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Each year, Glenlyon Norfolk School is pleased to be able to offer a variety of Summer FUN at GNS programs to keep students active during the summer break!
GNS offers a variety of programs throughout the year to keep students active and engaged during school breaks. Arts, athletics, kayaking, creativity, cooking and more—our programs offer something for everyone! Half- and full-day options are available as is free extended care where age-appropriate, and all camps and activities are open to all students aged 3 to 16 years in the Greater Victoria area.
About GNS Camps
The cornerstone of GNS Camps is the excellent leaders, teachers and coaches, all of whom are experienced working with students, certified in First Aid and CPR-C, and have completed criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening. Our leaders combine creative, active and collaborative ideas to deliver a quality program that emphasizes truth, courage, caring, individuality and community. The leader-to-student ratio is 1:10.
Camp Locations
- Pemberton Woods Campus is located at 781 Richmond Avenue.
- Beach Drive Campus is located at 1701 Beach Drive. There is street parking adjacent to the campus.
Summer FUN Schedule
| Dates | Camp | Hours | Ages | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19 to 23 | Chickadees: Water/Ocean Exploration | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: STEM | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $290 | |
| Ravens: Archaeology | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $280 | |
| Gryphons: Board Game Cafe | 8:30 to 3:30 | 10 to 12 | $280 | |
| June 26 to 30 | Chickadees: Pirates & Gyro Park Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $285 |
| Chipmunks: Theatre, Dace & Gyro Park Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $285 | |
| Chipmunks: Eco Adventure | 8:30 to 3:30 | 6 to 8 | $285 | |
| Ravens: Sports & Wild Play Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $295 | |
| Gryphons: Baking | 9:00 to 3:00 | 10 to 12 | $395 | |
| July 4 to 7 | Chickadees: Buggin’ it out | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $235 |
| Chipmunks: Tropical Celebration | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $235 | |
| Ravens: Eco Adventures & Wild Play Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $240 | |
| Gryphons: Guitar lessons for beginners | 10:00 to 12:00 | 10 to 12 | $150 | |
| Gryphons: Home Alone boot camp with the Canadian Red Cross | 9:00 to 3:00 | 9 to 13 | $180 | |
| Kayak Day Camp: beginners | 9:00 to 4:30 | 10 to 13 | $290 | |
| Volleyball Skills & Drills | 10:00 to 2:00 | 14 to 17 | $100 | |
| July 10 to 14 | Chickadees: STEM | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: STEM | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Chipmunks: Beach Explorers | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Chipmunks: Eco Adventure | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Ravens: Outdoor Exploration | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $295 | |
| Girl Power Sports Caps | 8:30 to 3:30 | 11 to 14 | $280 | |
| Kayak Day Camp: intermediate | 9:00 to 4:30 | 13 to 16 | $360 | |
| Culinary Camp | 9:00 to 3:00 | 10 to 12 | $410 | |
| French Lessons: A virtual trip to Paris | 10:00 to 2:00 | 11 to 14 | $200 | |
| July 17 to 21 | Chickadees: Space | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 5 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: Music & Dance | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Chipmunks: Space | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Chipmunks: Eco Adventure | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Ravens: Minecraft | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $280 | |
| Field Hockey | 8:30 to 3:30 | 9 to 13 | $280 | |
| Kayak Day Camp: all levels | 9:00 to 4:00 | 10 to 13 | $360 | |
| July 24 to 28 | Chickadees: Dinosaur | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: Shakers & Bakers | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $285 | |
| Orton Gillingham Literacy Boost Camp | 8:30 to 12:30 | 5 to 7 | $350 | |
| Ravens: Outdoor Recreation | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $295 | |
| Gryphons: STEM & Video Game Design | 8:30 to 3:30 | 10 to 13 | $290 | |
| Kayak Day Camp: intermediate | 9:00 to 3:00 | 10 to 13 | $360 | |
| Designed Thinkers | 9:00 to 3:00 | 12 to 16 | $450 | |
| August 8 to 11 | Chickadees: Animal Planet | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $240 |
| Chipmunks: Nature Adventures | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $240 | |
| Chipmunks: Shakers & Bakers | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $230 | |
| Ravens: Gym-tastic | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $230 | |
| Creative HQ | 9:00 to 3:00 | 8 to 11 | $360 | |
| Kayaking: Beginngers | 9:00 to 4:30 | 9 to 11 | $290 | |
| August 14 to 18 | Chickadees: Music & Dance | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: Eco Adventure | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $290 | |
| Ravens: Space | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $280 | |
| Gryphons: Wilderness Survival | 8:30 to 3:30 | 9 to 12 | $290 | |
| Culinary Camp | 9:00 to 3:00 | 10 to 12 | $410 | |
| Creative Writing 101 | 8:30 to 3:30 | 10 to 14 | $280 | |
| SIVA Volleyball | 9:00 to 3:00 | 11 to 14 | $280 | |
| August 21 to 25 | Chickadees: Shakers & Bakers | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $285 |
| Chipmunks: Mad Scientist | 9:00 to 3:00 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Chipmunks: Coding & Game Design | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $285 | |
| Chipmunks: Eco Adventure | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Orton Gillingham Literacy Boost Camp | 8:30 to 12:30 | 5 to 7 | $350 | |
| Ravens: Genius Hour | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $290 | |
| Innovation | 9:00 to 3:00 | 8 to 11 | $450 | |
| Culinary Camp | 9:00 to 3:00 | 10 to 14 | $410 | |
| August 28 to September 1 | Chickadees: Summer Celebrations | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: Summer Celebration | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Ravens: Messy Mucky Yucky & Wild Play Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $295 | |
| Gryphons: Art & Wild Play Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 10 to 12 | $295 | |
| August 28 to 31 | Pre-season field hockey training | 1:00 to 3:00 | 13 to 17 | $160 |