Summer Day Camps Around Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 — 9:31pm PDT

Summer is just around the corner, which means it could be time to start thinking about day camps for kids. These immersive and engaging experiences range from nature and wildlife to performing arts, theatre, and storytelling. Spots fill up quickly so be sure to plan ahead:

Summer Day Camps Around Vancouver

Double Happiness Summer Camp

This is a week-long summer camp program that blends art, performance, and storytelling with hands-on art activities inspired by the Chinese Canadian Museum‘s current exhibitions, field trips to iconic Chinatown landmarks, and daily musical theatre workshops led by Chinese Canadian performance artists, Five Blessings Collective. The first week is already sold out but there are still spots in the second.

For kids aged 8-12
July 20 to 24, 2026
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Chinese Canadian Museum (51 E Pender St, Vancouver)

Summer Camps at the Fraser River Discovery Centre

Kids can enjoy a range of interactive activities including science experiments, history and culture, games and adventures, outdoor play, arts and design, singing and dancing, and learning about the Fraser River.

For kids aged 6-11
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Journey Down the River July 6-10 & August 4-7
River Engineers July 13-17 & August 10-14
Survival on the Fraser July 20-24 & August 17-21
River Investigators July 27-31 and August 24-28
Fraser River Discovery Centre (788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster)

Summer EcoCamps for Kids in Stanley Park

Stanley Park Ecology invited kids to a curiosity-powered day camp for exploring everything around us – under tall trees, next to wiggling wetland creatures, and overlooking rocky shorelines. Camp days are a blend of outdoor adventures with indoor breaks, for a fun and safe week of diverse and inclusive activities in the heart of Stanley Park. Your child will spend the week with up to 20 camp friends, supported by experienced camp leaders. Each day brings a new place to explore.

For kids aged 7-11
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Weekly from July 6 to August 28, 2026
Stanley Park Ecology (610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver)

Summer Sessions at Arts Umbrella

Discover Arts Umbrella’s summer camps in theatre, music, and film, where young artists grow their skills and creative voices at the Granville Island hub and Surrey Centre location. Choose from morning, afternoon, and full-day programs. Lunch supervision is also available for students aged 6 to 12 enrolled in full-day programs and available as an add-on for half-day programs.