Summer is the perfect time for kids to explore new activities, make friends, and create lasting memories. Chilliwack offers a variety of summer day camps and activities designed to cater to diverse interests, ensuring every child has an exciting and enriching experience. Here’s a roundup of some of the best summer programs happening in Chilliwack this July and August.

1. Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Summer Art Camps

Location: Chilliwack Cultural Centre
Dates: Various sessions throughout July and August
Ages: 5-15
Overview: Let your kids unleash their creativity this summer with the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Summer Art Camps! Overflowing with a fabulous selection designed to excite and inspire creativity, these art classes are the perfect way to entertain your children over the break. With a flexible class schedule fit for anyone’s busy life, this is a terrifically fun and wildly diverse opportunity for your child to explore their creative side!

2. Half-Day Summer Kayaking Camp

Location: Cultus Lake
Dates: Various dates in July and August
Ages: 8-17
Overview: The CCE Paddling Club is offering Learn to Kayak Summer camps (Lesson Levels 1 to 4) at Cultus Lake from the beginning of July to the end of August. Kids will play games, learn kayaking skills and water safety and have a blast! Participants must be comfortable putting their head underwater and swimming in deep water while wearing a PFD.

3. Cheam Mountain Golf Course Junior Camps

Location: Cheam Mountain Golf Course
Dates: Weekly sessions throughout July
Ages: 2018 born and older
Overview: Looking to get your kids involved in a sport that teaches honesty, respect, perseverance and self confidence while keeping them physically active? Sign them up for a Mountain Top Golf Academy Summer Camp at Cheam Mountain Golf Course. All camps are coached by PGA of Canada Instructors and are an excellent way to learn the basics of golf or refine kids fundamentals.

4. The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Camps

Location: Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
Dates: July 10-14, July 24-28, August 7-11, August 21-25
Ages: 5-12
Overview: For young nature enthusiasts, the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve offers camps that focus on wildlife and environmental education. Activities include bird watching, insect catching, nature hikes, and eco-friendly crafts. The camps aim to foster a love for nature and teach children about local ecosystems.

5. Fraser Valley Regional Library Summer Reading Club

Location: Various library branches across Chilliwack
Dates: Throughout July and August
Ages: ALL Ages
Overview: The Summer Reading Club is ideal for bookworms and budding writers. This free program encourages kids (and teens, and adults) to read throughout the summer, offering fun activities, challenges, and prizes.

6. Chilliwack Gymnastics & Dance Camps

Location: Chilliwack Gymnastics Club
Dates: Weekly sessions in July and August
Ages: 4-12
Overview: Whether you need child care for the day or just want your child to have a great day camp experience. Gymnastics Camps: Have fun on the bars, beams, slide, rings, floor, trampolines, vault, rope swing, and more! Dance studio time may be available. Dance Camps: Have fun with music and movement, learn some dance techniques, practice some choreographed routines.  Gym time may be available.

7. University of the Fraser Valley Science Camps

Location: University of the Fraser Valley, Chilliwack Campus
Dates: Various dates in July and August
Ages: Children entering grades 4,5,6, and 7
Overview: Each camp week will be organized around a central theme. Each day one or two activities will focus on that week's theme.  Over a given week, campers can expect to experience activities from Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture, and Computer Science.  Many of the weeks will also include activities from Geography and Kinesiology. 3D Printing is also worked into many of our camps!

Chilliwack’s summer day camps offer something for every child, whether they’re an aspiring artist, a young scientist, a nature lover, or a sports enthusiast. Enrolling your child in one of these camps will provide them with unforgettable experiences, new skills, and lasting friendships. Be sure to register early, as spots fill up quickly. Have a fantastic summer in Chilliwack!