Burnaby Camping Bureau

Camping Bureau appointments begin Apr 2025

The Burnaby Camping Bureau provides subsidies for Burnaby children from low income households to attend a week of summer day camp. Our subsidies of $100 (maximum) will allow children the opportunity to attend a local camp that their families would otherwise be unable to afford.

To qualify, you must be a resident of Burnaby, have children between the ages of 5-15 years, be of low income and have supporting documentation.


You will need the following documents at the time of your appointment:

  1. Proof of Income Statement OR Notice of Assessment for 2024 for BOTH parents if married or living common-law. If you don’t have one on hand, please get one from below:

  2. Channel Proof of Income Statement Notice of Assessment (Alternative)
    Online
    MyCRA
    Log in to your CRA Account, scroll down and click on "Tax Returns". You will find Proof of income statement from the right-side of your account, click and select tax year for your proof of income statement Log in to your CRA Account, scroll down and click on "Tax Returns". You will see a list of your past year's returns. For the most recent year, click on “Notice of Assessment”
    Phone 1.800.959.8281 (talk to operator) or 1.800.267.6999 (automated service) 800.959.8281 (talk to operator)
  3. Child's ID: BC Services Card or Care Card, Birth Certificate, PR card, or Passport

  4. Recent proof of address - copy of a rental agreement, home related bill (hydro, cable gas, internet or phone) or bank statement of your saving or cheque account dated within last 2 months.

*Newcomers to Canada without income proof can request a referral letter from their child's school, settlement, or outreach worker as proof of need.

Parents, please know which camp you are sending your child to when you arrive for an appointment, as well as have all your supporting documents. We will not be able to see you if you don't have a chosen camp or are missing any information.

Appointments will take place at our Brentwood Office: 2055 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby

To book an appointment or find out additional information, please call 604.299.5778 or email on CampingBureau@bbyservices.ca

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