Hastings 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. While specific details for 'Hastings Summer Day Camps' are not individually listed, the page outlines general information for the city's day camp offerings, including supported camps for children with disabilities. The City of Vancouver operates these camps, indicating a municipal parks owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific provincial licensing numbers on the website. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Hastings Community Centre' show a 4.4-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, with comments often praising the facility and programs, though not specifically detailing the summer camps. Social media handles are not directly linked from this page.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Hastings 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
- Address: 3096 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 5K6, Canada
- Phone: (604) 718-6222
- 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 Hastings Summer Day Camps
- What ages does Hastings Summer Day Camps accept?
- Hastings 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 Hastings Summer Day Camps cost?
- Hastings 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.
- Who runs Hastings Summer Day Camps?
- Hastings 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 Hastings Summer Day Camps provide lunch?
- Hastings 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 Hastings Summer Day Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Vancouver?
- Hastings 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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