Town of Canmore

Day Camps

Big Fun Camps 

The Town of Canmore is pleased to provide quality day camps for children and youth in our community.

Our commitment is to ensure your child has a safe, rewarding and memorable day camp experience. Through carefully planned itineraries, we will provide meaningful and age-appropriate activities that take into consideration Canmore and our local resources.

Big Fun camps run from Monday - Friday in July and August, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., not including stat holidays.

Pre-Camp and Post-Camp Care
  • 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
  • 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
  • No charge

Register For Day Camps

All Day Camps will take place at the Canmore Recreation Centre (1900 8 Ave).

pdf Camp Handbook 2023 (996 KB)

pdf Big Fun Day Camp Bead Program (434 KB)

All camp participants must fill out a Camper Information Form and an Acknowledgement of Risk before their first day of camp. 

Contact:

  • Child and Youth Coordinator (Adrienne/Wave) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 403-679-5006 (CALL only)
  • Camp Phone: (403) 996 0025 (Call or text)

 

Big Fun Camp Schedules

Group Summer Summer
Chipmunks (5-6 years old) TBA TBA
Ravens (7-8 years old) TBA TBA
Grizzlies (9-11 years old) TBA TBA

 


 

Information

Age Categories
Big Fun: Offered for children/youth ages 5 - 11 
Children with Special Needs
We encourage children with disabilities and/or special needs to participate in our program. Please inform the Child and Youth Coordinator at 403.679.5006 of your child’s needs prior to registering to ensure a positive day camp experience.
Financial Assistance 
Financial assistance is available through the Affordable Services Program for Summer Big Fun Camps. To apply for the program visit the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) office which is located in the Canmore Civic Centre at 902-7th Ave. You can also call the FCSS office for more information at 403.609.3743. Eligible individuals will be provided with an Affordable Service Program Identification card. Each child will be provided with one complimentary week of summer Big Fun Day Camp. Learn more about Affordable Services here

Families with an Affordable Services card should contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register for camp.
Contact Information
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
403.679.5006

 

The Town of Canmore is located within Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Canmore area, known as “Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”) and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw First Nation, Chiniki First Nation, and Goodstoney First Nation – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play and help us steward this land and honour and celebrate this territory. We commit to working to live in right relations and to advance Truth and Reconciliation.

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