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Youth Academy summer camps

Our annual mix of summer camps expands minds and ignites creativity. We offer interactive, fun programming for kids aged seven to 13 at our Comox Valley, Campbell River and Port Alberni campuses.

Whether your child is interested in STEM, robotics, coding or the arts, our camps are a great opportunity to make friends and get a head start on their learning for the next school year. Check out our upcoming summer camp options.

 

Getting registered for camps

IMPORTANT: Parents and guardians who are signing a youth up for a camp for the first time must create an account in the student’s name in our registration system. Make sure you use your child's name and birthdate on the registration form. Learn more about how to register or complete an offline registration form.

If you’ve already finished registration, we’re excited to welcome your child to campus! Please read our camp rules, safety and preparation page to prepare for the first day of camp. We also provide important information on campers’ safety and our expectations and requirements for quality learning experiences.

Affordability for families

We offer a fee subsidy program for families on a first-come, first-served basis. Please get in touch with us to find out more or complete and submit the application form.

Contact us

Join our email list to receive Youth Academy summer camp announcements, updates and highlights.

If you’d like to get in touch directly to ask a question, become a volunteer (if you are 16+) or help us expand our camps with sponsorship, email us at youthacademy@nic.bc.ca or call us at 1-250-334-5005. We’re open between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

Frequently asked questions 

Please phone us at 250-334-5005 to have your child's name added to the waitlist. You will be contacted if a spot becomes available.

If your child’s condition may affect their ability to take part in Youth Academy programming, please let us know so we can take steps to ensure your child has a safe and positive experience at camp. 

All Youth Academy camps are peanut/nut-free environments. Youth will be asked not to bring any peanut/nut snacks with them. Please be sure to include your child’s allergy and severity of reaction information on your camp forms. If your child carries an epi-pen or special medication, please inform us directly. 

The age groups for camp are based off of ages as of December 31 of the current year.

Youth Academy does not offer educational assistants for summer camps. Please contact us and we will be happy to work with you to find a solution that works for your child. 

No – we encourage you to pack a lunch, snack and drink(s) for your child. Please ensure that all food and drinks are peanut and nut-free. 

If you decide to register for camps online, you can pay online via credit card. If you choose to register through our offline registration form, you will be asked to pay in-person at NIC Student Services or make a payment over the phone. 

We offer full refunds for cancellations up to one week before the beginning of the camp. No refunds will be offered for cancellations within a week of a camp’s launch. To request a cancellation, email youthacademy@nic.bc.ca. 

Unfortunately, we aren’t able to offer supervision or childcare outside of our regular drop-off and pick-up hours (9 am and 3 pm).