PLEASE NOTE: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received the medical information and waiver forms. Payment and forms must be received at least 2 weeks prior to camp start date or your registration will be forfeited. The forms can be found at the following link on our website summer camp information page, http://www.cowichanestuary.ca/programs/camps/.
Our outdoor summer day camps introduce your children to the birds and animals of the Cowichan estuary. Children will learn about the birds, animals and plants, explore the clam beds, eelgrass meadows, mudflats, and the beaches at Hecate Park. They’ll also get to know the region’s inter-tidal and sea creatures in our salt water aquarium and observation tank and have an opportunity to get acquainted with young Coho salmon in our fresh water aquarium. There’ll be lots of other fun age-appropriate hands-on science activities, games, hikes, and crafts, where campers can play, learn and explore nature together.
All Camps run from 9 am to 3:00 pm. You may drop off your child between 8:45 am and 9 am and pick up between 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm. All camp participants must to be able to eat, dress and toilet independently. For children with special needs, contact camps@cowichanestuary.ca to discuss accommodations.
Fees: Camp fees are $275 per child for a total of five days. Single Day Attendance: $55 per day per child. . Camp sponsorship may be available through the Cowichan Valley Naturalists’ Society, http://www.naturecowichan.net
