Summer Sports Camps for Children in Victoria BC

by hwilde on May 16, 2012

Many parents in Victoria are looking for fun activities to keep the children fit and occupied over the summer school break.  There are so many options for summer sports camps for children in Victoria BC that you will surely be able to find something to suit your child, whether they are exploring a variety of sports, or honing their skills at a high level.

There are programs for younger children, like:

Active Kids – Multi Sport – offered at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre for children aged 5-8.  This half-day camp focusses on developing a love of physical activity at an early age. Classes include games, mini skills lessons and a series of high energy activities.

Sporty Kids Camp – a program for 5-7 year olds at the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence that works on your childs’ overall development of fundamental movement skills like running, jumping, catching, kicking and throwing in a well–structured, fun environment utilizing a wide range of sports, games and drills.

There are gender-based programs like:

Abstract Volleyball Camp – for boys aged 12-15.  Led by Jesse Knight who has 15 years of CIS, NCAA, and International Coaching experience, this camp will also include nutritional and mental training strategies, leadership training, a recruiting seminar and yoga training geared towards improving an athlete’s performance.  This program is also offered separately to girls.

Strikezone Girls Softball – at Juan de Fuca Rec Centre, this program teaches girls aged 8-12 how to throw and catch, hit, base run, the rules of the game, and game tactics all in a fun atmosphere.

Summer Soccer Camp – offered by EM Sports Academy is an advanced week long summer camp provide a unique training camp for serious elite male or female players aged 9-17 looking for advanced soccer skills/fitness/agility/power/tactical and technical training.

This representation of summer sports programs for children in Victoria BC is just a drop in the overflowing bucket of possibilities.  Check out your local recreation centre or the website Childs Play 101 for more.

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Multi Day Summer Camps for Children in Victoria BC

by jbaker on May 9, 2012

Families that are looking for multi-day summer camps for their children can choose from a number of options in or near Victoria BC.  Some of these choices include:

Horne Lake Adventure Weekend Mother Daughter Camp for girls aged 8-16 and their Mom.  This weekend camp offers outdoor adventure activities like rock rappelling and caving and finishes up with a relaxing soak in the Tigh Na Mara Grotto Spa.  For more info and registration visit the Horne Lake Outdoor Center website.  They also host a weekend Father Son camp and a single parent and kid’s camp.

Adventurous teens 15-17 yrs old might enjoy 5 days of sea kayaking on the rugged West Coast.  Sea lions, seals, blowholes, intertidal explorations, sandy beaches, sea caves, sea arches and maybe even a whale are the highlights of this voyage.  This, along with other marine adventure camps is organized by Glenlyon-Norfolk School.  You can get more info here.

Pioneer Pacific Camp – a Christian faith-based camp, organizes a 10 day sailing adventure in Desolation Sound for teens aged 15-18 yrs.  Spend your days making memories and friendships and learning the skills of navigation, rope work and sail handling.

For younger teens, a five day program culminating in an overnight kayak trip to the beautiful Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is a great introduction to kayaking.  No experience necessary!  This camp is organized by Ocean River Sports.

Zajac Ranch for Children in Mission, BC offers a range of summer camps for children with serious and chronic illnesses and disabilities who might not otherwise have a chance to enjoy a summer camp experience.

Camp Narnia in beautiful Nanoose Bay, a short drive up Vancouver Island provides a summer camp experience for children in a rural setting, offering programs that would build new skills and attitudes, enhance self-esteem, develop independence and create a sense of personal well-being and enjoyment.

This is just a taste of the options for multi day summer camps for children living in Victoria BC.  For a more complete listing please visit Childs Play 101.  There’s no need for your children’s summer vacation to be long and boring – send them to summer camp!

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Park and Recreation Centre Summer Day Camps in Victoria BC

by gmclean May 2, 2012

With summer fast approaching have you decided what to do with your children when school gets out?  Here is some information about park and recreation centre summer day camps in Victoria BC to help you. There are many options when it comes to summer programs and camps for children in Victoria BC, and the day [...]

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Good News for Goldstream Provincial Park

by hwilde April 18, 2012

One year after a terrible accident that saw thousands of litres of fuel spilled into the river at Goldstream Provincial Park, 3000 Coho salmon fry were released into the river as part of the ongoing remediation work. Goldstream Provincial Park holds a special place in the hearts of many people living in Victoria.  There are [...]

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Yachting in Victoria BC

by jbaker April 13, 2012

Yachting; the very word conjures up the fresh scent of salt air, the sound of snapping sails and visions of sunlight on sparkling water.  Perched on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria BC offers ample opportunities to get out on the water, and boasts no less than three yachting organizations. The Royal Victoria Yacht [...]

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Community Gardens in Victoria BC

by gmclean April 8, 2012

Victoria BC is known as the Garden City, due to a temperate climate that allows people who are living in Victoria to garden pretty much year round.  More and more people are exploring vegetable gardening, whether for exercise, tasty fresh veggies and fruit, or to save a few bucks at the supermarket. But what if [...]

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Cycling in Victoria BC

by hwilde April 3, 2012

Victoria BC was made for cycling!  Diverse topography and a mild climate that allows for year round cycling means that Victoria is popular with those who like to get around on two wheels. In fact, Victoria is considered the cycling capital of Canada, and hosts Canada’s biggest cycling celebration, the Victoria International Cycling Festival.  For [...]

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Track and Field in Victoria BC

by jbaker March 29, 2012

Track and Field in Victoria BC is getting under way!  The season runs from mid April through July. During April, May and June the Vancouver Athletics Association (VIAA) clubs host seven track meets at different locations on Vancouver Island. Athletes, 9 years and older, compete against their peers in a wide range of events. Athletes [...]

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Summer Swimming Programs in Victoria BC

by gmclean March 26, 2012

If you’re looking for a summer activity to keep you children busy and fit this upcoming summer, you should investigate summer swimming programs in Victoria BC.  The British Columbia Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA) operates a comprehensive learn to swim and competitive swimming program that runs from May through August each year, culminating in provincial championships [...]

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Greater Victoria Minor Football Gears Up!

by hwilde March 21, 2012

Along with other sports more traditionally associated with spring, the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association is gearing up for the season.  The GVMFA has been providing children between the ages of 7 and 14 the opportunity to learn and play football for the past 18 years. The spring football season runs from March through May, [...]

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