Sasamat Outdoor Centre

Sasamat Outdoor Centre (SOC) is a member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia, a non-profit community-based organization est. in 1894. SOC is a summer camp, outdoor education centre and community rental facility. During the summer, SOC serves children ages 4-17 years of age through a variety of day camp and overnight programs. Our activities and programs are outdoors based, and focus on promoting the values of inclusion, compassion, and environmental stewardship.

SOC promotes environmental stewardship and physical/mental health through our programming. It is our belief that children will best form a positive relationship with the natural world through play, so this is the environment we strive to create. We understand that if we are successful, children will in turn carry this positive association forward and potentially develop a will to respect and preserve the natural world. All our programming takes place outside; it introduces children to the forest, lake and ocean through engaging activities such as canoeing, kayaking, hiking, swimming, nature exploration activities and campfires. We also understand that time spent outdoor boosts ones physical and mental health and wellbeing. Children and youth face increasing challenges in todays society, and time outdoors removed from technology is the experience we offer our participants.

SOC is a progressive and socially responsible non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of individuals and families, and to the development of communities. SOC focuses on creating respectful, inclusive environments that provide memorable experiences in a natural setting. SOC believes that quality camp and outdoor experiences are fundamental to positive growth and development.

LOCATIONS

Canada

Company History

Sasamat Outdoor Centre was founded in 1986 and is a member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC, a charitable organization which was established in 1894. Prior to 1986, Sasamat Outdoor Centre was known as Camp Wallace, Camp Wallace was located on the north side of Sasamat Lake, and established in the 1960s by the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC. When Belcarra Regional Park was created, Camp Wallace was relocated to Sasamat Outdoor Centre’s current location and renamed Sasamat Outdoor Centre. With a long history in camping and community service, Sasamat Outdoor Centre hosts thousands of children and youth every year.

Company Facts

– The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC was one of the first charitable organizations in BC, incorporated in 1894
– Sasamat Outdoor Centre is located within Belcarra Regional Park, while we work in partnership with the park we have our own space and programs separate from the park
– We are fortunate to see rainbow trout, painted turtles, river otters, woodpeckers, deer, black bears and many other animals regularly in our day to day work, we strive to preserve these natural ecosystems and wildlife in our work through education of young people