WHAT IS CAMP SUNFLOWER?
Camp Sunflower was born from the understanding that all families need good quality, safe, and affordable day camps during the summer.
We understand that many families can’t afford long holidays or fancy camps. But we also know that children need a place to learn, grow, and have fun. Our goal is to provide an affordable, safe, and fun camp for children in Victoria, British Columbia. We will accept Jumpstart grants.
Listen to an interview with CBC Radio that features kids from Camp Sunflower.
AGE OF CHILDREN:
We invite children born between Sept 1, 2012 and Sept. 1, 2019 (ages 5-12). We will do our best to accommodate children with a variety of abilities, however we are unable to offer one-on-one support.
CAMP SCHEDULE:
8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Aftercare is available until 5:15pm, for an additional cost of $5 per week per child.
If you need to pickup your child early, please advise a counsellor at check-in.
LOCATION:
Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym: 950 Kings Rd. (See map at bottom of page).
We are on the NORTH side of Kings Road (opposite the Community Centre).
Yes, you can use the parking lot to drop off and pickup your child. Please drive carefully.
ACTIVITIES:
We swim twice per week. Other activities vary week to week, and include sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. Each week, we send out a schedule of the following week’s activities. We work with partner organizations, such as Beacon Hill Children’s Farm, the Bug Zoo, and tours of places like the Fire Hall, to arrange field trips whenever possible. The cost of all activities is included in camp fees.
PAYING CAMP FEES:
We understand that the costs of camps can be a challenge for families, and we are working keep our camp fees as low as possible, while ensuring that we run a safe and legal camp. Camp fees are used for camp expenses, such as paying for rent, staff wages, and art supplies. Camp Sunflower is non-profit, however we do not receive government funding and rely on camp fees to cover costs.
We accept Jumpstart Grants. We encourage you to check if your child is eligible. If your child has been approved for a Jumpstart Grant, please forward the approval email to [email protected] within 24 hours of completing this form, and the funds your child has been approved for will be included as payment. Please note acceptance of Jumpstart funding is subject to verification.
Children with a valid CUAET visa are also eligible to have their camp fees subsidized by the Canadian-Ukrainian Foundation. To receive this subsidy, enter the child’s CUAET number when you register. You will be asked to show proof of CUAET visa on your child’s first day. Camp fees can be paid by credit card or e-transfer.
STAFF:
Our staff wear bright yellow shirts when working so they can easily be identified. Please direct your questions to any staff member.
All staff are certified in CPR/First Aid and have completed their Responsible Adult course. We follow BC’s requirements for staffing ratios of a minimum of 1 staff member per 12 children. We are unable to accommodate children who require one-on-one support.
EQUALITY STATEMENT:
Camp Sunflower is open to children of all nationalities and backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status or genetic characteristics. We do not tolerate racism, discrimination, harassment, or hate.
CONTACT:
Please email us for more information.
Camp Sunflower is run by Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society. Our mailing address is 3277 Douglas St. Victoria, BC V8Z 3K9.
PLEASE NOTE:
We do not accept daily registrations.
Campers may attend for any number of weeks.
We are unable to provide further discounts for any reason.
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds for any reason.
Please click here for what to expect and what to bring.
Please click here to register. One form per child.
“Thank you again for offering so much at such an incredible price. WOW! Exactly what working parents need.” – S.A., Camp Sunflower Parent
