Summer day camps in Stanley Park are back! EcoCamps are presented by the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”) over ten weeks, each with a different theme focusing on ecology and conservation. They’re a great way for children to learn outdoor skills, spend time in nature, and uncover the mysteries of the natural world.
SPES campers birdwatch at Beaver Lake. Photo by Anthony Ho.
Summer Day Camps in Stanley Park SPES EcoCamps Schedule
The EcoCamps will run daily, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, and the EcoTots program will run Thursdays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
July 11 to 15, 2022 Flying Wonders (age 7 to 11)
July 18 to 22, 2022 Art in the Park (age 7 to 11) – Sold Out
July 25 to 29, 2022 Animal Detectives (age 6 to 8)
NEW: July 25 to 29, 2022 EcoLeaders (age 11 to 14)
Aug 2 to 5, 2022 Wild about Water (age 7 to 11)
Aug 8 to 12, 2022 Forest Explorers (age 7 to 11)
Aug 15 to 19, 2022 EcoStewards (age 9 to 12)
Aug 22 to Aug 26, 2022 Art in the Park (age 7 to 11)
Aug 29 to Sept 2, 2022 Stanley Park Survivor (age 7 to 11)
NEW: Aug 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th – EcoTots (age 2 to 4 with parent/guardian)
Campers will embark on an exciting educational adventure among the giant trees, sandy beaches and hidden wetlands of Stanley Park. They will spot migrating waterfowl, search for signs of flying squirrels and beavers, explore the patterns of nature, and find buried treasure – all while spending valuable time outdoors.
These camps often sell out and can be a favourite part of many children’s springs or summers. With one week already sold out there spots are bound to fill up fast so register today.
For more information about Stanley Park EcoCamps and other SPES programs, follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
Stanley Park Ecology Society promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world through collaborative leadership in environmental education, research, and conservation in Stanley Park. Miss604’s Rebecca Bollwitt is a Board Executive of SPES.
Festivals are back, outdoor concerts are back, night markets, street parties, they’re all back! This month’s event list is the longest I’ve put together in years – I know I keep saying that but the events just keep coming and it’s wonderful. To kick off your June in style, enjoy a lineup of music, free outdoor fun, theatre and many more things to do in Vancouver this weekend:
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend June 3-5, 2022
Metro Vancouver has hosted major, world-renowned skateboarding events in the past, including Slam City Jam and EXPO 86’s Transworld Skateboard Championship, and we’re about to get another! The Generations Skateboard Society has announced the first 7 Generations Cup, an Indigenous-hosted pro skateboarding invitational that will take place in Langley.
Left: Walter Caleb Nicholls Right: Maddy Balt photos by Ryan Clark
7 Generations Cup
When: June 10-12, 2022
Where: Langley Events Centre (7888 200 St, Langley)
The name 7 Generations Cup takes inspiration from the Kwantlen First Nations’ seven laws of life – health, happiness, humbleness, generations, generosity, forgiveness and understanding. Events include:
Mini Ramp Challenge Celebrating the original Mini Ramp Challenge with the 35th anniversary legends invitational.
All Terrain Contest Full course event, from mini-ramp to street, with heats of 5 skaters for 5 minute sessions.
Best Trick Sessions Signature obstacles inspired by Indigenous hosts and the province of BC: Coastal Canoe, Hockey Net, and Cedar Hat Hip.
Freestyle Invitational Top international freestyle skaters will compete and showcase modern flatland freestyle skateboarding.
There will also be Pow Wow dancers, Indigenous drummers and singers, a Basket Repatriation Ceremony, Indigenous vendors and more.
Brenda Knights of the Kwantlen First Nation and Bentwood Skateboards is a Board Member of the Generations Skateboard Society and is helping to ensure strong Indigenous leadership and inclusion. She says: “There will be no doubt that guests of the event will have the opportunity to have both an Indigenous experience as well as enjoy a fantastic skateboard event.”
As part of its mission to be as inclusive an event as possible, organizers say they have taken steps to ensure gender equity and inclusion of persons with disabilities.
The event will also feature a newly-built version of a famous ramp that was originally designed by pro skaters Kevin Harris and Lance Mountain. Harris, a world-record holder and Canada’s first pro skater, is a board member of Generations Skateboard Society and a key organizer of the event. Harris also co-founded the legendary Richmond Skate Ranch that helped launch many of Canada’s top pros.
The 7 Generations Cup will also mark the return of Jason Bothe (a.k.a. Renee Renee) as emcee. Bothe is an icon in the skateboarding world for his emceeing at various events and on FUEL TV, as well as having appeared in a number of skate-oriented films and music videos.
Follow along on Instagram for more information and updates.
Kitsilano’s Mister Ice Cream Bar is celebrating its sixth anniversary with a special collaboration with another Vancouver favourite: Lee’s Donuts
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Mister Ice Cream Bar and Lee’s Donuts Collab
From June 11 to 12 Mister, Vancouver’s original artisan liquid-nitrogen churned ice cream shop (at 1835 West 1st Ave), will feature a limited-edition Chocolate Trio Ice Cream Donut ($8.50). Mister’s chocolate trio ice cream is mixed with Lee’s Donut Chocolate Cake for an exclusive flavour explosion, then served in a classic Lee’s Donut Honey Dip. It is hot pressed to order to give guests an ice cream sandwich feel.
“Opening Mister six years ago, we honestly didn’t know what to expect, because nitro ice cream was still a new concept in Canada,” says Tommy Choi, who co-owns Mister with Michael Lai and opened its original Yaletown location in 2016.
“The support has been incredible! And we now have a second location in Kits. To celebrate, we wanted to create a unique treat for our guests to enjoy and thought, why not a donut ice cream sandwich? And chocolate is one of our most popular flavours. We are huge fans of Lee’s Donuts, and they have been fun to work with.”
In addition, a special Chocolate Trio Ice Cream Pint ($13) will be available at Lee’s Donuts (1689 Johnston Street) and both Mister locations in Yaletown (1141 Mainland) and Kitsilano, starting June 11, 2022. It features an Ovaltine ice cream base with Nutella swirl and Lee’s Donut Chocolate Cake crumbles.
Following a sold-out run in Toronto, the frank theatre company presents the West Coast premiere of White Girls in Moccasins by Yolanda Bonnell, directed by Quelemia Sparrow and co-presented by the Talking Stick Festival and Full Circle: First Nations Performance.
An irreverent Indigenous reclamation story, written by the Dora Award Nominated author of ‘Bug’, featuring Danica Charlie, Lisa C. Ravensbergen and Emily Jane King.
Miskozi goes on a search for herself and her culture, accompanied by her inner white girl, Waabishkizi, and guided by Ziibi, a manifestation of an ancestral river. White Girls in Moccasins world-hops between dreams, memories, and a surreal game show as Miskozi grapples with living her own truth in a society steeped in white supremacy.
North America’s premier Indigenous arts and culture festival is back for a 21st year June 12 to July 3, 2022. The Talking Stick Festival began as a way to showcase and celebrate Indigenous art and performance to a wider audience. From its humble beginnings, this unique and exciting event has grown into a full 2 week festival at locations across Vancouver.
