- Outdoor day care programs where children are encouraged to explore themselves through the outdoors.

Compass is, first and always, a place where all children are supported and nurtured. Every day with us is an invitation to wonder, to wander, and grow. Vancouver's parks, beaches, and forests are waiting for us to explore!

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We believe children grow best when they are safe, free to explore, and supported.

Plenty of camps and day programs in Vancouver give children somewhere to be. We do that too - with care, structure, and 1:4 supervision, and then we go further. Every Compass day is designed not just to fill the hours, but to leave children a little braver, a little more curious, a little more connected with nature than when they arrived.

Our team brings real outdoor experience, early childhood training, and genuinely warm and passionate individuals. We know the right people make all the difference to your child’s comfort and growth.

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2 components of Compass Programs

Outdoor Day Camp/ CARE is our foundation. 

Wholechild development is what we build on top of it

Our goal is to inspire every child to be a life-long learner, independent thinker, and future leader

The Compass Core

  • Connect with Nature

    Children build lifelong friendships with the wild worlds they explore

  • Care for Earth

    Kids feel respect, stewardship, and kindness towards the earth we inhabit.

  • Move with Confidence

    We focus on building up gross motor skills. Children make brave choices on sure footing.

  • Build Community

    Kids make friendships through free play, guided team projects and more! We help them foster a sense of belonging and community.

  • Resilience

    Compass children are always up for a challenge. They grow their skills through trial and error always being encouraged to try new things!

  • Communication

    Through storytelling, songs and imaginative play children learn to express their own ideas and be active listeners for others.

  • Creative Thinking

    Compass fosters the curiosity of young campers allow them to get inspired, explore their imaginations, and create new innovations!

 

Our Vision is to support a generation of children to think critically and imaginatively, be adaptable, creative, and collaborative, and always ask inquisitive questions, to prepare them to be successful in an ever-changing, competitive, fast-paced and globalized future.

 
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