City of Burnaby - Recreation: Camps and Playgrounds


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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

 

Cameron Recreation Complex

Program Coordinator:

Ashif Gulamhusein

604-415-3553

ashif.gulamhusein@burnaby.ca

 

Camp Madawaska

          Warner Loat Park 

Program Coordinator:

Laurie Bedford

604-297-4529

laurie.bedford@burnaby.ca

 

 

Camp Madawaska Leadership

Program Coordinator:

Melissa Meehan

604-294-7607

melissa.meehan@burnaby.ca

Edmonds Community Centre

Program Coordinator:

Rebecca Nugent-Hopkins   

604-297-4832

Rebecca.Nugent-hopkins@burnaby.ca

 

 

 

Kensington Complex



Program Coordinator:

Kathryn Carriss

604-297-4530

kathryn.carriss@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

Deer Lake Beach Camps

Program Coordinator: 

Kyle Chace

604-294-7064, kyle.chace@burnaby.ca

  

Riverway Sports Complex

Program Coordinator: 

Kyle Chace

604-294-7064, 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:

Mark Frouws

604-294-7814

mark.frouws@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

Confederation Sports Complex

Sohen Gill Sport Box at Confederation Park

Camps: Athletic Adventures Camp

Program Coordinator:

Pamela Malicki

604-297-4914

Pamela.Malicki@burnaby.ca

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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 8/15/2025
Camp Madawaska Leadership Aug 18-22 1 8/18/2025 8/22/2025
Camp Madawaska Leadership Aug 5-8 1 8/5/2025 8/8/2025

Christine Sinclair Community Centre

Activity Shifts Start End
1. Christine Sinclair Junior Summer Camps July 7-11 5 7/7/2025 7/11/2025
1. Christine Sinclair Senior Summer Camps July 7-11 5 7/7/2025 7/11/2025
2. Christine Sinclair Junior Summer Camps July 14-18 5 7/14/2025 7/18/2025
2. Christine Sinclair Senior Summer Camps July 14-18 5 7/14/2025 7/18/2025
3. Christine Sinclair Junior Summer Camps July 21-25 5 7/21/2025 7/25/2025
3. Christine Sinclair Senior Summer Camps July 21-25 5 7/21/2025 7/25/2025
4. Christine Sinclair Junior Summer Camps July 28- August 1 5 7/28/2025 8/1/2025
4. Christine Sinclair Senior Summer Camps July 28- August 1 5 7/28/2025 8/1/2025
5. Christine Sinclair Junior Summer Camps August 5-8 4 8/5/2025 8/8/2025
5. Christine Sinclair Senior Summer Camps August 5-8 4 8/5/2025 8/8/2025
6. Christine Sinclair Junior Summer Camps August 11-15 5 8/11/2025 8/15/2025
6. Christine Sinclair Senior Summer Camps August 11-15 5 8/11/2025 8/15/2025
7. Christine Sinclair Junior Summer Camps August 18-22 5 8/18/2025 8/22/2025
7. Christine Sinclair Senior Summer Camps August 18-22 5 8/18/2025 8/22/2025
8. Christine Sinclair Junior Summer Camps August 25-29 5 8/25/2025 8/29/2025
8. Christine Sinclair Senior Summer Camps August 25-29 5 8/25/2025 8/29/2025

Confederation Sports Complex

Eileen Dailly Programs - non-aquatic

Sohen Gill Sports Box

Activity Shifts Start End
Athletic Adventures Camp - Week 1 5 7/7/2025 7/11/2025
Athletic Adventures Camp - Week 2 5 7/14/2025 7/18/2025
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

Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre

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
1. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (July 2-4) 3 7/2/2025 7/4/2025
2. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (July 7-11) 5 7/7/2025 7/11/2025
3. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (July 14-18) 5 7/14/2025 7/18/2025
4. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (July 21-25) 5 7/21/2025 7/25/2025
5. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (July 28 - Aug 1) 5 7/28/2025 8/1/2025
6. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (August 5-8) 4 8/5/2025 8/8/2025
7. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (August 11-15) 5 8/11/2025 8/15/2025
8. Willingdon Centre Summer Camp (August 18-22) 5 8/18/2025 8/22/2025
Willingdon Pro-D Day Camp (April 28) 1 4/28/2025 4/28/2025
Willingdon Pro-D Day Camp (June 6) 0 6/6/2025 6/6/2025

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.