Summer Camp Programs

Camp Summit offers campers the opportunity to motivate themselves, try new activities, and meet new people in a place that's unforgettable. The self-confidence and friendships gained from their experiences here at camp they'll take with them well beyond their time here.

Summit is fully accredited by the British Columbia Camping Association.

Our Summer 2010 Programs will include:

• 5 Day 'Discovery' Camp
• 1 Week 'Summer Blast' Camp
• 2 Week 'Adventure Challenge' Camp
• Base Camp
• Senior Leadership Challenge (SLC)
• Leader-In-Training (LIT)

5 Day Discovery Camp

Campers from 7 to 12 years of age can come and join Summit for an amazing 5 day program that introduces them to the joys of summer camp!  Campers get to engage in traditional camp activities such as arts & crafts, orienteering, field games, archery, and campfires.  They are also introduced to our great onsite adventure activities such as climbing on our climbing & bouldering walls, mountain biking on our fun trails, and clamouring on our high ropes course challenges.  This is a perfect program for a first time camper to enjoy the experience in a shorter stay!

• Saturday, July 3rd to Wednesday, July 7th , $459.00 CDN

See photos from last summer's 5-day Discovery sessions.

1 Week Summer Blast Camp

Slightly older campers from 8 to 15 years of age will revel in our one week program designed to provide them with an opportunity to participate in all of the traditional summer camp activities such as arts & crafts, campfires, archery, orienteering plus the great onsite adventure activities such as climbing, high ropes and mountain biking.  IN ADDITION, the one week program also includes more challenging off-site activities such as day hikes on local mountain trails and canoeing on beautiful Alice Lake!  For 2010 there are 5 great one week sessions to choose from!  For campers that can’t get enough and wish to extend their summer fun – we are also pleased to offer 2 of them as a ‘back to back’ option in August!

• Saturday, July 10th to Friday, July 16th          $637.00 CDN
• Saturday, July 17th to Friday, July 23rd
• Saturday, July 24th to Friday July 30th
• Monday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 8th
• Monday, August 9th to Sunday, August 15th

See photos from last summer's 1 week sessions in these photo galleries: Blast 1, Blast 2 & Blast 3

2 Week Adventure Challenge Camp

Camp Summit is pleased to continue to offer its classic and very popular two-week Adventure Challenge program for Campers 8 to 15 years of age.  In this program campers enjoy all of the great activities that Summit offers such as canoeing, mountain biking, wall climbing, orienteering, and archery. IN ADDITION all campers in this session get to participate in a multi-day backcountry hiking trip into our beautiful coastal mountain ranges.  Campers will also choose to partake in an adventure activity of their choice on the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure Day’: campers can choose to go rafting on the Cheakamus River – Class 2 (ages 8-15); or rafting on the Elaho River – Class 3+ (ages 13-15); go horseback riding, zip-treking in Whistler or off-site rock climbing here in Squamish, the climbing mecca of the world and sightseeing in Whistler for the day. (Please note that Program cost will vary based on activity choice for this day)

• Saturday, July 17th to Friday, July 30th, $1597.00 CDN Base Rate

Base Camp

Camp Summit is happy to announce the launch of our new “Base Camp” program which is offered to children between the ages of 4-6 years old. Your child’s Summit summer camp experiences can now all start at ‘Base Camp’!

Your son or daughter will sleep in a tent cabin with 4-6 other children and 3 staff members. Meals and snacks are served in our dining hall beginning with a “Thanks for food!” cheer before each meal.

For the ‘Base Camp’ program we provide a 2:1 camper to counsellor ratio. Our mature and highly qualified staff ensures the utmost safety for your child while here at Camp Summit.

Activities such as arts and crafts, hiking, baking, gardening, fishing, archery, cook-outs, earth education/appreciation, skit nights and camp fires are just some of the fun ‘Base Camp’ has to offer!

*The space for this program is limited so we urge families to register early to avoid disappointment. Registrations are first come first serve and will receive an information package shortly after your registration is complete.*

This program engages your child in the great outdoors ‘Summit Style’ as well as all the exciting adventures and experiences your child is sure to love. ‘Base Camp’ will be the start of life long friendships and memories for your child all in a safe and encouraging environment. Photos of the day will be uploaded each evening on our website so you can see for yourself the awesome time your child is having.

• Friday, August 20th to Sunday, August 22nd       $200 CDN
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Senior Leadership Challenge Program

SLC 1 ‘Journey’ & SLC 2 ‘New Horizons’

We have expanded our already successful SLC program into two sequential & progressive sessions.

SLC 1 - Journey 2 Week Program

PLEASE NOTE: our SLC 1 “Journey” program is now at full capacity.

This two week program is specifically designed for 15 yr old individuals with the desire to explore not only the wilderness, but themselves as well.  The personal growth element of the program is ultimately a product of the outdoor training and hard skill development.  Through the shared challenges of a wilderness expedition participants learn ‘hands on’ about effective communication, conflict resolution, judgment, decision-making, and teamwork while also beginning to explore leadership styles and skills.

As part of their wilderness experience, SLC 1 campers will embark on an extended multi-day canoe excursion on the Sunshine Coast of BC.  SLC 1 participants are involved in all of the organizing and planning aspects of these expeditions. Through the development of these “hard skills” participants gain confidence in their outdoor skills and personal abilities.

When not on trip, SLC 1 campers will explore all of the great adventure activities that Summit has to offer – mountain biking, climbing, canoeing – all with the intent to hone skills, move out of ‘comfort zones’, and challenge themselves both physically and mentally.  Any young person with the desire to push themselves in a wilderness setting will enjoy our ‘Journey’ program immensely!

• Monday August 2 to Sunday August 15th       $1697.00

Learn more about the SLC Program in our SLC Program Info Package PDF.

SLC2 – New Horizons 3 Week Program

This three week program is specifically designed for 16 yr old individuals with not only the passion to continue exploring the wilderness & growing personally, but also the desire and intent to learn about leadership, mentoring, and teaching others.  This program is the natural evolution of SLC 1.  The SLC 2 program continues building personal growth through outdoor training and hard skill development but begins to move the focus towards how one can apply skills and knowledge to guide and help others.  On top of gaining self-reliance in the wilderness participants undertake a 16-hour Standard First Aid certification course and partake in activity workshops that explore further concepts of responsibility, leadership, and mentoring roles in a community. The experience inherently ingrains a sense of social responsibility, compassion, respect for oneself and others, and a conscience for the world we live in.

As part of the wilderness experience, SLC 2 campers will embark on multi day backpacking expedition in the spectacular Coast Mountains surrounding Squamish.  Participants are involved in all aspects of these expeditions including the initial route selection, menu planning, food/gear pack in/out, campsite selection/set-up, and cooking.  Over the course of the program participants gain competency in route finding with a map and compass, backcountry safety procedures and “Leave No Trace” environmental principles. Further development of “hard skills” will allow participants to gain confidence in their outdoor skills and the knowledge to plan and eventually lead their own backcountry expeditions.

When not on expedition SLC 2 campers integrate into the Camp Summit residential programs as active observers and assistant leaders.  Through this participants gain additional leadership and teaching skills in all of our activities such as mountain biking, archery, arts & crafts, orienteering, and climbing.   They also have an opportunity to apply their leadership skills through the design and instruction of their own events and activities for the younger campers.

• Saturday July 3rd  to Friday July 23rd     $2442.00

Learn more about the SLC Program in our SLC Program Info Package PDF.

Leaders-In-Training 7 Week Program

The focus of the LIT program is for participants who are 17 years of age to acquire the skills and confidence to lead youth in an outdoor adventure, camp setting and in their communities back home. The LIT program emphasizes responsibility and caring for the camp community – the focus is on ‘others’ rather than on oneself.  The LIT program prepares participants to be part of a workforce team, managing job responsibilities, and allowing the experience of full time work, while still being trained in an ‘apprenticeship’ style program.  It is important to note that this program is the transition from being a camper towards being a counselor and participants must have a strong desire to work with youth.    

How does the program work?  LITs play a key role in the camp community - LITs are paired up with experienced cabin counsellors to lead a cabin group of 7-15 year old campers through their summer camp experience.  Participants have the opportunity to explore responsibility and act as mentors and guides to the residential campers while being supervised by a senior camp staff.  The LIT participates in all of the activities with their cabin groups including mountain biking, rock climbing, archery, orienteering, and backcountry camping trips; at times, LITs also work with the activity instructors to learn how to instruct these outdoor activities. LITs will participate in leadership workshops with the LIT Coordinator focusing on child and youth development with an Anti-Oppression framework. This framework is centered around becoming consciously aware of sensitive issues such as race, creed, ability/disability, class, and much more. LITs are given a well rounded and varied program to allow them to experience all aspects of camp.     

• LIT Full Program – Sunday June 28th - Sunday August 15th $750.00
• LIT Half Program 1 – Sunday June 28th – Friday July 23rd $500.00
• LIT Half Program 2 – Sunday June 28th to July 2nd (training week) Friday July 23rd to Sunday August 15th $500.00

Learn more about the LIT Program in our LIT Program Info Package PDF.

camp dates

You can find out 2010 dates and rates on the dates & rates page, and all of our registration information in the registration section.