We're Nicole and April Hughes, sisters and co-founders, building a different kind of outdoor experience for children in Vancouver.
Our shared belief is simple: nature is where real growth happens, socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. We believe children need space, fresh air, and adults who trust them to rise to the moment.
Sunhouse began with Nicole's search, as a mother, for something more than traditional summer programming. She wanted exploration, connection, creativity, and confidence built through doing, not watching. That vision became Sunhouse Camps: small-group, intentionally designed outdoor camps for children ages 5 to 8.
Today we run immersive summer camps across Vancouver's parks, combining outdoor STEM, hands-on making, and guided social development into one cohesive week. Every detail, from the ratios to the routines, reflects The Sunhouse Method, our approach to outdoor learning.
As sisters, educators, and local business owners, we are deeply committed to raising the bar for outdoor education in Vancouver, one small group at a time.
With gratitude,
Nicole and April Hughes
Co-founders, Sunhouse Camps