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Activities
Endless Fun Awaits
From Chill to Thrill
Carve it up on a mountain board or ollie at the skatepark!
Go intense with outdoor laser tag or mellow at the Hammoqs, the options seem endless!
Pick Your Favourites
Skatepark
Experience our world-class concrete skatepark, a fusion of the best of all styles. From half-pipes to free-flowing street action to ledges to the fun track through the forest, there’s something for everyone!
Trampolines
Bounce to your heart’s content on one of our Springfree trampolines!
Field Sports
From Soccer, Tetherball, Spikeball, Ultimate Frisbee, to Football and more… there’s always something to do!
Aeroball
This was so popular in 2024 that we’ve expanded it for 2025! Experience a fun mix of volleyball, dodgeball, and basketball on a trampoline
Hammoqs
Feel like a break with a friend or two (or seven)? Then head to the Hammoqs, a super fun hangout spot, and enjoy some time relaxing while suspended in the air!
Basketball
Our multi-purpose Sport Court in a great setting allows for end-to-end Basketball action!
Street Hockey
Enjoy a taste of the ultimate Canadian game, Street Hockey, at our multi-purpose Sport Court!
Sand Volleyball
Hot sand, blue sky… it’s time for a round of 3-on-3 or 6-on-6! Enjoy some non-competitive action on our sand court in the heart of the fun on the main field.
Ricochet
You’ll love playing this high-speed, exciting version of dodgeball with your camp friends!
Nine Square in The Air
Ready for action? This super-fun and popular game, combining 9 Square with volleyball, is all about building community and connecting people no matter your age or skill level.
Carpetball
Challenge a friend to play some Carpetball in the Carpetball Hut, a great hang-out spot close to Ice Cream Island, or at Club Coco! A camper favourite.
Archery
A week at camp would not be complete without this classic camp activity! Shoot for the target and maybe even hit the bullseye!
Mountain Boarding
Jump, launch, glide… you’ll love the freedom of boarding Maple Mountain with no snow needed! Carve it up and catch some air on our brand-new boards for 2025!
Mountain Biking
Explore the many mountain trails in the camp and the surrounding area on high-quality bikes (for sale at the end of each summer) in a small group with leaders! Qwanoes is located on the side of Maple Mountain, a world class trail network featuring some of the most spectacular scenery and mountain bike trails British Columbia is known for. The Qwanoes mountain biking program is focused on “park riding” which takes place on terrain and features that vary in difficulty from smooth and gentle to rugged and steep. (Note that Mountain Biking is not offered at Juniors camps.)
Outdoor Laser Tag
Go stealth-mode or all-out attack… our forest and setting are perfect for endless adventures for you and your friends! Game on?
Captain Q Escape Room
Put your investigative skills to the test, and see if you and your friends will crack under the pressure… or break free before it’s too late! Features brand-new challenges each year. (Note that Escape Room is not offered at Juniors camps.)
Hiking
Qwanoes is located in a uniquely sheltered 55-acre property, in an area of stunning natural West Coast beauty with spectacular views of the ocean, mountain, and forest. You’ll find some incredible hiking options and lookout spots around Qwanoes which is bordered on the south and west by Maple Mountain, on the north by Osborne Bay Park, and on the east by a secluded bay across from Salt Spring Island in the beautiful Southern Gulf Islands region.
Guitar/Ukelele Instruction
Music is such a key part of a week at Qwanoes, so it is only natural that we would provide an option to learn how to play guitar or ukulele. Learn a few chords or maybe even some songs from Q-Town!
Drama at Shine Theatre
Explore a lot of fun-filled, not too serious forms of drama such as group theatre games and group improv games at the Shine Theatre at the edge of the forest near Ice Cream Island! Possibly try some of your own “playwriting” and performing.
Artrageous Crafts
Kick back, unleash your creative energy, and enjoy hanging out with your friends with lots of fun options to choose from.
Starwood DV
Lights. Camera. Action! Jump into the world of QTV and Q-Town films in a small group setting. Always wanted to try your hand at filming and editing? Create your very own music video of Qwanoes in action! (Note that Starwood DV is not offered at Juniors camps.)
RC Speedway
Try high-action, super-sized RC car racing on our grand-prix track carved into the base of Maple Mountain! (Note that RC Speedway is not offered at Juniors camps.)
Club Coco
Go head-to-head on our classic Bubble Hockey table, play some Bumper Pool or Poly Pong (4-way ping pong), and enjoy an old-fashioned milkshake, tasty smoothie, or some specialty coffee from the Coco-Hut. Foosball, Carpetball, Skee Ball, Giant Connect Four, Video Pinball, an Arcade Classics Table, Ping Pong, Qwanoes nostalgia, and many other fun games are also offered in this popular hang-out spot… come and enjoy!
Playground
Features a sandbox, swings, rope swing, and other elements for younger kids to enjoy.