Summer Camp
Ready for the ultimate summer adventure? Join us at our annual summer camp celebration! From July 6 -Aug 21, kids ages 5 - 13 can dive into a world of fun activities ranging between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm !
FAQ
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Scratch and/or Corde.org
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Yes, we work with local city centres and art centres, please email us if we have any in your area.
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Yes, we have new activities! This is a great way to allow your child to hone in on their skills while working on new projects especially if they enjoyed it previously.
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Any child from the age range in the camp and must attend or be homeschooled in a BC school.
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Yes, we will need to verify their support person.
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Yes, please go to the volunteers page or click here to apply.
Anyone not in High School, must have a background check. We can help with that.
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A small snack will be provided in our outdoor camp, please make sure to pack a lunch.
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Yes, while they are in the same vicinity - they are grouped with their own age range and have different activities with their own camp leaders.
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Slightly. We adapt to each students’ experience. Older students will have more and complex assignments.
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Yes, we will spend that time indoors in one of the potential locations.
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Yes, mainly for our outdoor camps.
To reduce carbon emissions and save on gas, we have local pickups available where our team member will support getting to and from the camp.
Carpooling may be arranged if spots are available.
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Yes.
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Arts & Crafts $115
Grades: 1 - 5
Dates: July 13 - 17
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: James Park Elementary
Dive into a world of creativity with a variety of fun and engaging projects. From painting and drawing to creating handmade crafts, they'll explore different materials and techniques, developing their artistic skills and imagination in a vibrant, supportive environment.
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STEM Builders $90
Grades: 6 - 8
Dates: July 13 - 17
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Location: Minnekhada Middle School
Explore the basics of STEM through fun, hands-on engineering activities. Students will work on simple projects using components like circuits and LEDs while also building friendships in an interactive learning environment.
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Macramé $115
Grades: 1 - 5
Dates: Aug 4 - 7
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: James Park Elementary
Dive into the ancient art of fun rope skills and design your masterpiece this summer!
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Cooking $95
Grades: 6 - 8
Dates: July 13 - 17
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Location: Minnekhada Middle School
Get creative with cooking with our hands-on class, students will learn basic cooking skills, create tasty dishes and discover the fun of food preparation. Perfect for budding chefs!
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Early Bird Outdoor Camp $105
Grades: K - 8
Dates: July 27 - 31
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: May include: PoCo Park, PoCo Rec Centre, Pinetree Community Centre, LaFarge Lake, Rocky Point Park
Get ready for scavenger hunts, nature explorations, fun walks, artsy projects and even a splash in the shallow riverside! Plus meet other campers and make new friends — light snacks provided!
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Coding & STEM Builders $120
Grade: 1 -5
Dates: July 13 - 17
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: James Park Elementary
Can’t choose between coding or STEM? Why not try both! In this combined camp, we will do coding in the first half and STEM in the second half. We will also have new activities for those who are re-taking the program.
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Creative Digital Art $145
Age: 9 - 12
Dates: July 27 - 31
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: PoMo Arts Centre
Contact (604) 931-2008
Explore the features of media editing, typography and photo editing! Unleash your creativity and discover the magic of merging art with technology. This is an exciting path of digital expression and art innovation hosted by Kids Innovative. Students must bring their own tablet or laptop. All other supplies are included. There are a couple laptops available, please email info@pomoarts.ca to inquire. Students should wear comfortable clothes that can get a little messy and bring weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor play.
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Fabric & Yarn Camp $195
Age: 8 - 12 years old
Dates: July 27 - 31
Time: 8:45 am - 11:45 am
Location: Riverside Elementary @ Maple Ridge
Contact: 604-456-2308
This camp offers a friendly, low-pressure introduction to fibre arts using two hands-on techniques: punch needle and hand-sewing. Campers learn to work with fabric, yarn, and thread to create small textile projects such as decorative hoops, plush shapes, or simple sewn accessories. Activities focus on fine motor skills, pattern following, and creative colour choices. All materials provided. No prior experience needed—just patience and an interest in seeing an idea take shape in fabric.
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Scratch Coding: Video Sensing $145
Age: 9 - 12
Dates: Aug 4 - 7
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: PoMo Arts Centre
Contact: (604) 931-2008
Use a video camera to detect motion and colour, allowing students to control digital animations with real-world objects. This bridges the physical and digital worlds, inspiring creative stories and interactive games! This camp is hosted by Kids Innovative. Students must bring their own tablet or laptop. All other supplies are included. There are a couple laptops available, please email info@pomoarts.ca to inquire. Students should wear comfortable clothes that can get a little messy and bring weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor play.
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Creative Digital Art $195
Age: 8 - 12 years old
Dates: Aug 10. -14
Time: 8:45 am - 11:45 am
Location: Riverside Elementary @ Maple Ridge
Contact: 604-456-2308
Dive into digital art! In these media art sessions, students will explore the same elements and principles of design—line, colour, shape, balance, and contrast—that visual artists have used for centuries. Students will experiment with freehand digital drawing, photo editing, and typography, using computers to create digital art. Students will bring their own laptop to this camp. Limited laptops available by request, please email learning@arts-on.org
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Scratch Coding: Face Sensing Ai $145
Age: 9 - 12
Dates: Aug 17 - 21
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: PoMo Arts Centre
Contact: 604) 931-2008
Create interactive projects in Scratch using face-sensing AI. Students use their built-in camera to detect facial movements and expressions, then code games and animations that respond in real time while learning core Scratch coding concepts. This camp is taught by Kids Innovative. Students must bring their own tablet or laptop. All other supplies are included. There are a couple laptops available, please email info@pomoarts.ca to inquire. Students should wear comfortable clothes that can get a little messy and bring weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor play.
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Sewing by Hand $195
Age: 8 - 12
Dates: Aug24 - 28
Time: 8:45 am - 11:45 am
Location: Riverside Elementary @ Maple Ridge
Contact: 604-456-2308
In this beginner-friendly camp, campers learn the fundamentals of hand-sewing while creating functional, fun projects. Using basic stitches like running stitch, backstitch, and whipstitch, students sew their own unique accessories. Instruction covers threading a needle, knotting, following simple patterns, and attaching buttons or other small embellishments, helping develop fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and self-expression. All materials provided. No sewing experience needed.
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micro:bit (FULL)
Grades: 1 - 5
Dates: July 6 - 10
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: James Park Elementary
Code, create and play this summer - where young minds turn big ideas into awesome games and animations! No experience needed; just bring your curiosity and we'll help you build the skills one block at a time!
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STEM Builders (FULL)
Grades: 1 - 5
Dates: July 20 - 24
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: James Park Elementary
Explore the basics of STEM through fun, hands-on engineering activities. Students will work on simple projects using components like circuits and LEDs while also building friendships in an interactive learning environment.
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Early Bird Outdoor Camp 5-9 Yrs (FULL)
Age: 5. - 9
Dates: Aug 17 - 21
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: May include: PoCo Park, PoCo Rec Centre, Pinetree Community Centre, LaFarge Lake, Rocky Point Park
Get ready for scavenger hunts, nature explorations, fun walks, artsy projects and even a splash in the shallow riverside! Plus meet other campers and make new friends — light snacks provided!
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Coding (FULL)
Grades: 1 - 5
Dates: July 27 - 31
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: James Park Elementary
Code, create and play this summer - where young minds turn big ideas into awesome games and animations! No experience needed; just bring your curiosity and we'll help you build the skills one block at a time!
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Creative Sewing (FULL)
Grades: K - 8
Dates: Aug 10 - 14
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: James Park Elementary
Discover the fundamentals of sewing & embroidery. This summer we’ll expand our skills from fabric cutting to stitching patterns and design while working on fun, simple projects perfect for budding designers.