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Children & Youth Programs

Experience. Participate. Enjoy.

Check out our Spring and Summer Programs for Children & Youth, Including Schools Out Camps, Learn to Skate, Hockey Power Skating & Skills, After School Arts & Crafts, After School Creative Minds, Home Alone, Babysitter Basicsand More!

Arts & Crafts

Each session begins with a fun doodle warm-up before introducing the main project. Activities include painting, drawing, and hands-on creations. Most classes feature a new project, while some may continue over multiple sessions.

Mondays | 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Mar 30 – June 22 | 11/$132 | Code: 107102
Facilitator: Lydia Miller
No session May 18
CLR – Playschool Room

Sports & Activates

Floorball | Ages 5 – 14
Floorball is a fun, safe and fast-paced form of floor hockey developed in Europe in the 1970’s. The game of Floorball is used in a variety of Hockey Canada development programs as an off-ice training tool, and it is ideal as a safe, inclusive introduction to hockey.

Ages 5 – 9
Tuesday | May 26 – June 23 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm
5/$35 | Code: 112797
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

Ages 10 – 14
Wednesday | May 27 – June 24 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm
5/$35 | Code: 112799
Cowichan Lake Sports Arenap

Sports Sampler | Ages 6 – 10

The Sports Sampler will support development of individual skills and push the boundaries of each child’s ability and motor skills. This is an Introduction of more/regular non-competitive team play. The kids will enjoy a variety of sports and activities including: soccer, hockey, basketball, football, racquet sports, volleyball, lots of games, obstacle courses and races.
The emphasis will be on teamwork and sportsmanship.

Thursday | May 21 – June 25 | 4:10 – 5:00 pm
6/$55 | Code: 112804
Cowichan Lake Sports Arenas

On Ice Programs

Active Communities Learn to Skate Camp | Ages 4 – 17

Join us for a week full of skating lessons! The Cowichan Lake Recreation Active Communities Learn to Skate Camp is for children who want to improve their skating in a fun and motivating way. The 11-level program has been streamlined and designed so that any participant can have their accomplishments transferred to other Active Communities Programs.

Appollos On-Ice Hockey Prep Sessions | Ages 6 – 14

In this Appollos on-ice prep session, participants will meet some of the Appollos players and take part in a focused hockey preparation session on the ice, with an emphasis on skating,
skills, and structured drills. This program is a 1 hour and 15-minute ice session each day for four days, making it perfect for players looking to get back on the ice or prepare for August
hockey tryouts.

Ages 6 – 9
Tuesday – Friday | July 28 – 31 | 5:30 – 6:45 pm
4/$100 or 1/$30 | Code: 112700
Instructors: Appollos Hockey Players
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

Ages 10 – 14
Tuesday – Friday | July 28 – 31 | 7:00 – 8:15 pm
4/$100 or 1/$30 | Code: 112699
Instructors: Appollos Hockey Players
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

55th Annual Traditional Hockey School

Traditional Hockey School | Ages 6 – 8

Join Steve Lingren for an exciting week of traditional hockey school. Open to ages 6 – 14 years, this school will focus on skill development, power skating, conditioning, games, and more! Your fee includes 2.5 hours of ice time per day, 1 hour off-ice conditioning, hot lunch daily, and a CLR Hockey School Jersey to take home. Register early to reserve your child’s spot. Payment plans available. $50 deposit required at registration with final payment due July 24. Discounts are available for multiple family members. Full hockey gear required. This is not a goalie specific camp; goalies will be integrated with players.

Traditional Hockey School | Ages 9 – 10

Traditional Hockey School | Ages 11 – 14

Hockey School – Teen Camp | Ages 15 – 18

Sign up for one week of action-packed power skating with a focus on balance, power agility, speed, and endurance. Shake off the rust and begin your off season preparation for the new season. The fee includes a CLR Hockey School Jersey and 1.25 hours of ice time per day. Jerseys will be ordered by June 30. Please register early to reserve your spot. Full gear required.

Hockey School – Power Skating | Ages 6 – 15

Sign up for one week of action-packed power skating with a focus on balance, power, agility, speed, and endurance. This program is designed to improve skating technique. The fee includes a CLR Hockey School t-shirt and 1.25 hours of ice time per day. Jerseys will be ordered by June 30. Please register early to reserve your spot. Full gear required.

Monday – Friday | Aug 10 – 14 | 9:30 – 10:45 am
5/$175 | Code: 112690
Instructor: Steve Lingren
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

Lake Cowichan Female Hockey School

Lake Cowichan Female Hockey School | Ages 7 – 10

The 4-day Female Hockey School offers a supportive all-female environment led by instructor Emily Vaughan. Players will take part in 2.5 hours of on-ice instruction and 1 hour of dryland
training, with ice sessions focused on skating, skills, shooting, and structured drills. Goalies will be integrated with players during sessions while also receiving some dedicated goalie
specific coaching. Participants are asked to bring their own packed lunch for the scheduled lunch break, making this a full, development-focused day designed to build confidence and skills in a positive setting.

Lake Cowichan Female Hockey School | Ages 11 – 14

Teen Female Hockey Camp | Ages 15 – 18

The 4-Day Teen Female Camp offers a fun and supportive all-female environment with a 1.5-hour session each day, focused on building confidence and developing hockey skills. Sessions will emphasize skating, skills, shooting, and game-based drills, creating an encouraging space for teen athletes to grow, challenge themselves, and enjoy the game alongside their
peers.

Schools Out Camps

Summer Camps

Prerequisite: Children must be responsible enough to strictly adhere to the Summer Camp Guidelines during their time at camp.

Registration: Full week registrations will be given priority. Registration package must be completed and returned a minimum of five (5) days prior to camp start date.

Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawals must take place a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the start date in order to receive a refund. If you choose to withdraw less than 7 days in advance and we are unable to fill your space with waitlisted participants, no refunds will be issued. All withdrawals are subject to a $5 administration fee.

Lakers Summer Camp | Ages 6 – 12

Each themed week kids will have fun with the classic camp activities like crafts, games, and activities. In addition, we will try to visit the forest, local parks, try different sports and activities while allowing time for campers to explore their imaginations through unstructured play. We will be on the go each day so bring lots of water, a big, healthy lunch, snacks, sunscreen, and a hat. No session July 1 or Aug 3.

Week 1 – Rolling into Summer

Week 2 -Under the Sea

Week 3 – Roar & Explore

Week 4 – Backyard Olympics

Week 5 – Crafty Creations

Week 6 – Adventure Awaits!

Week 7 – Science Squad

Week 8 – Color Splash Camp

Week 9 – Skate the Day Away

Week 10 – Summer Send-Off

Monday – Friday | June 29 – Sept 4 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

4/$144 or 5/$180 or 1/$40| Code: 113212

Centennial Lower Hall

Lake Legends Youbou Swim Camp | Ages 8 – 14

The camp will start the day at the Youbou Community Hall, enjoying classic camp activities. Each day, the camp will head to Arbutus Beach for swimming and play. We will be on the go each day, so please bring lots of water, a big healthy lunch, snacks, beachwear, sunscreen, and a hat.

Beachside Builders – Campers will combine creativity, engineering, and fun in a lakeside setting! From building sand structures and DIY projects to hands-on STEM challenges, kids will explore problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation.

Monday – Friday | July 13 – 17 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

5/$225 | Code: 113214

Youbou Community Hall

Tides & Treasures – Dive into a world of lake adventures! Campers will explore the shoreline, hunt for hidden treasures, discover local wildlife, and enjoy hands-on activities that spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for the lake.

Monday – Friday | July 27 – 31 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

5/$225 | Code: 113214

Youbou Community Hall

Lakeside Scientists – Explore the wonders of the water and shoreline! Campers will dive into hands-on science experiments, investigate lake life, and discover the secrets of nature through fun STEM activities.

Monday – Friday | Aug 10 – 14 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

5/$225 | Code: 113214

Youbou Community Hall

My First Camps | Ages 4 – 6

Little Builders – Young architects and engineers in the making! Campers will explore basic building, stacking, and hands-on STEM activities using safe materials, all while developing creativity, and teamwork in a fun, playful environment.

Monday – Friday | June 29 – July 3 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

4/$100 | Code: 113227 | No camp July 1

Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

Tiny Artists – A colourful adventure for little creators! Campers will explore painting, drawing, crafting, and other hands-on art activities that spark imagination, creativity, and self-expression in a fun, supportive environment.

Monday – Friday | July 20 – 24 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

5/$125 | Code: 113229

Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

Mini Sports Camp – A playful introduction to sports and movement! Campers will try a variety of games and activities, from running and jumping to throwing and catching, helping develop coordination, teamwork, and a love for being active.

Monday – Friday | Aug 17 – 21 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

5/$125 | Code: 113232

Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

Junior Chefs Kitchen Camp – Baking Basics | Ages 8 – 14

This hands-on baking camp lets kids create delicious treats from scratch while learning essential kitchen skills, food safety, and organization. Participants will enjoy their baked creations, take extras home, explore sustainable baking practices, and leave with their own recipe book. All ingredients and supplies are provided.

Monday – Friday | July 20 – 24 | 2:00 – 4:30 pm

5/$125 | code: 113120

Centennial Lower Hall

Little Universe Lego Robotics | Ages 9 – 15

Join our LITTLUNIVERSE for LEGO, programming and science! Teammates will dive into engineering using LEGO’s Mindstorms Sets/Software! Build/program EXTREME Battlebots! Take-home science experiments! Indoor/outdoor activities! Game consoles! Air hockey! Foosball! Arts/Crafts! Camp T-shirt! & MORE!

Battle Bots

Monday – Friday | July 13 – 17 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

5/$420 | Code: 115270

Instructor: Little Universe

Mesachie Lake Community Hall

Extreme Race Cars

Monday – Friday | Aug 31 – Sept 4 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

5/$420 | Code: 115271

Instructor: Little Universe

Honeymoon Bay Community Hall

Baseball Skills Camp | Ages 6 – 14

Step up to the plate and sharpen your game! Campers will work on hitting, pitching, fielding, and base-running through fun drills, games, and skillbuilding activities, all while learning teamwork and sportsmanship. Your child will start their day with an hour of skills before breaking into teambuilding activities and lunch/ snack before heading into a game.

Ages 6 – 9

Monday – Friday | July 6 – 10 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

5/$150 | Code: 113126

Mesachie Lake Hall

Ages 10 – 14

Monday – Friday | July 6 – 10 | 1:00 – 4:30 pm

5/$150 | Code: 113128

Mesachie Lake Hall

Volleyball Fundamentals Skills Camp | Ages 8 – 18

Get ready for the season! Campers will focus on fundamental skills like serving, passing, setting, and hitting, combined with team-building activities and practice games to improve confidence, technique, and teamwork on the court.

Intermediate (grades 4 – 6) | Ages 8 – 12

Monday – Friday | Aug 24 – 28 | 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

5/$150 | Code: 113131

Lake Cowichan School

Junior (grades 7 – 9) | Ages 12 – 14

Monday – Friday | Aug 24 – 28 | 12:30 – 4:00 pm

5/$150 | Code: 113132

Lake Cowichan School

Senior (grades 10 – 12) | Ages 15 – 18

Monday – Friday | Aug 17 – 21 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm

5/$100 | Code: 113129

Lake Cowichan School

Education

This educational program follows the Kid Proof guide to Babysitter’s Training. We include first aid, household safety, behaviour management, child development, and dealing with strangers. We will also have some fun with games and activities that every babysitter can use. This course includes a certificate upon completion. Participants must be 11 years old by the start of class.

Friday | May 1 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
1/$65 | Code: 99993
CLR – Meeting Room

Learn to Fish | Ages 5 – 15

Join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC for this 2-hour program where you will learn about hatchery roles, fish identification, proper fish handling, tackle, rod rigging and casting. Education is followed by an hour of hands-on fishing at the lake! Rods and tackle are provided and programs run rain or shine. Parent participation required. Parents must have Freshwater Fishing License to fish. Pre-registration required!

Saturday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

July 4 | 1/FREE | Code: 113421

Instructor: Freshwater Fisheries Society

Mayo Lake Fishing Platform

Sunday | | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Aug 9 | 1/FREE | Code: 113422

Instructor: Freshwater Fisheries Society

Mayo Lake Fishing Platform

Recreation Guide

Land Acknowledgement

The CVRD is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including (but not limited to) Quw'utsun (Cowichan Tribes), MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), c̓uubaʕsaʔtx̣ (Ts'uubaa-asatx), xeláltxw (Halalt), Spune’luxutth (Penelakut), Stz'uminus, Leey’qsun (Lyackson), Diitiidʔaaʔtx̣ (Ditidaht) and P’a:chi:da?aht (Pacheedaht) Peoples. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands of this region since time immemorial. The CVRD is committed to the ongoing journey of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the region by strengthening cooperation, collaboration, and relationship building.

Children & Youth Programs

Experience. Participate. Enjoy.

Arts & Crafts

After School Arts & Crafts | Ages 5 -12

After School Creative Minds | Ages 8 – 12

Sports & Activates

Floorball | Ages 5 – 15

Sports Sampler | Ages 6 – 10

Youbou Open Gym | All Ages

On Ice Programs

Learn to Skate Camp| Ages 4 – 17

Appollos Ice Sessions | Ages 6 – 14

55th Annual Traditional Hockey School

Ages 6 – 8

Ages 9 – 10

Ages 11 – 14

Teen Camp | Ages 15 – 18

Power Skating | Ages 6 – 15

Lake Cowichan Female Hockey School

Ages 7 – 10

Ages 11 – 14

Teen Female Camp | Ages 15 – 18

Schools Out Camps

Schools Out Camp | May 1 | Ages 6 – 12

Summer Camps

Lakers Summer Camp | Ages 6 – 12

Youbou Swim Camp | Ages 8 – 14

My First Camps | Ages 4 – 6

Junior Chefs – Baking Basics | Ages 8 – 14

Little Universe Lego Robotics | Ages 9 – 15

Baseball Skills Camp | Ages 6 – 14

Volleyball Skills Camp | Ages 8 – 18

Education

Babysitters Training | Ages 11+

Home Alone | Ages 8+

Learn to Fish | Ages 5 – 15

Recreation Guide