This is a comprehensive listing of Summer Camp programs available in Alberta each year.

NAME ADDRESS CONTACT DAY/OVERNIGHT COMMENTS
Alberta Camping Assoc.   (780) 427-6605
abcamp@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca
n/a Non-profit organization that helps people identify camps that have met camping standards and regulations. To obtain a directory of member camps, contact this organization.
Aviation Space Camp Sky Wings Aviation Acad.
PO Box 190
Penhold, Alberta
Phone: 886-5191
1-800-315-8097
www.skywings.com
info@skywings.com
Overnight Opportunity for students age 13 to 17 to become involved in aviation and gain insight into the areas of space exploration and travel 1-week duration accommodation and meals provided. Receive high school credit.
Bar Harbour United Church Family Camp Box 1645
Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Phone: 403-742-4887 (on-site phone -- messages checked regularly)
www.barharbourcamp.com
info@barharbourcamp.com
Day/Overnight
Youth Overnight Camps during July & August
Christian based camping in an outdoor setting. Camps for ages 6 - 14 years of age. Programming includes crafts, swimming, canoeing, games, sports.
Basketball Unlimited Eli Pasquale Sports
Basketball Unlimited
10, 550 - 777 Royal Oak Dr
Victoria, BC V8X 4V1
1-800-787-7016
Lindsay Thurber: 347-1171
Day Improve basketball skills for boys and girls ages 10 through 16.
Bates Bar J Ranch PO Box 700
Cochrane, AB T0L 0W0
Barbara Bates: 637-2199
bates@batesbarj.com
www.batesbarj.com
Overnight Boys and girls, 8 to 15. Riding, crafts, hiking, fishing, swimming, nature study, campfires, dancing, wilderness survival, hayrides, and outdoor games. 1 week minimum.
Brightwood Ranch PO Box 277
Evansburg, AB T0E 0T0
Irvin L. Reich: 727-3840
Fax: 727-2585
Cell: 970-2992
bryora@agt.net
www.brightwoodranch.com
Overnight Riding lessons, swimming, canoeing, hiking, archery. Emphasis on Bible teaching, evening chapel, making friends, climbing wall and fun/games. Accepts volunteers 16 years and up.
Cadence Creek Equine Centre 53440 Range Road 214,
Ardrossan, AB, T8E 2C1
http://www.cadencecreek.ca
info@cadencecreek.ca
Day and Overnight Horseback riding summer camps - riding lessons, grooming, tacking, stable management, fun and games. Ages 6 and up.
Camp Alexo Youth & Volunteer Centre
4633 - 49 Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 1T4
Phone: 342-6500
Fax: 342-7734
Information Brochure
& Registration
Overnight Camp Alexo is owned and operated by the Youth & Volunteer Centre of Red Deer, and is located 70km west of Rocky Mountain House, AB in the heart of David Thompson Country. Camp Alexo offers a wide variety of recreational, residential and adventure based wilderness programs for children and youth aged 7—17 years.
Camp Amicus 745B - 37 Street NW
Calgary, AB T2N 4T1
Office: 283-6606
ldaacc@cadvision.com
Day and Overnight Provides day and overnight camps for children with learning disabilities ages 6-17. A camping experience to enable children to raise their self-esteem while having fun developing appropriate social skills, problem solving skills, and responsibility. Horseback riding, archery, drama, and farm visits. Camp length varies according to age.
Camp B’Nai B’rith General Delivery
Pine Lake, AB
T0M 1S0
Phone: 886-4812
Fax: 886-4824 campbb@telusplanet.net www.camp.ca/bnaibrith
Day and overnight Judaic Camp. Co-ed for ages 6 to 16. Horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, tennis, water skiing, tripping, music, drama, sports, arts and crafts. Sabbath service, skit night, MacCabia 2-day competitive event, cookouts, and overnight camping. 2 to 3 week sessions.
Camp Caroline PO Box 250
Caroline, AB T0M 0M0
Phone: 722-3939 or 722-3999
Fax: 722-3980 Campline@telusplanet.net www.campcaroline.ab.ca
Overnight Bible Camp for grades 2 through 12. Canoeing, swimming, outtripping, archery, crafts, campfires, hiking, Bible study, wilderness skills, white water rafting & horsemanship. Has a climbing wall and a high ropes course.
Camp Curious Box 220
Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0
Phone: 885-4677
daycamp@blackfalds.com

Day Weeklong day camps for children 6 through 11 years of age. Camps include outdoor adventures, sports, and tours. Each week has a different theme.
Camp Evergreen Alberta Conference of Mennonite Brethren
PO Box 492
Sundre, AB T0M 1X0
John: 638-4230
Fax: 638-4234
Overnight July/August. Specialized camps: horseback, mountain biking, range riders, aim in ministry, canoeing, archery, woodsmanship, climbing wall and ropes course. One week duration. Ages 9 through 18.
Camp Jean Nelson/
Easter Seals Camp Horizon
Local contact: Canadian Diabetes Association
#06 – 5015 – 48th Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 1S9
Phone: 346-4631
Fax: 341-3015 Calgary Office: (403) 266-0620
Overnight
August 10 – 15, 2009
August 17 – 22, 2009
Summer Camp for Children aged 8-15 with Diabetes. The camp offers summer activities such as river rafting, swimming, teepee living and fireside sing-a-longs in an environment that provides round-the-clock care from expert medical and nutritional staff.
Camp He Ho Ha (Health, Hope & Happiness) PO Box 182
Seba Beach, AB T0E 2B0
On Lake Isle: 5 km north of Highway 16 and 90 km west of Edmonton
Phone: (780) 429-3277
Fax: (780) 797-3812
Email: info@camphehoha.com
Website: www.camphehoha.com
Overnight Co-ed for ages 6 and up. Provides day and weekly alternative opportunities for disabled individuals who require special facilities/services. Performing arts, waterfront, indoor pool, arts, crafts and out-tripping.
Offers year round rentals, meals provided, meeting area, 24 hotel style rooms and 8 hostel style spaces).
Camp Kannawin Box 9240
Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1S6
Phone: 887-5760
Fax: 887-7801 campdir@synodabnw.ca www.campkannawin.ca
Overnight Bible Camp. Presbyterian Church of Canada, Synod of Alberta on Sylvan Lake. Fellowship and healthful recreation. Co-ed, adults and families. Outdoor skills, canoeing, crafts, Bible study, group games, swimming, archery.
Camp Kasota East United Church Camp RR #1 Sylvan Lake, AB T0M 1Z0 Office: 887-5757 Overnight Recreational facilities, activity centre, and craft building. Cabins and camping area. For ages5 and up.
Camp Kuriakos Sylvan Lake Lutheran Bible Camp Association
PO Box 372
Bentley, AB T0C 0J0
Accredited camp of the Alberta Camping Association.
Also offers year-round programming and facility rentals.
Phone: Dave Larson, 746-2702 or 748-3927
Fax: same as above Webmaster@kuriakos.ab.ca www.kuriakos.ab.ca
Overnight Family Camps: cycling, canoeing, swimming, sailing, orienteering, arts, crafts, and sports. Has a sauna and a gymnasium. 5 day camps.
Bible Camps: co-ed for children 8 to 18. Singing, music, crafts, recreation. Includes the MAD Camp (music, arts, and drama).
Senior Citizens Camp: 3-day camp for fishing, horseshoes, canoeing and much more.
Camp Little Red Little Red Camping Assoc.
RR #1, Site 19, Box 1
Bowden, AB T0M 0K0
Phone: 224-3700
Fax: 224-3700 (call first)
clred@telusplanet.net
Overnight
10 days
Bible Camp for children 9 to 16. Co-ed. Chapel, campfires, canoeing, archery, swimming, horsemanship, and climbing. Wilderness, tents, good home cooking. Well supervised.
Camp Silversides Canadian Sunday School Mission
PO Box 519
Bentley, AB T0C 0J0
Phone: 748-2689
Fax: 748-3300 silversides@telus.net wwww.silversides.ca
Overnight Bible Camp for children grades 1 through 12, adults and seniors. Camping, sports, out-tripping, biking and rappelling. Offers a Ladies’ Retreat and a Men’s Retreat. There is a mountain bike track and white water canoeing for senior high school kids. There are also a variety of specialized camps. Camps are 1 week long (Tuesday through Sunday). In the off-season, the camp is open on weekends.
Camp Valaqua PO Box 339
Water Valley, AB T0M 2E0
Jon Olfert,
Phone: (403)637-2510
Fax: (403)637-2183
valaqua@telusplanet.net
Overnight Resident, Outbound, and Family Camp. Ages 6 through 17. Canoeing, biking, backpacking, swimming, archery, nature programs, campfires, and devotional, climbing wall. Adventure training and counseling training. One-week family camp weekend.
Camp Woods General Delivery
Sylvan Lake, AB T0M 1Z0
Phone: 887-5650 Overnight Operated by Boy Scouts of Canada (only for Boy Scouts). Camping, sailing, archery, canoeing, obstacle course, sports and activity fields. For boys and girls, and families. Co-ed.
Canadian Badlands Summer School Box 457
Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
Phone: 346-7003
Fax: 347-0009
www.cbsummerschool.com
twstolz@redeemer.ab.ca
Day June 30 - July 19, 2009

In conjunction with the Canadian Badlands Passion Play, Performing Arts 15, 25 & 35 is offered for students in Grades 9 through 12. If you are entering Grades 10, 11 or 12 or are just completing Grade 12, each of these 5 credit courses are accessible for high school credits. Develop performance skills, physical self-awareness, stage presence and auditioning, Rehearsals and Performances in the Canadian Badlands Passion Play, Sessions in Dance, Choral Music, Dramatic Arts and Acting, Attendance at Rosebud Dinner Theatre production, Performances both for an in-school performance night and for the final Gala performance for the community of Drumheller, summer school donors, and parents.

Canyon Summer Adventure Camp RR #2, Site 8, Box 26
Red Deer, AB T4N 5E2
Phone: 346-7003
Fax: 347-0009
Day Children 8 - 14. Weekly during July and August. Trail riding, fun and games, hiking and orienteering, archery, canoeing, crafts, campout wiener roast. Transportation provided.
Circle Square Ranch PO Box 3 Halkirk, AB T0C 1M0 Shannon: (403) 884-2444
Fax: (403) 884-2498
Overnight Bible Camp for children 6 to 19. Co-ed. Horsemanship, swimming, archery, canoeing, crafts, aerial obstacle course, horse vaulting, general recreational sports. Recreation building and mountain bikes. Sunday - Saturday, July/August.
City of Red Deer Summer Camps City of Red Deer
Recreation, Parks & Culture
Phone: 342-6100 Day Day camps for ages 6 through 13. Includes sports, games, swim lessons, safety, creative activities, and special surprises.
COE.ca - Summer Adventure Camp Centre for Outdoor Education
General Delivery
Nordegg, AB T0M 2H0
Phone: (403) 721-2208
1-800-4-SHUNDA
Fax: (403) 721-2268
info@coe.ca
www.coe.ca
Overnight Promotes self-esteem. Ages 9 and up. Outdoor education, rock climbing, rappelling, kayaking, caving, mountaineering, games. Camps are 1, 2 or 4 weeks long.
Country Acres Stables
Horseback Riding Camp
Box 665
Bentley, AB T0C 0J0
Phone: (403) 843-4380
horse@telus.net
www.countryacrestables.com
  English/Western. Trail rides. July and August. All ages and levels.
Day on the Farm Sunnybrook Farm
4701 - 30 Street T4N 5H7
Office: 340-3511
Fax: 340-3574
Day Expose children to farm life. $20 per day.
Deer Valley Meadows Christian Camp & Retreat Centre PO Box 690
Alix, AB T0C 0B0
Phone: 747-2100
Fax: 747-2101 Deervalleymeadows@telusplanet.net
www.deervaly.net
Day & Overnight Dates for Youth Camp ages 13-18: June 29-July 4. Archery, tubing behind the boat, True Colors assessment, wide games, chapel, devotions, worship

Dates for children grade 2-6, July 20-25. also Family Camp July 15-20

Dinosaur Country Science Camp Drumheller Reg’l Science Council
PO Box 516
East Coulee, AB T0J 1B0
Diane: (403) 822-3976
www.sciencecamp.tsk.org
dinocamp@telusplanet.net
Overnight Science Camp. 3- 10 days. Ages 9 to 13 and family weekends. Dinosaur dig and collect fossils, archaeological explorations. Geology and Ecology.
Discover E Science Camp and Virtual Discoveries C/o University of Alberta
5-1 Mech. Eng. Bldg.
Edmonton, AB T6G 2G8
Holds satellite camps in Red Deer, Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray.
Phone: (780) 492-8779
Fax: (780) 492-0500
discovere@ualberta.ca
discovere.ualberta.ca
Day Week long day camp. Discover E is for grades 4 to 9. Virtual Discoveries is for grades 5 to 12.
EnCana Badlands Science Camp Box 7500
Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
Morgan Syvertsen
tyrrell.info@gov.ab.ca
www.tyrrellmuseum.com
Junior Adventure Camp (ages 9-11) June 29-July 5, 2008 or July 6-12, 2008

Senior Science Finders Camp (ages 12-15) August 3-9, 2008, or August 17-23, 2008

Family Camp (all ages) – July 19-22, 2008, or July 26-29, 2008

The Royal Tyrrell Museum’s EnCana Badlands Science Camp offers hands on learning opportunities in biology, palaeontology and geology. Campers will work with fossils, learn about protection & preservation of species and habitats, explore the prehistoric past, PLUS sleep in a real tepee in the Canadian Badlands!
Exelta Gymnastics Club Summer Camp 3031 30th Ave (Collicutt Centre East Entrance),
Red Deer, AB, T4R 1Z7
Phone: 342-4940
info@exelta.ca
www.Exelta.ca
Full Days 6-13yrs
1 hr/days 18 mos-4yrs Half days 3-7yrs
Fun filled, action packed days where Campers are introduced to the fun and challenging world of Gymnastics plus crafts, games and more!
Foothills Camp Located near Olds Phone: 342-5044 ext. 201
www.foothillscamp.org
Day Swimming, horses, archery, rockets, roller hockey, crafts, adventures, and other customized camps. Ages 7-15.
Frontier Day Camps Fort Normandeau Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Phone: 346-2010
Day 6 to 9 years of age. $90 per week.
Frontier Lodge Chuck Bourn
Box 1
Nordegg, Alberta, T0M 2H0
Phone: 721-2202
Fax: 721-2004
frontier@frontierlodge.ca
www.frontierlodge.ca
Overnight Wilderness Camp for people 11 years of age and up. Retreats, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and more. Camps are 1 week long.
Gull Lake Baptist Camp & Retreat Centre RR #3
Lacombe, AB T0C 1S0
Office/Shelley: 782-2495
Fax: 782-2468
Info@glbc.ab.ca
www.glbc.ab.ca
Overnight Bible Camp. July/August. Camper skills for grades 3 through 12, youth, adults, singles, and families. Includes recreation opportunities, art, crafts, and ceramics. $100-200.
Living Springs Bible Camp RR #1
Ferintosh, AB, T0B 1M0
(Summer): 780-877-2556
lsbc@livingsprings.ca
www.livingsprings.ca
Overnight Bible Camp. July/August. We offer Bible Camp for grades 2 through 12, plus weekend Family Camps. Canoeing, swimming, waterskiing, archery, crafts, campfires, Bible study, wilderness skills, and wall climbing. .
Olds College Youth Camps Extension Services
C/o Registrar’s Office
Olds College
4500 - 50 Street
Olds, AB T4H 1R6
Phone: 556-4677)
Fax: (403) 556-4608
Day Youth Computer Robotics Camp: For ages 8 to 16.. Constructing and programming different robotics. Must have an interest in computers and be able to use LEGO. $200
Youth Web Page and Graphics Camp: Ages 8 to 16. Surf the Internet, create a web page, use a digital camera, design a t-shirt to take home. Learn PowerPoint. $100 to $200.
Our Lady of Victory Camp Box 772
Bentley, AB T0C 0J0
Located at Gull Lake
Phone: (403) 748-2442
olvc@shaw.ca
www.olvc.ab.ca
Overnight Weeklong Faith Camp. Sports, singing, swimming, nightly campfires.
Also available for rental, year round, for retreats, meetings or family reunions. Call Jennifer Van de Laak at (403) 843-2867.
Pine Lake Christian Camp Rick Scruggs
5300 - 53 Avenue NW
Calgary, AB T3A 2G8
Office: 886-4661
Fax: 886-4276
Overnight Co-ed Bible Camp for ages 7 and up. Swimming, boating, crafts and sports. Adult retreats in June. Children’s camps are in July.
Pioneer Ranch Camp PO Box 660
Sundre, AB T0M 1X0

2 locations, 1 in Sundre and 1 on Crimson Lake.

Phone: 1-888-511-2660
Phone: 638-2660
Fax: 638-4041
info@pioneercamps.ab.ca
www.pioneercamps.ab.ca
Overnight Camps for Children 6 - 18, adult, and family camping facilities. Horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, mountaineering and leadership courses. From 4 days to 2 weeks.
Red Deer Child Care Society 5216 - 48 Avenue
Red Deer, AB T4N 3T9
Phone: 347-7973
Fax: 343-9299
Day Local camps for children 0 to 12 years of age.
Red Deer College Camps Red Deer College Joyce Howdle: 342-3256
Anne Brodie: 342-3130
  Variety of specialized sports camps and arts camps. July and August. Basketball/volleyball $110-150. Grades 4 - 12.
Hands on engineering focus ages 11 to 15, grades 5 - 9, call Peter Poon at 492-8779.
River’s Edge Water Valley, Alberta Phone: 637-2766 Overnight Bible Camp
Summer Kin”d”ship Camps Deer Park Community Centre, Red Deer, Alberta
(403) 340-3885
info3.ldard@shawbiz.ca 2 camps, one for age 7-9, one for age 10-12 Ages 7 – 9 years:
Dates: July 6-10th
Location: Deer Park Community Centre
Ages 10-12 years
Dates: August 10-14th
Location: Deer Park Community Centre
For more information, contact the Learning Disabilities Asscn - Red Deer Chapter
At 403.340.3885 or by email at info3.ldard@shawbiz.ca
Summer Music Camps Sherwood Park, Alberta
Call Michelle at 780-464-1829
www.harmonymusic.ca Full/Half Day Ages 8 - 14 years
Full and 1/2 day camps
Experience something new and creative this summer!

Drum Camp - unleash your inner drummer!
Singing Camp - have fun learning to sing with friends!
Instruments & Arts Camp - learn a new musical instrument, explore art, drama and drumming.
Five full days in July.
All camps end with a Showcase performance for family and friends.

Fun with friends, professional instruction and interactive programs!
Sylvan Lake Summer Camps Mail - Town of Sylvan Lake, 4926 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1
Registration - Recreation Department, Four Seasons Park, 4926 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake
Recreation Department
Phone: 887-2199
Fax: 887-2258
sylvanrec@shaw.ca
Day Sunbusters Day Camp for 6 to 11 year olds. Mini-sunbusters Day Camp for 4 and 5 year olds. Summer Gym Camp for 6 to 14 year olds. Computer camp for 6 to 18 year olds. Volleyball camp (through Alberta Volleyball, 780-415-1703). Swimming lessons.
Yoga Camp   Phone: 342-3120   July 10 - 16.
Youth Conservation Camp Centalta Youth Conservation Academy
Lake Pofianga
5111 - 54 Avenue
Ponoka, AB T4J 1H1
Gary Hyryck: 403 783 - 3169 or 403 341 - 7682 Overnight Co-ed Conservation Camp for youth aged 12 to 15. Archery, water safety, first aid, fishing, fish & wildlife management, wilderness survival, firearm safety, ATV safety and Hunter Education
Youth Horsemanship Camp Cobblestone Equine Services Susan Godkin (403) 722-2207   Minimum age is 8. 6 days costs $695.

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