Camps

Camp forms

Important dates:

March 25, 2026 - Summer Camps are viewable on our website here
April 9, 2026 at 7:00am - registration opens for families with children who require an additional support worker to participate in our Summer Camps
April 10, 2026 at 7:00am - registration for Summer Camps opens online only
April 17, 2026 at 7:00am - registration over the phone and in person opens

Before you register:

Your child's CAMP EMERGENCY FORM must be completed in our registration system before you will be able to register in any Esquimalt Recreation camps for the 2026 calendar year. The Camp Emergency Form provides our team with information to best ensure a safe and enjoyable summer for your child(ren). Please have your child's care card number ready when completing this form. If your child takes medication during program hours or may need to use an inhaler or EpiPen, you must also complete the forms above.

If your child requires inclusion support for Summer Camps, please read the following information: We are introducing a new registration process this year for children who need an additional support worker to participate in our camps. This change has been made to better align with other Recreation Centre Summer Camps in the Greater Victoria area. This support may include assistance with self-regulation, transitions, adapted activities, or other tools to help your child have a successful camp experience.

On April 9, 2026 at 7:00am, registration opens for families with children who require additional support to participate in our Summer Camps. By registering for the 2026 Summer Camp Inclusion Intake Form, you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire outlining your child's support needs and the camp weeks you are hoping to access.

We have reserved a set number of spots in each camp for children receiving inclusion support. Once our team reviews your questionnaire, we will contact you to register your child into the selected camp weeks if we are able to match them with an inclusion support worker for those dates. If you have filled out the questionnaire to receive support in camps, you do not need to register for camps on April 10 when camp registration opens. We have already held spots for your child in our camps.

Our team will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may reach out if additional information is needed. You will receive confirmation of your child's assigned camp weeks by May 1, 2026.

Camp expectations:

STAY SAFE - Be aware of your surroundings and how your actions impact those around you as well as yourself. Participants will use walking feet, have a calm body, minimize physical contact, stay with the camp, wear weather appropriate clothing, etc. Physical altercations will not be tolerated.
BE RESPECTFUL - Be respectful to friends, leaders, the environment, and themselves. Listen to others, problem-solve with words, talk calmly, take turns, share, and look at nature. Bullying and teasing will not be tolerated.
HAVE FUN - Arrive with a positive attitude and enjoy the activities available. Play safe, include everyone, suggest activities to the leaders, and be creative.
TRY YOUR BEST - Try new activities, ask friends (and leaders) for help, be patient, encourage friends in a new activity, and keep your body calm.

If the camp expectations are not followed, your child may be removed from the camp and a meeting with the Camp Supervisor will be required before returning.

Policies & additional registration information:

Withdrawal policy: 7 days notice is required to withdraw from any summer camp programs in order to receive a refund, no exceptions.
Applying for the Affordable Child Care Benefit ACCB (Licensed camps only, Voyageurs/Buccaneers) - It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to apply for subsidy. Please apply early as subsidy can take up to 3 months to be processed through the Ministry of Children & Family Development. Subsidy is available for licensed camps only. Please note:
- Parents/guardians are required to pay for camp(s) until Esquimalt Recreation has received receipt and value of the subsidy approval.
- There is ALWAYS a parent portion (to fees).
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Payment information

Online registration

Payment is required in full at time of registration. Accepted payment methods: credit on account or credit card. For assistance navigating your online account, please see visit our tutorial.

Navigating your online account

Camp Registration Page

In-person or phone registration

All camp registrations are processed through the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, located at 527 Fraser Street or 250-412-8500. Accepted payment methods: debit, credit card, or credit on account.