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Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp

City of Vancouver Supported Summer Day Camps - Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp · $150/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 for day camps and childcare at community centers, confirming it loads as a real camp site. This camp is part of a larger municipal offering, indicating it is run by the City of Vancouver. There is no specific information about Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp's accreditation with the ACA, nor is a provincial license number explicitly listed on the general page. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Hillcrest Community Centre' show a 4.4-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facility and programs, though not specifically for the summer camp. Social media handles for this specific camp are not listed on the general City of Vancouver day camp page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Hillcrest Explorers 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: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4, Canada
  • Phone: (604) 257-8600
  • 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 Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp

What ages does Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp accept?
Hillcrest Explorers 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 Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp cost?
Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp 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 Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp's hours?
Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp runs 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp?
Hillcrest Explorers 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 Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp provide lunch?
Hillcrest Explorers 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 Hillcrest Explorers Day Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Vancouver?
Hillcrest Explorers 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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