Family and Individual Programs
Our family programs are designed to fit into your busy summer schedule during your vacation on Hornby island, or to offer a quiet camping area for your whole family to experience Tribune Bay and some of our adventure programs.
Please note that these programs are only offered in the summer months. If you are looking to come to Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre in the spring or fall check out our School Groups or Retreats Pages!
The Family and Individual Programs are a first-come, first-serve basis. Availability is subject to pre-bookings and group retreats.
Family Adventure Camping
Booking for Family Adventure Camping Summer 2020 is OPEN July 6th-September 4th. Contact us today to book your family retreat.
Please note that camping is available to BC Residents only.
Stay at Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre for an adventure getaway for the whole family! Experience camping on the quiet side of Tribune Bay with your very own beach access, adventure programs, and a private site. For each night you stay, you and your family get to participate in one of our amazing outdoor adventure programs!
Families will choose from a 2-hour guided session of:
- High Ropes
- Leap of Faith
- Rock Climbing
- Rappelling
- Kayaking
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Guided Hikes
Prices per night – (includes the adventure activity fee)
| Adult | Youth | |
|---|---|---|
| Campsite | $55 + GST | $35 + GST |
| Yurt | $70 + GST | $50 + GST |
| Skylight Cabin | $95 + GST | $75 + GST |
| Cabin w/ Kitchen | $115 + GST | $85 + GST |
Please note:
- Access to a cook shelter is included in your stay.
- Youth are ages 5-16, under 5 are free.
- Other families may join your adventure program, it is recommended that you book your activities in advance.
- We have extremely limited RV space with no hook ups. Tenting or staying in a cabin is highly recommended.
Drop In Programs
Planning a trip to Hornby Island? Looking for something to do? We have some great family-friendly adventures for ages 5 and up!
Pre-bookings are required for summer 2020.
Drop-ins are available daily. Session times are listed below.
$35 for a 2-hour guided session of any of the following programs:
- Kayaking
- High Ropes
- Rock Climbing
- Leap of Faith
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Guided Hikes
To be offered as we adjust to our new protocols to maintain physical distancing:
- Rappelling
- Giant’s Ladder (*requires a minimum of 7 people to participate)
Daily session times are:
- 10:00am-12:00pm
- 1:00pm-3:00pm
- 4:00pm-6:00pm
Registration for Drop in Programs are at 9:30, 12:30, and 3:30 at the Centre office. Please park at the end of the driveway past the information booth, and walk over to the office (two-story building in the trees) for registration.
Drop ins are first-come, first-serve and pre-booking is required for 2020. Please call (250) 335-0080 or email info@tribunebayoutdoored.ca to book.
Centre Activities Offered:
Campfire Programs appropriate for all ages
Educational animal role play activities and games
Forest and Ocean: Interpretive environmental activities
High Adventure Challenge: High Ropes (7 elements), Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Giant’s Ladder, Leap of Faith
Island Hikes: Various distances and difficulty complete with interpretive activities
Ocean Adventure: Stand-up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Marine Adventure and Interpretive Boat Tour
Orienteering: using maps and landmarks to make your way around the course
Sustainable Forest Practices and Economic Value
Team Building and initiative tasks: on the ground and using the Low Ropes Challenge Course
See the Activities Page for more details
