Welcome to Pear Tree Education’s Summer Camps, where learning meets adventure! Since our founding in 2012, Pear Tree has been dedicated to transforming education through hands-on, theme-based learning. Our summer camps continue this tradition, offering unique experiences that combine fun, creativity, and educational growth.
Pear Tree Education Summer Camps
8 x Location Options!
Pear Tree's summer camps are available at multiple convenient locations across BC, providing families with flexible options: Select a location from the dropdown below to learn more about what’s available. You can also select from the comparison table below.
Location Comparison Table
| Location | Theme-Based Camps | EduActivity Camps | Hot Lunch Program | Pre-Camp and After-Camp | Normal Price | Early Bird Price | Early Bird Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (Kitsilano) | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | $439 | $389 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Vancouver (Mount Pleasant) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | $439 | $389 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Vancouver (Yaletown) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | $439 | $389 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Burnaby (Metrotown) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | $439 | $389 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| North Vancouver | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ | $439 | $389 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Coquitlam | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ | $439 | $389 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Richmond (Steveston) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ | $439 | $389 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Surrey (White Rock) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ | $439 | $389 | 31 Mar 2025 |
Camp Types
Theme-Based Camps
These are the signature Pear Tree camps we’re known for! Each week focuses on a unique, hands-on theme designed to engage and inspire children through creative, project-based learning. From STEM to art, our themes encourage curiosity and critical thinking. All of our Vancouver summer camps are designed by Pear Tree’s directors.
EduActivity Camps
New this year! EduActivity Camps combine half-day Theme-Based learning and half-day activity-based fun. Kids will spend half of the day diving into engaging educational themes and the other half participating in dynamic activities like sports, outdoor adventures, or creative arts. Perfect for families looking for as much emphasis on outdoor time as indoor learning. All of our Vancouver summer camps are designed by Pear Tree’s directors.
We offer two exciting types of camps to suit every family’s needs. However, these are location specific.
Age Groups
Our camps cater to a wide range of age groups, ensuring age-appropriate activities and learning, ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 years.
Students MUST be 5 years or older at the time of attendance.
Camp Times
All camps run from 9am – 3pm.
Pre-camp & after-camp options available (8am – 5pm).
Examples of themes and activities
Sample Camp Themes
5-6yr camp “It’s A Small World”: Young adventurers will travel the globe through art, music, and storytelling, learning about different cultures and traditions from around the world.
7-8yr camp “STEM Challenges”: Budding engineers will dive into exciting hands-on challenges, from building balloon-powered cars to launching paper rockets.
9-10yr camp “Marine Biology”: Future marine biologists will explore tide pools, study sea life, and even dissect a squid!
11-12yr camp “Entrepreneurs”: Young innovators will learn how to turn their ideas into real business concepts.
N.B. Camp themes for our EduActivity camps are partial versions of our classic camp themes and generally have different names.
Sample Activities for EduActivity Camps
Sports and Physical Activities (e.g. Soccer, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Relay Races, Frisbee, Tag, Hula Hoops)
Organized Group Games (e.g. Scavenger Hunt, Obstacle Courses, Simon Says)
Nature-Based Activities (e.g. Nature Walks, Rock Painting, Environmental Clean-Up)
Water-Based Activities (e.g. Sprinkler Play, Water Balloon Toss, Mini Splash Pads)
Creative and Free-Play Activities (e.g. Sidewalk Chalk Art, Sandcastle Building, Nature Mandalas)
Other Activities (Bubbles, Paper Airplane Competitions)
Field Trips (these will include the field trip components for our theme-based classes, where possible)
N.B. Actually activity schedules will vary based on age groups and campus locations / facilities available.
- 16 x students per class (maximum)
- 1 x school teacher per class
- 2 x dedicated activity leaders (at our EduActivity Camps) per class
- Field trips included
- 1:5 ratio on field trips
- Specialised first aid training for managers and teachers
- Safe, high quality camps
- Free Pear Tree Summer Camp t-shirt
- Healthy balance of indoor/outdoor time
- Amazing value for money!
A Typical Day (Education Camps)
8am-9am – Before Camp Care (optional)
8:50-9am – Arrivals
9-9:15am – Soft Start
9:15-10:15am – 1st Activity
10:15-10:30am – Snack // Free Play
10:30-12pm – 2nd Activity or Field Trip
12-1pm – Lunch Time // Free Play
1-2pm – Park Time
2-2:10pm – Snack Time
2:10-2:50pm – 3rd Activity
2:50-3:10pm – Home Time
3-5pm – After Camp Care (optional)
A Typical Day (EduActivity Camps)
DAY A
8am-9am – Before Camp Care (optional)
8:50-9am – Arrivals
9-10:15am – Soft Start + 1st Theme Activity
10:15-10:30am – Snack // Free Play
10:30-11.30am – 2nd Theme Activity
11:30am-12:30pm – Lunch Time // Free Play
12:30-1:30pm – Outdoor Activities
1:30-1:45pm – Snack Time
1:45-3pm – Outdoor Activities
3-3:10pm – Home Time
3-5pm – After Camp Care (optional)
DAY B
8am-9am – Before Camp Care (optional)
8:50-9am – Arrivals
9-10:15am – Outdoor Activities
10:15-10:30am – Snack Time
10:30-11.30am – Outdoor Activities
11:30am-12:30pm – Lunch Time // Free Play
12:30-1:30pm – 1st Theme Activity
1:30-1:45pm – Snack Time // Free Play
1:45-3pm – 2nd Theme Activity
3-3:10pm – Home Time
3-5pm – After Camp Care (optional)
Each day will alternate so that no class has exclusively morning or afternoon classes or outdoor time.
Parent Testimonials
“I just wanted to take a moment to send in some positive feedback to you and the Pear Tree team. My husband and I are very impressed with all the things he has learned so far at Pear Tree. I am a teacher, and I think the Pear Tree summer camp program was a wonderfully educational experience for my son.
We registered our son in every single week of this summer program. Every day, he came back with some amazing things!! I have told a lot of friends about your program! Nothing but praise.”
Vicki
“My daughter has been really enjoying your camp! I am so impressed by how much she’s learned and how much fun she’s having. Big Kudos to your team for creating such fun and informative camps!”
Tanya
“I believe my daughter benefited a lot from attending the camps so a big thank you is in order for all the staff at Pear Tree.”
Anca
“I felt wonderful reading about Pear Tree and the 21st century educational methods of helping students to learn. I’m impressed by your teaching skills and creativity. It’s amazing. I loved watching your videos on YouTube and showed it to my school staff. They to were impressed with your educational ideas to enhance learning.
Good job. Hats off to you and your team.”Priscilla
“I am very impressed by your program. My son loves going to your camps and has a craving to learn more. I believe he is proud of what he learns with you and feels good about himself. This has not really been his experience at school.”
Astrid
“Pear Tree is awesome!!!”
Valerie
“Just want to let you know that my daughter has come home every day completely excited about her experiences at Pear Tree. She is absolutely loving the program! What more can we ask for?”
Sheril
“It was a great experience for my daughter. Now she is asking me if she can go back to Pear Tree this summer ???? Thanks everyone.”
Peggy
“My son and daughter had a great time at camp last week. As a parent I was also thrilled with how happy and stimulated they both seemed after. They were proud of their work and I had the sense that the camp allowed them to stretch their creative muscles a little. Please pass on my enthusiastic and positive feedback to your teachers and to Alexis.”
Cristie
“My daughters have both been raving about Pear Tree’s camps — which is really saying something, believe me — I usually get a lot of “I don’t want to go”s when they’re signed up for camps!”
Nicki