The Maritime Centre is host to many different children’s events and activities, including our popular ‘Len Mayea Boatbuilding Booth’, Junior Captain Camps, Field Trips and more! No matter the time of year their is always fun to be had at the Maritime Centre.

The Mission of the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society is to preserve for present and future generations the Maritime Heritage and Culture of Wooden Boats and canoes. By introducing Nautical Skills to the next generation of budding boat builders, sea farers, woodworkers, fishermen and mariners we are passing on a love and appreciation of Maritime heritage and culture and keeping alive the Culture of Wooden Boats and Maritime Heritage!

100% of people surveyed would recommend our Children’s Programming to others in our community! Sign up your child and see what all the fun is about!

Contact cwbs@classicboats.org to inquire about any of our children’s programs .


Registration is NOW OPEN for Our Junior Captains Summer Camp

Join us for a week of summer fun at the Cowichan Bay Seaside! Campers will be immersed in a week of nautical fun and education! Enjoy beach adventures, crabbing, boating in our wooden rowing boats and in the Cowichan Search and Rescue Boat, Learn some basic woodworking skills, play lots of fun nautical themed games and get crafty. We always have so much fun during our summer camps and look forward to sharing that fun with your kiddos!

All Camps run 9AM-4PM daily (we are not able to accommodate early drop off/late pickup) Camps are $275/week with family/sibling discounts available. We can only accept full week registration (no partial weeks/drop in days) See Poster below for information on dates/times/etc.

Ready to join the fun?! To register you kiddo(s) for camp complete the following

  1. Download the registration forum HERE and email the filled out forum to CWBS@classicboats.org or drop it off to us at the centre

  2. Full payment is due at time of registration. Payment can be made';

    • via e-transfer to cwbs@classicboats.org. Please note child’s name, and week(s) registering for in the memo

    • In person at 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd

    • Or pay with a credit card over the phone 250.746.4955. Please call and ask for Daphne.

what people are saying

‘She really enjoyed herself and she's actually coming back. Good job people thank you so much for taking care of my girl and teaching her some new skills that will also that will last her lifetime’

‘Great staff, amazing experience/opportunity for kids to get to participate in water/maritime and woodworking activities’

‘We, the grownups, are very happy with the content and methods you use. We love the activities you choose and overall how you run this program. We see all kids feeling happy and loving it too. Great job!!’

‘Amazing educator! She was engaging, kind and educational. I loved how many different learning opportunities my daughter had.’

‘Daphne has an excellent way with children. I loved her incorporation of storytime into the program, and her loving and accepting way with the children.’

‘So talked a lot about catching crabs and being out around the ocean. She had never caught crabs and she was excited that others touched them. The first day she excitedly told us “everyone is so brave I think they’ll help me be more brave!”

‘Elliot had a wonderful time. Days were well planned and small group format worked for him.’

‘We thought it was great - counsellors great and broad variety of activities’

‘I'd recommend for the attentive/mindful staff’

‘Maddison had a blast and she is looking forward to visiting again next week!’

‘Staff are absolutely lovely.’

‘We really love your programs, thank you!’

‘Excellent staff’

‘Highly valued programs that we're thankful for.’

‘Robert loved this program. Lots of fun activities. We will be back again next summer.’

‘Great leaders, inclusive environment, very chill vibe’

‘Ben loves all of it, no complaints’

‘She always had a great time and the crafts/activities are great!’

‘Great job camp leaders you made my daughter feel special you are her kind of people’