Let them howl.
Camp Howl
Summer 2026 · Ages 5–8
Howl at Home
Year-round · 1–2 children
Hi, I’m Martha.
ECEA-certified educator. 10+ years with kids — from Bee House Montessori to Little Paws outdoor camp. Six families as a private nanny. Your kids are in good hands.
@camphowl.caWhy families choose us
Small groups
12 kids max. 1:6 to 1:8 ratio.*
Daily photo updates
A photo + recap from the trail, every day.
ECEA + CRRP
BC childcare credential + criminal record review.
English & Spanish
Bilingual care from day one.
She learns every name
Your child is known, not numbered.
$2M insured
$2M commercial liability coverage.
*Ratio depends on daily enrollment. Always 12 kids max, 2 staff minimum.
Camp Howl
Outdoor day camp for ages 5–8. Small groups, big adventures, no screens. Just kids being kids in Stanley Park.
3-day: $205/wk · Single day by request · 9 AM–1 PM · June–Aug
Join the waitlist →Camp Howl
Most Vancouver day camps run large groups. We cap at 12 kidswith a 1:6 to 1:8 staff-to-child ratio* — because your child shouldn’t have to compete for attention. No screens, no overprogramming. Just kids being kids in one of the most beautiful parks in the world.
Every day, you’ll receive a photo and a short update from the trail — what they explored, who they played with, what made them laugh. No black box.
Summer season: June through August. Only 12 spots per session.
Welcome circle & morning adventure
Snack, then group games or art
Free play — bugs, mud, imagination
Lunch, closing circle, pickup at 1 PM
Apr 10
What happens when it rains at Camp Howl
Apr 10
Our safety plan: coyotes, first aid, and what we actually do
Apr 9
Why we cap our groups at 12 kids (and what that means for yours)
Apr 2
10 nature activities you can do with your kid in Stanley Park this weekend
Mar 19
Stanley Park with kids: the best trails for ages 5–8
Mar 5
What to look for in an outdoor day camp in Vancouver
Feb 18
The case for mud: what messy play actually does for your child’s brain
Feb 1
Why your kid needs to be bored this summer
Jan 15
Meet Martha: why I left project management to start a forest camp
A day at Camp Howl
Nature study
Fort building
Wildlife
Outdoor art
Wide games
Creative play
Explore Stanley Park
Tap the markers to follow our daily adventure route.
Everything you need to know
A typical camp day
Drop-off & welcome circle
Rose Garden. Hi-vis vests on. Land acknowledgment. Daily plan.
Morning adventure
Forest hike along Aquarium trails. Nature observation and discovery.
Snack break
Parent-provided snack. Water refill.
Group games & activities
Lumbermen’s Arch — capture the flag, nature art, relay races.
Free play
Bug catching, stick play, mud, imagination. Child-led exploration.
Lunch & stories
Parent-provided lunch. Group stories.
Closing circle
Nature show-and-tell. Tomorrow preview.
Pickup
Rose Garden. Authorized pickup check.
What to bring
- •Small backpack they can carry
- •Packed lunch + two snacks (reusable containers)
- •Full water bottle
- •Sunscreen applied before arrival
- •Rain jacket + rain pants (we play in rain)
- •Closed-toe shoes (they’ll get muddy)
- •Spare socks + change of clothes
- •Whistle attached to jacket (safety)
No electronics, toys, valuables, or candy. Label everything.
How we communicate
- •Daily photo + recap from the trail
- •Text or call Martha directly: 778-770-9301
- •WhatsApp available for quick updates
- •Allergies & medications reviewed before day one
- •Written emergency plan shared at registration
- •Rain cancellations by 7:30 AM (makeup days offered)
Drop-off & pickup
- •Rose Garden, 610 Pipeline Rd
- •Drop-off: 8:50–9:00 AM
- •Pickup: 1:00 PM at the Rose Garden
- •Easy street parking on Pipeline Rd
- •Washrooms at Stanley Park Pavilion
Safety & policies
- •ECEA certified, CRRP background checked
- •$2M commercial liability insurance
- •Written wildlife protocol (coyotes, bears)
- •EpiPen & inhaler protocols in place
- •Emergency action plan: medical, lost child, weather, evacuation
Howl at Home
Not a nanny agency — it’s Martha herself. Same person every visit. Meals, light chores, bilingual care.
2 children: $45/hr · Flexible schedule · Year-round
Get in touch →Howl at Home
Not a nanny agency — it’s Martha herself, every visit. The same ECEA-certified educator from Bee House Montessori and Little Paws, now in your home.
Bilingual in English & Spanish. Light household help — meals, tidying up — so you come home to calm, not chaos.
Personalized care
Dedicated, individual attention in your own home.
Nature-forward play
Park walks, backyard adventures, nature crafts.
Flexible scheduling
Regular, drop-in, or custom. Year-round.
Meals & light help
Prepares meals, tidies up, handles light chores.
Trusted & vetted
CRRP checked, ECEA certified, First Aid trained.
Sibling-friendly
One or two children. No additional kids.
Join the waitlist
This is not a registration — it’s a way for us to know you’re interested. We’ll reach out personally once our permit is confirmed.
Or just ask a question
@camphowl.ca on Instagram · Rose Garden, 610 Pipeline Rd, Stanley Park