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5200 Sumas Prairie Rd. Chilliwack, BC
604-823-6603

Summer Camps

Seasonal Camps

The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve offers full-day and half-day camps throughout spring and summer! These camps are one week long and are the perfect immersive experience for children to explore nature or their creative side. Camps are comprised of art or nature programming, often a mixture of both!

Keep an eye out on this page for upcoming opportunities!

Registration for 2025 Summer Camps is now OPEN!

It's almost that time of year again! Join us at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve for an exciting mix of visual arts and outdoor activities in our Summer Camps!

Our experienced instructors have a variety of programming prepared to offer children a unique opportunity to connect with the outdoors and engage with their creative sides! 

Campers in the nature programs will spend their sessions outside guided by our experienced and knowledgeable environmental educators, connecting to the unique wildlife habitats of the reserve and exploring pond life, wetland, and forest ecosystems. Our art teacher John LeFlock will guide the campers through a variety of creative activities in an exploration of artistic techniques - working with multiple mediums to showcase the importance of art, especially when connecting with nature. 

Our camp programs are suitable for ages 5 to 12.

*Please note - campers must have completed kindergarten to participate in our camps. This is a non negotiable requirement for our camps, as per provincial regulations.*

Register for one of our half-day programs (available in either art, nature, or a combination of both) or for one of our full-day sessions for a more immersive experience! 

Booking is available through our online platform, Peek or in-person at our Interpretive Centre, staffed daily from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Follow the “Book Now” button below each camp's description and navigate to the first day of the camp you wish to attend! Selecting and booking this date will register you for the full week! Attend more than one camp in the same calendar year to get 10% off!

Pricing varies depending on the length and type of camp. See below for more details!

The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve is a non-profit, charitable organization and all program fees go directly to supporting our conservation & education programs!

     

GBHNR’s 2025 Summer Camp Lineup:

July 2nd - 4th (3 days): Morning Art and Nature Camp (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)

1.5 hrs each of Wildlife Art and Outdoor Nature Education

During nature sessions, campers will learn about Wetland ecosystems, the critters that live here, and more! In the art sessions, campers will use multimedia to create art and craft activities, themes will change with nature programs or match the interests of our campers!

Program Fee: $135.00

Book Here for Morning Art & Nature Camp!

  

July 7th - 11th: Morning Nature Camp (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)

3 Hours of Outdoor Nature Education

Campers will learn about the importance of conserving nature, Wetland ecosystems, the critters that live here, and more!

Program Fee: $225.00

Book Here for Morning Nature Camp!

  

July 14th - 18th: Morning Nature Camp (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) and Afternoon Art Camp (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) - register for both camps for 20% off!

3 hrs each of Wildlife Art and Outdoor Nature Education - Option to do either program or do both at a discounted rate!

During nature class campers will learn about the importance of conserving nature, Wetland ecosystems, the critters that live here, and more! In the art sessions, campers will use multimedia to create art and craft activities, themes will change with nature programs or match the interests of our campers!

Program Fees: Morning Nature Camp: $225.00, Afternoon Art Camp: $225.00, Both for 20% off $360.00 (full-day campers have a 30 min supervised lunch break in addition to 15 min breaks)

Book Here for Morning Nature Camp! Book Here for Discounted Full Day! Book Here for Afternoon Art Camp!

  

July 21st - 25th: Morning Art and Nature Camp (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)

1.5 hrs each of Wildlife Art and Outdoor Nature Education

During nature sessions, campers will learn about Wetland ecosystems, the critters that live here, and more! In the art sessions, campers will use multimedia to create art and craft activities, themes will change with nature programs or match the interests of our campers!

Program Fee: $225.00

Book Here for Morning Art & Nature Camp!

  

July 28th - August 1st: Morning Nature Camp (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) and Afternoon Art Camp (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) - register for both camps for 20% off!

3 hrs each of Wildlife Art and Outdoor Nature Education - Option to do either program or do both at a discounted rate!

During nature class campers will learn about the importance of conserving nature, Wetland ecosystems, the critters that live here, and more! In the art sessions, campers will use multimedia to create art and craft activities, themes will change with nature programs or match the interests of our campers!

Program Fees: Morning Nature Camp: $225.00, Afternoon Art Camp: $225.00, Both for 20% off $360.00 (full-day campers have a 30 min supervised lunch break in addition to 15 min breaks)

Book Here for Morning Nature Camp! Book Here for Discounted Full Day! Book Here for Afternoon Art Camp!

  

August 5th - 8th (4 days): Morning Art and Nature Camp (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)

1.5 hrs each of Wildlife Art and Outdoor Nature Education

During nature sessions, campers will learn about Wetland ecosystems, the critters that live here, and more! In the art sessions, campers will use multimedia to create art and craft activities, themes will change with nature programs or match the interests of our campers!

Program Fee: $180.00

Book Here for Morning Art & Nature Camp (4 days)!

  

August 11th - 15th: Morning Nature Camp (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) and Afternoon Art Camp (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) - register for both camps for 20% off!

3 hrs each of Wildlife Art and Outdoor Nature Education - Option to do either program or do both at a discounted rate!

During nature class campers will learn about the importance of conserving nature, Wetland ecosystems, the critters that live here, and more! In the art sessions, campers will use multimedia to create art and craft activities, themes will change with nature programs or match the interests of our campers!

Program Fees: Morning Nature Camp: $225.00, Afternoon Art Camp: $225.00, Both for 20% off $360.00 (full-day campers have a 30 min supervised lunch break in addition to 15 min breaks)

Book Here for Morning Nature Camp! Book Here for Discounted Full Day! Book Here for Afternoon Art Camp!

  

August 25th - August 29th: Morning Nature Camp (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) and Afternoon Art Camp (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) - register for both camps for 20% off!

3 hrs each of Wildlife Art and Outdoor Nature Education - Option to do either program or do both at a discounted rate!

During nature class campers will learn about the importance of conserving nature, Wetland ecosystems, the critters that live here, and more! In the art sessions, campers will use multimedia to create art and craft activities, themes will change with nature programs or match the interests of our campers!

Program Fees: Morning Nature Camp: $225.00, Afternoon Art Camp: $225.00, Both for 20% off $360.00 (full-day campers have a 30 min supervised lunch break in addition to 15 min breaks)

Book Here for Morning Nature Camp! Book Here for Discounted Full Day! Book Here for Afternoon Art Camp!

    

Returning Campers: attend more than one camp in the same calendar year and get 10% off!

Additional Info: Campers have 15-minute snack breaks in the middle of each 3-hour session and a supervised 30-minute lunch when attending full-day camps. Camp leaders deliver programming at the pace of campers and prioritize asking questions and having fun. Our camp leaders are always accompanied by an additional volunteer supervisor who has passed their Criminal Record Check. Please notify us during registration if your camper has any allergies or other concerns our camp leaders should be aware of and we will do our best to make accommodations for your camper's comfort and safety.

Learn about our pricing: the GBHNR is a non-profit organization and registered charity. We rely on program fees to support the education, conservation, and outreach we do to protect the invaluable wetlands ecosystems on our site. We take pride in offering quality, affordable camps that offer experiences for campers to connect with nature and their creative sides. Our base fee for camps are $45.00 per day, which you may occasionally see slight increases in due to staff and material costs. We appreciate your support of our organization! Please contact us at [email protected], or (604) 823-6603 if you have any questions about our camp programs!

Thanks for your support!