Youth Programs

Explore a wide range of Oak Bay youth programs for youth ages 11-18 at Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture.

Oak Bay youth programs include fun activities with friends and employment readiness. There’s something for everyone, don’t miss out on our Spring Break and Summer Camps for youth!

Leaders in Training - Getting the Leading Edge

Don’t miss out on an excellent opportunity!

Thinking about getting your first job? This course will concentrate on basic job preparation skills as well as focus on the roles and responsibilities of a summer camp leader. Topics includes completing your resume and cover letter, as well as learning interview skills, behaviour management strategies, lesson planning, and working with children. Upon completion of this course, students have the option to successfully complete volunteer hours with Oak Bay summer camps. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain work experience and add to your new resume!

Getting the Leading Edge, Leaders in Training course is highly desirable when applying for the Recreation Oak Bay Youth Internship Program (15-18yrs). See the current Active Living Guide for course registration details, or call the Sports Programmer at 250-370-7114.

Youth Internship Program

Loved the summers at camp when you were a kid and always remember those great leaders and mentors? Now is your chance to give back as a summer camp intern. This Youth Internship Program involves working in recreation with children and gaining work experience over the summer. You will have the opportunity to build your leadership and employment-readiness skills in a fun and supportive environment. There is a $750 honorarium per candidate who successfully completes the program.

Application Criteria

Open to ages 15 and up as of June 2025.
Will be scheduled to work four weeks in summer camps with children between the ages of 4 to 12 years.
Must consent to a criminal record check.
Must attend Youth Internship orientation training in June.
Invited to attend Oak Bay Summer Camp Staff Training in June (one full Saturday on June 14 and one evening Wednesday on June 18).

If you have any questions about the internship program, please contact the sports programmer at 250-370-7114.

How to Apply

Applications for the summer of 2025 will be open in January 2025 and will close May 15, 2025. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Please email your cover letter and resume to:

Sports Programmer:

or drop them off at the Job Application Drop Box:

Human Resources:

Other Youth Programs

We provide various Oak Bay youth programs such as swim lessons, lifeguard courses, first aid training, tennis lessons, and fitness classes. Visit the specific webpage for details on each program.