Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp
Pear Tree Education's Urban Gardeners Camp in North Vancouver offers hands-on, inquiry-based learning for children...
▌ Editor's read The Pear Tree Education website loads as a real camp site, offering various summer camps in North Vancouver, including the Urban Gardeners Camp. The camp is for children aged 5-12 and focuses on sustainable gardening, environmental science, and healthy eating. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8, which is excellent for supervision and individualized attention. They also mention that all staff undergo criminal record checks. The camp was founded by Oliver and Alexis, and the Pear Tree Education brand has been operating since 1986. Pear Tree Education has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is expected as it is a Canadian camp. It is a day camp program.
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Since 401986+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 40 (1986 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 530 E 12th St, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2K4, Canada
- Phone: (604) 357-4277
- Cost notes: $425 per week.
↗ What parents like
- Led by certified teachers
- Small class sizes
- Weekly field trips
↘ Watch for
- Hot lunch only at some locations
- Pre and after camp care is extra
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp
- What ages does Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp accept?
- Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp cost?
- Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp publishes $425/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp's hours?
- Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp?
- Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp is operated by a private business, with 1986 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 Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp provide lunch?
- Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners 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.
- How does Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp compare to other specialty camps in North Vancouver?
- Pear Tree Education - Urban Gardeners Camp is one of 7 specialty camps in North Vancouver that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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