Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Belcarra Day Camp
Outdoor day camp for younger children with activities like swimming, canoeing, and nature exploration.
▌ Editor's read The Sasamat Outdoor Centre website loads as a real camp site, offering day camps in Belcarra, BC. The organization has been operating for over 60 years, established in 1963, and is a registered non-profit society. Google reviews for 'Sasamat Outdoor Centre' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 133 reviews, with many reviewers praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The camp offers various programs for ages 5-16, including adventure, leadership, and specialty camps. They explicitly state that all staff undergo criminal record checks and receive extensive training, including first aid and water safety. The website lists Instagram and Facebook handles as @sasamatoutdoorcentre. No ACA accreditation was found, and provincial licensing information was not readily available on the site.
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–8
Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Belcarra Day Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 5–8
- Address: 4000 Belcarra Rd, Port Moody, BC V3H 4S9, Canada
- Phone: (604) 939-2266
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Belcarra Day Camp
- What ages does Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Belcarra Day Camp accept?
- Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Belcarra Day Camp is open to children ages 5–8. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Belcarra Day Camp cost?
- Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Belcarra Day Camp publishes $382/week for the standard session. CAD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Belcarra Day Camp?
- Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Belcarra Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Belcarra Day Camp provide lunch?
- Sasamat Outdoor Centre - Belcarra Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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