Family Camps
Family Camp is a weekend get-away for the whole family, all ages are welcome. Often times parents are on the outs when it comes to summer camp, however this program offers camping programs suitable for any age, and gives flexibility to allow a family to kick back together or let parents have some relaxing down time on their own. Meals, accommodation and programming are included, making Family Camp an easy all-inclusive getaway. Family Camp runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.
March 2025 Camp Dates
March 14-16
July 2025 Camp Dates
July 18 - 20
August 2025 Camp Dates
August 8 -10
Prices (March):
12 and over: $225 + GST
Ages 3-11: $140 + GST
Ages 0-2: Free!
Day Visitors: 60.00 + GST
Prices (July/August):
12 and over: $275 + GST
Ages 3-11: $180 + GST
Ages 0-2: Free!
Day Visitors: $117.00 + GST
Family Camp is a weekend away on the lake for the whole family, designed to be an adventurous program for the children and a relaxing vacation for the parents. Family camp is a comfortable camping getaway that draws everyone into the magic of summer camp.
Ideal for introducing young participants to summer camp, Family Camp allows first time campers to try out summer camp with the comfort of family close by. Running from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, this family event offers a full weekend of optional programming, lakeside accommodation, and complete catering, so you don’t have to worry about any details – aside from whether you’d like to go paddling or drink your coffee on the dock.
Families will be welcomed upon arrival on Friday evening, assigned to sleeping accommodations, and invited to a welcome orientation to meet the group and the weekend Family Camp Host. On Saturday, kids and youth will be assigned a camper group with other campers of similar age, and will have the chance to try many of Sasamat’s programs with an instructor. Children will be supervised during program time by camp counsellors and adults will have the choice to either join the adult group to enjoy Sasamat’s programming, or to hang back and relax.
Each day includes “family time”, where families can roam about together and enjoy the camp’s amenities, as well as evening programming for the whole group. The weekend will get everyone outdoors, unplugged, and connected to a wonderful community of families. This year, we’re excited to announce our new Spring Break Family Camp which will run in March. Family Camp also runs twice during the summer: once in July and once in August.
Family Camp, like all programs at Sasamat, is founded on the values of inclusion, respect and compassion. All will be encouraged to try new things, however everyone will always have the choice to decide what is best for themselves.
If you still have questions about CIT please visit our FAQ page, Pre-camp Info Guide or contact us at info@sasamat.org. Learn more about all of Sasamat’s program areas
Daily Events
The schedule of a typical day at Family Camp might look like the following:
8:30am – Breakfast: Waffles with fruit and whipped cream
9:00am – Family time
10:00am – Activity 1: Kayaking
11:00am – Activity 2: Archery/low ropes
12:00pm – Meet your kids for lunch
12:15pm – Lunch: Croissant Turkey Sandwiches with salad and fresh veggies
1:00pm – Activity 3: Swimming
2:00pm – Activity 4: Climbing wall
3:15pm – Snack time: Grapes and granola bars
3:30pm – Wide game
4:30pm – Meet your kids for dinner
5:00pm – Dinner: Beef or vegetarian Lasagna with garlic bread and salad
6:00pm – Open swim time
7:00pm – Family time: Open archery, kayaks, games, low ropes
8:00pm – Campfire
9:00pm – Stroll patrol
Food
Family campers will enjoy full food service meals prepared by Sasamat’s awesome in-house chefs. With a focus on nutrition and nourishment, menus are selected to provide variety and great taste.
On Saturday, Family Campers will enjoy three full meals plus afternoon snack and evening snack. On Sunday, both breakfast and lunch will be provided. If a family camper has a dietary restriction, our kitchen is usually able accommodate special diets. For campers with serious dietary restrictions, families should call the office in advance to discuss special requirements.
Transportation
Transportation is available to and from Vancouver, Burquitlam, and Port Moody bus stops on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon. Learn more about transportation for family camp.
Accomodation
Family campers will be assigned either a cottage, yurt, or cabin. Typically, each family will have one room to themselves, but since yurts sleep ten people, two families may be assigned to share the space. Families are welcome to submit requests if they have another family they’d like to share accommodation with, or if they have special sleeping room requirements. Note that for all accommodation types, bathrooms are centrally located in the Main Lodge.
Cancellation Policy
If your plans change and you need to adjust your registration – not a problem! Our cancellation policy outlines what fees will apply, in addition to the non-refundable deposit of $100.00. Please note that the non-refundable deposit is per child, per registration.
