Recreation Oak Bay offers a variety of programs for children and youths. These programs vary from employment readiness to having fun with friends. Try something new this season, or continue with something your child or teen already loves!

Also Recreation Oak Bay offers many Spring Break and Summer Camps.

YES Awards

The District of Oak Bay Young Exceptional Star (YES) Committee is proud to host the 12th Annual Young Exceptional Star (YES) Awards, held on Tuesday April 30th. These awards recognize the accomplishments of youth from grades 6-10 in the Oak Bay area. Students that attend schools in the Oak Bay district or those who have an Oak Bay address, as well as those attending private school or who are receiving a home school education, are all eligible for consideration.

The goal of the awards is to emphasize the positive achievements of Oak Bay’s young people by recognizing those who have distinguished themselves in such areas as volunteerism, arts, citizenship, academics, athletics and/or who have overcome obstacles to achieve their goals.

“The YES Awards are a great way to recognize youth in Oak Bay, and encourage them to continue to make a positive contribution to the community. These youth send a message of hope to the community that the next generation is full of promise, and inspire us all to do our part to make a difference."

Please distribute this nomination form (see below) to your full school, association or facility in order to give Youth the best opportunity to be recognized for their achievements!!​

The deadline for nominations is April 2nd, 2019.

The YES Awards dinner will be held the evening of Tuesday April 30th, 6pm at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel.

For any questions or concerns please contact Caroline Lawrence, clawrence@oakbay.ca 250-370-7113

YES Awards Nomination Form 2 pages [PDF - 118 KB] 

Getting the Leading Edge (Ages 11-18yrs)

 An excellent opportunity!

The Youth Leaders in Training program runs in the first week of summer OR the last two weekends in October.

This course will concentrate on basic job preparation skills but also focus on the roles and responsibilities of a summer camp leader. Thinking about getting your first job? This course will concentrate on basic job preparation skills but also focus on the roles and responsibilities of a summer camp leader. Course outline 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 opportunity to successfully complete 30 hours volunteering with the summer camps. An invaluable opportunity to gain actually work experience to 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.

The Youth Internship Program and Recreation Oak Bay (Ages 15-18yrs)

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. Successful applicants  have the opportunity to build leadership and employment readiness skills in a fun

and supportive environment. There is a $500 honorarium per successful candidate who successfully complete the program.

Criteria to apply:

• A resident or attend a school in the District of Oak Bay

• Between the age of 15-18 years

• Willing to work 4 weeks in summer camps with children between the ages of 4-12 years

• Consent to a criminal record check

• Attend 3 hours of Youth Internship orientation and leadership training :at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, time TBD.

• Attend Oak Bay Summer Staff training on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 all day training: both days

If you have any questions about the Internship program please contact the Sports Coordinator at 250-370-7113.

Please email your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources: humanresources@oakbay.ca or drop off at the Job Application Drop Box, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria BC, V8R 5E6.

Deadline for application is Monday, May 13, 2019 at 4pm.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

How to Register

• Registration Details

Staff Contacts

• Sports Coordinator (Staff Directory)

• Community Recreation Programmers (Staff Directory)

• Feedback Form