Summer Camps



Overnight & Day Camps 

Come experience Shawnigan this summer! Shawnigan Summer Camps are the perfect way to enhance your skills, try new things, discover your passions, and make new friends from around the world. Whether you are looking for elite training, to acquire new skills, to improve your English proficiency, or simply to try out the overnight experience, Shawnigan Summer Camps have something for everyone.

Located in the spectacular wilderness of Vancouver Island, our lakefront campus offers unparalleled accommodations, world class athletic facilities, and acres of picturesque grounds. Overnight campers are treated to an immersive Shawnigan experience that includes eating in our stunning dining hall, swimming in Shawnigan Lake, engaging in evening games and activities, and staying in one of our fully equipped boarding houses along with Shawnigan staff members.

Our sports camps are led by top coaches who have national, international, and professional experience in their respective sports as well as extensive experience in coaching youth. We are thrilled to partner with such respected organizations as L&E World Camps and Debate Camp to enhance our diverse range of camps, making summer at Shawnigan a truly unmatched experience.
 
For all enquiries related to Shawnigan Summer Camps, please contact: camps@shawnigan.ca
2025 Summer Camps are open for registration Monday, March 3rd.

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  • Basketball

    Shawnigan Skills Lab Basketball Camp

    Overnight & Day Camp
    Date: July 21 – 25 (Monday – Friday)
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
    Ages: 10–16 years old
    Co-educational 
    Cost (day): $450 (includes lunch daily, camp T-shirt & sack pack)
    Cost (overnight): $1,200 (includes 4 nights' accommodation, 3 meals daily, evening activities, camp T-shirt & sack pack )
     
    Camp Details:
    Shawnigan Lake School is excited to partner with Victoria-based Maffia Academy to offer players the opportunity to enhance their skills and take their game to the next level this summer. Led by Ben Karegeya and Diego Maffia, sessions will focus on skill development (dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense), position-specific training, strength conditioning, leadership workshops, and game play (3v3 and 5v5). Guest coaches and speakers will enrich the sessions throughout the week. Participants also have the opportunity to stay on campus for the week. Overnight campers will enjoy dinner, participate in evening activities including swimming, and experience our world-class boarding houses. 

  • Girls Volleyball

    Overnight & Day Camp
    Date:     July 28 – August 1 *overnight arrival on July 27
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 
    Ages: 13–15 years old
    Cost (day): $600 (includes lunch daily, camp T-shirt & sack pack)
    Cost (overnight): $1,300 (includes 5 nights’ accommodation, 3 meals daily, evening activities, camp T-shirt & sack pack) 

    NEW! Shawnigan Lake School is proud to partner with Volleyball BC to offer a fun and skills-filled week of Girls’ Volleyball camp. This overnight camp will focus on skill development, game-specific scenarios, mental approaches to the game, volleyball IQ, teamwork, and many other areas of the game that will help players take their game to the next level.

    What you can expect:
    • Positive, high energy training environment
    • Top level professional coaching staff
    • Comprehensive training plans and individualized attention to support skills development and game play
    • Lunch included for all day campers
    • Camp T-shirt and sack pack for all
                
    For those choosing to overnight:
    • 3 nutritious meals and snacks per day
    • Double occupancy rooms
    • 24-hour supervision
    • Evening entertainment including lake swimming and waterfront fun

  • Girls Ice Hockey

    Girls Ice Hockey 1 – Day Camp
    Date: June 30–July 4 (Monday–Friday)
    Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 
    Age: Group 1: U13 & Group 2: U16
    Cost: $650 (includes lunch daily & your own Shawnigan Hockey Camp jersey) 
    Girls Ice Hockey 2 – Overnight & Day Camp
    Date: July 7–11 (Monday–Friday) *overnight arrival on July 6
    Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
    Age: Group 1: U14 & Group 2: U17
    Cost (day): $650 (includes lunch daily & your own Shawnigan Hockey Camp jersey) 
    Cost (overnight): $1,400 (includes 5 nights' accommodation, 3 meals daily & your own Shawnigan Hockey Camp jersey)
     
    Camp Details:
    Our Shawnigan Lake School hockey camps have a history of developing players and inspiring leaders on and off the ice. Do you want to play at a high level? University hockey? Come see what it takes to be the best – skill work, skating, game understanding and off-ice sport specific strength and conditioning work!
     
    Camp Director:
    Camp Director Carly Haggard brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is currently in her ninth season as the head coach of Shawnigan's U18 Female Prep team. As a player, she collected a multitude of honours over her four years of NCAA Div. 1 ice hockey at Dartmouth College, including ECAC Rookie of the Year (1999-2000), ECAC Player of the Year (2002-03), and All-American (2002-03). She was a two-time finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award for the Top Female College hockey player in the U.S. (2001-02 and 2002-03), and captained Dartmouth in her senior year (2002-03).
     
    Following her college career, she played for the Oakville Ice of the National Women’s Hockey League from 2003 to 2006, serving as captain and leading the team in scoring, then played for Lugano in the Swiss Women’s League, where she was named MVP in 2007-08 and 2008-09. Carly also played with the Canadian National Women’s U22 team. She was an assistant coach and interim head coach at the University of Guelph from 2009 to 2012. Carly holds her BC teaching certificate where she also teaches at Shawnigan Lake School. Instructors at the camp will include former Shawnigan Lake U18 Female Prep players who are currently playing university hockey.

  • Boys Ice Hockey

    Boys Ice Hockey 1 – Overnight & Day Camp
    Date: July 14–18 (Monday–Friday) *overnight arrival on July 13
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
    Age: 8–14 years old
    Cost (day): $650 (includes lunch daily & your own Shawnigan Hockey Camp jersey) 
    Cost (overnight): $1,400 (includes 5 nights' accommodation, 3 meals daily & your own Shawnigan Hockey Camp jersey)

    Camp Details: 
    Shawnigan ice hockey camps are the pace to take your game to the next level this summer. Inspiring coaches will guide you as you learn from the best while having fun too! This camp will focus on general hockey and athletic development and is perfect for ALL levels. 

    Daily Overview: 
    - 2x on the ice
    - 1x dryland training
    - 1x off-ice athletic development
    - warm up and cool down
    Boys Ice Hockey 2 – Day Camp
    Date: August 11–15 (Monday–Friday)
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
    Age: 11–14 years old
    Cost: $650 (includes lunch daily & your own Shawnigan Hockey Camp jersey) 
     
    Camp Details:
    Shawnigan ice hockey camps are the place to take your game to the next level this summer. Inspiring coaches will guide you as you learn from the best. This camp is the perfect way to prepare for the hockey season. It will be a highly competitive environment with a focus on speed and skill execution. Ideal for ALL levels willing to work extremely hard and stay focused. 

    Daily Overview: 
    - 2x on the ice
    - 1x dryland training
    - 1x off-ice athlete development 
    - warm up and cool down
    Boys Ice Hockey 3 (Elite) – Day Camp
    Date: August 18–22 (Monday–Friday)
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 10:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m. as per coach discretion
    Age: 13–17 years old (elite players)
    Cost: $650 (includes lunch daily & your own Shawnigan Hockey Camp jersey) 

    Camp Details:
    This ELITE CAMP will be ultra high performance. As such, sessions are designed for T1/AAA/CSSHL-level players only. Players will be divided into two groups, with Group 1 practicing from 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and Group 2 practicing from 10:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

    Camp Director:
    Camp Director Kevin Cooper is Shawnigan Lake School’s Director of Ice Hockey and the Head Coach for our boys’ U18 Prep team. He was born in Barrie, Ontario and grew up in the Northwest Territories and Ontario before attending private school in New Hampshire. Kevin was recruited to play hockey for Middlebury College in Vermont, where he earned a BA in Psychology. He was named First-Team All-Conference for three straight seasons and NESCAC Player of the Year twice. After graduating in 2004, Kevin spent several years playing professional hockey in North America, Sweden, Finland and Germany.
     
    In 2011-12, Kevin was named to the Federal Hockey League All-Star team and helped the New Jersey Outlaws win the FHL championship. While playing, he also volunteered and coached at various levels. After his playing career ended, he worked at Brighton Academy in Maine, filling several roles, including Director of Hockey Operations and Associate Head Hockey Coach, as well as admissions counsellor, associate teacher, student advisor and dorm head.

  • Girls Rugby

    Girls Rugby Camp 1 – Overnight & Day Camp
    Date:     July 7–11 (Monday–Friday) 
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 
    Age: 12–17 years old
    Cost (day): $500 (includes lunch daily, camp T-shirt & sack pack) 
    Cost (overnight): $1,200 (includes 4 nights' accommodation, 3 meals daily, evening activities, camp T-shirt & sack pack) 
    Girls Rugby Camp 2 – Overnight & Day Camp
    Date: July 14–18 (Monday–Friday)
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 
    Age: 12–17 years old 
    Cost (day): $500 (includes lunch daily, camp t-shirt & sack pack) 
    Cost (overnight): $1,200 (includes 4 nights' accommodation, 3 meals daily, evening activities, camp T-shirt & sack pack) 
     
    Camp Details:
    Rugby is an inclusive sport for all ages and physical body types. With a focus on fun and inclusion, come learn the latest skills, tactics and strategies that are shaping the game at the highest level of play. With a keen focus on safe and technical skill, this fun environment will leave your rugby player wanting more! Participants will also learn rugby specific strength and conditioning skills, be involved in analyzing play and wrap each day with a cool off and a bit of fun in the lake. The quality of the setting and facility is so highly rated that Rugby Canada, and many other international sides, regularly train here in preparation for all of their big tournaments including Rugby World Cups in 7s and XV’s and for the Olympic Games! 

    Camp Director:
    Camp Director Barbara Mervin has an extensive background as a player, coach and builder of the game. Originally playing Rugby XVs with Ontario youth programs and Western University, Barbara went on to have a decorated career in both 7s & XVs internationally. Recently inducted into the Rugby Canada Hall of Fame, she represented Canada at Rugby World Cups in 2010, 2014 and 2017, winning a Silver Medal in 2014. Barbara has continued to drive the development of players and the game with coaching experience at the University of Victoria and Westshore Rugby Club and is the current Head Coach of Shawnigan’s Iron Women program. Beyond the pitch, Barbara is the Owner CEO of Aptoella Rugby Apparel. With a keen eye for design and understanding of the needs of female athletes, she is a remarkable example for young aspiring players, especially females!

  • Boys Rugby

    Boys Rugby Camp 1 – Overnight & Day Camp
    Date:     July 7–11 (Monday–Friday)
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 
    Age: 12–17 years old
    Cost (day): $500 (includes lunch daily, camp T-shirt & sack pack) 
    Cost (overnight): $1,200 (includes 4 nights accommodation, 3 meals daily, evening activities, camp T-shirt & sack pack) 
    Boys Rugby Camp 2 – Overnight & Day Camp
    Date:     July 14–18 (Monday–Friday)
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 
    Age: 12–17 years old 
    Cost (day): $500 (includes lunch daily, camp t-shirt & sack pack) 
    Cost (overnight): $1,200 (includes 4 nights accommodation, 3 meals daily, evening activities, camp T-shirt & sack pack) 

    Camp Details:
    Rugby is an inclusive sport for all ages and physical body types. With a focus on fun and inclusion, come learn the latest skills, tactics and strategies that are shaping the game at the highest level of play. With a keen focus on safe and technical skill, this fun environment will leave your rugby player wanting more! Participants will also learn rugby specific strength and conditioning skills, be involved in analyzing play and wrap each day with a cool off and a bit of fun in the lake. The quality of the setting and facility is so highly rated that Rugby Canada, and many other international sides, regularly train here in preparation for all of their big tournaments including Rugby World Cups in 7s and XV’s and for the Olympic Games! 

    Camp Director:
    Camp Director Clay Panga has a wealth of experience as a player and coach. Growing up in New Zealand with the game, he has been involved in rugby almost as long as he could walk. Clay is a current coach at Shawnigan Lake School and deeply embedded in the rich history and culture of rugby. Shawnigan rugby programs compete annually against international competition and have won multiple provincial and national championships in recent years. In addition to Shawnigan, Clay has numerous experiences coaching at all levels of the game including Dog River Howlers Invitational Rugby, BC Grassroots Founder & CEO, Rugby Canada U20 Women’s skills coach, and Rugby Canada Men’s U20 coach. Clay holds NCCP and World Rugby Coaching accreditations and is a former Canadian International player.

  • Squash

    Squash 1 – Overnight & Day Camp 
    Date:     July 7–11 (Monday–Friday) *overnight arrival on July 6
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
    Age: 12–18 years old
    Co-educational
    Cost (day): $500 (includes lunch daily, camp T-shirt & sack pack) 
    Cost (Overnight): $1,300 (includes 5 nights’ accommodation, 3 meals daily, evening activities, camp T-shirt & sack pack) 
    Squash 2 – Overnight & Day Camp
    Date:     July 14–18 (Monday–Friday) *overnight arrival on July 13
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
    Age: 12–18 years old
    Co-educational
    Cost (day): $500 (includes lunch daily, camp T-shirt & sack pack) 
    Cost (overnight): $1,300 (includes 5 nights’ accommodation, 3 meals daily, evening activities, camp T-shirt & sack pack) 

    Camp Details:
    The Shawnigan Lake School Squash Camp has been running for 15 years and is one of the most highly regarded in North America. Come train at our world-class Sportsplex on the Shawnigan campus. This facility has first class squash courts, as well as two full gyms and a strength and conditioning area that rivals any major university program. Participants will cool off at the end of each day with a bit of fun in the lake, so pack a towel and extra shorts or bathing suit.

    Camp Director:
    Camp Director Colin Whitney is currently Head of Squash at Shawnigan Lake School. A former national level player, he has coached Team BC and Team Alberta, the Irish Junior National Team, professional players and ten national junior champions. Colin has also coached four players ranked in the top 100 of the World! The coaching team will include Mike Johnson, who has coached multiple world champions and junior players who have gone on to Ivy League schools. Mike is regarded as one of the best coaches to ever coach squash. The leadership team will be rounded out with Thomas Brinkman, who achieved a world ranking of 100 on the PSA and now runs one of the top junior squash programs in Canada.

  • Rowing

    Rowing 1 (Learn to Row) – Day Camp
    Date:     June 30–July 4 (Monday–Friday)
    Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
    Age: 11–15 years old
    Co-educational
    Cost: $450 (includes lunch daily and camp T-shirt & sack pack)

    Camp Details:
    Come learn to row on beautiful Shawnigan Lake! This camp is geared towards youth that have never rowed before or have very little experience rowing and want to learn a new sport in a safe, fun environment. In addition to rowing, the camp will include fun activities, like swimming and kayaking. 
     
    The quality of the setting and our facilities are so highly rated that Rowing Canada Aviron regularly trains here in preparation for their international regattas including the World Championships and the Olympic Games! 

    What to bring: Full water bottle, hat, sunscreen, change of clothes, bathing suit, towel and snacks

    Prerequisite: The ability to swim
    Rowing 2 (Experienced Rowers) – Overnight & Day Camp
    Date:     July 7–11 (Monday–Friday) *overnight arrival on July 6
    Please note that there is an opportunity to extend this camp through the weekend for an additional fee
    Time: 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
    Age: 14–17 years old
    Co-educational
    Cost (day): $500 (includes lunch daily and camp T-shirt & sack pack)
    Cost (overnight): $1,300 (includes 5 nights’ accommodation, 3 daily meals, camp T-shirt & sack pack)

    Camp Details:
    This camp will be geared towards competitive rowers wishing to improve their fitness and technique. Our rowing camp will start earlier in the day due to recreational use of the lake. The experience will include technical skill development via two on-water training sessions in the morning. The afternoon will consist of a variety of topics to help improve performance such as: strength conditioning to avoid injury, information sessions on nutrition, and rest. You will be learning and training in our world-class facilities and shells which are so highly rated that Rowing Canada Aviron regularly trains here in preparation for their international regattas including the World Championships and the Olympic Games!

    What to bring: Full water bottle, hat, sunscreen, change of clothes, bathing suit, towel and snacks
     
    Prerequisites: Ability to row competently in at minimum a 4X or 4-/+; ability to swim

    Camp Director: 
    Camp Director Jennifer Parfitt is a past national team and Olympic rower. With 20-plus years in sport development, including coach education, grass roots rowing growth, and Safe Sport implementation, she brings a deep knowledge and experience to teaching kids how to row! She is passionate about providing information on getting an “edge” on the competition and in particular how to stay mentally focused on the task at hand. 

  • Figure Skating

    Figure Skating 2 – Overnight & Day Camp
    Date:     July 28–August 1 (Monday–Friday) *overnight arrival on July 27
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
    Age: 10–16 years old
    Cost (day): $550 (includes lunch daily, camp T-shirt & sack pack)
    Cost (overnight): $1,500 (includes 5 nights’ accommodation, 3 meals daily, camp T-shirt & sack pack)
     
    Camp Details:
    NEW THIS SUMMER! Join us at the Shawnigan Lake School arena for an exciting week of Figure Skating Camp. Participants will work on jump, spin and edge skills in two different ice times daily, while experiencing a complement of off-ice activities to develop their creativity and performance skills. Circuit training, dance, yoga, outdoor games and swimming will round out the daily schedule. Leadership from experienced Shawnigan coaches Peggy Ransom and April Robson will give skaters that extra edge and focused coaching opportunities. 
     
    Skaters will learn in a positive team environment, and will be divided into groups according to their skating abilities. 
     
    Please note: all skaters' lessons are included in the registration fee. 

    Camp Directors:
    Peggy Ransom is a seasoned figure skating coach with over two decades of experience, holding NCCP Level 1 and Regional Certification with Skate Canada. With extensive experience leading diverse camps for youth from various backgrounds, Peggy brings a unique coaching philosophy that emphasizes holistic athlete development. She creates safe and supportive environments where young skaters can build skills and confidence both on and off the ice, empowering them to reach their full potential.

    April Robson is a highly accomplished figure skating coach with NCCP Level 3 Certification and ongoing training toward Level 4/5. As a Skate Canada Certified National Coach with Gold CEP status, she specializes in competitive skating. April combines her deep technical expertise and artistic vision to elevate skaters’ performance on the ice. Her approach to coaching supports athletes at all levels, from STAR Skate to competitive singles, helping them refine their skills, express their artistry, and achieve their full potential.
     

  • Multi-Sport

    Day Camp
    Date:     July 14–18 (Monday–Friday)
    Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 
    Ages: 10–14 years old
    Co-educational 
    Cost: $450 (includes lunch daily, camp T-shirt & sack pack)

    Camp Details:
    Join us for an exciting week of fun in the sun, exploring a variety of sports and activities while forging new friendships! Participants will experience a variety of games and sports including: rugby, soccer, softball, ultimate, football, ball hockey, racket sports, wrestling, basketball and a variety of minor games, all at our world-class sporting facilities. You will learn the basic rules, skills and tactics in each of these sports. The emphasis will be on fun while learning about sport. Participants will cool off at the end of each day with a bit of fun in the lake, the perfect end to a summer's day! 

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  • Summer Camps Cancellation and Refund Policy

    Please direct all cancellation requests to camps@shawnigan.ca. All refunds are subject to an administration fee (per camp, per camper). 

    • Cancellations made up to 30 business days before the program start date will receive a full refund minus a $25 administration fee per camp, per camper.
    • Cancellations made between 10- 30 business days before the program start date will receive a refund minus a $100 administration fee per camp, per camper. 
    • Cancellations made less than 10 business days before the program start date will not receive a refund. * 
    • No discount is given if a camper cannot attend the full camp. 
    *Certain exemptions to this policy may apply in the cases of illness or injury. Documentation will be requested.

    In the event that Shawnigan Summer Camps cancels a program for any reason, a full refund of the program fees will be issued. Programs run subject to minimum enrolment, and Shawnigan Lake School reserves the right to cancel a session or camp if the minimum enrolment is not met within one week before the start of the program.
L&E World Camps - Overnight Summer Camp
We are proud to partner with L&E World Camps. Discover the perfect adventure at their inspiring & nurturing overnight International Summer Camp. Includes a Multi-Activity Program as well as specialised courses including English Language, Youth Leadership & Tennis Academy.
DEBATE CAMP
We are proud to partner with renowned Halifax based Debate Camp. Offering overnight as well as day camp options, participants will learn and develop debate and public speaking skills all while enjoying a traditional summer camp experience. Highlights include intensives on global issues, recreational activities, model UN and swimming!
 
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Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.