Join us for a summer of fun at St. Margaret’s School. Our camps are co-ed and open to both SMS and non-SMS students. While the 2026 schedule isn’t available yet, you can explore last year’s programs for a preview of what to expect. Registration for Summer 2026 opens on March 2, 2026.
JK SUMMER CAMP
GRADES: JK3 & JK4
Get ready for a week that is All About Animals! Campers will have the chance to learn about their favourite animals through crafts, games, and hands-on activities. On Friday, we invite campers to dress up as their favourite animal and will create animal masks at camp! This camp will offer many stories all about animals.
DATES | June 16-20, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
AGES | JK3 and JK4
COST | $425
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camps Leaders
MIN 8 students
AGES 5*-10
*MUST HAVE COMPLETED KINDERGARTEN IN JUNE 2025
Calling all tennis lovers! Ready to improve your tennis skills with lessons from a professional? SMS is partnering with Craig Wilkinson to offer a camp designed to help you develop your tennis skills. This camp is for both beginners and seasoned tennis players, and is sure to provide campers with an active and fun-filled week. Expect a week full of tennis—training in the mornings, followed by tennis-themed arts and crafts and outdoor activities in the afternoon with the SMS Camp leaders. It’s the ideal combination of learning, playing, and having fun!
DATES | June 16-20, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 10 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $380
INSTRUCTOR | Wilkinson Sport & SMS Camps Leaders
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Do you love to create and explore art, using different materials? We are inviting you to unleash your inner artist! Join us at SMS for the Art Adventure week, where campers will use their creativity and imagination to create all different kinds of arts and crafts. They will explore different mediums like watercolour painting, hand-building with clay, and even some outdoor art creation! In between creating, campers will take lots of breaks and play active games outside or in the gym. We can’t wait to see what you create during this fun-filled week!
DATES | June 23-27, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 10 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $320
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camps Leaders
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Calling all mini makers and crafty campers! We invite you to join us at the Mini Makers week at SMS, where we will be creating all kinds of crafts every day. Whether you love to dance, write, draw, or paint, there will be something for everyone this week. Campers can also expect a special crafty workshop where they will create a one of a kind piece of art to take home. This week would be perfect for campers who like to participate in hands-on, creative activities, and don’t mind getting a little bit messy! This camp is open to budding artists of all experience levels, whether you love all kinds of crafts or are just beginning to explore the world of art. We can’t wait to see what you make!
DATES | June 30 - July 4, 2025 (4 days)
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 10 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $250
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camp Leaders
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Do you want to be the next Sinclair, Ronaldo, or Messi? Join us for our Soccer Stars camp at SMS! This camp is designed for soccer players of all skill levels, whether you have been playing for years or are just learning to play. We will go over the rules of the game, and develop our soccer skills in a fun and encouraging environment. We will also take lots of breaks, and campers will have the opportunity to participate in arts and crafts, circle games, and other activities. On the last day, we will play a World Cup style tournament to see who will take home the title of SMS Soccer Stars Champions!
DATES | June 30 - July 4, 2025 (4 days)
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 8 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $250
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camps Leaders
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Join us for Mash-Up Week this Summer at SMS! Get ready for a week filled with fun, where every day follows a different theme. This week, we will have Move Around Monday, Tie-Dye Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Travel Thursday, and Fun-Filled Friday. Each day will have themed arts and crafts, active games, and some surprises! We will also invite Story Studio to our camp this week, who will run a story writing workshop for the campers. We can’t wait to see you at camp!
DATES | July 7-11, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 10 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $300
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camps Leaders
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Get ready for a week of coding, collaboration, and creativity in Science Venture’s all-girl* coding camps! Every person’s passion, from art and music to robotics and space exploration, has a place in computer science, and we are so excited to help you find the connection while building coding skills!
Each camp will balance outdoor unplugged computational thinking activities, week-long projects, and technology explorations to provide participants with broad exposure to the potential of computer sciences! Depending on the age and skill level of participants, the camps will explore either block coding, python, or a combination of the two.
CoderGirl camps are able to be offered at no cost to participants this year due to Science Venture receiving funds from Actua via the Federal Governments’ Cancode initiative.
*We have an inclusive view of the word “girl” and we welcome two-spirit, trans, genderqueer, and non-binary folks interested in this camp.
DATES | July 7-11, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
GRADES | 4 - 6
COST | FREE
INSTRUCTOR | Science Venture
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Learn how to make sweet and tangy lemonade – and make money by selling it! Experiment with recipes, design flyers, learn how to count money, make change and tally your profits. Then, in a showcase finale event, launch your lemonade stand and sell, sell, sell, and raise funds for a charity students select!
DATES | July 7-11, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 8 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $340
INSTRUCTOR | SPARK Business Academy
MIN 12 students MAX 20 students
If you love going outside, learning about different sports, and playing active games, then this camp is for you! Join us for a week of Multi Sport Mania, where campers will play different sports all week long. We will be playing basketball, soccer, volleyball, kickball, and many more! In addition to learning the rules to new sports, campers will take breaks from the action with other activities like crafts and circle games. This camp is designed to give campers an action packed week that focuses on physical literacy and fun. We can’t wait for you to join us!
DATES | July 14-18, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 10 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $300
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camps Leaders
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Let's sell baked goods for a great cause! Young students become food entrepreneurs, learn about charity work, and design a business venture to raise money for a cause they collectively decide on. From business planning and strategy to the actual bake sale, students enjoy the full process of starting a business. This is the perfect, tasty hands-on opportunity for children to learn business savvy!
DATES | July 14-18, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 8 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $340
INSTRUCTOR | SPARK Business Academy
MIN 12 students MAX 20 students
Are you a budding scientist at home who loves to conduct experiments? You’re invited to join us at SMS for a week of wild experiments, crazy concoctions, and mind-blowing inventions. Every day will be an exciting adventure! Our camp is designed for young explorers, thinkers, and creators who are eager to push the limits of imagination and innovation. Campers will participate in fun, hands-on experiments such as exploding volcanoes, making slime, and elephant toothpaste. This camp includes a special workshop from the expert scientists at Science Venture. Get ready to become the mad scientist of your dreams!
DATES | July 21-25, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 10
COST | $300
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camps Leaders
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Join us for our second Mash-Up Week of the Summer! We know how much our campers love Mash-Up Week, so we are offering it for the second time this Summer, with completely different themes. During Mash-Up Week, every fun-filled day follows a different theme. This week, we will have Mystery Monday, Teamwork Tuesday, Water Balloon Wednesday, Tropical Thursday, and Funky Friday! Campers should be prepared for a week of games, crafts, and of course, some surprises! We will also invite Story Studio to our camp this week, who will run a story writing workshop for the campers. We can’t wait to see you at camp!
DATES | July 28-August 1, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 10 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $300
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camps Leaders
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Turn your favourite camp games virtual! Using ScratchJr, students will learn the basics of coding and create virtual versions of popular camp games, such as tag, dodgeball, and much more! You can even download the free ScratchJr app to continue your journey at home! Half the day is spent doing hands-on building projects and outside fun and games!
DATES | July 28 - August 1, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 8 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $390
INSTRUCTOR | Engineering for Kids Vancouver Island
MIN 10 students MAX 16 students
Get ready for an action-packed week designed to spark the energy and excitement in young athletes! We're all about giving kids the chance to dive into physical literacy while having fun. This week, they'll be running, jumping, throwing, and so much more as they take on fun games, sports, and high-energy activities. From soccer and tag to target games and a track-and-field fun day, every moment is a chance to level up their movement skills, confidence, and physical awareness. It’s all about active play, adventure, and purposeful action. Plus, they’ll build awesome friendships and teamwork skills in this week full of fun and camaraderie. Let’s make this week unforgettable!
DATES | August 5-8, 2025 (4 days)
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 10 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $250
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camps Leaders
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Get ready for an action-packed week of indoor and outdoor adventures! We will be exploring the forest this week, using our imagination and creativity to create crafts, play games, and more! Campers will participate in activities like building fairy houses, making forest forts, and going on a nature scavenger hunt. We will also make sure there is plenty of rest time, where we will take a peaceful moment to reflect. This is a great camp for campers that love to explore and get creative in the great outdoors! We are also excited to invite the Compost Education Centre for a fun and educational workshop. Get ready for a forest adventure you won’t forget!
DATES | August 5-8, 2025 (4 days)
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 5*- 10 *Must have finished kindergarten
COST | $250
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camps Leaders
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
AGES 8-12
Come one, come all, to the wonderful world Minecraft! Campers will work in teams to design and build their very own Minecraft amusement park from the ground up! From minecart roller coasters, to food courts and fun houses, what will be your park’s main attraction? Half the day is spent doing hands-on building projects and outside fun and games!
DATES | June 16-20, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 8 - 12
COST | $390
INSTRUCTOR | Engineering for Kids Vancouver Island
MIN 10 students MAX 16 students
Calling all young storytellers! Spark your creativity this summer with Story Studio, the award-winning charity that turns writing into an adventure! Join us for a week of exciting activities designed to unlock your imagination and strengthen your writing skills. Guided by our experienced instructors, your child will craft their own captivating stories, building confidence as a writer while developing essential creativity and communication skills. By the end of the week, they'll take home a special keepsake: a beautifully bound and illustrated book featuring their original masterpiece!
DATES | June 23-27, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
AGES | 9- 12
COST | $220
INSTRUCTOR | Story Studio
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
This program empowers students with an entrepreneurial mindset to develop a plan for their very own business ideas, drawing from such disciplines as marketing, finance and strategy, in a supportive environment fostering teamwork. From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits, students have fun while developing business savvy!
DATES | June 30-July 4, 2025 (4 days - No camp July 1)
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 8-12
COST | $290
INSTRUCTOR | SPARK Business Academy
MIN 12 students MAX 20 students
Get ready for a hands-on, fun-filled adventure at our "Jr. Inventors" camp! This exciting program sparks creativity as students work together to design and
build their own innovative solutions to real-world problems. Through team
activities, they’ll tackle challenges and discover the thrill of invention!
One of the camp highlights includes building a DIY vending machine, where students will learn how everyday household items can be transformed into incredible inventions.
Along the way, they'll explore the stories of famous inventors and dive into how their creations have shaped the world around us. Packed with creative projects and interactive lessons, this camp is the perfect place to unleash your imagination and invent the future!
DATES | July 14-18, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 8-12
COST | $340
INSTRUCTOR | SPARK Business Academy
MIN 12 students MAX 20 students
Get ready for a week of coding, collaboration, and creativity in Science Venture’s all-girl* coding camps! Every person’s passion, from art and music to robotics and space exploration, has a place in computer science, and we are so excited to help you find the connection while building coding skills!
Each camp will balance outdoor unplugged computational thinking activities, week-long projects, and technology explorations to provide participants with broad exposure to the potential of computer sciences! Depending on the age and skill level of participants, the camps will explore either block coding, python, or a combination of the two.
CoderGirl camps are able to be offered at no cost to participants this year due to Science Venture receiving funds from Actua via the Federal Governments’ Cancode initiative.
*We have an inclusive view of the word “girl” and we welcome two-spirit, trans, genderqueer, and non-binary folks interested in this camp.
DATES | July 21-25, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
GRADES | 6-8
COST | FREE
INSTRUCTOR | Science Venture
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Young athletes, get ready for an amazing week of basketball! Our Rex Sports Basketball Camp for ages 8-11 is designed to introduce and develop fundamental skills in a fun, high-energy environment. This year, we’re thrilled to have Jordan Charles, a professional basketball player, and UVic Vikes alumni, leading our program alongside Cormick Brown and a team of current and former college players.
🏀 What to Expect:
✔ Engaging in skill development and games
✔ Positive and supportive coaching from experienced athletes
✔ Exciting competitions, increased prizes, and special awards
✔ Tons of Passion Sports prizes and giveaways
✔ A premium Rex Sports camp shirt included
This is the ultimate summer basketball experience for young players looking to learn, improve, and have fun on the court!
DATES | July 28-August 1, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
AGES | 8-11
COST | $310
INSTRUCTOR | Rex Sports
MIN 12 students MAX 40 students
SMS is inviting all budding badminton stars to join us this summer for our Badminton Blitz! This camp is for badminton stars of all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner or seasoned pro. We will learn the basics of the game by watching videos, practicing the skills, and ending with a round robin tournament at the end of the week. We will also play other active games like tag to keep our bodies moving. If you’re looking for an active camp with some friendly competition, this is the camp for you!
DATES | August 5-8, 2025 (4 days)
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
AGES | 8-12
COST | $180
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camps Leaders
MIN 12 students MAX 24 students
Calling all bakers and sweet treat lovers! Join us for a baking adventure, where you will bake delicious sweets and treats every single day. Campers will learn about different baking techniques, while creating a diverse collection of baked goods. They will have something delicious to take home every day to share with friends and family. This camp will encourage the bakers to explore different foods, while developing their baking skills and making connections and friendships along the way. We can’t wait to see what they bake!
DATES |August 5-8, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES | 8-12
COST | $190
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Camp Leaders
MIN 8 students, MAX 12 students
AGES 11-17
Our inspiring Summer camp for tweens is designed to develop self-confidence and awareness in your child as well as basic street-smart self-defence skills to protect their growing independence. This scenario based training covers personal boundaries from family to strangers and the various responses to uphold them. Your child will practice key target areas and techniques for physical self-defence daily, as well as de-escalation, emotional regulation and practical ways to keep safe and aware of their surroundings. Scenarios include defending an attack from a stranger standing up and from the ground, defending a boundary breach from an acquaintance or friend and learning to set, hold and enforce their boundaries with confidence. This program addresses assault, sexual assault, harassment, bullying, online safety.
DATES | June 30-July 4, 2025 (4 days - No camp July 1)
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
AGES | 11-14
COST | $220
INSTRUCTOR | Sixth Sense Self Defence
MIN 8 students MAX 20 students
SIVA Volleyball Camps are back and more popular than ever! With both sessions expected to sell out quickly, these camps provide an incredible opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills under the guidance of experienced former college and university players. Our coaches stay up to date with the best training methods and drills, ensuring every athlete improves while having a fantastic time on the court.
🏐 What to Expect:
✔ High-level coaching from former college & university players
✔ Fun and competitive drills designed to improve all aspects of the game
✔ A dynamic, supportive environment for players to grow in skill and confidence
✔ A premium SIVA shirt included
Don't miss out, these camps fill up within minutes every year!
DATES | June 30 - July 4, 2025 (4 days - No Camp on July 1)
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
AGES | 11-14
COST | $250
INSTRUCTOR | SIVA Volleyball
MIN 12 students MAX 36 students
SIVA Volleyball Camps are back and more popular than ever! With both sessions expected to sell out quickly, these camps provide an incredible opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills under the guidance of experienced former college and university players. Our coaches stay up to date with the best training methods and drills, ensuring every athlete improves while having a fantastic time on the court.
🏐 What to Expect:
✔ High-level coaching from former college & university players
✔ Fun and competitive drills designed to improve all aspects of the game
✔ A dynamic, supportive environment for players to grow in skill and confidence
✔ A premium SIVA shirt included
Don't miss out, these camps fill up within minutes every year!
DATES | July 7-11, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
AGES | 11-14
COST | $310
INSTRUCTOR | SIVA Volleyball
MIN 12 students MAX 54 students
We’ve got BIG news for this year’s basketball camp! Professional basketball player and UVic Vikes alumni Jordan Charles will be leading our camp programming as Head Coach. He’ll be joined by sharpshooter Cormick Brown, who led BC college basketball in 3-pointers made, along with other current and former college players.
🏀 What to Expect:
✔ Elite coaching from professional & college-level players
✔ A mix of skill development, competition, and fun
✔ Increased prizes and extra awards to celebrate campers’ achievements
✔ Tons of premium Passion Sports prizes
✔ A high-quality Rex Sports camp shirt included
These are the best basketball camps in town, come train, compete, and have a blast!
DATES | July 14-18, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
AGES | 11-14
COST | $310
INSTRUCTOR | Rex Sports
MIN 12 students MAX 40 students
Welcome to our Sewing Camp at SMS, a fun and creative space where young fashionistas and aspiring designers can come together to learn the art of sewing! Campers will be guided as they explore various sewing techniques, design their own projects, and bring their imaginative ideas to life. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some sewing experience, this is the perfect place to unleash your creativity and make lasting memories. By the end of the camp, you'll leave with a handmade project and new skills to continue sewing at home.
DATES | July 14-18, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
AGES | 11-15
COST | $210
INSTRUCTOR | SMS Teacher: Susan Thompson
MIN 8 students, MAX 15 students
SIVA Volleyball Camps are back and more popular than ever! With both sessions expected to sell out quickly, these camps provide an incredible opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills under the guidance of experienced former college and university players. Our coaches stay up to date with the best training methods and drills, ensuring every athlete improves while having a fantastic time on the court.
🏐 What to Expect:
✔ High-level coaching from former college & university players
✔ Fun and competitive drills designed to improve all aspects of the game
✔ A dynamic, supportive environment for players to grow in skill and confidence
✔ A premium SIVA shirt included
Don't miss out, these camps fill up within minutes every year!
DATES | July 21-25, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
AGES | 11-14
COST | $310
INSTRUCTOR | SIVA Volleyball
MIN 12 students MAX 54 students
Young athletes, get ready for an amazing week of basketball! Our Rex Sports Basketball Camp for ages 11-14 is designed to introduce and develop fundamental skills in a fun, high-energy environment. This year, we’re thrilled to have Jordan Charles, a professional basketball player, and UVic Vikes alumni, leading our program alongside Cormick Brown and a team of current and former college players.
🏀 What to Expect:
✔ Engaging in skill development and games
✔ Positive and supportive coaching from experienced athletes
✔ Exciting competitions, increased prizes, and special awards
✔ Tons of Passion Sports prizes and giveaways
✔ A premium Rex Sports camp shirt included
This is the ultimate summer basketball experience for young players looking to learn, improve, and have fun on the court!
DATES | July 28- August 1, 2025
CAMP HOURS | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
AGES | 11-14
COST | $310
INSTRUCTOR | Rex Sports
MIN 12 students MAX 40 students
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