Summer Camps

Wriggler Mini Camp

Wriggler Camp is an invitation to our youngest campers. We will explore the beautiful forests and beaches at Cumberland Lake Park at a slower pace than our Scamper and Rambler Camps. Our camp leaders will share age-appropriate games, crafts and activities for a week of outdoor fun!

This camp is for ages 5 and 6 years old. Campers are expected to be comfortable spending the entire day outside. Wriggler Camp runs from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesdays & Thursdays. Registration for the two-day camp is $75.

2025 Dates:

• July 9 – 10
• July 16 – 17
• July 23 – 24
• July 30 -31
• Aug 6 – 7
• Aug 13 – 14
• Aug 20 – 21
• Aug 27 – 28

Campers must be 5 years old as of the first day of camp. The program involves travel over uneven terrain and requires that participants are aware of their surroundings. Please let us know in advance if this will create a barrier. We will make every effort to include participants of diverse abilities.

Scamper Camp

Scamper Camp explores both the forest and the lake. Our camp leaders will take you to all our favourite caves, grandmother trees, hidden waterfalls and secret beaches. We may even paddle in our huge voyageur canoes!

This camp is for kids ages 6 to 9 years old. This program is run in close coordination with Rambler Camp. Some activities may be done as a combined group where appropriate. Scamper Camp runs from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM each day. Registration for the full five-day camp is $240, four day camps are pro-rated.

2025 Dates:

• July 7 – July 11
• July 14 – July 18
• July 21 – July 25
• July 28 – Aug 1
• Aug 5 – Aug 8 (6 to 11 years old, 4-day Scrambler Campe)
• Aug 11 – Aug 15
• Aug 18 – Aug 22
• Aug 25 – Aug 29 (6 to 11 years old, Scrambler Camp)

Campers must be 6 years old as of the first day of camp. No paddling experience or swimming ability required. The program involves travel over uneven terrain and requires that participants are aware of their surroundings. Please let us know in advance if this will create a barrier. We will make every effort to include participants of diverse ability.

Rambler Camp

Rambler Camp explores both the forest and the lake. We will take you to all our favourite trails, boulder gardens, hidden waterfalls and secret beaches. We will try sit-on-top kayaking, SUPs, archery, and might even take the Scampers on an adventure in the huge voyageur canoes!

This camp is for kids ages 8 to 12. It runs in close coordination with Scamper Camp. Some activities may be done as a combined group where appropriate. The activities and format of Rambler Camp is specifically designed for our older campers. Rambler Camp runs from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM each day. Registration for the full five-day camp is $240, four day camps are pro-rated.

2025 Dates:

• July 7 – July 11
• July 14 – July 18
• July 21 – July 25
• July 28 – Aug 1
• Aug 5 – Aug 8 (6 to 11 years old, 4-day Scrambler Camp)
• Aug 11 – Aug 15
• Aug 18 – Aug 22
• Aug 25 – Aug 29 (6 to 11 years old, Scrambler Camp)

Campers must be 8 years old as of the first day of camp. No paddling experience or swimming ability required. The program involves travel over uneven terrain and requires that participants are aware of their surroundings. Please let us know in advance if this will create a barrier. We will make every effort to include participants of diverse ability.

Scrambler Camp

Scrambler Camp combines both Scamper and Rambler into one camp, while maintaining the same small group size. In this camp, we will take you to all our favourite trails, caves, hidden waterfalls and secret beaches. We will try sit-on-top kayaking, SUPs, archery, and go on an adventure in the huge voyageur canoes!

This camp is for kids ages 6 to 11 and runs from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM each day. Registration for the full five-day camp is $240, four day camps are pro-rated.

2025 Dates:

• Aug 5 – Aug 8 (4-day, $192)
• Aug 25 – Aug 29

Campers must be 6 years old as of the first day of camp. No paddling experience or swimming ability required. The program involves travel over uneven terrain and requires that participants are aware of their surroundings. Please let us know in advance if this will create a barrier. We will make every effort to include participants of diverse ability.

Camp Kin

Camp Kin is an outdoor summer camp with the special, added intention to create a supportive and empowering community for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, questioning and/or curious youth and allies. Campers will canoe, swim, hike, craft and connect with peers and camp instructors who have shared lived experiences. Our priority is to celebrate gender diversity and all orientations by creating a safe space for each camper to be their truest self. Join us for a week of inclusion, play and celebration!

Camp Kin welcomes all identities, including allies. This camp is for kids ages 8 to 12 years old. Camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Camp Kin is offered with a self-declared sliding-scale fee. 2025 fees range from $192 (full cost recovery) to $0 (full subsidy). Additional details are provided during registration.

2025 Dates:

• Aug 5 – Aug 8

No paddling experience or swimming ability required. Please note that the program involves travel over uneven terrain and requires that participants are aware of their surroundings. Please let us know in advance if this will create a barrier. We will make every effort to include participants of diverse ability.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Island Queers and Allies Who Care

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Path Forward

Province of BC

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of BC.

Fire & Flower Empowerment Camp – Kingfisher

Fire & Flower’s Kingfisher Camp is a specialty day camp to empower and prepare 10 to 12-year-old girls and non-binary youth for adolescence in a fun, inviting, and accepting space. Participants often say, “It’s the BEST camp ever!” because we explore topics that are truly relevant in an intimate setting.

Kingfisher Camp focuses on the physical and emotional changes in puberty including an in-depth look at anatomy and menstruation. Learning is balanced with daily time in nature, games, and crafts.  LGBTQ2SIAP+ inclusive space. Parents/guardians are invited to join on Friday afternoon. Bursaries are available through Fire & Flower.

2025 Dates:

• TBD

Registration: For full details and registration, visit fireandflowergirls.org/summer

Land-Care / Self-Care

Land-Care / Self-Care is a teen camp focused on youth mental health resilience and environmental action offered in 2024, thanks to support from Island Health.

This camp is for teens aged 13 to 15 and runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day. Participants are expected to come prepared to spend the entire day outside. Island Health has provided financial support for this program, and registration is $10 + tax.

This program involves travel over uneven terrain and requires that participants are aware of their surroundings. Please let us know in advance if this will create a barrier. We will make every effort to include participants of diverse abilities.

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