Week-long and two-week day camps, overnight camps and wilderness expeditions on Vancouver Island. Availability below was updated Oct 31, 2026; live availability is in the registration software.
Day Camps
Classic Day Camp
Greater Victoria and Sooke, BC
Ages 6-8 and 9-11 (12 year-olds accepted)4 or 5 days
Rates and sessions for Classic Day Camp
Returning families before Mar 1
$520
$425
Price
$530 - $660
$435 - $565
Rate columns
5-day
4-day
Prices include transportation and tax.
Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
Returning families must email WEA for a discount code before Mar 1.
Limited spaces available at early bird prices. Prices may not be discounted for programs that are almost full or waitlisted.
Swimming, canoeing, hiking, archery, geocaching, fire-building, shelter-building, campfire cooking, and rainforest or beach exploration. Activities vary week to week with weather, conditions and camper interests. 2027 weeks run Jun 14 to Sep 3 (Week 2, Jun 21-25, was waitlisting at last update).
Ages 6-10 (11-12 year-olds accepted)5 days, extended day
Rates and sessions for Wild Paws Day Camp
Returning families before Mar 1
$385
Price
$405 - $515
Prices include tax.
No transportation provided by WEA for this program.
Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
A local favourite at Elk/Beaver Lake Parks: shelter-building, canoeing on Beaver Lake, hiking, navigation, geocaching, orienteering, nature exploration, forest games and swimming. Extended hours designed for working families. 2027: Aug 9-13 and Aug 16-20 at Beaver Lake.
Ages 9-12 (13 year-olds accepted, contact us)5 days
Rates and sessions for Adventure X Day Camp
Returning families before Mar 1
$585
Price
$595 - $735
Prices include transportation and tax.
Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
Returning families must email WEA for a discount code before Mar 1.
Limited spaces available at early bird prices. Prices may not be discounted for programs that are almost full or waitlisted.
Classic Day Camp with the adventure turned up: fishing, wilderness navigation, outdoor cooking, kayaking, paddle boarding, marine exploration and advanced archery. Campers choose their own activities each week, and Fridays feature a full-day hike. Best for kids who are physically fit and ready to push themselves. 2027: Jul 12-16, Aug 16-20, Aug 30 to Sep 3.
Overnight and expedition programs run in partnership with the Western Educational Adventure Society (WEAS). Prices do not include tax. Ferry and airport pick-up and drop-off are available for out-of-town campers.
6-Day Overnight Camps
Sooke and Shirley, BC
Ages 9-136 days
Rates and sessions for 6-Day Overnight Camps
6-day price
$995 - $1,195 + GST
Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
Returning families must email WEA for a discount code before Mar 1.
Limited spaces available at early bird prices. Prices may not be discounted for programs that are almost full or waitlisted.
Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon. Canoeing, kayaking, hiking, geocaching, fire-building, shelter-building, camp cooking, campfires, forest games and swimming, plus group meal preparation, team-led activity planning and a one-night backcountry hiking trip. 2027: Jul 18-23 and Jul 25-30.
Rates and sessions for Sayward Forest Canoe Journey
Price
$1,375 - $2,032 + GST
Dates
July 4 - 11, 2027
Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
Paddle a chain of freshwater lakes on the Sayward Forest Canoe Circuit: portages, calm low-risk rivers, canoe rescues, paddling technique, camping and outdoor cooking, with leadership and teamwork throughout.
Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
A sea kayaking expedition through Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands, starting from Quadra or Cortes Island. Sea kayaking skills, marine biology, ecology, tides, currents, outdoor cooking and wilderness camping, with eagles, seals, sea lions and otters along the way.
Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
Hike the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail from Jordan River to Port Renfrew: coastal rainforest, suspension bridges, beaches and tidal pools. Campers learn to plan and lead a coastal expedition. For energetic youth who are physically fit.
Prices vary from session to session depending on demand and availability.
Returning families must email WEA for a discount code before Mar 1.
Backpack the Forbidden Plateau in Strathcona Provincial Park from Raven Lodge on Mount Washington: alpine meadows, pristine lakes and peaks, with a possible summit of Mount Albert Edward. For physically active youth ready for a challenge.
