In-town summer camps

HGREC Camps

Summer Day Camps

Registration opens soon!

Haida Gwaii Recreation has been providing affordable, in-town summer day camps for local youth for over 40 years! In our camps, we combine a weekly theme with fun activities that include sport, art, and getting outside, along with healthy snacks & engaging workshops delivered by local instructors (Camp Specialists).

NEW IN 2026

  • Our Summer Camps will have a minimum age of 7 years up to maximum age 12 years. CAMPS WILL RESUME MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
  • Camps do not include lunch, but one healthy snack provided.
  • Given demand, families may only be eligible to put their child/ren in ONE week of camp. We will see how this goes!
  • Science Al!VE camps are for grades 3 (must have completed grade 3) to grade 7.
  • We are committed to supporting partner in-town camps, amplifying the opportunity for recreational childcare in our communities. We will aid in ScienceAl!ve registration in 2026 via our website. If you are a contractor offering a camp and need support with registration/insurance, reach out in Spring 2025 with your ideas under About > Get Involved. 

REGISTRATION OPENS IN APRIL! Look in your community under Programs. Thanks to Gwaii Trust Society for funding that helps keep these camps affordable to families. 

2026 Dates

HG REC CAMP DATES (tentative)  

WEEK 1 - JULY 6th - 10th - HlGaagilda - Skidegate
WEEK 2 - JULY 13th - 17th - HlGaagilda - Skidegate
WEEK 3 - JULY 20 - 24th - Masset
WEEK 4 - JULY 27th - 31st - Masset
WEEK 5 - AUGUST 5th & 6th - Port Clements Family Fun Days
WEEK 6 - AUGUST 10th - 14th - K'il Kun - Sandspit
 
SCIENCE AL!VE CAMP DATES (tentative)
WEEK 1 - JULY 27th - 31st - HlGaagilda - Skidegate
WEEK 2 - AUGUST 4th - 7th - K'il Kun - Sandspit 
WEEK 3 - AUGUST 10th - 15th - Masset
 
Camp Island Connections for Youth with Exceptionalities
JUNE 29 - JULY 1, 2026 in HlGaagilda - Skidegate
JULY 2 - JULY 4, 2026 in Gaw Tlagée - Old Massett 
A Summer Camp for Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities (Ages 6–12) - reach out to Haida Child & Family if you require funding for camp or HG Rec (we will find funds for all youth!).
 
Camp Island Connections is a unique, week-long summer camp designed specifically for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our program offers a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment where campers can grow, connect, and thrive. Through a blend of engaging activities, including play therapy, communication support, sensory-friendly games, and life skills practice, we focus on building confidence, encouraging social interaction, and supporting personal development.
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Science AL!VE at TEDxKids!

Science AL!VE strives to engage youth in hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & design, Mathematics) programs to build measurable skills and improve self-confidence. We offer summer camps, weekend clubs, online workshops and resources for teachers.

Aligned with SFU Faculty of Applied Sciences’ mandate, we aim to dispel stereotypes in the field of science and engineering and work towards achieving diversity and inclusion. We work to empower those traditionally underrepresented groups in STEAM by developing barrier-free programs for girls, under-served youth and Indigenous communities.

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