Shawnigan Lake Kids & Teens Camps - Vancouver Island, Vancouver. Canada
INTRODUCTION
A premier educational institution on Vancouver Island in Canada. Our summer camp takes full advantage of this stunning natural setting, offering campers a unique and unforgettable experience. With it’s idyllic lake front location and incredible facilities for campers
The Vancouver Island Summer Camp is designed to help young people from 8–16 aged build confidence, independence, and life skills in a safe, supportive environment with a closely supervised, community feel. Campers join from many countries, creating genuine cultural exchange and international friendships throughout the summer. With a packed schedule of daytime activities and evening events, each week blends personal growth with unforgettable fun.
Children can choose from a wide range of activities in each session (morning and afternoon). The Multi-Activity Programme (Young Explorers) is always included, and campers can also add an optional specialist course: English Language, Young Global Leaders, or Young Creators (STEAM).
Details of our Programs: 1-3 weeks for kids and teens from 8–16 years old
- Multi-Activity Programme (Young Explorers):
This programme is included in all camps and features 30+ activities, grouped into three areas: sports (football, basketball, etc.), adventure (canoeing, kayaking, etc.), and creative activities (painting, drama, dance, etc.). Every evening has a different activity and excursions are included during the weekend.
Optional add-on Programmes are available:
- Young Creators (STEAM):
Where Science meets Imagination. Campers explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through hands-on projects — coding, design, robotics, art, and creative problem-solving. Ideal for curious minds who love to make, build, and create. - Young Global Leaders:
Build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills through inspiring challenges, debates, and social impact projects. This program helps campers develop communication, empathy, and initiative — preparing them to lead in school, community, and beyond. Empowering young people to make a difference. - English Language Course:
Learn English in a fun, interactive, and immersive environment. Through project-based learning, games, and real conversations, campers build confidence and fluency — both inside and outside the classroom. Perfect for international campers looking to improve their spoken and written English. Students are placed by ability to a maximum of 10 in each class.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation:
The accommodation is dormitory style and the rooms usually sleep between 2 and 6 children. Usually the smaller rooms are for older teens. The rooms are homely and cosy and can be personalised with a duvet cover from home. We will ensure that children of the same age and gender are put together and we will try and split up all the nationalities so that everyone is speaking English.
Meals:
We have children attending from all over the world and so we try to cater for everyone’s tastes and requirements. With plenty of excellent and nutritious food to choose from, we have a salad/cold food bar with all mealtimes and also provide delicious vegetarian alternatives. We can also offer Halal meat or any other dietary needs.
Our Staff:
All staff are carefully selected and trained, first-aid qualified, and fully background-checked with child-protection training. Many team members are multilingual (including English-teaching qualifications), and because staff reside on site, children have support and supervision 24/7. Our policy is 1:6 Staff to Child Ratio.
Facilities:
- 150 hectare spectacular lake-front setting
- Brand new modern boarding houses with top facilities
- Tennis courts, grass rugby, soccer pitches and water-based field hockey turf
- Family-style dining
- Wireless campus
THE ACTIVITIES
Details of our Programs:
Multi-Activity Programme (Young Explorers):
This programme is included in all camps and features 30+ activities, grouped into three areas – sports, creative and adventure. The campers will choose the activities they want to do it of the days.
- Sports: Basketball, Football, Table Tennis, Badminton, American Football, Hockey, Ice Skating, Lacrosse, Cricket, Water Polo and Rounders.
- Creative: Painting, Drama, Dance, Stop Motion, Mask Making, Papermache, Chalk Drawing, Cooking, Photography and Film Making.
- Adventure: Climbing, Canoeing, Fire Building, Archery, Geocaching, Lake Or River Activities, Survival Skills, Kayaking, Abseiling and Den Building.
There are also evening activities and weekend excursions included:
Evening Activities
- Ice-Breakers: Team games designed to help campers meet each other quickly and make friends from day one.
- Campfire: A relaxed social night with songs, marshmallows, and classic camp vibes.
- Movie Night: Wind-down evening to rest and recharge together with a film and snacks.
- Theme Night: Most would argue that this is the best night of the week. Staff get suitably dressed up and campers can bring outfits as well, but we like to make sure all of our campers are aware that there is no pressure at all.
- Oscars Night: This is the big finale where everyone gets dressed up! We celebrate each and every child and look back on the past week. There are plenty of awards up for grabs, but all eyes are on the coveted Star Camper Award!
Weekend Excursions:
For children staying multiple weeks, the weekends can be seen as a huge bonus! It’s a time to relax a little and spend more time with your new friends. Each individual camp will have fantastic weekend excursions organised for the campers to experience what their chosen location has to offer.
Shawnigan, Canada Victoria and Vancouver and their many local beaches and attractions are all available to our campers in Canada. With stunning scenery, it’s something our campers will treasure forever with their new friends.
Optional add-on Programmes are available:
- Young Creators (STEAM):
Where Science meets Imagination. Campers explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through hands-on projects — coding, design, robotics, art, and creative problem-solving. Ideal for curious minds who love to make, build, and create. - Young Global Leaders:
Build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills through inspiring challenges, debates, and social impact projects. This program helps campers develop communication, empathy, and initiative — preparing them to lead in school, community, and beyond. Empowering young people to make a difference. - English Language Course:
Learn English in a fun, interactive, and immersive environment. Through project-based learning, games, and real conversations, campers build confidence and fluency — both inside and outside the classroom. Perfect for international campers looking to improve their spoken and written English. Students are placed by ability to a maximum of 10 in each class.
Daily Schedule:
7:45am – Wake up
8:15 – 8:45am – Breakfast
9:00 – 9:25am – Warm–up Activity
10:00 – 12:30pm – Morning Activity (Multi-Activity Programme or Young Creators / Young Global Leaders / English Language Course)
12:30 – 1:15pm – Lunch
1:15 – 1:45pm – Candy Shop & Free Time
1:45pm – 2:00pm – Afternoon Activity Choices
2:00 – 4:30pm – Afternoon Activities: Multi–Activity Programme
4:30 – 6:00pm – Swim & Free Time
6:00 – 6:30pm – Dinner Time
6:30- 7:00pm – Free Time / Phone Home
7:00 – 9:00pm – Evening Activities
9:00pm Onwards – Hot Chocolate & Bedtime
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
LOCATION
The camp takes place in Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia—an area known for its natural beauty, lakeside scenery, and easy access to coastal and city experiences.
Getting Here
Transfers
We can have a member of staff meet your children and bring them to camp safely and securely. We try to be flexible but please don’t book travel until you have checked it is possible with us.
Tsawassen Ferry Terminal, West Vancouver
- Sunday Drop-Off between 13:00 – 14:00
- Saturday Pick-Up between 12:45 – 13:15
Vancouver International Airport
- Sunday Arrival between 10:00 – 13:00
- Saturday Departure between 13:00 – 16:00
*Flights outside these times could be subject to extra charges
PRICES & PACKAGES
Prices (packages + inclusions + extras)
Dates & prices (Currency: CAD)
- Week 1 5th July – 11th July………………………………C$2395
- Week 2 12th July – 18th July…………………………….C$2395
- Week 3 19th – 25th July …………………………………..C$2395
- 2 Weeks 5th – 18th July ………………………………….C$4790
- 2 Weeks 12th – 25th July …………………………………C$4790
- 3 Weeks 5th – 25th July……………………………………C$7185
What’s included
- Residential accommodation and full camp programme on campus.
- Daily choice of activities (sport/adventure/creative) and full evening programme.
Extras / add-ons
- Transfers: Vancouver/Victoria Airport — C$150; Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal — C$80.
- Excursions to Victoria, Local Attractions & Beach — C$250.
- Specialist courses (per week): Young Global Leaders / Young Creators (STEAM) / English Language Course — C$250.
- Discounts: Sibling discount 5%
