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

Goal:

• Children are introduced to means of public transportation and learn about how this system benefit our life. As usual safety in public place is the priority to an enjoyable journey. Therefore, they will also learn safety procedures for emergency in the public transit system; for example, fire.
• Children will work as a group to present what have learned in their trip and learn about the presentation skills that help them to share their experience with families and friends.

Day 1: Bus & Seabus & Transit Office in Waterfront

• Learn how to read bus routes, check schedules, and identify bus stops.
• ake a bus ride to Shipyard in North Vancouver and take Seabus to Waterfront Transit Office (located in the Waterfront Skytrain Station)
• Activity: Map the bus route taken and discuss safety tips while waiting for and riding the bus.
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Day 2: Skytrain Adventure & Yaletown Round House Tour

• Learn about Skytrain System and where it takes us too
• Visit Yaletown Round House Station for games and picnic at the playground by the station, and visit the False Creek Seataxi station to prepare for the next day
• Identify landmarks seen in the trip and discuss water safety.
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Day 3: Lafarge Lake

• Continue exploring transportation system on the route to Lafarge Lake Coquitlam
• Explore Lafarge Lake Park and its ecosystem and Picnic in the park
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Day 4: Plan a Trip for the whole group

• Group scavenger hunt to identify different public traffic signs in the neighbourhood.
• Plan a multi-modal trip using all three transportation methods and the traffic signs
• Outdoor activity: Braemar School Playground
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Day 5: Presentation & Graduation

• Present a trip for family during the weekend (video record is applied).
• Outdoor Activities: Moodyville Park.
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Date: July 6th – July 10th, 2026

Goal: 

• Guide children to understand and apply fundamental architecture concepts into our daily like.
• Learn about connection between human activities and nature.
• Assist children to master skills for architecture with natural and affordable materials so that they are able to continue their building experience at home.

Day 1: Introduction to Architecture Concepts and 3D shapes for Building

• Challenge: learn to understand the concept of architecture and identify different types of buildings; draft their own architectural structure and present to the group.
• Introduce children to basic 3D shapes and how they form the foundation of structures, and assist children to build 3D shapes such as cubes, cylinder, and pyramids and learn to use the 3D shapes to build stable structures.
• 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
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Day 2: Exploration of Relationship Between Environment and Architecture

• Visit different landmarks such as school, city hall, parks in our neighbourhood to learn about sustainable civil planning.
• Goal: Observe and understand the function of architecture in civic planning and its relationship with nature.
• Outdoor: Delbook Park, City Hall, Schools in North Shore
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Day 3: Blue Print and Floor Plan Design

• 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
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Day 4 & 5: Designing and Building Mini House: Tallest Tower

• 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
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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
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Date: Jul 13 – 17, 2026

Goal

• Develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills through simple engineering projects.
• Continue developing architecture skills with natural and affordable materials.

Day 1: Bridge Builders

• Challenge: Build a bridge using all natural and eco-friendly materials such as paper straw to build bridge that hold weight. •
• Outdoor: Observe bridges in the neighbourhood – Mosquito Creek Park

Day 2: Roller Coasters

• Challenge: Create a roller coaster using natural and eco-friendly materials. The project should become a natural park of Mosquito Creek Park.
• Goal: Design a track where a marble can travel smoothly in natural environment. •
• Outdoor: Mosquito Creek Park

Day 3: Tree House

• Challenge:
  
  • Design and build a shelter with natural and eco-friendly materials in the park for emergency purpose such as earthquake.
  • Build a tree house for indoor display with natural and eco-friendly materials.
• Goal: learn to survive in nature 
• Outdoor: Mosquito Creek Park

Day 4: Tallest Tower

• Challenge: Build the tallest freestanding tower with nature and eco-friend materials.
• Goal: Test structural stability and balance.
• Outdoor: Fairmount Park

Day 5: Perfecting projects of the week and make video for family

• Challenge: Design a simple air craft powered by the air from a balloon.
• Goal: Measure how far and fast the car can travel.
• Outdoor: Shipyard Splash Park to celebrate their achievement of the week.

WEEK 4: Young Architect – Advanced Projects and Team Collaboration

Date: Jul 20 – 24, 2025

Goal

• Learn about Landmarks and its purpose as part of urban development.
• Learn about how Landmarks influence local economy and social culture.

Day 1: Learn About Landmarks in Vancouver

• Challenge: Explore concept of the Landmark and their importance in architectural value.
• Goal: learn to identify features of landmarks
• Outdoor: student explore landmarks (Pan Pacific Hotel, Gastown Steam Clock, SFU Downtown Campus etc) 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.
• Goal: build a stable and unique landmark
• Outdoor: Shipyard Water Splash park

Day 3: Sustainable City Design around the Landmark

• 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 over the week 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 the past weeks and early days of week 4 are applied into this work.\ Students will present their project to the public (Shipyard the Quay)
• 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 25th – July 31st

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)
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  • 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 WEEK 6: Art and Ocean
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Date: Aug. 4th – Aug. 7th ( centre is closed of BC day on Aug. 3rd)

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 ocean. 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: Cates Park ( North Vancouver) – Morning Drop Off at the Park !


Theme: Observing & Sketching Nature

• Morning: Explore Cates park and collect materials, such as shell and rock.
• Midday: Picnic lunch & discussion on natural patterns and textures
• Afternoon: Sketching & recording observations in nature journals and draft an oceanside park.
• Outdoor Fun Activity: Picnic, spots and drawing

Day 2: Sculpture Creation with Natural Materials

Location: Mosquito Creek Park

Theme: Transforming Nature into Art

• Morning: collect more natural materials from Mosquito Creek Park
• Midday: Return to the centre for lunch & finalize sculpture plans
• Afternoon: Create an oceanside park using materials collected following their draft made on the previous day.
• Outdoor Fun Activity: Group relay race carrying nature material

Day 3: Shell Art & Picnic Day

Location: Deep Cove Park – Morning Drop Off at Deep Cove Parking!


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 Colouring & 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 and Freeze dance in the park

Date: Aug 3 – 7, 2026

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

Day 1: Invisible Ink with Natural Materials

• Goal: Students will investigate how different substances react to heat and compare which materials produce the most visible invisible ink.
• 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 – Density Tower Investigation

• Goal: Students will experiment different food materials density and build a density tower based on their observation and scientific study.
• Outdoor: Griffin Bowl Park

Day 4: Balloon Rocket Engineering Challenge

• Goal: Students will investigate how releasing air from a balloon creates a force that causes motion, and compare how different conditions affect the movement.
• 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

August 17 – 21, 2026

Goal: With summer holiday ending in two weeks, 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 Seawall

Day 3: Deep Cove Park

Day 4: Lynn Canyon Park

Day 5: North Vancouver Spiritual Trail and Moodyville Park

Date: Aug 24 – 28, 2026

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 31 – Sep 4, 2026

Note: It is rare to have this week included in the summer camp however we have been requested to open for working parents. If the registration is below 12, we will cancel this week to give hardworking teachers a break before centre reopens for the new school year.

Goal: This is a long summer for children and we would like to do few less intense but more meaningful activities with our children. Our center has been supporting local food back and North Shore Supported Child Development Department for fundraising. In this week, children will do fundraising with teachers as well as doing other activities to support our community. All fundraising sale materials cost are on centre. The profit will all to go north shore communities such as North Shore food bank. Children will make a final presentation of their fundraising activities reflecting what they learn and how they feel in this project.

Day 1: Handmake Cookie Sale – Shipyard

Day 2: Garbage Collect in Mosquito Creek Park

Day 3: Lemonade Sale – Delbrook Plaza

Day 4: Collecting Bottles from neighbours

Day 5: Presentation of Self-refection on helping our community.