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Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp

530 E 12th St, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2K4

Pear Tree Education offers a variety of themed day camps in North Vancouver, British Columbia, focusing on hands-on learning and skill development for childr...

▌ Editor's read The Pear Tree Education website loads successfully and details a range of summer day camps in North Vancouver, British Columbia, for children aged 5-12. The 'About Us' page indicates the company has been operating for 15 years, founded by Oliver Wood, and is a for-profit entity. While not ACA accredited (as it's a Canadian camp), the website states that all staff undergo criminal record checks. The camp offers various themed programs, including a 'Transportation Camp,' with detailed daily schedules and learning objectives. Google reviews for 'Pear Tree Education' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and dedicated teachers. Social media handles found are @peartreeeducation on Instagram and PearTreeEducation on Facebook, both actively updated. The camp's approach focuses on project-based learning, with specific examples like building and testing vehicles in the Transportation Camp.
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Since 201115+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2011 (15 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 530 E 12th St, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2K4, Canada
  • Phone: (604) 929-3141
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp

What ages does Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp accept?
Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp cost?
Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp's hours?
Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp?
Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp is operated by a private business, with 15 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 Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp provide lunch?
Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp 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.
How does Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp compare to other specialty camps in North Vancouver?
Pear Tree Education - Transportation Camp is one of 7 specialty camps in North Vancouver that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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