Thank you for another amazing summer!

A Letter to our Camp Potlatch Families

We’d like to start off by saying a big thank you to everyone involved in making this summer possible and magical! That includes our kind and energetic staff team, our brave and adventurous campers, our bus drivers and boat captains, and of course all you parents/guardians! Thank you for trusting us with your campers and setting them up for success with your encouragement and support. I’m sure your camper(s) came back with many great stories to share- one of our most commonly heard phrases around camp is “I can’t wait to show/tell my … (mom/dad/grandparent/sibling)”.

This summer nearly 950 campers stepped off the boat and onto the wharf and began their adventure at Camp Potlatch. This was our 1^st summer opening at full capacity (12 Main Camp Cabins, Leadership Camp, and the return of LOT1 Garibaldi) since the pandemic. Most weeks were either sold out or just a few spaces away and we expect to sell out all sessions in 2025. We also had over 50 staff members throughout the summer, singing camp songs, leading programming, wearing wacky costumes, and supporting the campers.  We saw campers hike deep into the valley and up Mt. Wrotsley to Ccappa Peak, circumnavigate Gambier Island in canoes, sleep under the stars, get a bullseye in archery, make it to that next hold on Chunky Monkey, lead a campfire skit, try a smore for the first time, cross the “Marshmallow River” as a team, forge new friendships, find confidence and step out of their comfort zone.

Whether it was your campers first time at camp or they’ve been coming for many years- we are excited to see them back again next year to keep working on their new skills and earning new badges (if you’ve accidentally misplaced these badges already.. we’ve got plenty of spares at camp- just let us know and we could mail some replacements)! Hopefully their efforts to win the Thunderbird (cleanest cabin award) this summer have translated to a tidier bedroom at home. We truly hope your camper(s) had an amazing time during their stay at Camp Potlatch this summer.

If you are looking to get ahold of us for any reason, we are still up on-site at Camp hosting a variety of school camps and rental groups. You can reach us there at 604-343-4367.  For any Lost & Found inquires, please call the Registration office (604-324-2267).

Thank you,

Juliana, Will, Rachel, Marc & the rest of the Camp Potlatch Team!

Camper Surveys

Camper and Parent feedback is very important to us, and helps us to know where we should focus our attention as we plan ahead for Summer 2025. We are always learning, and your feedback is essential in this process. We have created a short survey for you & your camper(s) to share your thoughts on your child’s experience at Camp Potlatch this summer. If possible, please take a few minutes with your camper to complete the survey.

Lost and Found

Over the summer we’ve collected various lost and found items up at Camp, which we have washed and brought to our main city office- located next to the Fraserview BGC Club (7595 Victoria Drive, Vancouver). If your child came home missing any clothing or other items, please email register@bgcbc.ca with a detailed description or call 604-324-2267. If your campers clothing/items were labeled- our registration office will continue to reach out to arrange pickup. Families are also welcome to stop by the office Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM, to have a look themselves (please call ahead). Please be aware that lost and found items that have not been claimed by September 20 will be donated. * If your child has come home with items that do not belong to them, please let us know.

Leadership Campers

If your camper attended one of our Leadership Camps this summer, we are excited to be offering opportunities throughout the school year for them to stay connected to Potlatch and hone their leadership skills. In 2023/24 trips included: hiking up Dog Mountain, Bunzten Lake, and even a canoe OT from Camp Potlatch! Stay tuned for more information and dates for this years Leadership trips! Campers who completed Leadership Camp 2 this year, we will also be sending out more information this winter on applying to work at Camp in 2025!

Summer 2025 Registration

Registration for next summer will open in March 2025!

2025 Summer Camp Dates:

Main Camp:

Session 1: June 30 – July 5

Session 2: July 5 – July 10

Session 3: July 14 – 19

Session 4: July 19 – 24

Session 5: July 28 – August 2

Session 6: August 2 – 7

Session 7: August 11 – 16

Session 8: August 16 – 21

Leadership Camps:

LOT A (Girls): August 11 – 16

LOT B (Boys): August 16 – 21

LC 1-1 (G): June 30 – July 10

LC 1-2 (B): July 14 – 24

LC 1-3 (G): July 28 – August 7

LC 1-4A/B (B & G): August 11 – 21

LC2-1: June 30 – July 19

LC2-2: July 19 – August 7

BGC After School Programs

At BGC South Coast BC (BGC), we believe that every kid is amazing. That is why, for over 85 years, BGC has been giving kids and youth something they deserve: a place to belong when they aren’t at home or at school. BGC has 10 neighborhood-based Clubs, where professional staff and trained volunteers offer programs for kids and youth during the critical out-of-school hours.

The membership year runs from Sept 1 to Aug 31 and gives access to drop-in Club programs every regular school day. The cost of a Club Membership is $1,200/year. Youth Membership is $10/month. Payment plans are available to meet the needs of the family and can be made by credit card (on-line), cash, cheque, or via e-transfer.  At BGC, we believe that every child and youth who wants to go to the Club should get to. Families pay what they can when they register.

• Recreational Care After School Drop-In – For Grades 1-7, kids choose to participate in a variety of programs offered daily, including cooking classes, sports, and arts & crafts. Open areas include a games room, multi-purpose room, and homework area that allows for supervised free play and self-directed activities. A healthy snack is available each day.
• Preteen/Youth Drop-In Available after school and evenings. These programs are specifically designed for an older age group and includes dinner programs, movies nights, social recreation activities, skill building, leadership opportunities and academic support.
• Day Camps All the BGC fun available for pre-registration during school breaks and Pro-D days! Available to non-Club Members as well, families do not need to live close to a Club to register.

Click HERE for more information!