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Guardians of the Parks Summer Day Camp 2024 – Registration Closed

July 9 @ 9:00 am - July 26 @ 4:30 pm

REGISTRATION CLOSED!

Get Your Nature On! Let’s Go!

Guardians of the Park Summer Day Camp invites kids aged 7 to 12 to immerse themselves in the wonders of the outdoors. Over four action-packed days, kids will engage in an array of nature-based activities designed to spark their curiosity,  foster teamwork, and create lasting memories.

Daily Adventures Served Up!

At Guardians of the Park Summer Day Camp, your child will go on exciting outdoor adventures! Each day, kids will participate in a variety of activities which encourage kids to learn new skills, gain confidence, fall in love with the outdoors and embrace outdoor fun:

  • Building Shelters: Learn how to construct shelters using natural materials found in the wilderness.
  • Learning Fire-Safe Lighting Skills: Learn how to light a fire with only flint and steel.
  • Exploring Nature Trails: Trek through scenic nature trails while learning about local flora and fauna.
  • Creating Nature Crafts: Get creative with hands-on crafting activities using natural materials.
  • Foraging for Food: Let’s identify edible vs poisonous plants and safely forage for food in the forest.
  • Outdoor Cooking: We have an outdoor cooking day to cook and sample fun campfire foods!
  • Science: We’ll hunt for butterflies and set a moth trap!
  • Orienteering Challenges: Find your way around the Pembina Nordic Trails with a compass.
  • Playing Nature-Based Games: Engage in games and team-building activities inspired by nature.
  • Get Active: Team sports, disc golf and fun team challenge activities in the great outdoors!
  • Tipi Time: We wind down in the tipi at the end of each day!
  • Chalet Lock Down: Our escape room activity is a favourite!

Ages 10 – 12 Additional Activities

  • Archery: Learn the basics of archery/shooting under the guidance of experienced instructors.

OR

  • Fishing!  We hope to offer a half day fishing excursion for the older kids!

Camp Dates & Age Groups

  • July 9-12, 2024 (Ages 10-12)
  • July 23-26, 2024 (Ages 7-9) – REGISTRAION FULL

Daily Camp Hours

  • Drop Off: 8:40 am – 9:00 am
  • Pick Up: 4:00 to 4:20 pm (week 1)
  • Pick Up: 3:00 pm – 3:20 pm (week 2)

Location

Pembina Nordic Centre, 7010 Twp 494, Rocky Rapids, AB

Adventure Investment

The cost of the camp is $195.00 per child.

Get in Touch

For inquiries and registration, please contact Kathy Schwengler at 780-542-1932 or outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org

Registration Deadline

Registration closes July 4, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

Guardians of the Parks Rules, Guidelines & Code of Conduct 

Please review the Campers Code of Conduct Document with your child prior to registration

Register Your Kids Today

Don’t let your kids miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with nature and make new friends at Guardians of the Park Summer Day Camp!

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellations made up to two weeks prior to first camp day will be eligible for a full refund (less processing fees). After this date, refunds will not be provided.

Details

Start:
July 9 @ 9:00 am
End:
July 26 @ 4:30 pm
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Organizer

Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council
Phone
780-898-7275
Email
outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org

Venue

Pembina Nordic Trails & Chalet
7010 Township Rd 494
Rocky Rapids, AB T0E 1Z0 Canada
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Details

Start:
July 9 @ 9:00 am
End:
July 26 @ 4:30 pm
Event Categories:
,
Event Tags:
, , , , , , ,

Organizer

Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council
Phone
780-898-7275
Email
outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org

Venue

Pembina Nordic Trails & Chalet
7010 Township Rd 494
Rocky Rapids, AB T0E 1Z0 Canada
+ Google Map