Camp OC serves up summer time enjoyable and studying throughout the Okanagan

Camp OC is again for an additional summer time of studying and enjoyable with inventive, hands-on and high-energy camps at Okanagan College campuses throughout the area. Designed for youngsters and youth in grades 1–12, Camp OC affords week-long day camps and highschool credit score applications in a secure, supportive setting that households have come to belief.

Running from July via August at Okanagan College campuses in Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon and Salmon Arm, Camp OC invitations younger learners to discover a variety of pursuits — from coding to cooking, portray to 3D printing, constructing robots to constructing a customized longboard and every little thing in between. Camp choices range between campuses, however every camp is led by skilled instructors and designed to assist children discover their creativity, construct confidence and develop friendships whereas discovering what they take pleasure in most.

“Camp OC is about so much more than keeping kids busy in the summer,” stated Amanda Hromadnik, Camp OC coordinator. “It’s about giving them meaningful, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and help them see what they’re capable of. We hear year after year how much these camps matter to families, and that’s something we’re so proud of.”

Kristi Avery, whose son attended six weeks of Camp OC in 2025, stated this system stood out for its construction, selection and care.

“Camp OC offered some of the most rewarding and educational programs we’ve experienced to date,” Avery shared. “The camps were well organized and perfectly executed. As a working parent, finding engaging, affordable programs that get kids off screens in the summer is not easy, but Camp OC delivered on all of that and more.”

She credit this system’s consideration to element and high quality experiences for having a long-lasting impression. “From real robotics and computer programming to hands-on projects and fun extras, it felt like the camp organizers asked themselves, ‘How do we make this exceptional?’ And then they did,” added Avery.

For older youth, Camp OC additionally affords alternatives to expertise studying on a post-secondary campus, introducing them to labs, retailers and school rooms whereas exploring pursuits that may encourage their future research and careers. For many households, Camp OC has turn into a trusted summer time custom – with some camps, significantly in Kelowna, filling rapidly annually.

Students coming into grades 10 – 12 who’re focused on incomes highschool credit score and volunteer hours can apply to the Leadership in Action program with Camp OC. Participants construct abilities in management fundamentals, communication, battle decision and teamwork, then apply them in actual camp and classroom actions with guided suggestions.

The full Camp OC 2026 schedule shall be accessible for viewing in late February, with registration opening on March 3 (all Penticton, Vernon and Salmon Arm camps) and March 4 and 5 (Kelowna camps). Families are inspired to register early to safe most well-liked camps.

To study extra and discover Camp OC applications, go to campoc.ca.