What ages does Dunbar Summer Day Camp accept?

Dunbar Summer Day 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 Dunbar Summer Day Camp cost?

Dunbar Summer Day Camp publishes $120/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 Dunbar Summer Day Camp's hours?

Dunbar Summer Day Camp 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 Dunbar Summer Day Camp?

Dunbar Summer Day Camp 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 Dunbar Summer Day Camp provide lunch?

Dunbar Summer Day 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 Dunbar Summer Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Vancouver?

Dunbar Summer Day Camp 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Dunbar Summer Day Camp

City of Vancouver Supported Summer Day Camps - Dunbar Summer Day Camp · $120/week

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 a municipal-parks owner type and a day camp program. The page highlights that the City of Vancouver offers supported summer day camps, including at Dunbar Community Centre, which are designed to be inclusive for children with disabilities by providing additional support. There is no specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or founding dates on this general overview page. The website does not list social media handles directly for the day camps. Google reviews for 'Dunbar Community Centre' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 258 reviews, with comments often praising the facility and programs, though specific summer camp reviews are not easily isolated. No ACA accreditation was found, which is typical for municipal programs in Canada.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Dunbar Summer Day 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 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

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Details

Category: Community/Rec Center
Ages: 5–12
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Address: 4747 Dunbar St, Vancouver, BC V6S 2H2, Canada
Phone: (604) 222-6060
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 Dunbar Summer Day Camp

What ages does Dunbar Summer Day Camp accept?: Dunbar Summer Day 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 Dunbar Summer Day Camp cost?: Dunbar Summer Day Camp publishes $120/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 Dunbar Summer Day Camp's hours?: Dunbar Summer Day Camp 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 Dunbar Summer Day Camp?: Dunbar Summer Day Camp 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 Dunbar Summer Day Camp provide lunch?: Dunbar Summer Day 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 Dunbar Summer Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Vancouver?: Dunbar Summer Day Camp 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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