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Vancouver Day Camps for Kids: SPRING BREAK
Spring into action and find the kid… within the kid!
Springtime… the perfect time for young adventurers to explore, play, bike, and discover some of Vancouver’s best urban and outdoor spaces. Our annual Spring Break Day Camps connect the best of Vancouver with the awesomeness of adventure. Our talented instructors lead weekly small-group and day camp-style experiences where campers explore Vancouver by transit, foot, bike, swim, and hiking. Each day is a completely different adventure location, experience, and activity relating to the weekly theme and weather!
Packing List
DATES/TIMES
Duration: 8:45 AM–3:15 PM (Mon–Fri)
Week One: March 17–21, 2025
Week Two: March 24–28, 2025
PICKUP/DROPOFF
Douglas Park
AGES (co-ed)
Junior: 5–7 yrs
Senior: 8–12 yrs
PRICES
$789 + GST/week
Deposit: $200.00 CAD + GST
Includes: Program supplies and materials, experienced instructors, daily photos for parents, admission to all activities, supportive instruction, and one heck of a week of adventure.
Does not include: Bikes – campers will need to bring their own bike and safety equipment for Wednesdays only bike days.
More info: office@firesideadventures.ca
Super fun, affordable, and close to home
We know how challenging it is to find a day camp that is high value and high quality, connects the best of Metro Vancouver with your kids, is adventurous, and gives your children the attention and support they need. This is why we run local and mobile small group day camp experiences for kids aged 5–12. Our spring break camps are designed to provide a balance of fostering children’s social-emotional learning, outdoor skill-based training, creativity, and immersive play. Whether it’s snowshoeing at Mount Seymour or letting loose at a local pool, there’s always something exciting to do at Fireside’s Spring Break Day Camps for Kids!
Week One: “Vancouver’s Greatest Hits”
Monday: Granville Island & Kitsilano
Today’s focus is on team building and getting to know each other. We’ll start in Granville Island, with our classic “Wildness of Music” introduction to outdoor music-making, then grab the Aqua Bus and head to Kits Beach to building some beach forts!
Tuesday: North Vancouver
Get ready to hop on the Sea Bus for a Lonsdale Quay adventure day! It’ll be an exciting day of ice skating, chalk graffiti, and delicious desserts.
Wednesday: Vancouver
There’s nothing quite like a Bike and Swim Day. We’ll start the morning at Olympic Village Station, our launch-pad for our bike adventure where we’ll be touring some of Vancouver’s best bike paths. Then, we’ll finish the day at Hillcrest Pool, one of the best places to swim, dive, and sauna in Vancouver.
Thursday: Vancouver
Juniors: Today we will have an exciting UBC adventure including a visit to the Museum of Anthropology, forest and beach exploration, and a Pacific Museum of Earth scavenger hunt.
Seniors: It’s time to get your monkey on with Vancouver’s top-of-the-line indoor climbing. After tiring ourselves out on the climbing wall, we’ll catch a matinee movie for some relaxation.
Friday: North Vancouver or Vancouver
Juniors: It’s time to get your monkey on with Vancouver’s top-of-the-line indoor climbing. After tiring ourselves out on the climbing wall, we’ll catch a matinee movie for some relaxation.
Seniors: Today we will visit Vancouver’s famous Grouse Mountain. After a physical week, the group will be ready to challenge themselves on the iconic ‘Grouse Grind’ hike. Together, we’ll cement our legacy and leave a group time that will set the standard for groups to come. And at the end, ice cream!
Week Two: “Off the Deep End of Fun”
Monday: Richmond
For our first day, we’re letting loose at Minoru for a full day of swimming, playing, and eating. After a day of swimming, we’ll enjoy a beautiful sushi meal!
Tuesday: Vancouver
Today we’re heading to the famous Granville Island. There, we’ll explore the shops and artwork as well as hopping over to Fishermen’s Wharf and the exciting Vanier Park Bike Skills track! After that, we’ll enjoy an afternoon movie and relax.
Wednesday: Vancouver
Today is a classic Bike and Swim Day! We will start off from Olympic Station, bike touring some of Vancouver’s best bike paths during the morning. Then, we’ll finish the day at Vancouver Aquatic Centre, complete with a whirlpool, rope swing, and dive tank.
Thursday: Vancouver
It’s time for a forest adventure, where we’ll head into Stanley Park to enjoy forest hiking, fort-building, and geocaching surrounded by beautiful coastal rainforest.
Friday: Deep Cove
Get ready to explore scenic Deep Cove! This area is known for its natural beauty, with sandy beaches and lush temperate rainforest. We’ll spend the day hiking and exploring, then round the day off with a visit to the famous Honey’s Donuts for a treat.
Meet our Team of urban outdoor education experts!
Paula is one of our Lead Instructors, both at Fireside and its sister company Vancouver Outdoor School. From Spain, Paula has taught children and youths all over the world, from Senegal to the Yukon. After running an incredibly successful summer of overnight camps, Paula is excited to be leading our Spring Break Day Camps for Kids.
Dani is a former camper turned instructor. A person of many talents, Dani can instruct parkour, music recording and production, writing, and rapping. He has shared these skills with youth and kids in our Overnight Camps, Parkour camps, and with our sister company Vancouver Outdoor School’s Fieldschool,
