City of Burnaby - Recreation: Camps and Playgrounds


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Confederation Sports Complex

Sohen Gill Sport Box at Confederation Park

Camps: Athletic Adventures Camp

Program Coordinator:

Charisse Correia

604-297-4914

Charisse.Correia@burnaby.ca

South West Area Camps & Parks

Camps:  Wesburn - Burnaby Summer Camp

Program Coordinator: 

Jessica Henderson

604-297-4572 or jessica.henderson@burnaby.ca

Volunteers will assist the leaders in facilitating activities for children in our camp. 

South East Area Camps & Parks

Camps:  Byrne Creek Outdoor Camp at Ron McLean Park

Program Coordinator: 

Brett Boland

604-297-4831 or brett.boland@burnaby.ca

 

Bill Copeland Sports Centre

Program Coordinator: 

Riley Kada-Wong

604-320-2201  

riley.kada-wong@burnaby.ca

Bonsor Recreation Complex

Program Coordinator:

Nicole Fleury

604-297-4576

bonsor.campservices@burnaby.ca

 

Camp Madawaska

          Warner Loat Park 

Program Coordinator:

Amanda Robertson

604-294-7631

amanda.robertson@burnaby.ca

 

 

Charles Rummel

Charles Rummel Centre | City of Burnaby

 

Program Coordinator: 

Tim MacVinnie 

604-415-3552 or tim.macvinnie@burnaby.ca

 

    

Camp Madawaska Leadership

Program Coordinator:

Melissa Meehan

604-294-7607

melissa.meehan@burnaby.ca

Edmonds Community Centre

Program Coordinator:

Colmar Satchwell 

604-297-4832

Colmar.Satchwell@burnaby.ca

 

 

 

Kensington Complex



Program Coordinator:

Laurie Bedford

604-297-4530

laurie.bedford@burnaby.ca

Willingdon Community Centre

Program Coordinator: 

Maya Piscopo

604-297-4525

maya.piscopo@burnaby.ca

Burnaby Village Museum

Program Coordinator:

Kate Procopio

604-297-4567

kate.procopio@burnaby.ca

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

Program Coordinator:

Leah Bedford

604-205-3048

leah.bedford@burnaby.ca

Wilderness Mash Up Deer Lake Beach Camps

Program Coordinator: 

Kyle Chace

604-294-7224, kyle.chace@burnaby.ca

  

Riverway Sports Complex

Program Coordinator: 

Kyle Chace

604-294-7224, kyle.chace@burnaby.ca

Swangard Stadium

Program Coordinator: 

Kyle Chace

604-294-7224, kyle.chace@burnaby.ca

Playgrounds

Playgrounds:  Brentwood Park; Cariboo Park; David Gray Park; Forest Glen Park; George Green Park;  Lou Moro Park; McGill Park; Ron Mclean Park; Willingdon Heights Park.

Program Coordinator: 

Stacy Hemmerling at 604-297-4531 or stacy.hemmerling@burnaby.ca

Volunteers will assist a Leader in facilitating activities for children in local parks.

Christine Sinclair Community Centre

Program Coordinator:

Amy Duplantis

604-294-7814

amy.duplantis@burnaby.ca

Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre

 

Camps: Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre - Burnaby Summer Camp

Program Coordinator: 

Samantha Morrison

604-421-8236

Samantha.Morrison@Burnaby.ca

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Bill Copeland Sports Centre

Activity Shifts Start End
3. Summer Camp @ Bill Copeland Sports Centre - July 21 to 25 0 7/21/2025 7/25/2025
4. Summer Camp @ Bill Copeland Sports Centre - July 28 to Aug 1 0 7/28/2025 8/1/2025
5. Summer Camp @ Bill Copeland Sports Centre - Aug 5 to 8 0 8/5/2025 8/8/2025
6. Summer Camp @ Bill Copeland Sports Centre - Aug 11 to 15 0 8/11/2025 8/15/2025
7. Summer Camp @ Bill Copeland Sports Centre - Aug 18 to 22 0 8/18/2025 8/22/2025

Camp Madawaska

At Camp Madawaska volunteers and campers experience the great outdoors in the heart of Burnaby. It is a unique program that includes canoeing, archery, orienteering, capture the flag and shelter building. Tuesdays we start and end our day at Deer Lake on the water. Aug 5-7 Canoe day is Wednesday Aug 6th.

Camp runs Monday - Thursday 9:30-3:30pm Family Night is Thursday 5:30-7:30pm

Volunteers must be 16 years or older and have a genuine interest in working outdoors. Volunteers are required to attend our Volunteer training June 25th 6-8pm at Warner Loat Park.

For more information please contact Travis Collins 604-297-4529  travis.collins@burnaby.ca

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3. Camp Madawaska July 21-July 24 3 7/21/2025 7/24/2025
4. Camp Madawaska July 28-July 31 4 7/28/2025 7/31/2025
5. Camp Madawaska August 5-August 7 0 8/5/2025 8/7/2025
6. Camp Madawaska August 11-August 14 3 8/11/2025 8/14/2025
7. Camp Madawaska August 18-August 21 1 8/18/2025 8/21/2025
8. Camp Madawaska August 25-August 28 4 8/25/2025 8/28/2025
Camp Madawaska 20 7/21/2025 8/28/2025

Camp Madawaska Leadership

Camp Madawaska Leadership Camp is a unique program that combines outdoor adventures like archery, capture the flag and outdoor cooking with leadership development. Location is at Creekside Youth Centre on Mondays, Warner Loat Park on Tues/Wed/Fri and Deer Lake on Thurs. Volunteer shifts are from 9:45am-4:15pm daily.

Volunteers must be 16yrs or older and have a genuine interest in working with pre-teens in a leadership environment. Volunteers are also required to attend Camp Madawaska orientation and canoe training (Date TBA).

For more information please contact Melissa Meehan @ 604-294-7607. Thank you.

Activity Shifts Start End
Camp Madawaska Leadership Aug 11-15 1 8/11/2025 8/11/2025
Camp Madawaska Leadership Aug 18-22 1 8/18/2025 8/18/2025
Camp Madawaska Leadership Aug 5-8 1 8/5/2025 8/5/2025

Charles Rummel

Activity Shifts Start End
3. Charles Rummel Summer Camp July 21st - 25th 5 7/21/2025 7/25/2025
4. Charles Rummel Summer Camp July 28th - Aug 1st 0 7/28/2025 8/1/2025
5. Charles Rummel Summer Camp Aug 5th - 8th 4 8/5/2025 8/8/2025
6. Charles Rummel Summer Camp Aug 11th - 15th 0 8/11/2025 8/15/2025
7. Charles Rummel Summer Camp Aug 18th - 22nd 0 8/18/2025 8/22/2025
8. Charles Rummel Summer Camp Aug 25th - 29th 0 8/25/2025 8/29/2025

Confederation Sports Complex

Eileen Dailly Programs - non-aquatic

Sohen Gill Sports Box - Athletic Adventures Camp

Activity Shifts Start End
Athletic Adventures Camp - Week 3 5 7/21/2025 7/25/2025
Athletic Adventures Camp - Week 4 5 7/28/2025 8/1/2025
Athletic Adventures Camp - Week 5 4 8/5/2025 8/8/2025
Athletic Adventures Camp - Week 6 5 8/11/2025 8/15/2025
Athletic Adventures Camp - Week 7 5 8/18/2025 8/22/2025
Athletic Adventures Camp - Week 8 5 8/25/2025 8/29/2025

Kensington Complex

Activity Shifts Start End
3. Burnaby Summer Camp @ Kensington July 21-25 0 7/21/2025 7/25/2025
4. Burnaby Summer Camp @ Kensington July 28-August 1 0 7/28/2025 8/1/2025
5. Burnaby Summer Camp @ Kensington August 5-8 0 8/5/2025 8/8/2025
6. Burnaby Summer Camp @ Kensington August 11-15 0 8/11/2025 8/15/2025
7. Burnaby Summer Camp @ Kensington August 18-22 0 8/18/2025 8/22/2025

Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre

South East Area Camp & Parks

South East Area Playgrounds and Byrne Creek Outdoor Camp

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8. Byrne Creek Outdoor Camp - August 25-29 5 8/25/2025 8/29/2025

Wilderness Mash Up - Deer Lake

Activity Shifts Start End
Burnaby Summer Camp (Wilderness Mash Up) - Deer Lake Summer 2025 Week 3 0 7/21/2025 7/25/2025
Burnaby Summer Camp (Wilderness Mash Up) - Deer Lake Summer 2025 Week 4 5 7/28/2025 8/1/2025
Burnaby Summer Camp (Wilderness Mash Up) - Deer Lake Summer 2025 Week 5 4 8/5/2025 8/8/2025
Burnaby Summer Camp (Wilderness Mash Up) - Deer Lake Summer 2025 Week 6 1 8/11/2025 8/15/2025
Burnaby Summer Camp (Wilderness Mash Up) - Deer Lake Summer 2025 Week 7 0 8/18/2025 8/22/2025
Burnaby Summer Camp (Wilderness Mash Up) - Deer Lake Summer 2025 Week 8 5 8/25/2025 8/29/2025

Willingdon Heights Community Centre

Located at Carlton & Willingdon, the Willingdon Community Centre is a jewel in the heart of Burnaby.

Programs include:

  • Licensed Preschool
  • Arts, game & sport programs for children
  • Table Tennis
  • Weight Room with Cardio
  • Fitness Classes
  • Pro-D Day Camps
  • Summer Camps

Please visit www.burnaby.ca for program and schedule information. If you require assistance, call 604.297.4526.

Activity Shifts Start End
4. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (July 21-25) 0 7/21/2025 7/25/2025
5. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (July 28 - Aug 1) 0 7/28/2025 8/1/2025
6. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (August 5-8) 1 8/5/2025 8/8/2025
7. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (August 11-15) 1 8/11/2025 8/15/2025
8. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (August 18-22) 0 8/18/2025 8/22/2025

Parks, Recreation and Culture Fundamental Goal Statement:

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is dedicated to offering the very best in programs, activities and events – all in a welcoming setting for residents and visitors of all ages, skill levels and interests. Together, our goal is to create a community that provides citizens with opportunities for an active and healthy lifestyle. 


We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city.

We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.