Camps / Vancouver – SFU

Simon Fraser
University

Program Overview

Juniors

Ages 7 – 10

Youths

Ages 11 – 14

Seniors

Seniors

Ages 15 – 17

Tamwood Summer Camps at SFU

Vancouver, host to the 2010 Olympic Games, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. Situated on the Pacific Ocean, this growing metropolis is surrounded by beaches and mountains.

Ages 15 – 17

Camp Leaders in Training

Locations:
Simon Fraser University (SFU)

Skill Level: No skills required but students should be healthy, active, enjoy outdoor activities.

 

Campers will take part in training, skill development, personal growth, and mentorship; All Leaders will receive a Certificate of Completion, a director’s review, and develop other skills!

Camp Overview

The Counsellor-in-Training Level 1 (CLIT 1) program is the perfect opportunity for passionate teens who have loved their time with us and are eager to embrace leadership roles. This dynamic program empowers former campers to develop vital leadership skills, from team management and conflict resolution to creative activity planning.

Features
  • Better communication
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Goal setting and planning
  • Enhanced self-esteem
  • Further critical thinking
Leadership Pathway
  • Three-summer pathway to a paid job at Tamwood camps!

    Leadership 1 – 2 Weeks (16 Y/O)
    First year of Leadership 1 skills and training, 2 week program

    Leadership Diploma – 8 Weeks in Class (18 Y/O)
    Second year program of Leadership at Tamwood, 2 week program

    Paid Camps Counsellor Job at Tamwood Camps
    Third year, July and August as a camp counsellor at Tamwood camps

Start Dates 2026

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Your Vancouver Experience

Tamwood’s summer camp in Vancouver is located at the prestigious Simon Fraser University (SFU), at the summit of Burnaby Mountain overlooking Vancouver. Downtown Vancouver is a short twenty-five minute drive from SFU.

Your Vancouver Experience

Tamwood’s summer camp in Vancouver is located at the prestigious Simon Fraser University (SFU), at the summit of Burnaby Mountain overlooking Vancouver. Downtown Vancouver is a short twenty-five minute drive from SFU.

Start Dates

Campers can sign up for 1 to 6 weeks, depending on their preference. The final camp departure date is Sunday, August 9.
Weekly dates
WeekDate
Week 1June 28
Week 2July 5*
Week 3July 12
Week 4July 19*
Week 5July 26
Week 6August 2

* Artificial Intelligence Academy is a 2-week program, start dates are weeks 2 and 4.

Excursions

Tamwood Camps offers children ages 7-17 the opportunity to learn, discover, and achieve! Campers learn curiosity, creative thinking, global mindedness, tolerance, resilience, cross-cultural communication skills, leadership and collaboration.

Accommodation

Private rooms, shared washrooms on each floor, floor lounge. Genders are separated.

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Adventure With Tamwood?