Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps
Community center day camps in Vancouver offering a variety of activities for children.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Vancouver's Parks, Recreation and Culture page detailing day camps and childcare at community centers. This indicates that Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps are part of a larger municipal program. The website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific provincial licensing numbers for individual camps, as these are typically managed at the municipal level for city-run programs. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on this general overview page. Google reviews for 'Champlain Heights Community Centre' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 320 reviews, with comments often praising the facilities and programs. The program type is clearly day camp. Social media handles for the specific camp are not listed on the general City of Vancouver page.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps 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 community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 3350 Maquinna Dr, Vancouver, BC V5S 4J7, Canada
- Phone: (604) 718-6575
- Cost notes: CAD. Costs vary by program. Financial aid is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps
- What ages does Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps accept?
- Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps 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 Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps cost?
- Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps publishes $150/week for the standard session. CAD. Costs vary by program. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps's hours?
- Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps?
- Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps provide lunch?
- Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps 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 Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Vancouver?
- Champlain Heights Summer Day Camps is one of 5 community/rec center camps in 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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