Douglas College offers over 150 sport, computer and creative camps and programs to kids aged 6-17 in the Coquitlam and New Westminster communities. Camps are offered over a week-long period during Spring break and Summer break, while programs run on weekends and evenings over a longer time period during the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons. No matter what you choose, our camps and programs - which include basketball, coding and computer design, student leadership, badminton, mathletes, digital photography, drama and improv, cartooning, soccer, tennis and more – will nurture and support your child’s learning and physical activity.
Camp leaders
Our staff are a diverse group of post-secondary coaches, varsity student-athletes and industry professionals who are committed to providing the best experience for your child.
Locations
Camps are held at Douglas College campuses as well as other facilities in New Westminster and Coquitlam.
1250 Pinetree Way, across from Lafarge Lake and a five-minute drive from Coquitlam Centre Mall. Directions and parking info
700 Royal Ave. at Eighth Street, one block north of the New Westminster SkyTrain Station. Directions and parking info
1260 Pinetree Way, adjacent to the Coquitlam Campus
1299 Pinetree Way, just north of Coquitlam Centre Mall
920 Ewen Ave., New Westminster
North end of Queen’s Park, across from Centennial Lodge
Cancellation policy
In the event of low enrolment, or inability to retain a room or facility booking, Douglas College reserves the right to cancel camps. Full refunds will be issued.
No-bullying policy
Douglas College Youth Camps have a strict no-bullying policy. We reserve the right to remove participants who demonstrate bullying behaviour.
Yes. If your child is registered in a morning and afternoon camp during the same week, we will provide supervised lunch care except for off-campus activities and programs.
For all off-campus camps in Coquitlam, instructors will walk campers to and from Town Centre Park/Pinetree Community Centre and the Coquitlam Campus. Transportation will not be provided between New Westminster Campus camps and Queen's Park/Queensborough locations.
For all camps, we recommend your child pack:
- Lunch, snacks and water bottle
- Money if they will be buying lunch/snacks
- Sunscreen and hat
For active and recreation-based camps children should bring:
- Appropriate clothing for the sport that is comfortable (e.g., shorts, shirt, a change of shirt, gym strip)
- Clothing specific to the weather as sometimes we will be in the wind, rain, sun, etc.
- Appropriate shoes for the activity
- Sporting equipment will be provided but your child is welcome to bring their own ball, racquet etc. Please ensure the child’s name is on their brought items.
Emails with all camp information, including location details, are sent out by the Friday before camps start.
A $15 processing fee will be charged for each camp withdrawal. Withdrawal requests must be made at least three business days prior to the start date. There will be no refunds issued after the camp start date. See Refund Policy for more information.