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2010 YOUTH CAMP PROGRAMS
Overnight Marine Camp: July 11-17
Two Week West Coast Expedition: July 11–24
Leadership Camp: July 11 – 24
Overnight Mountain Camp: July 18 -24
5 Day, Day Camp: July 26 – 30
4 Day, Day Camp: August 3 – 6
Overnight Marine Camp: August 8 -14
Two Week Kayak & Surf Camp: August 8-21
West Coast Surf Camp: August 15 -21
| "My son, Jesse just came back from the surfcamp.
He told me all about it, and just can't wait to go back again.
In other words; he loved it!
I am very impressed too.
A big THANK YOU! " |
Small groups participate
in a wide spectrum of activities. Experienced staff share their
knowledge of and love for the environment, teaching students
the intricate balance within the ecosystem. It's fun, exciting, educational and challenging!
| "Our Thanks to all of you at Island Escapades for making Joby's Surf Camp so much fun!! Jack & Jasper & Candace, Joby enjoyed himself thoroughly...We know you all put so much into these Camps & it really shows..from the excellent meals to the many outdoor experiences & opportunities you provide for our kids...I'm sure Joby will be back for more next year... " |
Day Camps
These camps are action packed full of outdoor fun and learning. Campers are taught kayaking skills and
rescues on Cusheon Lake, then move to the ocean later on in the week. They learn climbing techniques
at the indoor gym and then head outdoors to climb on Mt Maxwell. Swimming, hiking, outdoor initiative
games, intertidal walks and camping skills are just some of the activities in these camps.
The five day camp culminates in an overnight expedition at Ruckle Park while both
camps paddle out to Chocolate Beach!
Dates:
5 Day, Day Camp (includes overnight at Ruckle): July 26 - 30 $475 + GST
4 Day, Day Camp (no overnight program): August 3 - 6 $360 + GST

Overnight Marine Based
The emphasis of this program is on ocean kayaking and wilderness camping.
Whether complete novices or seasoned paddlers, the marine camp is
designed to introduce or enhance individual knowledge of kayak strokes and rescues. After two days of
training on Salt Spring and camping at Ruckle Park, the group embarks on a 5 day Kayak Expedition in the
Gulf Islands. This year we will utilize the northern Gulf Islands and access Blackberry Point on Valdez,
Pirates Cove on De Courcy plus Dionisio and Wallace Islands.(Options to camp on Prevost & Cabbage
Island if weather permits.)
Dates:
Overnight Marine Camp:
- July 11-17 $825 + GST
- August 8-14 $825 + GST
Two Week Kayak & Surf
This program is an excellent combination of kayaking in the Gulf Islands with a Pacific Rim Surfing excursion. Students are taught by seasoned instructors and are provided with all the necessary equipment. Base skills are learned prior to going out on both expeditions with two days of training on Salt Spring in both weeks. Paddling will head out into the northern Gulf Island, for the Kayak expedition and to Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island for the surf program. Campers gain a solid outdoor skill base while building a strong appreciation for west coast water based activities. Safety, skill acquisition, friendship, team building and most of all fun are the goals for this two week program.
Dates:
Two Week Kayak & Surf: August 8 - 21 $1845 + GST

West Coast Surf Camp
Our talented team works with veteran surfer/instructor Marc Fuller of “Deep Snow & Surf”.
This program is a perfect mix of surfing & lessons, camping, hiking and a whole lot of west
coast fun. All surf gear is provided and our base at the Ucluelet campground offers nice
amenities, including a hot tub. We surf several beaches around the Tofino/Pacific Rim
region culminating with a surf competition & a day of Surf Olympics. This one week
program can be combined with the August Marine Kayaking camp for the 2 Week Surf &
Kayak Program on Aug. 9th - 22nd.
Dates:
West Coast Surf Camp: August 15 - 21 $1025 + GST
Overnight Mountaineering
Two days of training, camping and climbing on Salt Spring and then we head over to
Mt. Arrowsmith on Vancouver Island. This is the third highest peak on the Island and
offers breath taking scenery, good climbing and a quick ascent up into the high alpine.
We climb two peaks during the week, each day returning to our base camp below the
saddle of Mt. Koklee. Highlights include boot skiing, spectacular sunsets, and
swimming in the glacier lake which may even have an iceberg in it!
Dates:
Overnight Mountain Camp: July 18-24 $825 + GST

Overnight West Coast
Experience
This is the ultimate wilderness adventure
program, a combination of both our Marine and Mountain Camps.
Students will acquire a broad base of skills in kayaking, ocean
navigation, mountaineering, climbing and survival skills. Participants
achieve a high level of competence in many activities. The program
is diverse, challenging and exhilarating.
Dates:
Two Week West Coast Expedition: July 11 - 24 $1645 + GST
Leadership Program
An amazing program of motivated teens that are learning advanced wilderness skills & leadership
development. This is a two week camp emphasizing skill acquisition, wilderness 1st aid and safety.
Students learn by scenario based modules that enhance learning and are a perfect evaluative tool.
Working under the supervision of veteran guides, these young leaders can practice their newly learned
skills while assisting at time with the West Coast Experience Camp. Leadership Camp is limited to youth
aged 15-19 who have solid wilderness skills and a real love for the outdoors.
Dates:
Leadership Camp: July 11-24 $1695 + GST
RECOMMENDED AGES:
DAY PROGRAMS: 8-12 years
OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS: 12-18 years
LEADERSHIP
PROGRAM: 15-18 years
Participant Comments
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A Poem...
Kayaking's cool,
Ben you Rule,
I love Kate's Games
Bob's going to be famous
Rachel's yoga's wick
She's not thick.
Justin blond Locks
Rock my socks,
Jack's so great,
Veggie food's better than steak.
made with love and care |
To register for any camp program please
click on the link below to the registration form.
This form and others can be printed off and
faxed to us at (250) 537-2532 or mailed to us at:
Island Escapades
118 Natalie Lane
Salt Spring Island, BC
V8K 2C6
Registration Form
Clothing/Packing Lists
Waiver form
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