Summer Eco-Camps

Each summer Alouette River Management Society presents its popular summer program series. If your child likes adventure and is eager to explore the natural world, register for Eco-Camp! Camps are hosted in ALLCO Park and the Rivers Heritage Centre. All camp bookings must be made through the City of Maple Ridge Parks and Recreation registration page:Maple Ridge Parks and Leisure under Camps – Full Week, Nature & Outdoors. Registration opens through the City of Maple Ridge in early June.  For more information and the recreation guide, see the Maple Ridge Parks & Leisure website.

ARMS 2024 Summer Eco-Camp Schedule

  • Senior Pixelmon (Jul 8th – Jul 12th) – FULL
  • Junior Pixelmon (Jul 15th – Jul 19th) – FULL
  • Harry Potter (Jul 22nd – Jul 26th) – FULL
  • Forest Explorers (Jul 29th – Aug 2nd) – FULL
  • Get STEAM’ed (Aug 6th – Aug 9th) – FULL
  • Teen Eco Camp (Aug 12th – Aug 14th) – OPEN

What does a Summer Day Camp look like at ARMS? Here is an example schedule:

  • 9:30am – Arrival and welcome, campers meet their counsellor for the day
  • 10:00am – Group games and icebreakers
  • 10:30am – Activity #1:
  • 11:45am – Lunch at Rivers Heritage Centre
  • 12:30pm – Activity #2:
  • 1:30pm – Activity #3:
  • 1:50pm – Closing activities
  • 2:00pm – Campers are being picked up

“Thanks for providing an educational, fun, and safe activity for the kids to do during Summer Break!”

Day Camp Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register my child for Summer Camp?

 All camp bookings must be made through the City of Maple Ridge Parks and Recreation registration page:Maple Ridge Parks and Leisure under Camps – Full Week, Nature & Outdoors. Registration opens through the City of Maple Ridge in early June.  For more information and the recreation guide, see the Maple Ridge Parks & Leisure website.

What ages are your summer camps for?

Our Summer camps are broken down into age groups. We currently host summer camps for ages 5-7 and ages 8-11.

What happens after I register my child?

You will receive a welcome email, along with the registration form that will be sent one-week prior. For the safety of your child, a Parent/Guardian Consent form must be completed, Children will not be permitted in the program until the completed form is received.

What does my child need to bring each day?

Please send your child with a backpack each day. They will need to have a full water bottle, sunscreen, lunch, snacks. Please be sure to mark your camper’s name on all their belongings to help us return lost and found items. All campers must wear close-toed shoes, as we spend a lot of time outdoors and in Allco Park, so appropriate footwear is necessary.

Who are the Camp leaders?

Meet our camp leaders!

Dan has been working as the Eco-Camp Supervisor for ARMS since 2017. Dan also works as the WildsafeBC Coordinator for Maple Ridge and is the Environmental Educator for Ridge Meadows Recycling Society. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Ohio University (cum laude) with extensive experience in children’s theater. He adds fun and engaging interactions to all of his workshops!

Taryn is currently a student at Douglas College, completing her Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She loves hiking, camping, reading and being outside in nature. Taryn has previous experience working with youth in various settings and has so many wonderful memories of attending summer camps in her youth. She hopes to eventually become a Recreational Therapist working with persons living with mental health conditions and children & youth. She is looking forward to a fabulous, fun summer.

Alejandro is currently a student in the Fish, wildlife, and Recreation program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He has a passion for fish, salamanders, and local plant life. Alejandro has experience in teaching music to children of all ages at summer camps and is excited to use his education to help people learn about their local area. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar and piano, swimming, hiking, and hanging out with his cat, Toast.

Sophia is a student at the University of the Fraser Valley where she studies Geography. She loves learning about how the environment is shaped through the interactions of nature and people. Sophia has previous experience working with youth, coaching, and running events. Sophia also loves spending time outdoors. In the summer you can often find her hiking, swimming, or rowing.

Is lunch included?

Parents will be responsible for providing a bagged lunch and snacks for their camper. The Rivers Heritage Centre is a nut-free facility.

Is there public transportation to the centre?

Unfortunately there is no public transportation to the center. You will need to drop off and pick up your child for their respective camps.

I have a question about registration, who do I contact?

Questions about registration? Please email: registration@mapleridge.ca or call 604-467-7422

I have a question about the camps or the registration forms, who do I contact?

Any questions about the camps, the consent forms, how to get here, etc please email: Jenevieve at education@alouetteriver.org or call 604-467-6401

Why ARMS Summer Camps?

ARMS offers Summer Eco Camps that are fun for children to take part in. From educational activities and outdoor recreation, our program provides a safety-focused, secure and supervised environment where kids can make new friends, foster independence and learn about the environment.

How do we keep the kids engaged?

We provide a wide variety of activities to keep your kids engaged! From lego building, to invertebrate sampling, obstacle courses, crafts, dodgeball, survival skills, native plant identification, bingo, science experiments, and much more.