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Stanley Park Ecology campers birdwatch at Beaver Lake. Photo by Anthony Ho.<\/p>\nSummer 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:<\/p>\n
Summer Day Camps Around Vancouver<\/p>\n
Stanley Park Ecology campers birdwatch at Beaver Lake. Photo by Anthony Ho.<\/p>\n
Double Happiness Summer Camp<\/p>\n
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<\/a>\u2018s 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.<\/p>\n For kids aged 8-12<\/p>\n July 20 to 24, 2026<\/p>\n Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm<\/p>\n Chinese Canadian Museum<\/a> (51 E Pender St, Vancouver)<\/p>\n Summer Camps at the Fraser River Discovery Centre<\/p>\n Kids can enjoy a range of interactive activities including\u00a0science experiments, history and culture, games and adventures, outdoor play, arts and design, singing and dancing, and learning about the Fraser River.<\/p>\n For kids aged 6-11<\/p>\n Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm<\/p>\n Journey Down the River July 6-10 & August 4-7\u00a0<\/p>\n River Engineers July 13-17 & August 10-14\u00a0<\/p>\n Survival on the Fraser July 20-24 & August 17-21\u00a0<\/p>\n River Investigators July 27-31 and August 24-28\u00a0<\/p>\n Fraser River Discovery Centre<\/a> (788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster)<\/p>\n Summer EcoCamps for Kids in Stanley Park<\/p>\n Stanley Park Ecology invited kids to a curiosity-powered day camp for exploring everything around us \u2013 under tall trees, next to\u00a0wiggling wetland creatures, and overlooking rocky shorelines. Camp\u00a0days are\u00a0a blend of outdoor\u00a0adventures\u00a0with indoor breaks,\u00a0for a fun\u00a0and\u00a0safe\u00a0week of diverse\u00a0and inclusive\u00a0activities\u00a0in the heart\u00a0of Stanley Park.\u00a0Your child will\u00a0spend the week\u00a0with up to 20 camp friends,\u00a0supported by\u00a0experienced camp leaders.\u00a0Each day brings a new place to explore.<\/p>\n For kids aged 7-11<\/p>\n Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm<\/p>\n Weekly from July 6 to August 28, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n