many amazing summer camps for kids. Arts, sports, science, you name it, there is a camp to captivate your child. Family Fun Vancouver is delighted to present our 2026 Summer Camp Guide!
Canlan Sports
Canlan Sports wants to get kids moving this summer. Ditch the screens, eliminate boredom, learn new skills, and get exercise every day. Not only will your pint-sized hockey lover spend their week working on hockey conditioning skills, but they will also be learning off-ice games and skill training as well. If your child is just beginning to skate, don’t worry, there are camps for them! Canlan Sports meets kids at their skill level and truly moves them along with their skating skill development. For more details, click here.
Grouse Mountain Summer Camps
Soar to The Peak of Vancouver to connect with nature, build life-long friendships, and try new adventures as part of Grouse Mountain Summer Adventure Camps or Mavericks Mountain Bike Camps. Register now for Adventure Camps and receive 5 days of camp for the price of 4! This is a limited-time offer. Summers at The Peak of Vancouver are filled with exploration, education, outdoor skill-building, and tons of FUN! For more details, click here.
Elevate Ultimate
Level up your outdoor Summer Camp experience with Elevate Ultimate Summer Camps. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, fun, and teamwork-focused sport for your child, you have to give Ultimate Frisbee a chance! Families can choose from full-day Ultimate Frisbee camps or camps that blend STEM learning for a half-day and Ultimate Frisbee for a half-day. For more details, click here.
North Shore Equestrian Centre
Giddy up for an exciting summer at North Shore Equestrian Centre! Their combination of expert instructors, plenty of riding-instructor-helpers, and commitment that every child is assigned their own horse means no waiting around and guarantees your child will have an exceptional experience. Each camp has a maximum of 6 students and includes a 45-60 minute riding lesson in addition to other exciting activities to fill up 3 full hours of fun. For more details, click here.
Arts Umbrella Summer Camps
Arts Umbrella Summer Camps are all about diving headfirst into the arts and discovering what ignites your imagination and fuels your soul. Summer programs in art, design, dance, theatre, music, and film provide artists aged 3 – 19 with an opportunity to develop their skills and enjoy summer break alongside peers. With single-week or multi-week programs, Arts Umbrella has something to fit every family’s schedule! For more details, click here.
Carousel Theatre Summer Camps
Carousel Theatre for Young People summer camps are active and participatory; they encourage independent thinking and collaboration with others. Through theatre, young people are encouraged to step into the lives of others, a stepping stone to building empathy and awareness of the world around them. Summer camps are available for ages 6-12 for students looking to explore the world of theatre and theatrical processes. For more details, click here.
Camp Qwanoes
The pure, unfiltered, adventure-filled summer fun offered by Camp Qwanoes is unparalleled! With more than 75 activities for kids, including a concrete skate park, live concerts, water sports, zip lines, and a challenge course, it’s no wonder they have been a popular summer camp spot for 60 years! Overnight camp spaces are available for ages 8-18, and weeks are divided by age groups for the ultimate summer camp experience. For more details, click here.
Gateway Academy Summer Camps
Gateway Academy is committed to enriching the quality of life by creating outstanding theatre and a hub for the performing arts. As such, they offer summer camps in acting (for stage and film) and musical theatre for kids 6 – 18 years of age. Classes will harness your child’s creative powers and strengthen skills that are vital for vibrant self-expression, helping students develop their best selves. For more details, click here.
Medics Summer Camp
Medics Camp, a woman-owned Canadian company founded in the Greater Toronto Area, is a unique STEM-accredited program focused on medical science, and is launching its first Vancouver location! Designed to immerse kids in the world of healthcare through hands-on STEM learning, Medics Camp gives campers the chance to experience what a week in the life of a healthcare professional can look like. For more details, click here.
Mulgrave Summer Camps
Experience an enriching summer camp experience for your children and youth at Mulgrave School Summer Camps! Where else can you drop your Pre-K child and your child in Grade 12 at the same location to enjoy quality summer camp programming in a state-of-the-art setting? Mulgrave Summer Camps offers Early Years Camps, Summer Camps, Academic Boost classes, and for-credit Academic Learning. For more details, click here.
Stillwood Summer Camps
Stillwood Summer Camps focus on personal growth, community, and fun for families looking for a Christ-centered experience. They offer high-energy camp activities and thrilling experiences like high ropes, climbing walls, and archery, balanced with nature-based exploration and reflection. Days are packed with activities, and the evenings offer time for quiet discussions and contemplation beside big bonfires overlooking Cultus Lake. For more details, click here.
Theatre Under the Stars Summer Camps
If your child is constantly belting out show tunes, performing choreography in the living room, and turning every space into a stage, then this is the perfect place for them to learn more about musical theatre and what it takes to put on a full-scale production. Over the course of the week, campers will learn musical theatre styles spanning decades. Summer camps are available for children and youth ages 8 – 18. For more details, click here.
