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Youth Camp Vancouver

The Canadian College of English Language has partnered with YMCA Camp Elphinstone which is Vancouver's safest and friendliest Youth Summer Camp. YMCA Summer camps have been running since 1907. The Canadian College and the YMCA Camp Elpinstone are committed in providing the highest quality youth camp in Vancouver.

Camp Elphinstone Details

Camp Introduction

YMCA Camp Elphinstone is located a 40-minute ferry ride from Vancouver. We offer wonderful one-week, two-week and four-week camping adventures for campers six to 17 years old. We are committed to the growth of individual campers through community and friendship building. We offer land-based activities, a kilometre of oceanfront with extensive water based activities and outtrips.

Situated on BC’s Sunshine Coast, near Gibson’s, YMCA Camp Elphinstone is the perfect place for kids to have fun this summer. Our program is designed to provide safe and creative activities for young people to take part in while surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of our rain forest and ocean shoreline. Day campers spend their days in camp doing sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming, theme days and other special events.

Camp Elphinstone is committed to providing quality programs, which focus on personal growth, learning and self-esteem. We believe that participation in outdoor activities helps to promote healthy living and physical activity. Camp Elphinstone is truly a place of a Million Memories!

General information

Staff
• Each staff member and volunteer with the YMCA of Greater Vancouver completes a Criminal Record Check before working with children.
• All staff and volunteers undergo a personal interview and reference check.
• All staff and volunteers are certified in First Aid and CPR.
• All staff participate in a training program at camp to ensure the best quality of leadership.

Safety
• At YMCA Camps, the safety of children is our first priority. Support staff are always on duty to maintain safe facilities and all staff are trained to handle emergencies.
• Waterfront staff are lifeguard qualified and all campers and staff wear personal floatation devices (PDFs) at all times during boating activities.
• We ensure that our sites are clean and safe. Our camps are inspected regularly by the local health departments and are accredited by the BC Camping Association.

Health
Each camp has a well-equipped health and wellness centre. Elphinstone and Howdy are staffed by a minimum of one Wellness Director and Deka with an Occupational First Aid Level 3, all of whom can take care of minor health concerns. Nearby hospitals are on alert for other emergency health concerns that may arise.

Health Care & First Aid

Nutrition
YMCA Camps kitchens prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals and ensure that dietary concerns are addressed. NB: Please complete the dietary section on your registration form to ensure we address specific needs.

Food Services

Camp for ages 7-11 (Chapman)

This camp is the perfect introduction for a younger or first-time camper. The emphasis is on individual care as campers gain comfort and confidence in the camp setting. Each cabin group works together to choose parts of the program to meet their interests and skill levels. Campers also have a chance to choose two activities to focus on through ‘interest-group’ time and take part in all-camp and section events. Chapman campers will live in cabins with up to nine others their age and two group leaders. Possible Chapman activities include kayaking, canoeing, archery, arts & crafts and swimming.

Camp for ages 12-15 (Dakota)

This camp gives an opportunity to build new skills and meet challenges in a variety of camp activities. Campers come together as a group to design their cabin schedule for one- or two-week stay. Dakotas also take part in ‘interest groups’ and camp-wide events. Dakotas continue along the progression started in our Chapman section, building on past strengths and gaining new ones. Time is also provided for building new and renewing old camp friendships. Possible Dakota activities include high ropes, out-tripping and Laser sailing.

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