9 Years

Summer Camps

Our summer camps offer children meaningful opportunities to connect with each other and the natural world through play, storytelling, and music. Nature awareness games build focus, self-regulation, and observation, while creative art invites imagination using natural and craft materials. Active outdoor play supports physical development and confidence. As children explore and experiment, they deepen their connection to themselves, their community, and the land.

THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES (5-10 years)

Get immersed into the fascinating world of bees by learning how to identify different pollinators, dive deeper into natural behaviors of specific native bee species like bumblebees and mason bees, look at them under a microscope and taste local honey. Program runs in all weather. All Beyond 4 Walls programs are based in the Terra Nova Rural Park outdoor nature-based setting. A $20 supplies fee added when registering.

  • June 29 - July 03, 2026
    $ 144.35
    • (no July 1)
    • 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    • Edwardian Cottage, 2680 River Road, Richmond BC V7C 1A8
    • Event ID #00519293
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MAGICAL REALMS ADVENTURE (6-9 years)

Explore, create and discover the mystical world of dragons and fairies through hands-on outdoor adventures. Build magical habitats, solve enchanted challenges and uncover dragon and fairy lore, while boosting imagination, teamwork and confidence and connecting with nature in a playful, unforgettable way. A $20 supplies fee added when registering.

  • July 06 - July 10, 2026
    $ 180.45
    • 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    • Edwardian Cottage, 2680 River Road, Richmond BC V7C 1A8
    • Event ID #00518658
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WOOD WHITTLING AND CARVING (8-11 years)

Explore the diversity of trees in the forest and uncover hidden secrets and learn safety skills while using hand tools to cut, drill and carve to create whittled treasures. Strengthen focus, hand-eye coordination and patience while connecting with nature and engage in hands-on outdoor skill-building that sparks creativity, confidence and mindful exploration. A $20 non-refundable supplies fee charged when registering.

  • July 06 - July 10, 2026
    $ 180.45
    • 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    • Edwardian Cottage, 2680 River Road, Richmond BC V7C 1A8
    • Event ID #00518660
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Nature Notes (6-9 years)

Take inspiration from jazz and world music for some unique outdoor activities and fine arts projects that nurture an appreciation of the natural environment. Program runs in all weather. All Beyond 4 Walls programs are based in the Terra Nova Rural Park outdoor nature-based setting. A $20 supplies fee added when registering.

  • July 13 - July 17, 2026
    $ 180.45
    • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Edwardian Cottage, 2680 River Road, Richmond BC V7C 1A8
    • Event ID #00519326
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GNOMES IN THE GARDEN (6-9 years)

Step into a magical world of gnomes using stories and imagination. Go on enchanting nature walks, through field and forest, in search of the elusive bearded creatures, build fairy houses, dig for treasures and create a personal gnome to take home. Program runs in all weather. All Beyond 4 Walls programs are based in the Terra Nova Rural Park outdoor nature-based setting. A $20 supplies fee added when registering.

  • July 13 - July 17, 2026
    $ 180.45
    • 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    • Edwardian Cottage, 2680 River Road, Richmond BC V7C 1A8
    • Event ID #00519288
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SURVIVOR (6-12 years)

Gather some firsthand outdoor survival strategies and skills that include how to keep warm, make a trap, find edible wilds and build a shelter. Program runs in all weather. All Beyond 4 Walls programs are based in the Terra Nova Rural Park outdoor nature-based setting. A $20 supplies fee added when registering.

  • July 13 - July 17, 2026
    $ 180.45
    • 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    • Edwardian Cottage, 2680 River Road, Richmond BC V7C 1A8
    • Event ID #00519327
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NATURE’S PALETTE (6-9 years)

Observe, explore and experiment with a wide spectrum of colours and pigments found in the natural world. Using various artistic mediums, such as homemade dyes and paints, develop creativity and knowledge of colouration. Program runs in all weather. All Beyond 4 Walls programs are based in the Terra Nova Rural Park outdoor nature-based setting. A $20 supplies fee added when registering.

  • July 20 - July 24, 2026
    $ 180.45
    • 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    • Edwardian Cottage, 2680 River Road, Richmond BC V7C 1A8
    • Event ID #00519352
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HOMESTEADING ADVENTURES (8-12 years)

Discover the lost arts of the past that include crafting butter, spinning wool into yarn and building sun ovens. Practice forgotten skills while connecting with nature, strengthening problem-solving and boosting creativity. Engage in hands-on adventures that foster patience, resilience and teamwork. A $20 non-refundable supplies fee charged when registering.

  • July 20 - July 24, 2026
    $ 180.45
    • 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    • Edwardian Cottage, 2680 River Road, Richmond BC V7C 1A8
    • Event ID #00518663
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NATURE ARCHITECTS (6-9 years)

Construct miniature villages using natural materials from the land, develop mapping skills, spatial awareness and design techniques, and, through storytelling and historical inspiration, create pieces that weave together ecological awareness and creativity. A $20 non-refundable supplies fee charged when registering.

  • July 27 - July 31, 2026
    $ 180.45
    • 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    • Edwardian Cottage, 2680 River Road, Richmond BC V7C 1A8
    • Event ID #00518659
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SURVIVOR (6-12 years)

Gather some firsthand outdoor survival strategies and skills that include how to keep warm, make a trap, find edible wilds and build a shelter. Program runs in all weather. All Beyond 4 Walls programs are based in the Terra Nova Rural Park outdoor nature-based setting. A $20 non-refundable supplies fee charged when registering.

  • Aug 04 - Aug 07, 2026
    $ 144.35
    • (no Aug 03)
    • 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    • Edwardian Cottage, 2680 River Road, Richmond BC V7C 1A8
    • Event ID #00519339
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