Learn English, make new friends and enjoy the many recreational offerings and outstanding natural beauty of Victoria in VIHSP’s Camp Victoria ESL Summer Program.

• Camp Victoria is offered for eight weeks in July and August each year.
• Students ages 11-18, may join the summer program on any Monday within the 8-week program period for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 week terms.
• Each week includes a minimum of 22 hours of class-based ESL learning and 12 hours of local cultural activities.
• Full-day local cultural activities occur each Saturday.
• Classroom instruction focuses on developing skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking with emphasis on communicative English for specific purposes.
• Activities are lead by professional, highly experienced facilitators and assisted by peer leaders known as “Canadian Buddies”.

Program Dates
Camp Victoria is available from early July to late August.

Program Schedule
Click here for a sample of the Camp Victoria ESL Summer Program activities schedule.

Program Fees
(All fees in Canadian dollars)

2 weeks    $1,733
3 weeks    $2,453
4 weeks    $3,170
5 weeks    $3,690
6 weeks    $4,208
7 weeks    $4,900
8 weeks    $5,600

Program Fees include the following:

• School fees
• Homestay fees (including 3 meals per day)
• Medical insurance
• Activity and entrance fees
• Transportation to and from activity locations
• Participation certificate
• VIHSP souvenir
• Victoria International Airport pick-up and drop-off

To Apply
For instructions on how to apply for our programs, as well as detailed information on fees, payment methods, travel arrangements and refund policies, please click here to download VIHSP Application Information and VIHSP Application Form