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06May
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An Update on Summer Camp 2020

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15Apr
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COVID-19 Summer Camp FAQ

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23Apr
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New Cabin at Pioneer Lodge

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01Mar
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5 Reasons to Bring Your Friends to Camp

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19Jun
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I Work at Camp. Here’s Why I Think Urbana is Incredible

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16Apr
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Choosing to Step Aside

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20Mar
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Thoughts for Pioneer Lodge’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

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20Oct
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Looking for a place to get away this fall and wint Looking for a place to get away this fall and winter? 🍂⛄️ Rent one of our cozy cabins at the Ranch near Rocky Mountain House, AB! Fully furnished cabins equipped will all the essentials for a comfy escape. 🏡 Running water 🏡 Gas fireplace 🏡 Electricity and WIFI 🏡 Skis and snowshoes available for adventuring Call our office (403)845-6777 or email us (ranchoffice@pioneercamps.ab.ca) to book today! For more info on our cabins and cleaning protocols see our website https://www.pioneercampalberta.ca/cabin-rentals/ #cabinrentals #travelalberta #dtcountry
Time capsules are an incredible way to stow away a Time capsules are an incredible way to stow away a favorite memory. Remember your birthday, your first day of school - or any day - by assembling your favorite photos and trinkets into a jar. Pick a place to hide it where you won’t be tempted to look, and let your future self get flooded with nostalgic memories! ⏳ Visit our website to learn how prepare your own blast from the past. #artscrafts #craftsforkids #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #kidscrafts #crafts #summeractivitiesforkids #familyfun #diy #artsandcrafts #campathome #summercamp #learningthroughplay #kidsofinstagram #momlife #activitiesforkids #kidsplay #playandlearn #playideas #playmatters #kidsart #stayhome #pioneercamp #pioneercampathome #timecapsule #timecap #abpioneer
Beat boredom by calling upon your inner Jackson Po Beat boredom by calling upon your inner Jackson Pollock 🎨 Create an incredible work of art through one very unique tool - a squirt gun! Set up a space outside (this can be messy), fill your squirt gun with some paint and spray away. You will be amazed with what you can create! Visit our website to start painting your masterpiece. #artscrafts #craftsforkids #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #kidscrafts #crafts #stemactivity #stemkids #summeractivitiesforkids #familyfun #diy #artsandcrafts #campathome #summercamp #learningthroughplay #kidsofinstagram #momlife #activitiesforkids #kidsplay #playandlearn #playideas #playmatters #kidsart #stayhome #pioneercamp #pioneercampathome #abpioneer
🏆CHALLENGE TIME! 🏆 show us your best “morn 🏆CHALLENGE TIME! 🏆 show us your best “morning dip”! Wake yourself or your friends up this week with a splashy surprise! Jump into water or dump water on yourself, get creative! We will send and awesome prize of camp swag to the most creative dipper! How to enter: 1. Film your morning dip (For ideas and details visit the link in our bio) 2. Upload it to your page and tag us @albertapioneercamps That’s it! Contest ends Saturday October 10th at midnight. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Calling all camping and charades lovers alike! 🗣️ This is the perfect set of prompts for your next family game night. Spend some quality time reenacting these camp themes, like "scaring off a bear" or "reeling in a big fish" which are sure to stir up a good laugh. Sunscreen and bug spray not required. Visit our website to download the PDF! #artscrafts #craftsforkids #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #kidscrafts #crafts #stemactivity #stemkids #summeractivitiesforkids #familyfun #diy #artsandcrafts #campathome #summercamp #learningthroughplay #kidsofinstagram #momlife #activitiesforkids #kidsplay #playandlearn #playideas #playmatters #kidsart #stayhome #pioneercamp #pioneercampathome #abpioneer
#CONTEST COMING SATURDAY #morningdip #CONTEST COMING SATURDAY #morningdip
How strong is a strand of spaghetti? How strong ar How strong is a strand of spaghetti? How strong are 100 strands of spaghetti? 🍝 This activity will get your kids experimenting with building structures and understanding concepts of force and weight distribution. Check out our website and see how many strands it takes to hold up the biggest book in your home 📚 #artscrafts #craftsforkids #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #kidscrafts #crafts #stemactivity #stemkids #summeractivitiesforkids #familyfun #diy #artsandcrafts #campathome #summercamp #learningthroughplay #kidsofinstagram #momlife #activitiesforkids #kidsplay #playandlearn #playideas #playmatters #kidsart #stayhome #pioneercamp #pioneercampathome
A beautiful colourful display meets a wacky scienc A beautiful colourful display meets a wacky science experiment! Fun for all ages (adults included), this experiment simply combines water with your leftover candy to create a surreal rainbow swirl 🌈 With endless pattern variations, this simple activity is the quickest way to captivate your kids. Check out our website to see the rainbow come to life! #artscrafts #craftsforkids #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #kidscrafts #crafts #stemactivity #stemkids #summeractivitiesforkids #familyfun #diy #artsandcrafts #campathome #summercamp #learningthroughplay #kidsofinstagram #momlife #activitiesforkids #kidsplay #playandlearn #playideas #playmatters #kidsart #stayhome #pioneercamp #pioneercampathome #skittles #abpioneer
Practice your aim with this sticky spider web acti Practice your aim with this sticky spider web activity 🕷 Perfect for indoor play, this game can be set up in any doorway or narrow hallway. Your kids will have a blast throwing newspaper "flies" at a web of sticky strands made out of painter’s tape! Learn how to get started and see if they can catch any: https://www.pioneercampalberta.ca/camp-at-home/ #kidsactivities #pioneercampathome
Bring out your inner chemist and recreate this sup Bring out your inner chemist and recreate this super-sized, wacky science experiment! Water, oxygen gas and soap create an expansive foam that looks just like a giant squeeze of toothpaste. For older kids, take the opportunity to review the chemical reaction and the science behind the scenes. ⚛️ Check out our website, get your goggles on and give this experiment a go! #artscrafts #craftsforkids #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #kidscrafts #crafts #stemactivity #stemkids #summeractivitiesforkids #familyfun #diy #artsandcrafts #campathome #summercamp #learningthroughplay #kidsofinstagram #momlife #activitiesforkids #kidsplay #playandlearn #playideas #playmatters #kidsart #stayhome #pioneercamp #pioneercampathome #foam #abpioneer
Have a flair for the 60s? ✌️Bring this colourf Have a flair for the 60s? ✌️Bring this colourful and hypnotic lava lamp to life in the comforts of your home! A quick mix of cooking oil, food colouring and an Alka-seltezr tablet is all you need for this simple DIY. Grab an empty waterbottle, visit our website and watch the magic unfold! #artscrafts #craftsforkids #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #kidscrafts #crafts #stemactivity #stemkids #summeractivitiesforkids #familyfun #diy #artsandcrafts #campathome #summercamp #learningthroughplay #kidsofinstagram #momlife #activitiesforkids #kidsplay #playandlearn #playideas #playmatters #kidsart #stayhome #pioneercamp #lavalamp #pioneercampathome #abpioneer
Who knew that throwing a flying disc around could Who knew that throwing a flying disc around could be so much fun and bring out some friendly competition? 🥏 See who can earn bragging rights to declare themselves the “Ultimate Frisbee Golfer” of the house - or at least until the next game! Click out our website to learn how to play Frisbee Golf in the comforts of your backyard or at a local park! #kidsports #kids #sports #fun #kidsactivities #kidssports #familyactivities #familygames #familyday #frisbee #frisbeegolf #disc #ultimatefrisbee #familysports #parkday #parkgames #parkactivities #outdoogames #pioneercampathome #campathome #games #play #discgolf #discgolfeveryday #growthesport #frisbeegolf #discgolfing #discgolfer #diy #abpioneer
This Red Cup STEM Challenge is an easy DIY activit This Red Cup STEM Challenge is an easy DIY activity that encourages the whole family to play together. All you need are a few cups, a small toy, and a couple of everyday household items to get crackin'! 🥤 Click out our website to get started! #artscrafts #craftsforkids #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #kidscrafts #crafts #stemactivity #stemkids #summeractivitiesforkids #familyfun #largekidsactivity #diy #diykite #artsandcrafts #campathome #summercamp #learningthroughplay #kidsofinstagram #kidsfun #activitiesforkids #kidsplay #playandlearn #playideas #playmatters #kidsart #stayhome #pioneercamp #pioneercampathome #abpioneer
What does it look like to have a great community i What does it look like to have a great community in your High School? Especially during a pandemic?? 😷 Join us and InterVarsity High School Ministry Calgary at Edworthy Park this Saturday for a great picnic with other students asking the same questions as you. Here are the details: Sep. 12, 2020 (5:30pm-7:30pm) Edworthy Park, Picnic Site 3 DM @IVCalgaryHSM to RSVP See you there!
Tie dye is a camp favourite - and always in style! Tie dye is a camp favourite - and always in style! This is your 101 guide on prepping, tying, dyeing and washing these colourful and eclectic patterns. It’s the perfect activity for campers, creatives and fashionistas alike ✌️ Learn how to get scrunching and sporting your own creations at the link in our bio. #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #summeractivitiesforkids #campathome #summercamp #kidsofinstagram #artsandcrafts #momlife #kidsfun #summeractivities #activitiesforkids #tiedye #tiedyefashion #kidsplay #playideas #stayhome #pioneercamp #pioneercampathome #abpioneer
Your favourite phone game - now outside in your ba Your favourite phone game - now outside in your backyard! Set up a real-life “Angry Birds” level by stacking boxes and tossing balls of various sizes. Guaranteed to keep kids of all ages (and adults) outside, entertained and perfecting their aim for hours on end. 📦🎯 See the link in our bio to learn how to bring Angry Birds to life in your own backyard! #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #summeractivitiesforkids #campathome #summercamp #kidsofinstagram #outdooractivities #momlife #kidsfun #summeractivities #activitiesforkids #hotdaysactivity #angrybirds #targetpractice #kidsplay #playideas #stayhome #pioneercamp #pioneercampathome #abpioneer
This week the Alberta campus team is at the ranch This week the Alberta campus team is at the ranch to meet and pray and dream together. We are so thankful for the chance to host our friends and play some frisbee again! 🥏 #abpioneer #ivcf #campusministry
Need a refreshing an fun way to entertain your kid Need a refreshing an fun way to entertain your kids during those hot summer days ☀️? Try this awesome water balloon piñata game! It's super easy to do! All you'll need are water balloons, water, some string and a stick. Kids will whack those balloons, get wet and have a blast! 🎈💦 Learn how to put it all together and make those warm days a little cooler! ❄️ #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #summeractivitiesforkids #campathome #summercamp #kidsofinstagram #outdooractivities #momlife #kidsfun #summeractivities #activitiesforkids #hotdaysactivity #kidscoolingactivity #balloonpinata #pinata #kidsplay #playideas #stayhome #pioneercamp #pioneercampathome #abpioneer
⚠️Calling all campers! It's time for our next ⚠️Calling all campers! It's time for our next challenge. Proceed with caution 🌋 Introducing our spin on the popular "Floor Is Lava" challenge! You'll take your imagination and problem-solving skills to new heights (literally) with this one. Visit the link in our bio for all the instructions & rules. #floorislava #floorislavachallenge #donttouchthelava #kidsactivities #forkids #childrenactivity #summeractivitiesforkids #campathome #summercamp #learningthroughplay #kidsofinstagram #momlife #kidsfun #playbasedlearning #activitiesforkids #kidsplay #playandlearn #playideas #playmatters #stayhome #pioneercamp #pioneercampathome #abpioneer
The second is an incredible pet squatting response The second is an incredible pet squatting response video from our friend Steve from Australia. That’s right, we’ve gone international!
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