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Events Description
Summer camps run from Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and involve a range of interactive activities including science experiments; history and culture; games and adventures; outdoor play; arts and design; singing and dancing; and learning about the Fraser River!
Themes:
• Journey Down the River
• River Engineers
• Survival on the Fraser
• River Investigators
General Information:
• Member price: $285, additional 5% off all fees when registering for more than one camp or more than one camper from the same family.
• Non-member Price: $315 per week, additional 10% off all fees when registering for more than one camp or more than one camper from the same family.
• Masks are recommended for campers.
• Camps are for ages 6 to 11.
• Camps are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted.
• Each camp has a maximum of sixteen (16) campers.
• Camps require a minimum number of campers to run and will be confirmed 2 weeks in advance.
• You will be emailed an invoice after submitting your registration request.
• Payment is due in full within three (days) of receiving your invoice, otherwise your spot(s) will be forfeited.
Camp Descriptions:
Week 1: Journey Down the River – July 6-10 and August 4-7
• Join an unforgettable journey from the mountains to the ocean! Campers travel the length of the Fraser River through games and hand-on activities, from the Rocky Mountains to the estuary. Along the way, we’ll uncover stories about the land, its history, and why the Fraser River is so important!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to BC Day, Journey Down the River will run for 4 days from August 4 to 7: $230 for members, $255 for non-members. Additional discounts still apply.
Week 2: River Engineers – July 13-17 and August 10-14
• The river is always brimming with activity! Take a closer look at how people, plants, and animals shape the river and its ecosystems. Through hands-on building challenges, we’ll design the ideal river that balances both habitat and human needs!
Week 3: Survival on the Fraser – July 20-24 and August 17-21
• Put your survival skills to the test in fun survival-themed challenges across different river habitats. Campers explore how animals, plants, and people survive and thrive along the Fraser River. Through games and hands-on activities, we’ll discover how living things adapt to their environment and navigate changing conditions throughout the year!
Week 4: River Investigators – July 27-31 and August 24-28
• Calling all young scientists and problem-solvers! Become river detectives as we investigate the health of the Fraser River. Using real scientific tools and techniques, we’ll test the water quality, identify aquatic creatures, and uncover what these clues reveal about the river’s ecosystem!
Who is it for?
6 to 11
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $285-$315
• Member price: $285, additional 5% off all fees when registering for more than one camp or more than one camper from the same family.
• Non-member Price: $315 per week, additional 10% off all fees when registering for more than one camp or more than one camper from the same family.
How to get tickets?
Email: info@fraserriverdiscovery.org
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Monday July 6, 2026 to Friday August 28, 2026
Date/Time: July 6-10 | July 13- 17 | July 20-24 | July 27- July 31 | August 4-7* | August 10-14 | August 17-21 | August 24-28 |
*PLEASE NOTE: Due to BC Day, August 4-7 will run for 4 days.
Time: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Venue & Address
Fraser River Discovery Center, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible by Public Transport
