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Western Educational Adventures Childrens Summer Programs

Program Offerings

Name	Description
Coastal Hiking Journeys	Coastal hiking expedition summer camps on South Vancouver Island for kids ages 13-16.
Mountain Hiking Journeys	Alpine hiking expedition summer camps on Vancouver Island for kids ages 13-16.
Ocean Kayak Journey	Kayak expedition summer camp near Campbell River for kids ages 14-16, mixed gender
Canoe Journey	Campbell River canoeing expedtion summer camps for youth ages 13-16, mixed gender
Family Canoe Journey	A fun-filled learning experience and canoe tour for families on Vancouver Island with kids ages 9+

Journeys - Youth Expedition Summer Camps Description

WEA offers three Vancouver Island expedition summer camp programs and custom outdoor program expedition camps for kids, teens, adults, and for families. Our expedition program camps BC include theme specific adult and kids activities - hiking, canoeing or sea kayaking - and incorporate a multi-day wilderness expedition trip of varying length.

Summer Camp OVERVIEW

Coastal Hike Expedition Journey Summer Camp

Juan de Fuca Trail Youth Summer Hiking Programs

youth hiking summer camp expeditions Victoria BC

Shirley, Jordan River & Port Renfrew BC

About Pricing

Prices do not include tax

Limited spaces available at early bird prices. Prices may not be discounted for programs that are almost full or waitlisted.

AGE	GENDER	PROPGRAM LENGTH	TRIP LENGTH
13 - 16	Inclusive	6 days	5 days
TIME	PRICE
Price Before May 25	$1,050 + GST
Full Price	$1,450 + GST
PROGRAM DATES	AVAILABILITY
July 7 - 12, 2024		Space Available

Availability updated Aug 03 2025. Live availability can be found on our registration software.

Description: WEA's Youth Hiking Summer Camp is run as a partnership between WEA and Western Educational Adventure Society (WEAS). The trip is highlighted by a multi-day hike through a coastal temperate rainforest on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail (JDF Trail) on Southwestern Vancouver Island, a mere hour west of Victoria, B.C. Our trip typically starts near the surfing village of Jordan River and ends in the salmon fishing hotspot of Port Renfrew BC. Hiking program youth experience the magnificent Juan De Fuca Trail (the southern extension of the West Coast Trail) and all that it has to offer including suspension bridges, West Coast beaches and tidal pools teaming with West Coast marine life. Kids learn how to conduct a coastal hiking expedition, become a strong leader, work as a part of a team and much more! This is a once in a lifetime experience on a rugged, wild, West Coast coastline!

Mountain Hike Expedition Journey Summer Camp

Comox Valley, BC & Victoria, BC

About Pricing

Prices do not include tax

Returning families must email WEA for a discount code before Mar 1

Limited spaces available at early bird prices. Prices may not be discounted for programs that are almost full or waitlisted.

AGE	GENDER	PROPGRAM LENGTH	TRIP LENGTH
13 - 16	Inclusive	6 days	5 days
TIME	PRICE
Price Before May 25	$1,050 + GST
Full Price	$1,450 + GST
PROGRAM DATES	AVAILABILITY
August 18 - 23, 2024		Space Available

Availability updated Aug 03 2025. Live availability can be found on our registration software.

Description: WEA's Youth Hiking Summer Camp is run as a partnership between WEA and Western Educational Adventure Society (WEAS). Your youth will get to experience what Vancouver Island alpinisim is all about in this action packed, 6-day backpacking program. The mountain hiking trip takes place in the stunning alpine environment of Strathcona Provincial Park in Central Vancouver Island, near Courtenay BC, a few hours from Greater Victoria BC. We begin our hike at Raven Lodge on Mount Washington, BC, travel through the alpine meadows, pristine lakes and awe-inspiring peaks of the stunning Forbidden Plateau area. We may even summit the famed Mt. Albert Edward! While it may be a few hours from Victoria in one of WEA's vehicles, the drive is more than worth it!

Desolation Sound Kayaking Overnight Summer Camp

Desolation Sound Youth Summer Kayaking Programs

Victoria BC kayaking summer camps for teens

Coastal youth sea kayaking adventures BC

Campbell River, BC & Victoria, BC

About Pricing

Prices do not include tax

Limited spaces available at early bird prices. Prices may not be discounted for programs that are almost full or waitlisted.

AGE	GENDER	PROGRAM LENGTH	TRIP LENGTH
14 - 16	Inclusive	10 days	6 or 7 days
Price Before May 25		REGULAR PRICE
$2,300 + GST		$2,550 + GST
PROGRAM DATES
August 6 - 15, 2024		Space Available

Availability updated Aug 03 2025. Live availability can be found on our registration software.

Description: WEA's youth sea kayaking Summer Camp is run as a partnership between WEA and Western Educational Adventure Society (WEAS). Your youth will get to experience a true, west coast, Vancouver Island adventure in this action packed, 10-day sea kayaking program. The BC ocean kayaking trip takes place in the stunning coastal marine environment of Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands, near Campbell River BC, a few hours from Greater Victoria BC. Our paddle begins on either Quadra or Cortez Island (subject to change), BC. From there we work our way to (and back from) the Desolation Sound area with its magnificent coastal mountains and some of the warmest waters on the West Coast. Along the way, teens will learn all about sea kayking, marine biology, ecology, tides, currents, outdoor cooking, camping and more! Best of all they will be challenged and feel a real sense of accomplishment! They will also almost certainly SEA abundant marine life such as bald eagles, seals, sea lions, otters and maybe even some whales and dolphins! Join our Youth Summer Kayak Camp today!

Sayward Forest Canoeing Expedition Summer Camp

Teen canoeing summer camp expeditions Victoria BC

Campbell River, BC & Victoria, BC

About Pricing

Prices do not include tax

Limited spaces available at early bird prices. Prices may not be discounted for programs that are almost full or waitlisted.

AGE	GENDER	PROPGRAM LENGTH	TRIP LENGTH
13-16	Inclusive	7 days	5 days
TIME	PRICE
Price Before May 25	$1,578 + GST
Full Price	$1,778 + GST
PROGRAM DATES	AVAILABILITY
July 3 - 9, 2024		Space Available

Availability updated Aug 03 2025. Live availability can be found on our registration software.

Description: WEA's teen Forest Canoe Route Summer Camp is run as a partnership between WEA and Western Educational Adventure Society (WEAS). When people think about the West Coast, Vancouver Island, Campbell River, etc., they don't think about canoeing on a pristine freshwater lake chain! However, Vancouver Island's own Sayward Forest Canoe Circuit is a breath-taking, lesser-known wilderness adventure your teen will not want to miss! Youth travel accross lakes large and small and are challenged by portages (traveling from lake to lake), small, low-risk rivers and beaver. Like with most of WEA's programs, teens learn trip specific skills like canoe rescues, how to paddle, portaging, how to camp and cook as well as soft skills like leadership, conflict resolution and other life skills. Sign-up for our Teen Summer Canoeing Camp today!

Private Sayward Forest Canoe Expedition

Victoria, BC & Campbell River, BC

AGE	COURSE LENGTH	GROUP SIZE
10 - 65	7 days	4 - 12
PRICE/PERSON	PROGRAM DATES
*$1,500 + GST	On Demand

Description: Canoe the Sayward Forest Canoe Circuit near Campbell River, BC as a family or group of friends, one of Vancouver Islands best kept secrets! This program is designed to give you the skills necessary to go on backcountry canoe and camping trips of your own-not to mention the incredibly warm lakes for swimming! During this 7 day program, students learn everything there is to know about a canoe trip including portaging, paddle storkes, camp cooking, camp set-up & much more! If you are looking for a canoe course "near me" or a tour, this is a once in a lifetime experience in your own back yard.

*Based on a minimum of 4 people. As this program is a custom program, costs may vary depending on location, timing, numbers and other factors.

Custom Programs

Vancouver Island, BC and BC's Southern Interior

AGE	GENDER	PROGRAM LENGTH	TRIP LENGTH
Ages 5+	Any	Any	Any
PRICE
Calculated on a per request basis
PROGRAM DATES
On Demand

Description: Western Educational Adventures can design and run almost any custom outdoor program you can imagine in various locations across Victoria BC, Vancouver Island & the BC Interior. While we focus on running children's camps we also offer several high-quality adult programs and programs for school groups. Vancouver Island outdoor activities include outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, survival skills, swimming, geoaching, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, climbing, navigation training, orienteering, and additional outdoor activities! Go explore new parts of Vancouver Island such as Mount Cain, Mount Washington, Strathcona Parovincial Park, The sayward Forest Canoe Circuit, Tofino & more! Looking for a Victoria bus charter or maybe a Vancouver Island bus charter? We can help you too! click here for more info!

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