CTS Youth Society

For over 20 years, CTS Youth Society has been connecting Metro Vancouver youth with their natural environment, their community, and each other through the life-changing outdoor experience of summer camp. Free and open to all participants, we are "for youth, by youth."

Register for Free Camps

Day & Overnight Camps

Day & Overnight Camps

Nature walks, eco-learning, outdoor cooking, park projects, camp games, and community gardening are just some of the fun we get up to at camp. Get out there this summer!

Find a Program

2023 Program Guide

2023 Program Guide

Check out this years program guide to get the full scoop on schedules, camps, locations, FAQ and more!

View the 2023 Program Guide

Send a Youth to Summer Camp

Send a Youth to Summer Camp

CTS Youth Society is a free program that welcomes all youth ages 12-18 to have in-depth experiences with their local wild spaces. Please consider helping us continue to provide accessible programming by donating now.

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Don't just take our word for it- see what our participants have to say about CTS Youth Society!

Summer 2023 Registration Opens

Welcome back to camp! Registration for Summer 2023 begins on April 19th, and we can accept registrations through August 17th. Limited spaces are available for our campers, so please only register for dates where you can confirm your attendance.

When Wednesday – Thursday April 19 – August 17 Where Online Learn More
63 % of youth aged 12 to 17 do not meet Canadian physical activity recommendations.
15 minutes in nature can benefit our nervous system, lowering stress and improving your mood and attention span.
85 % of young people agreed that being in nature made them "very happy."