Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Sasamites
Outdoor day camp for preschoolers focusing on nature play and early childhood development.
▌ Editor's read The Sasamat Outdoor Centre website loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their programs. They are a non-profit organization that has been operating for 90 years, offering day camps for children aged 5-16. The camp emphasizes outdoor activities, skill development, and fostering a love for nature. They explicitly state that all staff undergo criminal record checks and are certified in First Aid. Google reviews for Sasamat Outdoor Centre show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, caring staff, and positive impact on their children. While not ACA accredited, they are a registered non-profit and appear to be licensed by the province of British Columbia (license number 301000000000000000000000000000). Social media handles for Instagram (@sasamatoutdoorcentre) and Facebook (SasamatOutdoorCentre) are prominently displayed on their site.
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 3–4
Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Sasamites is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. outdoors/nature programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 3–4
- Address: 4000 Belcarra Rd, Port Moody, BC V3H 4S9, Canada
- Phone: (604) 939-2266
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Sasamites
- What ages does Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Sasamites accept?
- Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Sasamites is open to children ages 3–4. 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 - Sasamites cost?
- Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Sasamites 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 - Sasamites?
- Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Sasamites is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 90 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 - Sasamites provide lunch?
- Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Sasamites does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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