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Summer camps / Vancouver Island

Summer camps, plotted like a route.

Week-long and two-week day camps, overnight camps and wilderness expeditions on Vancouver Island. Every age, date and price below is stated exactly as WEA publishes it.

Availability updatedOct 31, 2026
Live availabilityIn the registration software
Day camp ages6 to 12
Expedition ages13 to 16

Day camps

Kids building outdoor skills at Classic Day Camp
Evidence / WP.01 / Day campWEA photo

Classic Day Camp

Greater Victoria and Sooke, BC
Ages6-8 and 9-11
12 year-oldsAccepted
Length4 or 5 days
Returning, before Mar 1$520 / $425
Price, 5-day$530 - $660
Price, 4-day$435 - $565
2027 seasonJun 14 to Sep 3
Week 2, Jun 21-25Waitlisting
  • Prices include transportation and tax.
  • Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
  • Returning families must email WEA for a discount code before Mar 1.
  • Limited spaces available at early bird prices. Prices may not be discounted for programs that are almost full or waitlisted.

Swimming, canoeing, hiking, archery, geocaching, fire-building, shelter-building, campfire cooking, and rainforest or beach exploration. Activities vary week to week with weather, conditions and camper interests.

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Wild Paws day campers at Beaver Lake in Saanich
Evidence / WP.02 / Day campWEA photo

Wild Paws Day Camp

Saanich, BC (Beaver Lake)
Ages6-10
11-12 year-oldsAccepted
Length5 days, extended day
Returning, before Mar 1$385
Price$405 - $515
2027 weeksAug 9-13, Aug 16-20
  • Prices include tax.
  • No transportation provided by WEA for this program.
  • Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.

A local favourite at Elk/Beaver Lake Parks: shelter-building, canoeing on Beaver Lake, hiking, navigation, geocaching, orienteering, nature exploration, forest games and swimming. Extended hours designed for working families.

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Adventure X campers on a wilderness activity
Evidence / WP.03 / Day campWEA photo

Adventure X Day Camp

Greater Victoria and Sooke, BC
Ages9-12
Age 13Accepted, contact us
Length5 days
Returning, before Mar 1$585
Price$595 - $735
2027 weeksWeeks 5, 10 and 12
  • Prices include transportation and tax.
  • Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
  • Returning families must email WEA for a discount code before Mar 1.
  • Limited spaces available at early bird prices. Prices may not be discounted for programs that are almost full or waitlisted.

Classic Day Camp with the adventure turned up: fishing, wilderness navigation, outdoor cooking, kayaking, paddle boarding, marine exploration and advanced archery. Campers choose their own activities each week, and Fridays feature a full-day hike. Best for kids who are physically fit and ready to push themselves.

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Overnight and expedition camps

Overnight and expedition programs run in partnership with the Western Educational Adventure Society (WEAS). Prices do not include tax. Ferry and airport pick-up and drop-off are available for out-of-town campers.

Campers at a WEA overnight camp
Evidence / WP.04 / OvernightWEA photo

6-Day Overnight Camps

Sooke and Shirley, BC
Ages9-13
Length6 days
Price$995 - $1,195 + GST
2027 sessionsJul 18-23, Jul 25-30
RunsSun afternoon to Fri afternoon
  • Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
  • Returning families must email WEA for a discount code before Mar 1.
  • Limited spaces available at early bird prices. Prices may not be discounted for programs that are almost full or waitlisted.

Canoeing, kayaking, hiking, geocaching, fire-building, shelter-building, camp cooking, campfires, forest games and swimming, plus group meal preparation, team-led activity planning and a one-night backcountry hiking trip.

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Teens canoeing the Sayward Forest circuit
Evidence / WP.05 / ExpeditionWEA photo

Sayward Forest Canoe Journey

Campbell River and Victoria, BC
Ages13-16
Format8-day program, 7-day trip
Price$1,375 - $2,032 + GST
DatesJuly 4 - 11, 2027
  • Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.

Paddle a chain of freshwater lakes on the Sayward Forest Canoe Circuit: portages, calm low-risk rivers, canoe rescues, paddling technique, camping and outdoor cooking, with leadership and teamwork throughout.

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Teen sea kayakers in Desolation Sound
Evidence / WP.06 / ExpeditionWEA photo

Ocean Kayak Journey

Campbell River and Victoria, BC
Ages14-16
Format9-day program, 5-7 day trip
Price$1,850 - $2,200 + GST
DatesAugust 4 - 12, 2027
  • Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.

A sea kayaking expedition through Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands, starting from Quadra or Cortes Island. Sea kayaking skills, marine biology, ecology, tides, currents, outdoor cooking and wilderness camping, with eagles, seals, sea lions and otters along the way.

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Youth hiking the Juan de Fuca Trail
Evidence / WP.07 / ExpeditionWEA photo

Coastal Hiking Journey

Shirley, Jordan River and Port Renfrew, BC
Ages13-16
Format6-day program, 5-day trip
Price$995 - $1,350 + GST
DatesAug 15 - 20, 2027
  • Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.

Hike the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail from Jordan River to Port Renfrew: coastal rainforest, suspension bridges, beaches and tidal pools. Campers learn to plan and lead a coastal expedition. For energetic youth who are physically fit.

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Teens alpine hiking in Strathcona Park
Evidence / WP.08 / ExpeditionWEA photo

Mountain Hiking Journey

Comox Valley and Victoria, BC
Ages13-16
Format6-day program, 5-day trip
Price$995 - $1,350 + GST
DatesAugust 22 - 27, 2027
  • Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
  • Returning families must email WEA for a discount code before Mar 1.

Backpack the Forbidden Plateau in Strathcona Provincial Park from Raven Lodge on Mount Washington: alpine meadows, pristine lakes and peaks, with a possible summit of Mount Albert Edward. For physically active youth ready for a challenge.

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