"Lots of outside time, learning, hiking, skills. I can't recommend it enough!"— Brianna Shelton, AIL parent
Every camp type has a different focus — pick the one that fits your kid, or mix and match across weeks.
Focused on building mountain biking skills through lessons and on-trail instruction. Riders will improve technique, learn trail safety, and gain confidence on two wheels.
A multi-sport camp where kids try a variety of activities each week. Weeks labelled "Biking Adventure" use bikes as transportation to reach different locations throughout the week — it's exploration on wheels. Drop-off locations vary daily.
A hands-on survival and outdoor skills camp held in nature areas. Campers learn to filter water, tie knots, build shelters, and identify animal tracks — all while exploring the outdoors and building real-world confidence.
All Nature Camps are held in Peterson Creek Park — a beloved Kamloops green space perfect for outdoor play and exploration. These camps grew out of our merger with Sprouting Knowledge, so families familiar with Sprouting Knowledge will feel right at home. Expect the same spirit of curiosity, outdoor play, and hands-on learning in a place kids love.
We run separate programs so every age group gets the right pace, challenge level, and experience.
Our youngest adventurers. Mini Groms programs are designed for kids aged 5–8 with age-appropriate activities, shorter days, and coaches who know how to make learning fun for little ones. Available across bike, adventure, and nature camp types.
For kids ready to push themselves a little further. Youth camps cover more terrain, more skills, and more challenge — whether that's technical trails, survival skills, or multi-location adventure days across Kamloops.
Click any week to see full details and register. If a camp is sold out, click through to join the waitlist — you'll be first to know if spots open up.
Drop-off times, what to pack, bikes, costs, and everything in between. If your question isn't here, just ask us.
Most camps run 9:00am–3:30pm with drop-off at 9:00am. A small number of camps have slightly different start times — a couple begin at 9:30am, and one half-day afternoon camp starts at 1:00pm. The specific times for each camp are listed on that week's individual registration page, so check there before you plan your drop-off.
Pick-up is generally 3:30pm. Please be on time — coaches are volunteers and parents for this community too.
For all camps, your child will need:
For bike camps, add: a bike in good working order, a properly fitted helmet, and a backpack they can ride with comfortably.
For Adventure Camps, the drop-off location can change daily and activities vary — you'll receive a specific email before camp starts with what to bring for that week based on the planned activities.
Yes — all bike camps require your child to bring their own bike. Bikes must be in good working order before camp starts. If your child's bike needs servicing, we recommend getting it checked by a bike shop before the first day.
Hand brakes are required for all riders, including Mini Groms. Pedal-backwards (coaster) brakes are not safe for the terrain and trail riding we do. If your child's bike only has coaster brakes, it is not suitable for bike camp.
If you're in a situation where you need a bike and don't have access to one, contact us before camp and we'll do our best to help.
Yes — all children enrolled in bike camp must be able to ride independently on two wheels before the first day of camp. Camp is not the right environment to learn the basics from scratch, as it slows the experience down for the whole group.
If your child is still working on riding independently, our private lessons are a great way to get them ready — one of our coaches can work with them one-on-one before camp starts. Once they've got it, they'll get so much more out of the bike camp experience.
We keep our groups small so every child gets real attention. For bike-focused camps, our ratio is 1 coach to 6 campers. For adventure, bushcraft, and nature camps, it's 1 coach to 8 campers. All coaches are certified and background-checked.
It depends on what your child loves. If they're passionate about bikes and want to improve their skills on trails, Bike Camp is the clear choice. If they love variety and trying new things, Adventure Camp gives them a mix of activities each day. If they're curious about nature and hands-on outdoor skills, Bushcraft or Nature Camp will be right up their alley.
Many families register for multiple weeks and mix camp types — a week of Bike Camp followed by a week of Bushcraft is a great combination. If you're genuinely unsure, reach out and tell us a bit about your kid. We'll point you in the right direction.
We run in most weather — getting a bit muddy and learning to be outside in all conditions is part of the experience. Camps are only cancelled in cases of lightning or genuinely unsafe conditions. Send your child in layers and with rain gear when the forecast looks uncertain. If a session is cancelled by AIL, you'll be notified as early as possible and offered a credit or refund.
Our full cancellation policy is available at adventuringintolife.ca/cancellation-policy. We recommend reading it before registering. If you have a specific situation — a family emergency, illness, or something unexpected — reach out and we'll work with you.
Please note any allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical needs at registration — there's a field for this in the registration form. For anything that requires specific protocols (EpiPens, severe allergies, medications), please also contact us directly so we can make sure your child's coach is properly briefed before camp starts. Your child's safety is the priority.
Yes. We never want cost to be the reason a kid misses out on this experience. We offer campership (camp bursary) funding to families who need support, and we work with various funding sources that may be available depending on your situation.
Visit our campership page to learn more and apply, or contact us directly to have a conversation about what options might be available for your family. Everything is handled with care and confidentiality.
Join the waitlist through the registration page for that week. Spots do open up — cancellations happen — and we work through the waitlist in order. You'll be notified by email if a spot becomes available. It's worth joining even if a camp looks full.
Kamloops summers can bring both extreme heat and wildfire smoke, and we take both seriously. When conditions are unsafe for outdoor activity — whether that's dangerously high temperatures or poor air quality from smoke — we adapt the program. That might mean moving activities indoors, adjusting the schedule, reducing intensity, or cancelling outdoor time for that day depending on what conditions call for.
We make these calls based on the conditions on the day. Your child's safety and comfort always come before the planned activity. If conditions are severe enough to affect the full camp day, we'll communicate with families as early as possible.
Yes. All AIL coaches hold relevant certification for their discipline — bike coaches are GSMBC or PMBIA certified at minimum — and all coaches working with youth hold current criminal record checks including vulnerable sector screening. All coaches also hold first aid certification. This is non-negotiable and part of every hire.
Beyond external certifications, all AIL coaches go through our own in-house training program before working with campers. This covers AIL's values and approach to youth programming, how to support children across different camp environments, child development stages so coaches understand where kids are at and can meet them there, and practical tools for keeping youth engaged, motivated, and having a genuinely great time. It's what makes the difference between someone who can ride a bike and someone who can actually coach kids.
Not sure which camp is the right fit? We're happy to help you figure it out.
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