| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Classic Day Camp Program | Ages 6-8 & 9-11 (12 year-olds accepted). Canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, fire-building, archery, geocaching summer camps. |
| Wild Paws Day Camps | Local, value-based day camps located in Sooke and at Thetis Lake & Elk/Beaver Lake Parks (no transportation provided by WEA). Ages 6-10 (11-12 year-olds accepted) |
| Adventure X Day Camp Program | Ages 9-13. Similar to our Classic Day Camp but with added adventure and new activities. Fishing, wilderness navigation, outdoor cooking & more. |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Overnight Camp Programs | 6 & 13 outdoor day overnight camps for kids ages, 9-12 (13 year-olds accepted). |
| Forest Canoe Journey | Campbell River canoeing expedtion summer camps for youth ages 13-16, mixed gender |
| Ocean Kayak Journey | Kayak expedition summer camp near Campbell River for kids ages 14-16, mixed gender |
| Coastal Hiking Journeys | Coastal hiking expedition summer camps on South Vancouver Island for kids ages 13-16. |
| Mountain Hiking Journeys | Alpine hiking expedition summer camps on Vancouver Island for kids ages 13-16. |
WEA offers week & 2-week long daytime summer camps in Victoria BC and overnight summer camps programs (with outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, outdoor cooking, geocaching, fire building, archery, camp cooking, campfires, wilderness navigation and running games), and custom outdoor programs young people of various ages and genders. If you are looking for a fun summer camp, overnight camp, mountain bike camp or day camp, we've got you covered!
SUMMER CAMPS OVERVIEW SUMMER CAMPS CALENDAR
After moving from Kamloops to Victoria in Spring 2019, we stumbled across WEA in Summer 2020 while searching for summer camp opportunities. Although Tamsin had been hiking and camping with her family her whole childhood, this was the first opportunity where she was given the space to show more independence, allowed to struggle with problems, and come up with her own solutions to try and solve those problems and move forward. And it was a lot of fun for her!
For the next three years, Tamsin was happy to continue going to WEA camps every spring break and summer, as well as some pro-D day hikes. She continued to develop her outdoor skills, and with that came confidence. She made great friends, had unique experiences, stayed fit, and gained an appreciation for physicality, adversity, and the satisfaction of meeting a difficult challenge, whether physical or mental.
Tamsin was given the opportunity to join the WEA Outdoor Youth Leadership group on one of their trips, and it happened to be surfing in Tofino. Tamsin had never surfed before, and she came back beaming about how great the trip was – not just the surfing, but also the friends and memories she made and the general adventure they had
After a positive experience with the surf trip and enjoying the challenge of helping to lead the camps, Tamsin took the next step and joined WEA’s Outdoor Youth Leadership group. This is where the level of challenge really stepped up – the kids were planning the trips, planning the meals, and going on challenging multi-day hikes, all the while learning more camping, navigating, and survival skills. This provided another big boost to Tamsin’s confidence and skillset once she got over the challenging hump at the start of the program.
For the next two years, Tamsin continued to be a volunteer leader at WEA spring break and summer camps, gaining skills and confidence to the point where she was leading all of the activities for the kids for a week-long camp while the adult leader oversaw the camp from a safety and logistics standpoint. She attended staff training days for navigation and canoeing, even gaining some certifications. In her second year of the Youth Leadership program, she took a lead role as one of the older returning kids to help the newer kids learn the skills she had the year before
Now at the age of 15, Tamsin has the opportunity to become paid staff with WEA for summer camps. This will provide an excellent early opportunity for her in terms of resume writing, job interview exposure, and gaining real work experience, all in a lower stress environment due to her familiarity with WEA. And all through this arc, Tamsin has made friends and memories, had the opportunity to do things that many other people never have, and truly enjoyed herself the entire time
| AGE | GENDER | PROGRAM LENGTH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 & 9-11 (12 year-olds accepted) | Inclusive | 5 days | |
| RATE | 5-DAY | 4-DAY | |
| Returning Families Before Mar 1 | $520 | $425 | |
| Price | $530 - $660 | $435 - $565 | |
| WEEK | DATES | AVAILABILITY | |
| 1 | Jun 15 - 19, 2026 | Space Available | |
| 2 | Jun 22 - 26, 2026 | Waitlisting | |
| 3 | Jun 29 - 30 & Jul 2 - 3, 2026 | Waitlisting | |
| 4 | Jul 6 - 10, 2026 | Space Available | |
| 5 | Jul 13 - 17, 2026 | Space Available | |
| 6 | Jul 20 - 24, 2026 | Space Available | |
| 7 | Jul 27 - 31, 2026 | Space Available | |
| 8 | Aug 4 - 7, 2026 | Space Available | |
| 9 | Aug 10 - 14, 2026 | Space Available | |
| 10 | Aug 17 - 21, 2026 | Limited Space Available | |
| 11 | Aug 24 - 28, 2026 | Space Available | |
| 12 | Aug 31 - Sep 4, 2026 | Limited Space Available | |
Availability updated May 23 2026. Live availability can be found on our registration software.
| AGE | GENDER | PROGRAM LENGTH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-10 (Ages 11-12 accepted) | Inclusive | 5 days | |
| RATE | 4-DAY | 5-DAY | |
| Returning Families Before Mar 1 | $245 - $305 | $295 - $365 | |
| Price | $245 - $395 | $295 - $485 | |
| WEEK | DATES | LOCATION | AVAILABILITY |
| 3 | Jun 29 - 30 & Jul 2 - 3, 2026 | Thetis | Space Available |
| 4A | Jul 6 - 10, 2026 | Beaver Lake | 2 Spaces Left |
| 4B | Jul 6 - 10, 2026 | Sooke | Waitlisting |
| 5 | Jul 13 - 17, 2026 | Thetis Lake | Space Available |
| 6 | Jul 20 - 24, 2026 | Beaver Lake | 3 Spaces Left |
| 7 | Jul 27 - 31, 2026 | Thetis Lake | Space Available |
| 8A | Aug 4 - 7, 2026 | Beaver Lake | Space Available |
| 8B | Aug 4 - 7, 2026 | Sooke | Waitlisting |
| 9 | Aug 10 - 14, 2026 | Beaver Lake | 2 Spaces Left |
| 10 | Aug 17 - 21, 2026 | Thetis Lake | Space Available |
| 11 | Aug 24 - 28, 2026 | Sooke | Waitlisting |
Availability updated May 23 2026. Live availability can be found on our registration software.
| AGE | GENDER | PROGRAM LENGTH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-12 (13 y/o accepted) | Inclusive | 5 days | |
| RATE | 5-DAY | ||
| Returning Families Before Mar 1 | $585 | ||
| Price | $595 - $735 | ||
| WEEK | DATES | AVAILABILITY | |
| 1 | Jul 20 - 24, 2026 | 2 Spaces Left | |
| 2 | Aug 31 - Sep 4, 2026 | Waitlisting | |
Availability updated May 23 2026. Live availability can be found on our registration software.
| AGE | GENDER | PROGRAM LENGTH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 - 13 | Inclusive | 6 days | |
| 6-DAY PRICE | 13-DAY PRICE | ||
| $995 - $1,195 + GST | $1,950 - $2,500 + GST | ||
| PROGRAM | DATES | AVAILABILITY | |
| 13-Day 1 (Ages 9-13) | Jul 26 - Aug 7, 2026 | Waitlisting | |
| 6-Day 1 (Ages 9-13) | Jul 26 - 31, 2026 | Space Available | |
| 6-Day 2 (Ages 9-13) | Aug 2 - 7, 2026 | Space Available | |
Availability updated May 23 2026. Live availability can be found on our registration software.
Operated in partnership with the Western Educational Adventure Society (WEAS), WEA’s 6-day and 13-day overnight summer camps in Victoria, BC offer life-changing outdoor adventures for kids. Campers build confidence, independence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while enjoying hands-on activities like canoeing, kayaking, hiking, geocaching, fire-building, shelter-building, camp cooking, campfires, forest games, swimming, and more. Each camp runs from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon and includes group meal preparation and team-led activity planning.
The 6-day program features a one-night backcountry hiking trip, while the 13-day camp includes a four-night canoeing or hiking expedition to breathtaking destinations such as the Juan de Fuca Trail, Kludahk Trail, Strathcona Park, and the Sayward Forest Canoe Circuit. Join us for a unique, one-of-a-kind overnight camp experience that combines outdoor skills, leadership development, and unforgettable fun on Vancouver Island!
**Ferry and airport pick-up/drop-off available for out-of-town campers.**
Operated in partnership with the Western Educational Adventure Society (WEAS), WEA’s 6-day and 13-day overnight summer camps in Victoria, BC offer life-changing outdoor adventures for kids. Campers build confidence, independence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while enjoying hands-on activities like canoeing, kayaking, hiking, geocaching, fire-building, shelter-building, camp cooking, campfires, forest games, swimming, and more. Each camp runs from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon and includes group meal preparation and team-led activity planning.
The 6-day program features a one-night backcountry hiking trip. The 13-day option is designed as a bridge for campers who want to stay longer — combining two consecutive 6-day programs for an extended adventure. Campers get more time outdoors, meet and build friendships with two different camper groups, and further develop outdoor and leadership skills. Over the 13 days, campers participate in two one-night backcountry trips, and may also take part in a special two-night weekend wilderness adventure, giving them a total of 2–4 nights of backcountry camping.
**Ferry and airport pick-up/drop-off available for out-of-town campers.**
| AGE | GENDER | PROPGRAM LENGTH | TRIP LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13-16 | Inclusive | 8 days | 7 days |
| PRICE | |||
| $1,375 - $2,032 + GST | |||
| PROGRAM DATES | AVAILABILITY | ||
| June 28 - July 5, 2026 | Space Available | ||
Availability updated May 23 2026. Live availability can be found on our registration software.
**Ferry and airport pick-up/drop-off for campers is available for those traveling from out of town.**
| AGE | GENDER | PROGRAM LENGTH | TRIP LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 - 16 | Inclusive | 9 days | 5 - 7 days |
| PRICE | |||
| $1,850 - $2,200 + GST | |||
| PROGRAM DATES | |||
| August 4 - 12, 2026 | Waitlisting | ||
Availability updated May 23 2026. Live availability can be found on our registration software.
**Ferry and airport pick-up/drop-off for campers available for those that live out of town**
| AGE | GENDER | PROPGRAM LENGTH | TRIP LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 - 16 | Inclusive | 6 days | 5 days |
| PRICE | |||
| $950 - $1,350 + GST | |||
| PROGRAM DATES | AVAILABILITY | ||
| July 12 - 17, 2026 | Waitlisting | ||
Availability updated May 23 2026. Live availability can be found on our registration software.
Ferry and airport pick-up/drop-off for campers available for those that live out of town.
| AGE | GENDER | PROPGRAM LENGTH | TRIP LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 - 16 | Inclusive | 6 days | 5 days |
| PRICE | |||
| $950 - $1,350 + GST | |||
| PROGRAM DATES | AVAILABILITY | ||
| August 23 - 28, 2026 | Spaces Available | ||
Availability updated May 23 2026. Live availability can be found on our registration software.
**This hiking camp is ideal for energetic, physically active youth who are ready to challenge themselves (within reason). For details on the fitness requirements, CLICK HERE.**
**Ferry and airport pick-up/drop-off for campers available for those that live out of town**
