Join WEA for fun-filled, outdoor educational summer camps in Victoria, B.C.! Choose from exciting day camps, overnight camps, and wilderness expedition programs designed for kids and teens who love adventure. Program activities may include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, archery, geocaching, fire-building, shelter-building, camp cooking, outdoor games, and more. All of our camps and programs are experiential, educational, and focused on building confidence, teamwork, and real outdoor skills. Your child will have an amazing time while learning valuable life and wilderness skills in a safe and supportive environment. If you are searching for camp BC, summer camps in Victoria, or outdoor camps on Vancouver Island, WEA offers one of the best summer camp experiences British Columbia has to offer.
Need group transportation or bus charter services on Vancouver Island? WEA Charters offers reliable and professional charter transportation for schools, camps, corporate groups, outdoor programs, and private events in Greater Victoria and across Vancouver Island. Whether you need a shuttle, tour transportation, or a custom charter trip, our team can help you get there safely and comfortably. Visit WEA Charters to learn more about our bus charters, transportation services, and custom travel options.
Aside from our popular summer camps in Victoria, keep your children and teens active throughout the school year with Western Educational Adventures (WEA). We offer spring break camps, surf camps, Pro-D Day camps, outdoor children's fitness programs, and teen leadership programs in and around Greater Victoria, B.C. Activities may include hiking, kayaking, camping skills, geocaching, navigation, orienteering, fire building, forest games, surfing, wilderness survival skills, and more. Our outdoor camps are designed to keep kids active, learning, and exploring nature in a safe and supportive environment. WEA also offers custom outdoor camp programs for school groups, organizations, families, and individuals year-round on Vancouver Island.
Are you an adult looking to learn more about the outdoors, gain new skills, or experience the wilderness while someone else handles the planning? Maybe you are new to Victoria or Vancouver Island and want to meet people who enjoy outdoor adventures as much as you do. WEA offers exciting outdoor adventure programs for adults in Victoria and across Vancouver Island. We run a unique, one-of-a-kind outdoor social club for adults, with activities like weekend hiking trips, ski trips, outdoor fitness training, and hands-on outdoor skills workshops. It’s a great way to stay active, explore nature, and make new friends who share your love for the outdoors. Looking for something even more adventurous? Join one of our wilderness expeditions to amazing locations such as the Juan de Fuca Trail, canoeing trips in Campbell River, or kayaking in Desolation Sound. Explore all of our adult outdoor programs and start your next adventure today!
Are you a teacher in Victoria or on Vancouver Island looking for a fun and educational outdoor experience for your class? Give WEA’s school group programs a try! We offer partial-day, full-day, and multi-day outdoor education programs at your school, at one of our facilities, or at outdoor locations across Vancouver Island. Our school programs include snowshoeing, forest ecology, predator-prey games, outdoor survival skills, winter skills, orienteering & geocaching, marine biology, overnight wilderness expeditions, custom outdoor education programs, and more. Like all of our programs, Vancouver Island and Victoria school group programs are led by highly trained and qualified outdoor instructors who focus on safety, learning, and fun. Your class can enjoy an exciting outdoor adventure on almost any budget.
Join us for fun, active, educational, and exciting family camp programs! Western Educational Adventures Inc. offers a wide range of outdoor programs designed for small and large private groups, including families, friends, corporate groups, and organizations in and around Greater Victoria, B.C. Our custom outdoor adventures include snowshoe tours, guided hiking tours, outdoor private swimming lessons, birthday parties, ski lessons & trips, wilderness navigation courses, camping skills training, and more. Activities may include snowshoeing, hiking, canoeing, geocaching, navigation, orienteering, archery, bouldering, camping, knot-tying, fire building, swimming, forest games, outdoor fitness, and wilderness survival skills. These programs are designed to be safe, engaging, and educational for all ages and experience levels.
Western Educational Adventures believes that youth need a strong, well-rounded upbringing to become confident and
successful members of today’s society. We believe children benefit from learning beyond the classroom, especially when
it comes to real-world and life skills. That’s why WEA takes outdoor education and life-skills training further than
most traditional summer camps and youth programs.
Whether attending our kids summer camps, winter ski camps, or outdoor adventure programs, participants have fun while
learning independence, teamwork, responsibility, and problem-solving skills. Our programs help children build
confidence, manage conflict, make good decisions, and discover who they are while exploring the outdoors in British
Columbia.
Life is not as simple as it once was. In today’s technology-driven world, children spend more time indoors using
electronic devices and participating in scheduled indoor activities. Many kids are not exposed to the outdoors as
often as they once were, and as a result they are becoming less familiar with nature, less physically active, and are
given fewer opportunities to explore, play, and learn outside.
At many summer camps for kids, activities may still take place on sports fields or indoors rather than in natural
environments. Outdoor camps and nature-based programs give children the chance to stay active, experience adventure,
and build real-life skills while exploring the outdoors in a fun and safe way.
Outdoor play is vital to a child’s development and learning. Children should stay active throughout the day and be
encouraged to play outdoors, breathe fresh air, and explore the natural world. Our camps for kids
focus on hands-on, fun-filled, and engaging learning in nature that stimulates a child’s senses and supports learning
through touch, sight, and sound.
Like all of our programs, our camps for kids take place primarily outdoors. WEA’s
summer camps in Victoria BC and year-round outdoor programs are designed to get children outside,
helping them experience the beauty and adventure of the natural environment in Victoria and across Vancouver Island.
1. Sunshine. Everyone benefits from regular sun exposure, which helps the body produce vitamin D,
an essential nutrient for healthy growth, strong bones, and a well-functioning immune system. Natural sunlight also
supports healthy sleep patterns, improves mood, and helps children stay active and energized throughout the day.
Spending time outdoors allows kids to feel their best both physically and mentally.
WEA’s kids summer camps and spring break camps give children plenty of time outside in the fresh air,
making our outdoor programs a great way for kids to stay healthy, active, and connected to nature while enjoying fun
and educational adventures.
2. Exercise. Children (and adults) should stay active for at least an hour every day. Spending time
outdoors and participating in fun camp activities is a great way to make that happen. Outdoor adventures encourage
active play, which is one of the best forms of exercise for growing kids.
WEA’s camps and outdoor programs keep children moving with activities like hiking, running games, canoeing, fire
building, archery, and wilderness skills. Our outdoor camps help kids stay healthy, build confidence, and enjoy being
active while exploring nature.
3. Executive function. These are the skills that help us plan, prioritize,
troubleshoot, negotiate, and multitask. Creativity is extremely important - using our imagination
for both problem-solving and to entertain ourselves. WEA helps kids learn, practice, and hone these
skills. Part of this process is providing children with unstructured time, both alone and with other
children. There should be opportunity for kids to invent their own games, figure things out and
amuse themselves. Being involved in WEA outdoor camps and programs gives children these
opportunities - to learn and practice these significant life skills.
3. Executive function. Executive function skills help children plan, prioritize, solve problems,
work with others, and handle new challenges. Creativity also plays an important role, allowing kids to use their
imagination for problem-solving, decision-making, and entertaining themselves without screens.
WEA helps children learn, practice, and strengthen these important life skills through hands-on outdoor activities.
Part of this process includes giving kids unstructured time, both independently and with other children, so they can
create their own games, solve problems, and explore the world around them.
Participating in WEA outdoor camps and programs gives children the opportunity to build confidence, develop
independence, and practice real-life skills while enjoying fun and active experiences in nature.
5. Socialization. Children need opportunities to learn how to work together, make friends, share,
cooperate, and treat others with respect. When kids only interact in highly structured environments such as school or
organized sports, they may not fully develop all of the social and communication skills they need.
WEA’s outdoor camps and outdoor programs give children the chance to interact in fun, active, and supportive
environments where teamwork and friendship happen naturally. Through group activities, games, and outdoor adventures,
kids build confidence, improve communication skills, and develop the social skills they will use throughout life.
6. Appreciation of nature. Our world is changing quickly, and it is important that children stay
connected to the natural environment. Walking in the forest, digging in the soil, seeing wildlife in its natural
habitat, climbing mountains, playing in streams, or standing beside the ocean are experiences every child should have.
Children are the future of our planet, and learning to appreciate nature helps them develop respect for the environment
and the world around them. WEA summer camps and outdoor programs give kids the opportunity to explore the outdoors,
experience the beauty of Vancouver Island, and build a lifelong appreciation for nature through fun and educational
adventures.
"Excellent program. My son is an active 10 year old with more energy than I know what to do
with. He came home exhausted but happy and is looking forward to this summer!"
-Stacey Reay
"I am an 11 year old girl who attended camp last summer. I learned how to start a fire with
just a match and what I could find on the forest floor, I improved my archery skills and I
experienced canoeing for the first time. We helped cook and set up shelter. Landon was very
funny and nice. He made me feel welcome. It was super duper fun."
-Ciana, Age 11
We believe the outdoors is just as important for adults as it is for children. Spending time outside helps people
connect with others, gain new perspectives, learn about the environment, challenge themselves, build confidence,
stay fit, and have fun. If you have lived on Vancouver Island for years, you may already have a strong network of
outdoor friends with the skills and experience to explore safely. However, if you are new to the Island, just
getting into outdoor adventure, or not comfortable exploring remote areas on your own, Vancouver Island can feel
like a challenging place to start.
Our adult outdoor programs focus on getting you out into the wild areas of Vancouver Island while making sure you
return safely and confidently. WEA offers outdoor tours, courses, and adventure events in Victoria, Sooke, Duncan,
Nanaimo, the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Tofino, Port Renfrew, Woss, and more. You can learn new outdoor skills,
meet like-minded people, and explore some of the most beautiful places in British Columbia.
Before committing to a multi-day expedition, you can join us for a day trip, weekend program, or evening course.
Try exciting activities like hiking the Juan de Fuca Trail, winter camping in Strathcona Park, skiing at Mount
Washington, kayaking in Desolation Sound, learning tarp setup and survival skills in Saanich, or strength training
to prepare for your next outdoor adventure.
1. Fun. Above all, WEA adventures are about having fun in the outdoors. We love the feeling of
being outside, pushing our limits, and discovering amazing places. Vancouver Island offers endless opportunities
for adventure, and our adult outdoor programs are designed to help you experience the best hiking, paddling,
camping, and wilderness trips the Island has to offer.
2. Social Opportunities. Meeting new people on Vancouver Island, especially in Victoria, can be
challenging. Our adult outdoor programs and adventure social club make it easy to connect with others who enjoy
hiking, camping, paddling, skiing, and outdoor travel. We offer age-specific programs as well as open events so you
can find the right group for you. Whether you are new to the Island or just looking for more adventurous friends,
WEA is a great place to build lasting friendships while exploring the outdoors.
3. New Skills. At WEA we believe in helping people become confident and independent in the
outdoors. You are always welcome to join for the social experience, but we also teach valuable outdoor and
decision-making skills so you can plan your own adventures. Learn navigation, tarp setup, backpack packing,
kayaking skills, canoe portaging, trip planning, food packing, and wilderness safety. Our goal is not just to guide
you, but to give you the knowledge and confidence to explore on your own or take on bigger adventures with us.
4. Safety. All WEA programs are run to a high professional standard with both physical and
emotional safety in mind. Outdoor adventure always involves some risk, but our trained instructors know how to
manage it properly. If you don’t feel comfortable heading into the wilderness alone, joining random online groups,
or organizing trips yourself, we can help. Our staff have years of experience leading outdoor trips, travelling on
remote logging roads, and managing risk in challenging environments, so you can enjoy your adventure with
confidence.
5. Low-Hassle Adventure. Our goal is to teach outdoor skills so you can explore on your own, but we
also understand that life is busy. Planning a trip on Vancouver Island can take time, from finding the right route
to organizing gear, transportation, and permits. WEA can handle all the details for you, including equipment,
food, transportation, rentals, guides, and trip planning. All you need to do is show up and enjoy your
world-class Vancouver Island adventure.
Western Educational Adventures believes that youth need a strong, well-rounded upbringing to become confident and
successful members of today’s society. We believe children benefit from learning beyond the classroom, especially when
it comes to real-world and life skills. That’s why WEA takes outdoor education and life-skills training further than
most traditional summer camps and youth programs.
Whether attending our kids summer camps, winter ski camps, or outdoor adventure programs, participants have fun while
learning independence, teamwork, responsibility, and problem-solving skills. Our programs help children build
confidence, manage conflict, make good decisions, and discover who they are while exploring the outdoors in British
Columbia.