Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–16 · $247/week
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Sasamat Outdoor Centre

Sasamat Outdoor Centre · $247/week

Sasamat Outdoor Centre offers overnight summer camps with a focus on outdoor activities and skill development.

▌ Editor's read The Sasamat Outdoor Centre website loads successfully and provides information about their day camp programs. Google reviews indicate a strong reputation with a 4.8-star rating from 165 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. The camp is a non-profit organization that has been operating for over 60 years, offering a variety of outdoor activities like canoeing, archery, and climbing. They explicitly state that all staff undergo criminal record checks and reference checks, and are certified in First Aid and CPR. The camp offers day programs for various age groups, with a focus on outdoor adventure and skill development. Social media handles for Instagram (@sasamatoutdoorcentre) and Facebook (SasamatOutdoorCentre) are linked on their website.
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–16

Sasamat Outdoor Centre sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–16
  • Address: 4000 Camp Sasamat Rd, Belcarra, BC V3H 4S5, Canada
  • Phone: (604) 936-9313
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CAD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Sasamat Outdoor Centre

What ages does Sasamat Outdoor Centre accept?
Sasamat Outdoor Centre is open to children ages 6–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Sasamat Outdoor Centre cost?
Sasamat Outdoor Centre publishes $247/week for the standard session. CAD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Sasamat Outdoor Centre?
Sasamat Outdoor Centre is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Sasamat Outdoor Centre provide lunch?
Yes — Sasamat Outdoor Centre includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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