We’re excited to partner with Quest Coast Kids’ 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off this Canada Day! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of community, great food, and family activities while helping support local children attending NEBCA Fun Rec Day Camp.

As part of the event, NEBCA Board Members will be hosting a Bake Sale Fundraiser, with all proceeds going directly toward camp subsidies and programming to help more children attend camp this year and in the future.

Event Details

• Date: July 1, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: Simon Fraser Hills Park (Peanut Park), 9025 Centaurus Circle, Burnaby

The Quest Coast Kids Chili Cook-Off will feature community chili entries, family activities, and a welcoming outdoor gathering for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bowl and spoon as part of the event’s eco-friendly approach.

Thank you to Quest Coast Kids for creating this wonderful community event and for helping support local families through this fundraising partnership.

Learn more about the Chili Cook-Off here and sign up to make a chili here: https://www.questcoastkids.com/chili-cook-off

We are excited to announce that Registration is Now Open for our FunRec Summer Camp Programs! 🏕️

FunRec camp sessions tend to fill up fast, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to create unforgettable memories for your camper. All registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis.

Secure your spot today, visit our Registration Page for more details.

Camp details can be found here.
Information about our One-on-One Support Program is here.

Rec’n’Read registration will be shared with invited families in early June.

Don’t let this summer slip away without embarking on an adventure to remember! Join us at FunRec Day Camp and make this the best summer yet! ☀️🏕️✨

We’re excited to announce that Fun Rec Day Camp is returning for Summer 2026 for 7 weeks of camp!

Running since 1982, Fun Rec has become a cherished part of the Stoney Creek community. The day camp is open to children in Grades K–7 and will take place at Stoney Creek Community School from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Each week is packed with engaging activities, games, and creative programming, plus exciting weekly field trips to destinations like Playland, the Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, water parks, and the beach. It’s a summer experience designed to keep kids active, curious, and connected.

Registration opens May 8 at 10:00 AM, come back here for a link the registration site.

2026 Fees:

• 2026 Registration Fees: $230 per camper, per week
• Required FunRec Camp T-Shirt: $15 each
• Optional FunRec Additional Camp T-Shirts: $15 each

If you require financial assistance to register your child(ren) for camp, please contact your School Counsellor (or the Community School Coordinator for Stoney Creek families) to request support. When registering through the Campbrain platform, be sure to complete the financial aid forms.

Please note that subsidies do not cover the full cost of camp, and parents/guardians are expected to contribute a portion of the fees. Financial assistance is not guaranteed.

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Rec’n’Read Returns for Summer 2026!

We’re especially excited to share that Rec’n’Read is back!

Rec’n’Read is a 4-week intensive literacy intervention program designed for young children who would benefit from additional reading support over the summer. The program blends structured literacy learning with the fun and social experience of camp. Students need to be able to commit to the full 4-week program.

This program is specifically designed for children aged 6–7 who are emerging or struggling readers, helping to prevent summer learning loss and build a strong foundation for the upcoming school year.

This beloved program previously ran successfully for 18 years, before being paused in 2020 due to COVID-19. We’re thrilled to be bringing it back to support a new group of young learners in our community.

Rec’n’Read is an invitation-only program. Classroom teachers will identify and recommend students who would benefit most. Families cannot register without a teacher referral. The program is offered first to Stoney Creek Community School Students, if there are additional spaces we will reach out to close by elementary schools for referrals.

Fees:

• 2026 Registration Fees: $500 per camper for the full 4-week program
• Required Camp T-Shirt: $15 each
• Optional Additional Camp T-Shirts: $15 each

If you require financial support for your child(ren) to register for camp, please contact School Counsellor (or Community School Coordinator for Stoney Creek families) about requesting financial support.

2026 Fun Rec Day Camp Update

We are currently planning the 2026 Fun Rec Day Camp season and are looking forward to another exciting summer!

We’re hoping to open registration by late April. Unfortunately, we’re unable to open earlier as we are still waiting to hear back about our grant applications. These grants help us keep camp affordable for families in our community. Please check back here regularly for updates — we will post the official registration date as soon as it’s confirmed.

We are also aiming to offer seven weeks of camp this year and to relaunch Rec & Read, our summer literacy program designed to support students who are working to strengthen their reading skills.

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Get Involved: NEBCA Committees

This year, NEBCA will be launching committees to help guide and strengthen different aspects of our work. Committees are open to all community members, and we encourage anyone who wants to make an impact on the direction and growth of NEBCA to get involved.

Current Committees

• One-on-One Support Committee
  Strengthen and oversee the One-on-One Support Program.
• Rec & Read Committee
  Plan and relaunch the Rec & Read literacy enrichment program.
• Hiring Committee
  Lead recruitment and selection for Fun Rec roles and provide hiring recommendations.
• Great Salmon Send-Off Committee (May 9)
  Plan and support the annual Great Salmon Send-Off (May 9) to help build community awareness and support outreach efforts.
• Community Impact Committee
  Review and provide recommendations on how surplus funds can be reinvested to support NEBCA’s mission and benefit the community.

If you’re interested in joining a committee or would like to suggest a new one, please complete this form:

Committee Interest Form

For any questions, please reach out to morgan.shupe@funrecdaycamp.com.

We are happy to announce that Fun Rec Day Camp will run for six weeks this summer at Stoney Creek. These camps are offered to current K-Gr 7 students and registration will open on April 26th at 7am – on a first come first served basis.

The link to our new Online Registration system will be found on our Registration Page on the morning of April 26th (7:00 am)