Ages 5-9 // Co-ed Program // July – August

 

Pioneer Lodge, Sundre
&
Pioneer Ranch, Rocky Mountain House

 
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Day Camp is designed specifically for younger children with opportunities to explore the beautiful outdoors while enjoying a variety of activities. Your child will receive excellent care and supervision by our qualified staff team.

 
 

Jump into fun-filled days packed with adventures and activities like wall climbing, group games, pony rides, nature hikes, swimming, archery and more! Take home awesome crafts, new knowledge from Bible studies, and amazing memories with new friends! Come, experience all that summer camp has to offer while being able to go home and sleep in your own comfy bed.

 

Day Camp

Ages 5 –9

NEW! There are now THREE opportunities to attend Day Camp at Pioneer!

WELCOME TO DAY CAMP WITH A TWIST! Some campers like the option of going home each night. Some campers wonder what it would be like to be an “Overnight Camper” at camp. We have the perfect blend of these for your camper!
Day Campers now have the option of experiencing what it’s like to be an “overnight” camper for either one or three nights!

 

Day Camp (with One Night Overnight Option):

NEW one night overnight option for campers wanting to dip their toes and experience what spending a night at camp is like at either of our sites! (Overnight takes place Thursday nights.)

  • Day Camp at Pioneer Lodge, Sundre
  • Day Camp at Pioneer Ranch, Rocky Mountain House
  • Dates: July 2-5
  • Rates: $289/camper (*GST not included)
  • Day Camp with Overnight Option (1 night): Add an additional $49/camper (*GST not included).
 

Explore (our Day Camp with a Three Night Overnight Option)

WELCOME TO OUR NEW EXPLORE SESSION!! Be a Day Camper or join us for 4 days as an “Overnight” Camper!

Campers can now choose either experience in our Explore session. Come as a Day Camper or as an “Overnight Camper” at our Pioneer Lodge site!

  • Day Camp at Pioneer Lodge, Sundre
  • Dates: August 6-9
  • Rates: $289/camper (*GST not included)
  • Day Camp with Overnight Option (3 nights): Add an additional $147/camper (*GST not included)

A Typical Day at Camp

 

  • 8:30 – 9:00 am Arrival & Free Play Stations
  • 9:00 am Welcome & Circle Time
  • 9:15 am – 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 pm – 3:00 pm Afternoon Activities #1
  • 3:00 pm SNACK
  • 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Afternoon Activities #2
  • 4:30 pm Group Gathering
  • 4:30 pm – 5:10 pm Pick Up and Free Play

Note:

*Day Camp is an opportunity for campers to experience many of camp’s activities and spaces. Throughout the week there will be nature walks, interactive crafts, archery, climbing wall, a pony ride, daily pool blocks, and a variety of group games. Activity groups will be divided by age, though there will be several times throughout the day where the whole group is together.

 

This is a great introductory experience to camp especially if your child isn’t ready to spend several nights away from home. Snacks and Lunch will be provided.

 

*During the week, there will be an opportunity for each child to experience a pony ride. There will also be a couple of activity blocks at the climbing wall and archery range.

 
 

Lunch Options: Day Campers or Day Explorers

  • Lunch included for Day Campers & Day Explorers
  • Note: For parents of children with special dietary needs who would like to send lunch with their child, please contact the office: 403-638-2660 or [email protected].
 

Meal Options: Overnight Day Campers or Overnight Explorers

  • Relevant meals included for Overnight Day Campers or Overnight Explorers
  • Note: For parents of children with special dietary needs who would like to send food with their child, please contact the office: 403-638-2660 or [email protected].

 

Drop Off / Pick Up Times

Day Camp Sessions

 

Explore Session with Daily Drop-offs/Pick-Ups

  • Location: Pioneer Camp Lodge (Sundre)
  • Drop Off Time: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
  • Pick Up Time: 4:30 pm – 5:10 pm (Late Fee: $5 / every 15 minutes after 5:10 pm)
 

Explore Session with Overnight Option

  • Location: Pioneer Camp Lodge (Sundre)
  • Drop Off Time: Tuesday at 8:30 am (allowing campers time to get settled into their rooms)
  • Pick Up Time: Friday between 4:30 pm – 5:10 pm (Late Fee: $5 / every 15 minutes after 5:10 pm)

Packing List

 

  • Weather appropriate clothing. Please be prepared for variable weather! We will be outside rain or shine, so please send your camper prepared with a warm sweater and rain jacket.
  • A hat is strongly encouraged
  • Comfortable outdoor shoes to run in
  • A water bottle (minimum 1 Litre)!
  • Sunscreen and bug repellent (with deet)
  • We encourage campers to bring a back-up set of clothes, just in case!

  • Modest swimming attire and a towel, and goggles if desired.
  • We encourage campers to bring a back-up set of clothes, just in case!

Pioneer will provide a healthy lunch and snacks each day that your camper is with us at Day Camp.

 

As well, we are a NUT AWARE facility, so if you are sending extra snacks with your camper, please do not send your camper with any products that contain nuts, or traces of nuts so that we can protect many of our staff and campers who have severe allergies.

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