Date: June 27 – July 4th (Centre Closure for Stat Holiday on July 1st)

Goal: Introduce children to public transportation in Vancouver while promoting safety and confidence when navigating the city. The skills and knowledge gained in this week also prepare our children for further outdoor activities in the rest of the summer camp

Daily Activities:

Day 1: Bus Basics & Park Exploration

• Learn how to read bus routes, check schedules, and identify bus stops.
• Take a bus ride to Mahon Park in North Vancouver for outdoor exploration and play.
• Activity: Map the bus route taken and discuss safety tips while waiting for and riding the bus.
•  

Day 2: Seabus Adventure & Waterfront Fun

• Learn about the Seabus and how to transfer from bus to Seabus.
• Take the Seabus from Lonsdale Quay to Waterfront Station.
• Visit Shipyard or Canada Place for games and picnic.
• Activity: Identify landmarks seen from the Seabus and discuss water safety.
•  

Day 3: SkyTrain Discovery & Downtown Parks

• Introduction to the SkyTrain system and its different lines.
• Ride the SkyTrain from Waterfront Station to YaleTown Park
• Explore Seawell for hands-on play and adventure.
• Activity: Create a transit map of their journey using drawings and symbols.
•  

Day 4: Combo Adventure – Bus, Seabus, and SkyTrain

• Plan a multi-modal trip using all three transportation methods.
• Visit Stanley Park’s playgrounds.
• Activity: Group scavenger hunt to identify different public transportation signs.
•  

Day 5: Transit Safety Challenge & Graduation

• Recap safety tips and review transit rules.
• Final trip to Olympic Village – Pirate Ship.
• Activity: “Transit Explorer Certificate” ceremony and sharing of Favorite moments and Pirate Ship Interactive show. The group ticket is at $28 + tax per person (individual ticket is at $45).
•  

Date: July 7th – July 11th

Goal: Develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills through simple engineering projects.

Day 1: Bridge Builders

• Challenge: Build a bridge using popsicle sticks, tape, and string.
• Goal: Design a structure that holds a small weight.
• Outdoor: Observe bridges in the neighbourhood – Mosquito Creek Park
•  

Day 2: Paper Roller Coasters

• Challenge: Create a roller coaster using paper and tape.
• Goal: Design a track where a marble can travel smoothly.
• Outdoor: Set up Roller Coasters at Braemar School Playground
•  

Day 3: Catapult Creation

• Challenge: Design and build a working catapult using popsicle sticks and rubber bands.
• Goal: Launch a small object and measure distance.
• Outdoor: Catapult Match at Larson School Playground
•  

Day 4: Tallest Tower

• Challenge: Build the tallest freestanding tower using spaghetti and marshmallows.
• Goal: Test structural stability and balance.
• Outdoor: build Tower at Braemar School Playground
•  

Day 5: Balloon-Powered Paper Air Craft

• Challenge: Design a simple air craft powered by the air from a balloon.
• Goal: Measure how far and fast the car can travel.
• Outdoor: set off the craft at Braemar School Playground
•  

Date: Jul 14 – 18, 2025

Day 1: Introduction to Architecture

• Challenge: learn to understand the concept of architecture and identify different types of buildings; draft their own architectural structure and present to the group.
• Goal: draft architecture structure and present to the group (group work).
• Outdoor: visit Delbrook neighbourhood and Shipyard neighbourhood to observe different types of architectural structures and discuss with peers and educators about function and uniqueness of the structures.

Day 2: Blueprint Drawing

• Challenge: learn to create simple floor plans and blueprints
• Goal: Draw a simple blueprint of a classroom with: Walls marked with thick lines. Doors represented by a curved line. Tables and chairs drawn as rectangles and etc.
• Outdoor: Fairmont Park

Day 3: 3D Shape Exploration

• Challenge: Introduce children to basic 3D shapes and how they form the foundation of structures.
• Goal: learn to build 3D shapes such as cubes, cylinder, and pyramids and learn to use the 3D shapes to build stable structures.
• Outdoor: Delbook Park

Day 4 and 5: Designing and Building Mini House

• Challenge: learn about the basics of designing houses and sketching their dream home.
• Goal: work with peers to draw a blueprint of a mini house and build the frame of the house on Day 4 and add details on Day 5
• Outdoor: Shipyard Flash Park and Mosquito Creek Park

WEEK 4: Nature Theme – Field Guide to Birds of the Pacific Northwest

Date: Jul 21 – 25, 2025

Day 1: Learn About Landmarks

• Challenge: Explore concept of the Landmark and their importance in architectural value.
• Goal: Recreate a Landmark in Metro Vancouver.
• Outdoor: student explore landmarks (Pan Pacific Hotel and Gastown Steam Clock) from North Vancouver to Downtown Vancouver while taking public transportation.

Day 2: Build a Famous Landmark

• Challenge: organize ideas to project a team work and construct a landmark with a variety of materials with peers.
• Goal: build a stable and unique landmark
• Outdoor: Mosquito Creek Park

Day 3: Sustainable City Design

• Challenge: understand the concept of “sustainability” and “sustainable city”.
• Goal: explore North Vancouver to find what contribute to a sustainable city, such green roofs, E-car charging station, Bike path, recycle centre etc. Draft individual blueprint of sustainable city.
• Outdoor: City exploration at Depot Centre, Tesla charging station, Bike Routes in Lower Landsdale

Day 4 and Day 5: Build a Group City and Architecture Show Case

• Challenge: merge their individual designs to create a large, detailed model of a city with different areas of the city (residential, commercial, green spaces) – the knowledge and skills they have gained in week 3 and early days of week 4 are applied into this work. Students will present their project to the public ( the open place at North Vancouver City Library)
• Goal: build the city with a variety of recycle and eco-friendly materials such as cardboard, bottles, and dead leaves.
• Outdoor: Shipyard Splash Park, Mosquito Creek Park, North Vancouver City Library

Date: July 28th – Aug. 1st

Goal: Explore the wonders of science through interactive, mind-blowing experiments.

Day 1: Magic of Water Surface Tension

• Goal: sstudents will use water, dish soap, and toothpicks to explore the concept of surface tension. By mixing dish soap to dish bubble, students will see how the forces in the liquid change and will attempt to make a toothpick “stand” on the surface of the water. This experiment will demonstrate how dish soap bubble affects the surface tension of water and how molecules behave when the surface tension is altered.
• Outdoor: Cleve Dam Park

Day 2: Science World Field Trip

• Ticket is at additional cost. We will send the invoice to partners.

Day 3: Chemistry Fun

• Goal: Students will experiment with food coloring and observe how drops of color interact with water in a way that appears “magical.” When a drop of food coloring is added to water, students will witness the colors spread and mix, helping them understand how diffusion works. Students will also explore how the temperature and depth of water influence the spreading of colors.
• Outdoor: Griffin Bowl Park

Day 4: Magic with Bubble Water

• Goal: students will create rainbow bubbles by preparing bubble solutions, using food coloring, and blowing bubbles through a kitchen paper. Through the activity, students will observe how bubbles form and the scientific principles of light reflection, surface tension, and other bubble-related phenomena.
• Outdoor: Fairmont Park

Day 5: Magnetic Force Fun

• Goal: It is a hands-on activity where students explore magnetism by experimenting with attraction, repulsion, and magnetic materials. They will learn how magnetic fields work, identify magnetic objects, and discover real-world applications of magnetism. This interactive experience enhances critical thinking and deepens their understanding of physical science concepts.
• Outdoor: Braemar School Playground
•  

Date: Aug. 5th – Aug. 8th ( centre is closed of BC day on Aug. 4th)

Goal: Inspire children to explore and appreciate the natural world while expressing their creativity through hands-on art projects. Throughout the week, they will observe, collect, and use natural materials to create sculptures, paintings, and mosaics, all while learning about human relation with natural environment. With a mix of artistic expression and outdoor activities, this theme fosters creativity, curiosity, and a deeper connection to nature in a fun and engaging way. 🌿

Day 1: Nature Exploration & Art Planning

Location: Capilano River Regional Park
Theme: Observing & Sketching Nature

• Morning: Nature walk along the river to observe trees, rocks, water flow, and wildlife.
• Midday: Picnic lunch & discussion on natural patterns and textures
• Afternoon: Sketching & recording observations in nature journals
• Outdoor Fun Activity: Nature scavenger hunt (find different textures, colors, and shapes)

Day 2: Sculpture Creation with Natural Materials

Location: Capilano River Regional Park & Indoor Art Centre
Theme: Transforming Nature into Art

• Morning: Gather natural materials (sticks, stones, leaves, etc.)
• Midday: Return to the centre for lunch & finalize sculpture plans
• Afternoon: Create land sculptures using materials collected
• Outdoor Fun Activity: Group relay race carrying nature materials

Day 3: Shell Art & Picnic Day

Location: Cates Park
Theme: Beachside Creations & Stories

• Morning: Beach exploration & shell collecting
• Midday: Picnic lunch & storytelling about local Indigenous legends
• Afternoon: Shell mosaics & driftwood sculptures
• Outdoor Fun Activities:
  • Rock skipping challenge
  • Beach obstacle course
  • Tug-of-war on the sand

Day 4: Art Showcase & Celebration

Location: Waterfront Park (Shipyard)
Theme: Water Coloring & Celebrating Creativity

• Morning: Set up an outdoor art gallery to present their art work over the week.
• Midday: Picnic celebration with fun camp stories
• Afternoon: Art showcase for parents & closing ceremony
• Outdoor Fun Activities:
  • Group nature charades
  • Freeze dance in the park

Date: Aug 11 – 15, 2025

Goal: immerses kids in a fun journey of navigation, treasure map making, crafting, and survival skills. Through hands-on activities and team challenges, they’ll develop creativity, problem-solving, and outdoor awareness while embracing the excitement of pirate life! 🏴‍☠️🏝️

Day 1: Welcome Aboard, Mateys!

Location: Larson School Playground

Theme: Learn about Navigation

• Morning: Icebreaker games & pirate name creation, Learn basic pirate lingo & create personal pirate flags
• Midday: Picnic lunch & Pirate Story-time
• Afternoon: Introduction to navigation (compass basics, directions), Map-reading challenge with hidden “gold”
• Outdoor Fun Activity at: “Walk the Plank” balance challenge

Day 2: Treasure Map Making & Island Exploration

Location: Mosquito Creek Park
Theme: Creating & Following Treasure Maps

• Morning: Learn about map-making (symbols, legends, and landmarks), Create personal treasure maps
• Midday: Lunch & pirate-themed storytelling
• Afternoon:
  • Map swap & treasure hunt (kids follow each other’s maps)
  • Outdoor Fun Activity: “Cannonball Toss” (bean bag throwing challenge)

Day 3: Crafting Pirate Treasure

Location: Mosquito Creek Park
Theme: Making Pirate Booty

• Morning: Create gold coins, treasure chests, and jewels using craft supplies, Learn about historical pirate treasure & famous lost treasures
• Midday: Lunch & team storytelling (create a pirate legend together)
• Afternoon:
  • Outdoor Fun Activity: Treasure relay race
  • Hide & seek challenge: Protect your treasure from rival pirates!

Day 4: Nature Survival Skills & Shipwreck Adventure

Location: Mosquito Creek Park

Theme: Surviving on a Deserted Island

• Morning: Learn basic survival skills (shelter building, water purification, fire safety), Team challenge: Build a pirate shelter using natural materials
• Midday: Picnic lunch & storytelling about real pirate survival stories
• Afternoon: Navigation challenge (use compasses & landmarks to find hidden supplies)
• Outdoor Fun Activity: Pirate obstacle course (climbing, crawling, balancing tasks)

Day 5: The Final Quest & Pirate Celebration

Location: Moodyville Park
Theme: The Ultimate Pirate Adventure

• Morning: Hide the treasure and hunt for peer’s treasures using all learned skills (maps, navigation, problem-solving)
• Midday: Pirate picnic feast & team storytelling contest
• Afternoon: Pirate certification ceremony (each camper gets a pirate title)
• Outdoor Fun Activity: “Pirate Battle” (safe sword-fighting with foam swords)
• Camp wrap-up & farewell celebration

August 18 – 22, 2025

Goal: engage children in creative, hands-on activities that connect them with nature. Over five days, kids will design and create their own mini gardens using various materials like pots, recycled containers, and wooden boxes. This plan fosters creativity, teaches sustainability, and promotes responsibility by having children care for their plants. It blends art and nature to inspire learning and fun, while helping kids develop an appreciation for the environment and the joy of growing plants.

Day 1: Mini Garden with Pot

• Goal: Introduce basic gardening skills and personal creativity in planting.
• Purpose of Materials: Pots will serve as the base for the mini gardens, while soil allows for planting. Plants like succulents or herbs give campers a simple, low-maintenance option to start their garden. Pebbles and stones provide decorative elements to enhance the garden’s aesthetic.\
• Outdoor Location: Capilano River Park

Day 2: Fairy Gardens in Wooden Boxes

• Goal: Encourage imaginative thinking by creating whimsical, fantasy-inspired gardens.
• Purpose of Materials: Wooden boxes act as the foundation for a fairy or fantasy-themed garden. Moss serves as “grass,” while figurines and twigs help to add life and imagination to the design. Paint allows kids to customize their boxes for a personal touch.
• Outdoor Location: Mosquito Creek Park

Day 3: Mini Gardens in Recycled Containers

• Goal: Teach sustainability by reusing everyday materials and creating eco-friendly gardens.
• Purpose of Materials: Recycled containers reduce waste and serve as creative, upcycled planters. Soil supports the plants, and paints and glue are used for decorating the containers, allowing campers to personalize their gardens.
• Outdoor Location: Griffin Park (Delbrook Rec Centre)

Day 4 and 5: Mini Garden with Mix Media

• Goal: Explore creativity through a themed garden with different type of material, such as clay, natural wood stick, rock from the creek, leaves, moss from the tree and etc.
• Purpose of Materials: The purpose of using mixed media to create a mini garden is to encourage creativity, personalization, and exploration. By combining various materials such as soil, plants, recycled containers, natural elements, and decorative items, children can express their individuality while learning about the different aspects of gardening. The use of mixed media also enhances their problem-solving skills, as they experiment with different textures, colors, and forms to design their gardens. It fosters a deeper connection to nature and sustainability, while making the process more engaging and enjoyable.
• Outdoor Location：Mosquito Creek Park and Braemar School Playground

Date: Aug 25 – 29, 2025

Goal: With summer holiday ending in few days, our busy learners will enjoy a relaxing week to prepare themselves for the new school year. However, we cannot have enough of our summer outdoor time. We will go on easy and scenic hikes during the week and let children do some nature drawing with the skills they have developed in the previous weeks.

Day 1: Stanley Park Exploration.

Day 2: Yaletown Seawell

Day 3: Deep Cove Park

Day 4: Lynn Canyon Park

Day 5: North Vancouver Spiritual Trail and Moodyville Park