Elk Bay Summer and Day Camps

Elk Bay Adventures offers a number of summer camp and day camp opportunities. To book a place on any of the 2018 summer or day camp activities, follow the Read More button and place your reservation using a valid credit card.

Beginners Caving - 2018-03-20, 08:00 to 18:00 $45.00
Join us for a one day introduction to underground Vancouver Island. We'll be departing at 8am from Nanaimo and travelling to the Cowichan Valley wheer you will get to experience several caves and learn about how the caves are formed and how we can protect them. This is a beginner trip and no previous experience is required. All coveralls and safety equipment is provided. Please bring a water...Read More
 
RCABC Lakewater Level 1 Certificate - 2018-04-21, 09:00 to 16:00 $189.00
This canoe course is ideal for people who want to lead groups on the water. It's a great preparation for your first canoe trip, leading youth in outdoor pursuits, and learning basic canoe strokes and manoeuvres. In the course you will learn: Forward, stopping and reverse Basic turns while paddling forward Spins and Sideslip maneuvers Capsizes and Rescues Canoeing Safety guidelines and equipment...Read More
 
RCABC Lakewater Level 1 Certificate - 2018-06-09, 09:00 to 16:00 $189.00
This canoe course is ideal for people who want to lead groups on the water. It's a great preparation for your first canoe trip, leading youth in outdoor pursuits, and learning basic canoe strokes and manoeuvres. In the course you will learn: Forward, stopping and reverse Basic turns while paddling forward Spins and Sideslip manoeuvres Capsizes and Rescues Canoeing Safety guidelines and equipment...Read More
 
RCABC Lakewater Level 1 Certificate - 2018-06-16, 09:00 to 16:00 $185.00
This canoe course is ideal for people who want to lead groups on the water. It's a great preparation for your first canoe trip, leading youth in outdoor pursuits, and learning basic canoe strokes and manoeuvres. In the course you will learn: Forward, stopping and reverse Basic turns while paddling forward Spins and Sideslip manoeuvres Capsizes and Rescues Canoeing Safety guidelines and equipment...Read More
 
Intermediate Caving - 2018-03-22, 14:00 to 21:00 $89.00
Been caving before?  Enjoyed it? If you want to challenge your skills and venture into larger, deeper caves, then this is a great next step! We'll visit some caves on the North Island that are large and provide an opportunity to learn more about cavern development, and see waterfalls at work! You'll get some experience in rappelling undeground and we'll visit several large chambers. This trip...Read More
 
Paddle Canada Lakewater Tandem Canoe Course - 2021-05-15, 09:00 to 16:00 $65.00
This canoe course is ideal for people who want to learn canoeing basics and lead groups on the water. It's a great preparation for your first canoe trip, leading youth in outdoor pursuits, and learning basic canoe strokes and manoeuvres. In the course you will learn: Forward, stopping and reverse Basic turns while paddling forward Spins and Sideslip maneuvers Capsizes and Rescues Canoeing Safety...Read More
 
Canoeing - Nanaimo Lakes - 2018-08-13, 08:00 to 18:00 $45.00
Join us for a day canoeing on the Nanaimo Lakes. This day camp runs from 8am to 6pm and lunch will be provided. We leave Nanaimo by minibus and head to the Nanaimo Lakes where you will spend the day learning new canoe skills, playing games and exploring hidden beaches and coves. We'll stop for a BBQ lunch and swim, followed by an afternoon on the water as we head into Lake 2. This day camp is for...Read More
 
Caving - Lake Cowichan - 2018-08-14, 08:00 to 18:00 $45.00
Today we visit some local caves near Lake Cowichan. You will get to explore underground passages and find hidden chambers, while learning all about how the caves are formed. We depart from Nanaimo at 8am and will drive by minibus to the caves. You will be provided with a safety helmet and headlamp. Please bring rubber boots and a full change of clothes in case you get wet or muddy! A packed lunch...Read More
 
Hiking - Mount Arrowsmith - 2018-08-15, 08:00 to 18:00 $45.00
This is a wonderful experience for anyone that enjoys hiking! We'll depart Nanaimo by Elk Bay minibus to the trailhead. The hike will take approximately 3 hours to the summit, with breathtaking views of the Island and the Georgia Strait. A packed lunch is provided and hikers will be provided with a day sack to carry with their lunch and water bottle. Please bring a FULL WATER BOTTLE and wear good...Read More