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| Introduction to Martial Arts (Ages 3-6) | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| WAIT-LIST | NEW | Ages 3–6 | Taylor Campbell, a 4th degree black belt with 19 years of experience in martial arts, offers these camps where kids will learn basic self-defence skills in a fun and safe environment. |
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| Filmmaking 1 | Gabriola Elementary School |
| NEW | Ages 5–15 | A one week camp offering creative kids a rare opportunity to be part of an experience based production team. Learn all aspects of making films, from original concept to final frame, with a character driven approach to developing the story. |
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| Introduction to Martial Arts (Ages 7+) | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| NEW | Ages 7+ | Taylor Campbell, a 4th degree black belt with 19 years of experience in martial arts, offers these camps where kids will learn basic self-defence skills in a fun and safe environment. |
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| Kids' Community Kitchen | The Commons, Commercial Kitchen |
| WAIT-LIST | Ages 8–13 | FREE | Explore a world of tasty meals and delicious snacks by cooking and creating together! Have fun making and sharing food, along with adventures in the gardens and community. |
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| Tennis | Huxley Park - Tennis Courts |
| Pre-Register | Ages 10+, under age 10 welcome with an adult. | DROP-IN | FREE | Practice, playing time, and tips on technique with longtime coach Dave Wong. Racquets are available on site as needed; ball machine can be used. |
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| 707 Nature Kids - Seedlings 2 | Ricki Avenue |
| WAIT-LIST | Ages 4–6 | Join our outdoor education specialists for an exciting program of nature connection that emphasizes wonder, play and experiential learning. |
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| 707 Nature Kids - Wayfinders 2 | Ricki Avenue |
| Ages 7-13 | Join our outdoor education specialists for an exciting program of nature connection that emphasizes wonder, play and experiential learning. |
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| Soccer Camp 1 (Ages 3-5) | Gabriola Elementary School - Field |
| Ages 3–5 | DROP-IN | Long time coach Glen Murphy and his young soccer playing assistants, offer these popular camps. Age appropriate skills, drills, and mini-games to help hone technique in a fun environment. |
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| Circus Camp | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| Ages 7–12 | DROP-IN | A fun filled week learning juggling, hooping, rola bola, poi spinning, acrobatic skills, mime, clowning, balloon sculpting, face painting, slack line walking. Lots of games, and group activities |
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| Soccer Camp 1 (Ages 6-15) | Gabriola Elementary School - Field |
| Ages 6-15 | DROP-IN | Long time coach Glen Murphy and his young soccer playing assistants, offer these popular camps. Age appropriate skills, drills, and mini-games to help hone technique in a fun environment. |
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| Soccer Camp 2 (Ages 6-15) | Gabriola Elementary School - Field |
| Ages 6-15 | DROP-IN | Long time coach Glen Murphy and his young soccer playing assistants, offer these popular camps. Age appropriate skills, drills, and mini-games to help hone technique in a fun environment. |
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| Love Gabriola! | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| NEW | Ages 5-12 | Explore the enchanting stories of our beloved Island, both historic and contemporary. Kids will use the stories to create their own show using acting, dance and song. The week concludes with a performance. |
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| Wizarding Week | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| WAIT-LIST | NEW | Ages 6-12 | DROP-IN | Experience an engaging week full of magic, with headmaster Lu Handford! You’ll get sorted into your Hogwarts house, practice awesome magic tricks, and learn how to play Quidditch. Make exciting wizarding crafts including snitches, potions, masks, and your own magic wand! |
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| Farm Camp 2 | Hidden Pond Permaculture Farm |
| NEW | Ages 6–10 | DROP-IN | Join Stephen and crew at Hidden Pond Permaculture Farm for an extensive, action packed exploration of farming and connecting with nature. Enjoy theme based activities; learn permaculture ethics tied in with foraging, animal husbandry and more. |
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| Filmmaking 2 | Gabriola Elementary School |
| NEW | Ages 5–15 | A two week camp offering creative kids a rare opportunity to be part of an experience based production team. Learn all aspects of making films, from original concept to final frame, with a character driven approach to developing the story. |
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| Creative Kids Club (Ages 3-5) | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| Ages 3–5 | DROP-IN | Monday – Thursday | In this fun, play based art camp, children will be offered a variety of materials for use in creating their own guided art projects. The focus is on natural materials, free expression, and play based learning. |
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| Creative Kids Club (Ages 6-12) | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| Ages 6–12 | DROP-IN | Monday – Thursday | This art camp offers youth the opportunity to create art and craft projects utilizing their current skills while developing new techniques. Projects will include mosaics, dream catchers, jewellery making, and mandala canvases. |
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| 707 Nature Kids - Seedlings 3 | Ricki Avenue |
| WAIT-LIST | Ages 4–6 | Join our outdoor education specialists for an exciting program of nature connection that emphasizes wonder, play and experiential learning. |
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| 707 Nature Kids - Wayfinders 3 | Ricki Avenue |
| WAIT-LIST | Ages 7-13 | Join our outdoor education specialists for an exciting program of nature connection that emphasizes wonder, play and experiential learning. |
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| Sailing Camp | Pages Resort and Marina |
| Ages 8–13 | For beginners. Learn safe boating; how to rig and de-rig the boats; gauging wind and tides; how to tack, gybe and tie knots. Instructor Mitch Miller knows all about safety, as a marine safety instructor with the Western Maritime Institute. |
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| Shake, Rattle and Roll | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| NEW | Ages 1–5 | DROP-IN | Music and movement for kids, and parents. An action packed week of music, dance, songs and stories. Come and join the fun, get moving and grooving, and make some noise! |
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| 707 Nature Kids - Seedlings 4 | Ricki Avenue |
| Ages 4–6 | Join our outdoor education specialists for an exciting program of nature connection that emphasizes wonder, play and experiential learning. |
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| Kids at Cultivate | Gabriola Recreation Society Office |
| Ages 6–12 | It’s theatre week! Kids produce a play for the Cultivate festival. Guided by our summer leader—before she goes off to acting school—you’ll choose the script, costumes, design the set, props, and staging. Finish with a live performance at the Cultivate Festival, Saturday August 31. |
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