Day 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.
COVID-19 Update
After having reviewed the documents from Alberta Health Services providing guidelines for day camps in our province (click here to review), we’re pleased to announce that we can meet the requirements to provide in-person full- and half-day summer camps starting July 6!
Big Fun Camps
Big Fun camps run from July 6 to August 28, 2020, Monday - Friday, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please note that we are not offering pre- or post-camp care, and all programs are designed for weekly registration (no daily registration is available).
Day camps will use the following locations for their home base:
- Scout Hall and Family Resource Network Building (for children ages 5 and 6)
- Canmore Recreation Centre (for children ages 7-11)
*Starting August 24, 2020 all camps will be based at the Canmore Recreation Centre*
Big Fun day camps are open to the residents of Canmore and the MD of Bighorn only. We will monitor wait lists and updates from the Province to open more spaces if guidelines change.
Big Fun will follow all the necessary safety precautions as outlined by Alberta Health Services, and will include:
- Most activities will be held outside, weather permitting
- Symptom and temperature screening for each participant before entry
- No physical contact between different cohorts
- Cohorts are Chipmunks, Ravens, and Grizzlies. A cohort may consist of A and B groups that remain under the 50 person cohorts as outlined by the provincial guidelines
- An indoor space specific to each cohort Within a cohort, activities will be adapted to encourage physical distancing between participant
- Rigorous cleaning and health and safety protocols
- Risk mitigation and COVID-19 response plans in place
pdf Camp Handbook 2020 (523 KB)
Weekly Camp Schedules:
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Grizzlies week 7 Aug 17-21
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pdf Grizzlies week 8 Aug 24 28 (509 KB)
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Ravens A week 7 Aug 17-21
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Ravens week 8 Aug 24 28
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Chipmunks A week 7 Aug 17-21
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Chipmunks B week 7 Aug 17-21
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pdf Chipmunks week 8 Aug 24 28 (781 KB)
Specialty Camps
We are offering specialty half-day camps for orienteering and mountain biking through our partner, Trail Sports. Camps begin on July 6, 2020 and offer programming for kids ages 6-15 (mountain biking) and 9-14 (orienteering).
Specialty camps are open to children from any municipality
To browse our camp descriptions or to register, click here
Big Fun FAQs
We continue to closely monitor the regulations provided by Alberta Health Services and we are doing everything we can to provide a safe environment for your children, in alignment with provincial guidelines.
Big Fun will follow all the necessary safety precautions as outlined by Alberta Health Services, and will include:
- Most activities will be held outside, weather permitting
- Symptom and temperature screening for each participant before entry
- No physical contact between different cohorts
- Cohorts are Chipmunks, Ravens, and Grizzlies. A cohort may consist of A and B groups that remain under the 50 person cohorts as outlined by the provincial guidelines
- An indoor space specific to each cohort
- Within a cohort, activities will be adapted to encourage physical distancing between participants
- Rigorous cleaning and health and safety protocols
- Risk mitigation and COVID-19 response plans in place
If a camp participant or staff member, or their immediate family, tests positive for COVID-19 or discloses they have COVID-19, the Town of Canmore will immediately contact Alberta Health Services for guidance. Families will be advised accordingly.
If a participant starts to show symptoms of COVID-19 while in the program, a parent or guardian will be contacted to arrange pick up. The participant will be isolated under the supervision of a staff member.
Our Staff
Our day camp leaders know how to create fun in an environment that is safe, and fosters learning and growth! We understand the importance of building positive relationships between staff and participants. Each day camp leader has an RCMP Security Clearance, current first aid certification and takes part in pre-camp training sessions.
Camp Handbook
Find all information about Big Fun Day Camps here! Hours, Cancellations and Waitlists, Program Safety, What to Bring to Camp, and More!
Waivers
All children must complete a waiver with Elevation Place annually. This can be completed online here prior to the day of camp.
Age Categories
Our programs are offered for children/youth aged 5-11 years of age. Please note children must be “age-appropriate” by December 31st in order to register for camp.
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Children with Special Needs
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We encourage children with disabilities and/or special needs to participate in our program. Please inform the Child and Youth Coordinator at 403.678.8933 of your child’s needs prior to registering to ensure a positive day camp experience.
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Financial Assistance
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Financial assistance is available through the Affordable Services Program. 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.
Contact Information:
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On site cellphone:
403.996.0444
403.996.0025
