Camp FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about summer camp.
Still have questions? Contact us and we will be happy to help.
About Pioneer Camp
- Pioneer Lodge: ages 5-11
- Pioneer Ranch: ages 12-19
Life at Camp
- Pioneer Camp Alberta has 2 camp sites.
- Campers aged 5-11 will go to our Pioneer Lodge (Sundre) site.
- Campers aged 12-19 will go to our Pioneer Ranch (Rocky Mountain House) site.
- Cabin leaders greet campers upon arrival at either site.
- The cabins are shared with other campers.
- Meals are eaten as a cabin group.
- Campers do activities as a cabin group.
- Review the Activities that are available (noting that these activities may not be available at all camp sessions or at both sites).
- There will be an Overnight Camp-Out for:
- Pioneer Lodge Sessions: Jr. Boys, Jr. Girls, Horsemanship, Quest
- Pioneer Ranch Sessions: Breakaway, Jr. Skills Zao, Sr. Skills Shefa
- There are NO overnight camp-outs for Pioneer Lodge Discovery session campers.
- There will be a 4 or 5 day Out-Trip for:
- Pioneer Ranch Sessions: Sr. Boys and Sr. Girls
- Review the Sample Camp Schedule together.
- Review the Packing List together.
- Etc.
- your child will have a good time
- make new friends
- learn to do many new things
- become a member of a new cabin group
- Day Camp: For Day Campers there is an opportunity to go on one pony ride during the week.
- Discovery Camps: For Discovery Camps, there will be a horse experience each full day of camp.
- Jr. Boys, Jr. Girls & Quest: Campers will have 3 opportunities to interact with horses.
- Horsemanship Camps: Campers will have 2-3 program blocks per full day of camp interacting with horses or taking part in horse care activities.
- Jr. Skills Zao, Sr. Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Skills Shefa: Campers who sign up for the Horseback Riding Out-Trip at Sr. Girls or Sr. Boys, or the Horsemanship Track at Zao or Shefa, will spend half of each day in their specific skill area. The other half of the day is spent in activities that the camper chooses to sign up for.
- Sr. Girls and Sr. Boys campers will also then spend their 5 day Out-Trip riding.
- Zao & Shefa campers will also have a half-day trail ride to get to the site of their overnight trip (The other half of the day is spent in activities that the camper chooses to sign up for).
- Breakaway: Campers do activities based on a sign-up basis, and riding is always a choice for them. The amount of riding time will depend entirely on what the camper chooses to sign up for.
What to Bring
- Please label all clothing and luggage with labels or indelible markers.
- Please attempt to bring modest clothing appropriate for physical camp activities.
- Cell phones (we have a no cell phone policy, including using it for music, alarm clock or camera. Please bring a separate camera if you want to take photos.)
- All other electronic games, players, entertainment and communication devices (i.e. iPods, iPads, etc.)
- Jack knives, hunting knives, matches or lighters (pocket knives for Out-Trips are permitted for Sr. Boys and Sr. Girls camps ONLY)
- Nuts and/or peanut products
- Inappropriate reading materials
- Alcoholic beverages, cigarettes/tobacco products, recreational or illicit drugs (see note)
We reserve the right to send home any camper who fails to cooperate. Pioneer Camp is a NON-SMOKING facility. Please discuss this with your child prior to camp should you consider this to be a concern.
Please note: The use or possession of alcoholic beverages, cigarettes/tobacco products, recreational or illicit drugs is not permitted and will be treated as a serious offence. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.
Visit our online store to view items, prices, and if you can’t wait to get that perfect find…order online today!! Not sure what someone would like? Gift Cards are also available! (Note: Items added throughout the year.) Click Here to visit our Tuck Shop!
Parents have the option of adding spending money (called a Tuck Deposit) to their camper’s Tuck Account at the time of registering them for their camp session. Other options include adding the Tuck Deposit to their camper’s account at a later time or when dropping a camper off at camp.
For parents wanting to add a Tuck Deposit at a later time, please contact the Camp Office and we can assist you with adding it to your camper’s account. Tuck Deposits can be added to a camper’s account throughout their time at camp.
A Tuck Deposit is credited to your camper’s Tuck Account. Deductions are made from their account when they make a purchase. Any unspent amounts at the end of a camp session can be claimed in the Tuck Shop when picking up your camper.
Any unclaimed amounts will be transferred to a fund for families who are unable to provide Tuck money for their children due to financial or family circumstances.
- Pioneer Lodge (Sundre): The maximum allowance is $4 per day for confectionary purchases.
- Pioneer Ranch (Rocky Mountain House): The maximum allowance is $5 per day for confectionary purchases.
- At Pioneer Lodge (Sundre) camp sessions: Tuck is every other day.
- At Pioneer Ranch (Rocky Mountain House) camp sessions: Tuck is every other day.
Arrival and Departure Days
Why?
Our staff will be busy preparing until registration opens for incoming campers. We will not have staff available to assist/mind campers prior to our posted registration times.
Accordingly, please do NOT arrive before the listed registration times on our website.
Click Here for arrival/departure information for our various camp sessions.
If you have questions about Registration Day, please contact us.
Drive Times:
Pioneer Lodge: is located 1.5 hours from Calgary’s City Centre, 3 hours from Edmonton’s City Centre, and 1.5 hours from Red Deer.
Pioneer Ranch: is about a 2.5 – 3 hour drive from both Edmonton and Calgary and about 1 hour and 15 minute Drive from Red Deer, travel times being from the edge of each city.
Click Here for arrival/departure information for our various camp sessions.
If you have questions about Departure Day, please contact us.
Please note:
We cannot release children to the custody of anyone except their parent or guardian unless we have received written authorization signed by the parent or legal guardian to release the camper to another individual.
Drive Times:
Pioneer Lodge: is located 1.5 hours from Calgary’s City Centre, 3 hours from Edmonton’s City Centre, and 1.5 hours from Red Deer.
Pioneer Ranch: is about a 2.5 – 3 hour drive from both Edmonton and Calgary and about 1 hour and 15 minute Drive from Red Deer, travel times being from the edge of each city.
Communication during Camp
- Mary Smith (Jr. Girls Camp)
- c/o Pioneer Lodge
- Box 660
- Sundre, AB
- T0M 1X0
- Mary Smith (Sr. Girls Camp)
- c/o Pioneer Ranch
- Box 600,
- Rocky Mountain House, AB
- T4T 1A4
Sample Camp Schedules
8:30 – 9:00 am | Arrival & Free Play Stations |
9:00 am | Welcome & Circle Time |
9:15 – 10:45 am | Morning Activities |
10:45 am | SNACK |
11:00 am | Swimming |
11:45 am | Changing |
12:00 pm | LUNCH |
1:00 pm | Quiet Time |
1:30 pm | Story time |
2:00 – 3:00 pm | Afternoon Activities # 1 |
3:00 pm | SNACK |
3:15 – 4:30 pm | Afternoon Activities # 2 |
4:30 pm | Group Gathering |
4:30 – 5:10 pm | Pick Up and Free Play |
Notes:
Schedules provided are samples only. Schedules are weather dependent and may be adjusted due to changing weather conditions or due to other camp needs as they arise.
*Each day there will be a variety of activities offered. Many include nature exploration and hands-on creative play. Activity groups will be divided by age though there will be several times throughout the day where the whole group is together.
*During the week, there will be an opportunity for each child to experience a pony ride. There will also be a couple activity blocks at the climbing wall and archery.
7:45 am | Wake Up |
8:00 am | Breakfast |
9:00 am | Cabin Clean Up |
9:30 – 10:30 am | Activity Block 1 |
10:45 – 11:45 am | Activity Block 2 |
12:00 pm | Lunch |
1:00 – 1:30 pm | Rest Time |
1:30 – 2:30 pm | Activity Block 3 |
2:30 pm | Snack |
2:45 – 3:45 pm | Activity Block 4 |
3:45 pm | Juice Break |
4:00 – 5:00pm | Activity Block 5 |
5:00 pm | Non-candy Tuck |
5:30 pm | Supper |
6:30 – 7:10 pm | Evening Game |
7:10 pm | Snack |
7:20 – 7:50 pm | Evening Gathering |
8:30 pm | Lights Out (aka Bedtime) |
Notes:
Schedules provided are samples only. Schedules are weather dependent and may be adjusted due to changing weather conditions or due to other camp needs as they arise.
*For each full day, Discovery Campers will experience various activities in their activity blocks. There will be Horseback Riding, Bible Study, Crafts, Climbing, Archery, Hiking, Games, Swimming, Etc.
*For each full day of camp, there will be a full block of Horseback Riding and Swimming. Many of the other activities are split blocks (example: Climbing 30min/Archery 30min).
7:45 am | Wake Up |
8:00 am | Breakfast |
8:45 – 9:15 am | Chores/Cabin Clean Up |
9:15 – 10:00 am | Bible Study |
10:00 – 10:15 am | Cabin Time |
10:15 – 11:30 am | Activity Block 1 |
11:30 – 12:00 pm | Tuck/Free Time |
12:00 pm | Lunch |
12:45 pm | Boots Up (Rest Block) |
1:15 – 2:30 pm | Activity Block 2 |
2:30 pm | Snack |
2:45 – 4:00 pm | Activity Block 3 |
4:00 – 5:15 pm | Activity Block 4 |
5:30 pm | Supper |
6:45 – 8:00 pm | Evening Program |
8:00 – 8:15 pm | Snack |
8:15 – 9:15 pm | Evening Gathering |
9:15 pm | Bed Time |
9:30 pm | Lights Out |
Notes:
Schedules provided are samples only. Schedules are weather dependent and may be adjusted due to changing weather conditions or due to other camp needs as they arise.
*Midweek, (generally Night #4) campers will go out on the land to sleep in tents or under the stars (optional and weather dependent). For the morning of Day 5, they will have a quick breakfast out on the land and return to the Lodge in time for the first activity block.
*During the week, campers will have an opportunity to spend nine blocks of 1 hour and 15 minutes hours horseback riding or doing horse related activities at the barns. For the non-horse related blocks, there will be Climbing, Archery, Canoeing, Swimming, Outdoor Skills, Games, and Crafts.
*The last full day of camp finishes off with a fun-filled Rodeo in the afternoon!
7:45 am | Wake Up |
8:00 am | Breakfast |
9:00 am | Chores/Cabin Clean Up |
9:15 – 10:00 am | Bible Study |
10:00 – 11:30 am | Activity Block 1 |
11:30 pm | Tuck/Free Time |
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
1:00 pm | Rest Hour |
2:00 – 3:30 pm | Activity Block 2 |
3:30 pm | Snack |
3:45 – 5:15 pm | Activity Block 3 |
5:15 pm | Free Time |
5:30 pm | Supper |
6:45 pm | Evening Program |
7:45 pm | Snack |
8:00 pm | Evening Gathering |
9:00 pm | Bed Time |
9:30 pm | Light Outs |
Notes:
Schedules provided are samples only. Schedules are weather dependent and may be adjusted due to changing weather conditions or due to other camp needs as they arise.
*Midweek, (generally Night #4) campers will go out on the land to sleep in tents or under the stars (optional and weather dependent). For the morning of Day 5, they will have breakfast out on the land and spend the morning exploring outside before returning back to the Lodge.
*For Junior Boys, a Group Game of Mantracker occurs on the afternoon of the 5th day.
*During the week, Campers will have an opportunity to spend three blocks of 1 ½ hours with the Horses.
8:00 am | Wake Up |
8:30 am | Breakfast |
9:30 – 10:30 am | Bible Study |
10:30 – 12:15 am | Activity Block 1 |
12:30 pm | Lunch |
1:15 – 2:30 pm | Chores/Cabin Clean Up/Tuck |
2:30 – 3:30 pm | Activity Block 2 |
3:30 pm | Snack |
4:00 – 5:30 pm | Activity Block 3 |
6:00 pm | Supper |
7:30 – 9:00 pm | Wide Game |
9:00 pm | Snack |
9:15 – 10:15 pm | Evening Gathering |
10:30 pm | Bed Time |
11:00 pm | Lights Out |
Notes:
Schedules provided are samples only. Schedules are weather dependent and may be adjusted due to changing weather conditions or due to other camp needs as they arise.
*Midweek, (generally Night #4) campers will go out on the land to sleep in tents or under the stars (optional and weather dependent). They will spend part of Day 4 preparing for their camp-out and have a cook-out on the land for supper. In the evening they will enjoy an outdoor campfire. For the morning of Day 5, they will have a quick breakfast out on the land and return to the Ranch House in time for the first activity block.
*During the week, campers will have an opportunity to sign up for the activities of their choice: Horseback Riding, Wall Climbing, Archery, Canoeing, Swimming, Outdoor Skills, Games, and Crafts.
8:30 am | Breakfast & Dishes |
10:00 am | Bible Study Program |
11:00 am | Family Games |
12:30 pm | Lunch & Dishes |
2:00 pm | Activities |
3:45 am | Snack |
4:00 pm | Activities |
6:00 pm | Supper & Dishes |
7:00 pm | Kids Campfire |
7:45 pm | Healthy Snack |
8:30 pm | Adult Coffee House / Campfire |
Schedules provided are samples only. Schedules are weather dependent and may be adjusted due to changing weather conditions or due to other camp needs as they arise.
More Notes:
- Lodge Family Camp: Schedule Overview (includes arrival/departure information)
- Ranch Family Camp: Schedule Overview (includes arrival/departure information)
8:00 am | Wake Up |
8:30 am | Breakfast |
9:30 – 10:30 am | Bible Study |
10:30 – 12:15 am | Activity Option Block |
12:30 pm | Lunch |
1:15 – 2:30 pm | Chores/Cabin Clean Up/Tuck |
2:30 – 3:30 pm | Track Time |
3:30 pm | Snack |
4:00 – 5:30 pm | Track Time |
6:00 pm | Supper |
7:30 – 9:00 pm | Wide Game |
9:00 pm | Snack |
9:15 – 10:15 pm | Evening Gathering |
10:30 pm | Bed Time |
11:00 pm | Lights Out |
Notes:
Schedules provided are samples only. Schedules are weather dependent and may be adjusted due to changing weather conditions or due to other camp needs as they arise.
*Midweek, (generally Night #4) campers will go out on the land to sleep in tents or under the stars (optional and weather dependent). They will spend part of the morning of Day 4 in their respective Tracks and preparing for their camp-out. They will have a cook-out on the land for supper and in the evening they will enjoy an outdoor campfire. For the morning of Day 5, they will have breakfast out on the land and return to the Ranch House in time for lunch.
*Shefa & Zao Ride Track campers will ride their horses to and from the camp-out location. Paddle Track campers will canoe on the North Saskatchewan River to and from the camp-out location. Zoom & Rhythm Track campers will stay on-site for the initial part of this time working on their track material, then walk to and from the camp-out location.
*Day 5: In the afternoon, campers will participate in a Track Mix-up (an opportunity to try out the other Tracks on offer).
*Day 6: Campers will participate in “The Race!” in the morning. This is a fun race that takes place across all of our property. Campers form teams to compete in the various camp activities.
*During the Activity Option Block: Campers will have an opportunity to sign up for the activities of their choice: Horseback Riding, Wall Climbing, Archery, Canoeing, Swimming, Outdoor Skills, Games, and Crafts, etc.
8:00 am | Wake Up |
8:30 am | Breakfast/Clean-up |
9:30 am – 12:00 pm | Scripture Study |
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Free Time |
12:30 pm | Lunch/Clean-up |
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm | Seminar/Leadership Training |
2:30 pm | Snack |
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Out-Trip Leadership Skills*** |
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Free Time |
6:00 pm | Supper/Clean-up |
7:30 pm – 8:45 pm | Small Group Time |
8:45 pm | Snack |
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Evening Gathering |
10:30 pm | Cabin Time |
11:00 pm | Lights Out |
Notes:
Schedules provided are samples only. Schedules are weather dependent and may be adjusted due to changing weather conditions or due to other camp needs as they arise.
Leaders in Training 1
- Day 5: Following breakfast, LIT 1 campers depart on a 3 day/2 night Out-Trip on the land.
- Days 5-7: LIT 1s will be on their Out-Trip, returning to camp mid-afternoon of Day 7
- Days 7-9: Remainder of time at Pioneer Lodge.
***During Out-Trip Leadership Skills: LIT 1 campers will be learning camping skills and building capacity for outdoor leadership. Skills will include: camp cooking, camp set up, leading outdoor activities, debriefing outdoors, and more! These skills will provide the building blocks for the leadership skills and actions developed in LIT 2.
Leaders In Training 2
- Day 4: Following breakfast, LIT 2 campers depart on their multi-night Out-Trip.
- Days 4-7: LIT 2s will be on their Out-Trip, returning to camp mid-afternoon of Day 7.
- Days 7-9: Remainder of time at Pioneer Ranch.
***During Out-Trip Leadership Skills: LIT 2 campers will be learning from instructors and each other the necessary practical and group management skills necessary to lead a successful out-trip. This includes everything from making a fire and pitching a tent, to learning how to recognize and assist with emotional or physical problems campers may be having.
8:00 am | Wake Up |
8:30 am | Breakfast |
9:30 – 10:30 am | Bible Study |
10:30 – 12:15 am | Activity Option Blocks |
12:30 pm | Lunch |
1:15 – 2:30 pm | Chores/Cabin Clean Up/Tuck/Free Time |
2:30 – 3:30 pm | Out-Trip Skills |
3:30 pm | Snack |
4:00 – 5:30 pm | Out-Trip Skills |
6:00 pm | Supper |
7:30 – 9:00 pm | Wide Game or Out-Trip Skills |
9:00 pm | Snack |
9:15 – 10:15 pm | Evening Gathering |
10:30 pm | Bed Time |
11:00 pm | Lights Out |
Notes:
Schedules provided are samples only. Schedules are weather dependent and may be adjusted due to changing weather conditions or due to other camp needs as they arise. Due to Out-Trip Preparation and participating in the Out-Trips, the daily schedule for Sr. Boys is not as standardized as the ones for our one-week camp sessions.
*Variations to the above schedule are listed below.
*Day 4: Following Chores/Cabin Clean Up/Tuck/Free Time, campers will be participating in “Race to the Beach!” This is a fun race that takes place across all of our property. Campers form teams to compete in the various camp activities, with the race ending at the beach located on Crimson Lake in Crimson Lake Provincial Park.
*Race participation is encouraged, but optional, and those who don’t race become part of the support teams, helping participants complete stations. Supper will be at the beach, followed by…. Lake Games! Campers will return to camp for Evening Gathering. Bedtime and lights out will be at the usual time.
*Day 5: Following Chores/Cabin Clean Up/Tuck/Free Time, campers will spend the afternoon packing for their various Out-Trips. A snack will be available as per usual. Supper will start the evening, followed by a wide-game and then the Evening Gathering. Bedtime and lights out will be at the usual time.
*Day 6: Following breakfast and Bible Study, campers will depart for their various Out-Trips.
*Day 6-10: Campers are on their Out-Trips, returning to camp the afternoon of Day 10.
*Day 10: After returning to camp, campers will clean-up, have supper, participate in a wide-game, share Out-Trip stories and end the day with the Evening Gathering. Bedtime and lights out will be at the usual time.
*Day 11: On this day campers will sleep in and enjoy brunch mid-morning. In the afternoon campers will put away items used on their Out-Trips, have a snack and then finish off the afternoon with a fun-filled Rodeo! Supper will be next, followed by the Evening Gathering. Bedtime and lights out will be at the usual time.
*Day 12: Another day filled with sign-up activities designed to give campers a chance to try the skill areas that they didn’t participate in on Out-Trips. The evening will include a wide-game and our final Evening Gathering.
*During Out-Trip Skills: Campers will be learning the skills necessary for participating in their respective Out-Trips.
*During the Activity Option Blocks: Campers will have an opportunity to sign up for the activities of their choice: Blacksmithing, Horseback Riding, Wall Climbing, Archery, Canoeing, Swimming, Outdoor Skills, Axe Throwing, Games and Crafts, etc.
8:00 am | Wake Up |
8:30 am | Breakfast/Clean-up |
9:30 – 10:30 am | Bible Study |
10:30 – 12:15 am | Activity Blocks |
12:30 pm | Lunch/Clean-up |
1:15 – 2:30 pm | Rest Hour |
2:30 – 3:30 pm | Out-Trip Skills |
3:30 pm | Snack |
4:00 – 5:30 pm | Out-Trip Skills |
6:00 pm | Supper/Chores/Tuck |
7:30 – 9:00 pm | Wide Game |
9:00 pm | Snack |
9:15 – 10:15 pm | Evening Gathering |
10:30 pm | Bed Time |
11:00 pm | Lights Out |
Notes:
Schedules provided are samples only. Schedules are weather dependent and may be adjusted due to changing weather conditions or due to other camp needs as they arise Due to Out-Trip Preparation and participating in the Out-Trips, the daily schedule for Sr. Girls is not as standardized as the ones for our one-week camp sessions.
Variations to the above schedule are listed below.
*Day 4: Following Bible Study, campers will participate in a Camping Skills Rotation. (A time where all campers rotate through stations where they are taught backcountry skills such as hygiene, camp set-up, cooking on a stove, map reading, etc.)
Lunch will be a cook-out lunch, followed by a half-day Out-Trip (OT). Canoers will be on the river for their OT. Riders will to for a trail ride. Backpackers will go around Crimson Lake on a 10 km hike.
Supper/Chores/Tuck will start the evening, followed by Section Night. Camp is divided into 3 sections: ages 12, ages 13-14 and ages 15-17. Campers will participate in an activity based on their age groups. This is followed by a snack and the Evening Gathering. Bedtime and lights out will be at the usual time.
*Day 5: Following Rest Hour, campers will have an Activity Block. Following Snack Time, they will spend the rest of the afternoon packing for their various Out-Trips. Supper/Chores/Tuck will start the evening, followed by further Out-Trip packing. A snack will be had, followed by the Evening Gathering. Bedtime and lights out will be at the usual time.
*Day 6: Following breakfast, campers ages 15-17 depart for their various Out-Trips. Campers age 12-14 will stay onsite and have a choice of unique activities to sign up for designed especially for them.
*Day 7: Following breakfast, campers ages 12-14 depart for their various Out-Trips.
*Day 10: All campers return to camp after lunch. Upon returning, campers will have clean up, have an out-door supper, enjoy a special Coffee House and end the day with the Evening Gathering. Bedtime and lights out will be at the usual time.
*Day 11: Will see campers sleeping in and having a late breakfast. Later on campers will put away items used on their Out-Trips and will participate in an Out-Trip Debrief. Lunch and Rest Hour will be at the usual time, followed by Bible Study.
Next up – Beach Time!! Campers walk over to the beach located on Crimson Lake in Crimson Lake Provincial Park and enjoy an afternoon of beach activities. Supper will be at the beach. Campers will return to camp for a snack and an outdoor campfire and Evening Gathering. Bedtime and lights out will be at the usual time.
*Day 12: Following Rest Hour, the final full day of camp will see campers participating in a fun-filled Rodeo and finishing off the afternoon with a wide game!
Afterwards campers will have Free Time/Dock Time. This includes open waterfront for swimming & hanging out. Supper/Chores/Tuck will start the evening, followed by a wide game, a snack and the Evening Gathering. Bedtime and lights out will be at the usual time.
This is followed by “Pack n’ Primp”, a time to pack for going home and getting dressed up for the Banquet (some dress silly, some dress fancy, the whole range). Supper will be next, followed by the Evening Gathering. Bedtime and lights out will be at the usual time.
*During Out-Trip Skills: Campers will be learning the skills necessary for participating in their respective Out-Trips.
*During the Activity Blocks: Campers will have an opportunity to sign up for the activities of their choice: Blacksmithing, Horseback Riding, Wall Climbing, Archery, Canoeing, Swimming, Outdoor Skills, Axe Throwing, Games and Crafts, etc.
Our Caring Staff
Health and Safety
- There is a qualified medical person on staff, available 24 hours a day.
- Pioneer Camp leadership staff are trained in First Aid in CPR.
- Our Kitchen Supervisors have Food Safety Handlers Certificates.
- Quality, nutritional meals are provided with a variety of healthy snack options at snack times.
- Drinking water is lab analyzed regularly for quality.
- Our facilities are inspected on a regular basis and are up to code.
- Our staff are trained in emergency procedures and safety protocols should they need to be implemented.
- All campers must provide a valid health number and completed medical information on application. Out-of-province campers must have medical insurance.
- Emergency Services are available within minutes of camp property (Pioneer Lodge, Sundre is 20 minutes; Pioneer Ranch, Rocky Mountain House is 15 minutes).
- Pioneer Lodge, Sundre is 20 minutes away from a medical clinic and Sundre Hospital.
- Pioneer Ranch, Rocky Mountain House is 15 minutes away from Rocky Mountain House Health Centre.
Due to the structure of our program, Pioneer Camp requests that medications required throughout the year be sent with your child to camp. All medication brought to camp MUST be kept by camp staff, including vitamins, puffers and Tylenol. They must be labelled properly with medication name and directions for use.
Prescription medication MUST be in the original container or bubble packaged by a pharmacy with the user’s name printed on the label. See our Medication Policy for more information.
If you want your child to carry his/her puffer or EpiPen with them please bring a fanny pack for that purpose. We also request that a second puffer or EpiPen be checked in with the camp medic.
If a camper arrives with lice/nits, they will be asked:
- To return home to receive treatment until they are lice/nit free. (We will make every effort to accommodate the camper in a later session during the summer.)
- Complete treatment(s) at camp (approximately $40/treatment)
Registration & Camper Fees
We understand that challenges may arise with this criteria. For assistance, contact the office.
Roommate requests should be of the same age or grade.
Enter the friend’s name on the online application when you are registering your child. Please provide first and last name of the friend with correct spelling (partial names are not helpful). If you want to add a roommate request after you have registered your child, please contact the Camp Office and we can add that to your child’s registration information.
Sr. Boys & Sr. Girls camp sessions: Housing for these sessions are based on Out-Trips. For friends to be together in the same cabin, they MUST BE in the same Out-Trip option in order to be roomed together.
We ask that friend requests are limited to two friends per camper. Large groups (4 or more) may be separated to accommodate other campers’ needs.
Rooming requests are not guaranteed, but we will do our absolute best to accommodate your camper’s request and help them and their friends have a memorable time at camp!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 403-638-2660.
- Transportation to and from the camp
- Cost of any prescription medications that must be filled for your child while they are at camp
- Cost of returning lost and found items or left behind medications/prescriptions.
- Cost of lice treatments (should your child require them)
- Tuck Shop purchases
Cancellation Policy
1. If camp capacity numbers are reduced due to Government COVID restrictions, and camp has to reduce enrolment in registration:
Priority registrations will be given by date of registration; those who have registered first will retain their session of preference. Once we have reached our weekly capacity for camper/staff onsite, a waitlist will be set up and the applicant will be placed on it. If there are sessions that are not full and that the applicant is eligible to attend, your registration can be moved to one of those sessions.
2. In the event a camp session is cancelled due to a COVID outbreak, there are government mandates to shut down camp for all or part of the season, or due to any other reason, the camp will issue a refund for the value of the fees of the unexpired term.
3. If parent/guardian/participant chooses to withdraw their camp registration, regular cancellation policies will be in effect:
Day Camp Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than two weeks prior to the start of camp, you will receive a full refund less a $30/session administration fee.
Family Camp Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than two weeks prior to the start of camp, you will receive a full refund less a $50/person/session administration fee.
Overnight Camp Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than two weeks prior to the start of camp, you will receive a full refund less a $75/session administration fee.
All Camps: If a cancellation occurs after the cut-off dates listed above, you will get NO REFUND except for medical reasons with a note from a doctor. In that case, you will get a full refund less the administration fee. No refund will be made for dismissals due to disciplinary action, late arrivals or early departures. If a participant is unwell while at camp and it is determined that withdrawal from camp is required, the camp will credit the family the value of fees for the unexpired term. Please contact camp office for cancellation details for out-trips and/or transportation fees.
If a participant is unwell with COVID, the following will apply: The participant may return when symptoms are gone, a COVID test is negative, and depending on availability, the family can use their credit to rebook the participant in an alternate session. If this is not possible, the camp will issue a refund for the value of the unexpired term.