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Summer Camps
2011 
Click here for the 2011 Summer Camp brochure
Douglas College Summer Camps run throughout July and August in New Westminster, Burnaby, and Coquitlam. We offer quality camps at affordable prices. Take a look below at what we have to offer this summer. For early drop off, or late pick up please contact summercamps@douglas.bc.ca.
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Hot Lunch
Forget the paper bag and save yourself time with the 'Hot Lunch' meal plan. Kids will enjoy choices between hot or cold lunches. They can choose a daily variety of meals...freshly grilled burgers, chicken fingers & fries, pizza, salads, hearty soups, sandwiches. Yum! A cold beverage and a choice of small dessert or selected fruit will be included. *Vegetarian options available by request
Please note: Hot Lunches are ONLY available at the Douglas College New Westminster Campus, David Lam Campus, and Pinetree Community Centre. All other locations require bagged lunches.
How to Register
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Online Registration: CLICK HERE!
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By phone:
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604-527-5680
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By mail:
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Enclose a cheque or provide credit card info and mail it to:
PO Box 2503, New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2 |
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By fax:
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604-527-5032
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In person:
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New Westminster:
Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC Office 1300B *Please call to make an appointment. |
Coquitlam:
David Lam Campus 1250 Pinetree Way Coquitlam, BC *Registrar's Office on main floor. |
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Sports Camps
Badminton
Learn from the best. The Douglas College Badminton program is the top college program in the country winning the 2010 National Championships. This camp will feature half-day sessions with instructions of techniques and strategies. Camps will include both singles/doubles play and will be instructed by Douglas college athletes and national level players. Each participant will receive a summer camp t-shirt.
Note: 5-Day Advanced Doubles Camp (July 25-29)
Geared towards tournament level players and will include: advanced skills and doubles tactics, video analysis, and the use of feather shutttles. Skill level must be appropriate to sign up. Ages: 13-19 (Max 16 participants) Cost: $100 Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special
- For the shortened week of Aug 2-5: $80 or $70 before June 1st - Early Bird Special
- Ages:9-15 (Advanced is for 13-19 year olds)
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Location
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Time
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July 25-29 |
Pinetree CC (CQ) |
9:00a - Noon |
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July 25-29 |
Pinetree CC (CQ) |
1:00p - 4:00p |
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August 2-5 |
Queen's Park Arenex-NW |
9:00a - Noon |
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August 8-12 |
Pinetree CC (CQ) |
9:00a - Noon |
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August 15-19 |
Douglas College Gymnasium - NW |
9:00a - Noon |
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August 22-26 |
Pinetree CC (CQ) |
9:00a - Noon |
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Baseball
Don't miss out on our baseball camps, ideal for players of all levels. Topics will include hitting and stance, fielding and throwing and additional training techniques. Camps will be instructed by qualified baseball coaches and Douglas College players. Participants will receive a summer camp t-shirt.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $175 *No early bird available for this camp.
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| July 4-8 | Queen's Park Stadium NW | 10:00a - 3:00p |
| August 8-12 | Justin Morneau Field Moody Park NW | 10:00a - 3:00p |
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Basketball
These camps will focus on the fundamentals of the game. Topics include shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, defensive skills and 1 on 1 moves. Instructions by Douglas College coaches and athletes. Each participant will receive a summer camp t-shirt and a basketball.- Cost: $175 or $155 before June 1st - Early Bird Special.
- For the shortened week of Aug 2-5: $145 or $125 before June 1st - Early Bird Special
- For the shortened sessions of Aug 8-12: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special
- Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Aug 8-12 9:00am-12:00pm)
- Ages: 9-15
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Location
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Time
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| July 4-8 | Pinetree C C (CQ) | 9:00a - 4:00p |
| July 18-22 | Douglas College Gymnasium (NW) | 9:00a - 4:00p |
| August 2-5 | Douglas College Gymnasium (NW) | 9:00a - 4:00p |
| August 8-12 | Queen's Park Arenex-NW | 9:00a - Noon |
| August 15-19 | Pinetree C C (CQ) | 9:00a - 4:00p |
| August 22-26 | Douglas College Gymnasium (NW) | 9:00a - 4:00p |
| August 29-Sept 2 | Pinetree C C (CQ) | 9:00a - 4:00p |
Floor Hockey
Who wants to be the next Roberto Luongo? A full week of games, skills and floor hockey drills. Test yourself in the skills competition. Find out who is the best stickhandler, who has the most accurate shot, and who is the best at the one on one shootouts. A great way to bring the sport of hockey to the summer months. Each participant will receive a summer camp t-shirt.- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special.
- Ages: 9-15
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| July 20-22 | Pinetree C C (CQ) | 9:00a - 4:00p |
| July 25-29 *Registration is now full* |
Douglas College Gymnasium (NW) | 9:00a - Noon |
Tennis
This camp is suitable for beginners and intermediate student athletes. Campers will learn the basic fundamentals that allow them to serve, rally, play at the net, and score quicly. Douglas Tennis Programs are proud to endorse Tennis Canada 'Progressive Tennis' Approach. This uses modified tennis balls, nets, and courts to suit the various ages and sizes of the participants. Emphasis will be on fun, improvement, and building positive relationships with peers and coaches. Camps are held outdoors, and any rainy days will include time playing and learning inside. Please bring your own racquet, water bottle, and snacks. Max of 16 players will be allowed.- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special.
- Ages: 7-16
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Location
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Time
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| July 11-14 | Town Centre Park (CQ) *Registration is now full* |
9:00a - Noon |
| August 8-11 |
Town Centre Park (CQ) |
9:00a - Noon |
Soccer
Learn European and Brazilian style "football" from BC's top soccer development centre coaches. Topics will include ball handling,footwork, dribbling, passing and shooting. Games to improve skills and emphasis on the fundamentals will be the highlights. Each participant will receive a summer camp t-shirt.
- Ages: *5-8 and 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird special.
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| July 4-8 | Mercer Stadium (NW) | *9:30a - 11:30a *Registration is now full for 5-8yr olds* 9:00a - Noon |
| July 11-15 | Cunnings Field (CQ) | *9:30a - 11:30a/9:00a - Noon |
| August 8-12 | Cunnings Field (CQ) | *9:30a - 11:30a/9:00a - Noon |
| August 15-19 | Mercer Stadium (NW) | *9:30a - 11:30a/9:00a - Noon |
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Track & Field
Become a decathlete! This half-day camp teaches the fundamentals of different track & field events – practical progression and techniques for sprint training for 100m, 200m, 400m and hurdles, as well as technique and exercises for horizontal and vertical jumps (such as long jump, triple jump, high jump). Each participant will receive a summer camp t-shirt.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special.
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Location
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Time
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July 25-29
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Mercer Stadium (NW)
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9:00a - Noon
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August 8-12
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Percy Perry Stadium (CQ) |
9:00a - Noon
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Volleyball
This camp is designed to introduce and/or refine the fundamentals of volleyball. In addition to team play, skills include: passing, setting, hitting, blocking, serving and digging. These sessions are appropriate for the beginner to intermediate level players. Each participant will receive a summer camp t-shirt.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special
- Cost for Aug 2-5: $80 or $70 before June 1st - Early Bird Special
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Location
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Time
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August 2-5 |
Queen's Park Arenex (NW) |
1:00p - 4:00p |
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August 8-12 |
Pinetree C C (CQ) |
1:00p - 4:00p |
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August 15-19 |
Douglas College Gymnasium (NW) |
1:00p - 4:00p |
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August 22-26 |
Pinetree C C (CQ) |
1:00p - 4:00p |
Beach Volleyball
Feel the sand between your toes! This new camp will introduce kids to the exciting sport of Beach Volleyball while learning all of the fundaments of the sport. All levels ... this camp will be a blast! Each participant will receive a summer camp t-shirt.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st
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Location
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Time
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July 18-22 |
Town Centre Park (CQ) |
1:00p - 4:00p |
Table Tennis
Table Tennis, an Olympic sport since 1988 is played by more than 300 million people world wide
is easy to learn at a basic level. Table tennis can be played for a lifetime and is great for
developing hand-eye co-ordination. Lessons will combine fun games & instruction led by certified coaches. No previous experience necessary. Each participant will receive a summer camp t-shirt. Equipment provided.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st
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Location
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Time
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July 18-22 |
Douglas College Gymnasium (NW) |
9:00a - Noon |
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August 22-26 |
Douglas College Gymnasium (NW) |
9:00a - Noon |
Multi-Sport
This camp features a variety of indoor and outdoor sports and games. A great opportunity to try a bit of everything. Activities include basketball, soccer, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, california kickball and much more. Each participant will receive a summer camp t-shirt.
- Ages : 9-15
- Cost: $175 or $155 before June 1st
- Cost: *Aug 2-5 (4 days only) $145 or $125 before June 1st
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July 25-29 |
Queen's Park Arenex (NW) |
9:00a - 4:00p |
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August 2-5 |
Pinetree C C (CQ) |
9:00a - 4:00p |
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August 8-12 |
Douglas College Gymnasium (NW) |
9:00a - 4:00p |
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August 29-Sep 2 |
Douglas College Gymnasium (NW) |
9:00a - 4:00p |
Sports and Computers
Exercise your brain, as well as your body in this fun filled week. Learn new skills on the court, and new programs on the computer. Learn everything from website, graphics, presentations and brochures in the morning, and join the action for some basketball, badminton, floor hockey, California kickball, and other co-operative & leadership games in the afternoon.- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $175 or $155 before June 1st
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| July 11-15 | David Lam & Pinetree C C | 9:00a - 4:00p |
| July 25-29 *Registration is now full* |
Douglas College (NW) | 9:00a - 4:00p |
| August 15-19 | David Lam & Pinetree C C | 9:00a - 4:00p |
| August 29-Sep 2 | Douglas College (NW) | 9:00a - 4:00p |
Student Leadership
Want your child to develop into a valuable leader in the community? Developing leadership skills at a young age will open doors for years to come and provide experiences that will change lives. Join the Duoglas College Centre for Campus Life in this highly interactive week-long camp to learn gruop dynamics, communication skills and interpersonal competencies in a mix of leadership development and group co-operative games. Guaranteed to be a life changing experience!
- Ages: 13-17
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st
| Date | Location | Time |
| July 25-29 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 9:00a - Noon |
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Computer and Art Camps
Film Production
Become a film maker with dB digital TV, one of Vancouver's hottest film production mentoring
programs. Experience all stages of production, including filming, script writing, editing, acting and pitching your project. Have a great time while learning to film with a broadcast camera and edit with Final Cut Pro. Take your final video home with you on a DVD and share your work with everyone.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st
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| July 11-15 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 9:00a - Noon |
| July 18-22 | Douglas College (NW) | 9:00a - Noon |
| August 8-12 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 9:00a - Noon |
| August 15-19 *Registration is now full* |
Douglas College (NW) | 9:00a - Noon |
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Acting for the Camera
Acting for camera is a camp that will introduce students to all the key techniques and secrets of ating on camera. With simple direct and fun instruction that employs scripts from TV shows and commercials, your kids will be the stars of this camp. Improv games and scene study, an exploration of stage presence, sides and audition secrets, this camp is a must for the shining star in your family. A Friday family on-screen presentation, possible live if the space permits, will be offered.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st
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| July 11-15 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
| July 18-22 | Douglas College (NW) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
| August 8-12 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
| August 15-19 | Douglas College (NW) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
Computers 101 - Be the next Bill Gates!
Learn how to navigate the most frequently used Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, in a fun and interactive atmosphere. Participants will also undertake mini-projects while learning how to create professional documents, graphs and presentations. They will also use MS Publisher to create advertisements, greeting cards, newsletters, brochures and flyers. This course will help both novice and intermediate users improve their productivity with the computer while having a lot of fun!
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special.
| Date | Location | Time |
| July 4-8 *Registration is now full* |
Douglas College (NW) | 9:00a - Noon |
| July 18-22 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 9:00a - Noon |
Creative Writing
Let your imagination run free with one of our most popular camps. Campers will try many different forms of writing including short fiction, poetry and screenwriting. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy this weeklong artistic experience. This camp fills up quickly!
- Age: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st
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| July 4-8 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
| July 25-29 | Douglas College (NW) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
| August 15-19 *Registration is now full* |
David Lam Campus (CQ) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
| August 22-26 | Douglas College (NW) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
DigiArt
Explore your creative side in this artistic based camp. Learn the techniques of Photoshop, the leading software program in the photography, marketing, web graphics, and design industry. The course will cover the major components of Photoshop combined with fun and creative projects.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st
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| July 4-8 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 9:00a - Noon |
| August 2-5 | Douglas College (NW) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
| August 2-5 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 9:00a - Noon |
| August 22-26 | Douglas College (NW) | 9:00a - Noon |
Hip Hop & Jazz Dancing
Looking for an alternative to your typical summer day camp? Want to learn how to dance to your favourite Top 40 songs on the radio. This dance camp is focused on learning the basics of hip hop dance and jazz. Students will be led through a daily warm-up and stretch, basic hip hop movements and hip hop choreography, as well as dance games in a fun and safe enfironment. The camp is suitable for beginners (0-3 years dance experience), and for both boys and girls. So bring a friend along and try something new this summer.
- Ages: 6-9 (mornings) and 9-13 (afternoons)
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st
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| July 11-15 | Douglas College (NW) | 9:00a - Noon/1:00p - 4:00p |
| August 15-19 | Douglas College (NW) | 9:00a - Noon/1:00p - 4:00p |
Introduction to Programming
This course is designed to introduce the basic fundamentals of programming. Kids will become familiar with how to create an algorithm, how to create objects in a program, and how to write, debug and execute your own program through Visual Basic.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special.
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| July 11-15 | Douglas College (NW) | 9:00a - Noon |
| July 25-29 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 9:00a - Noon |
Introduction to Web Design
Kids will learn how to design web pages using basic HTML, page templates, page formatting and importing graphics using MS FrontPage. Register early for this camp. Pair this camp with "Advanced Web Design" for fun and challenging two-week website program.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special.
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| July 4-8 | Douglas College (NW) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
| July 18-22 | David Lam Campus (CQ) *Registration is now full* |
1:00p - 4:00p |
Advanced Web Design
A great follow up to our "Introduction to Web Design" camp. This camp will challenge experienced web designers to explore the world of dynamic websites while learning advanced web design techniques. Pair this camp with "Introduction to Web Design" to create a challenging two-week website experience.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special.
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| July 11-15 | Douglas College (NW) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
| July 25-29 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
YUP'pies (Young Urban Planners)
Build a city and be the Mayor. Our newest computer camp will test kid's creative, engineering and political side. Using one of the most popular simulation software in the industry, kids will definitely have fun while learning about urban planning.
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special.
| Date | Location | Time |
| August 8-12 | Douglas College (NW) | 9:00a - Noon |
| August 22-26 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 9:00a - Noon |
Video Gamer
Who is the best gamer out there? Test yourself against your friends and foes! Link via online and play classmates on the other side of the room during PC gaming or play head-to-head games on the Nintendo Wii and Microsoft XBOX. Guaranteed to be the best week of camp in the summer!
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $95 or $85 before June 1st - Early Bird Special.
- Cost: *(Aug 2-5th only) $80 or $70 before June 1st - Early Bird Special.
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| August 2-5 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
| August 8-12 | Douglas College (NW) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
| August 22-26 | David Lam Campus (CQ) | 1:00p - 4:00p |
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