Picture this, an idyllic summer camp filled with everything kids and teens love- adventure, time with friends, water sports, live concerts and even an escape room. You might be wondering “Does a place like this exist? Is this for real?” At Camp Qwanoes, the perfect summer camp does exist. 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 59 years! Set right on the water in a secluded spot just 15km north-east of Duncan on Vancouver Island, Camp Qwanoes exposes campers to wakeboarding, ocean kayak frenzies, mountain boarding and tons more! It’s GO TIME for fun, adventure and pure excitement at Camp Qwanoes summer camps!
Every year the Aqua Park is a HUGE attraction for campers. The floating playground, right in the Pacific Ocean, expands every year. Those interested in an adrenaline rush will love the ‘Blob’ – a floating catapult that launches campers into the air before landing with a splash into the water. A giant Aqua-slide, Slide Mountain, water log and water trampoline are just some of the incredible features for water-loving kids to enjoy on those hot summer days.
When at Qwanoes Beach – if they aren’t spending all their time at the Aqua Park – campers can try waterskiing, kneeboarding, canoeing, tubing, wakeboarding, and ‘The Rocket’. Campers will also get a chance to give the Challenge Course a try. The activities don’t lack thrilling names: The Screamer, The Breathtaker, Painter’s Planks, and The Sky Station. Can’t you hear the kids howling with laughter even now? Plenty more activities await following the Challenge Course, including guitar lessons, archery, volleyball, basketball, drama, and even an outdoor skate park!
The Christian camp brings together staff from around the world. They employ approximately 200 staff each week, meaning there is a 2-1 camper-to-staff ratio. Now how’s that for safety? The folks who run Camp Qwanoes put kids first and do everything possible to ensure they have a safe, memorable, and ridiculously fun experience during their week-long camp. Plus, back by popular demand for 2025 is SeaQuest- their kayak adventure camps, which give campers the experience of being out on the water all day exploring the beautiful and rugged shoreline of the Pacific Ocean in the heart of the Gulf Islands.
As you can imagine, some camps are already starting to fill up! Register your child(ren) online for an unforgettable summer experience at Camp Qwanoes.
Juniors (ages 8 – 11 years):
July 13 – 18
July 27 – August 1
August 10 – 15
Junior High:
June 28 – July 4 (ages 11 – 14 years)
July 5 – 11 (ages 12 – 14 years)
July 20 – 25 (ages 12 – 14 years)
August 3 – 8 (ages 11 – 13 years)
August 17 – 22 (ages 12 – 14 years)
Youth (ages 15 – 18 years):
August 24 – 30
Coming from the mainland? Since 1966 we have made it easy for all our mainland friends to get to camp! It’s all part of your camp adventure! Campers will check-in at the Tsawwassen Mills Mall at their reserved parking space. You will then drop off your child at the Tsawwassen Ferry terminal where the Qwanoes staff will supervise all the way to camp -where a GRAND welcome will be waiting!
Camp Qwanoes:
Dates: June 28 – August 30, 2025
Location: Camp Qwanoes
Website: www.qwanoes.ca
Score more information on Summer Camps in Metro Vancouver here!
