SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS 2012 SASKATOON AND AREA This list contains: A. “Day Camps” B. “Week-Long/Residential Camps” A. DAY CAMPS IN THE SASKATOON AREA University of Saskatchewan/kidscamps.usask.ca Sci-Fi Science Camp www.scifi.usask.ca 966-7755 AgBio Discovery Camp www.agbio.usask.ca/agbio-discovery-camps 966-4056 Drama Camps: Making a Scene www.arts.usask.ca/drama 966-5181 Living History www.usask.ca/antiquities 966-7817 U of S Huskie Sports Camps www.huskies.usask.ca 966-1001 Aspiring Young Artists www./ccde.usask.ca/uscad/ayap 966-5539 Ecology Camps for Kids www.ccde.usask.ca/go/children 966-5539 Summer Band Camp www.saskband.org 966-76177 Music Camps www. usask.ca/cmep/musiccamps 966-5625 Spring & Summer Kinesiology Programs www.usask.ca/kines_community 966-1001 - Children’s Activity Camps, Dance Camps, Huskie Athletic Sport Camps and Hockey Schools, Human Performance Centre Programs, Programs for Special Needs and Aquatics Programs for Adults and Children. Diggit Volleyball Skills Summer Camp July 22 – 26, 2012 www.volleyblast.com Girls-Boys 11-17 @ Henys Ruys Soccer Centre, 219 Primrose Drive, Saskatoon YWCA Day Camps Summer Day Camps Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30 ages 6 – 8 $195.00/week Super Summer Day Camp Monday – Friday ages 5 – 12 Members $165.00/Nonmembers $175.00 Dates throughout July and August, 2012 YMCA Financial Assistance Available 1 Blackstrap Day Camps Ages: 5- 13 Weeks throughout July, 2012 Members: $165.00/week Before and after camp care at YMCA Variety of pickup spots WANUSKEWIN Educational Day Camps For kids ages 7 – 10 Weekly July – August, $215.00 per child. Register 306-931-6767 ext. 244 Canskate Summer Program Choose from 1 – 7 weeks July 2 to August 16, 2012 Monday – Thursday sessions www.skatesaskatoon.com 373-4466 Gail Adams Summer Art Classes Drama/Art, full day General Art, am or full day Cartooning Camp, half day www.gailadamsartschool.com 931-7790 Saskatoon Minor Basketball Association/U of s Huskies Basketball Summer Camps Monday to Thursday Cost: $195.00 at Aden Bowman 8:30 to 3:30 Friday 8:30-11:30 July 2 – 6 or July 9 – 13 www.smbaregistration.ca 382-5508 Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club Summer Camp Kayaking Summer Camp Ages 8 – 12 Monday – Friday 9am – 4:30 July and August 668-7722 2 Lakewood Indoor Tennis Centre Summer Camps every week of July and August Morning, afternoon and full day Ages 4 – 18 www.lakewoodtennis.com 955-2226 Canadian Ways School of Hockey and Canoe Outfitting Camp dates July and August www.canadianways,com 373-2671 Learning Disabilties Association of Saskatchewan Summer Sunshine Day Camp Ages 7 – 11 July 9 – 20, July 23 – August 3, and August 7 – 17 Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm 652-4902 Persephone Theatre Summer Drama Camp Ages 6 – 18 Expanded to 11 camps July and August 9am – 4pm www.persephonetheatre.org 384-7727 Saskatchewan Express Summer Performing Arts Program July 2 – 15 www.saskatchewanexpress.com 477-5553 Can-Am Gymnastics Half day or full day, ages 3 and up Call 931-4033 Mountain Bike Summer Camp Youth Dirt Series Ages 10 – 15 Monday evenings 7 – 8:30pm $85.00 www.nbrcycling.ca 3 Dreen`s Weeklong Summer Camps Cooking with Dreen Classes Monday to Friday Morning and Afternoon Classes Ages 4 – 16 Weeks in July and August www.dreens.com 934-0047 Saskatoon Flip Gymnastics Bay /2 – 410 Duchess St Summer Kidz – 5 – 7 yrs old (2 Hours) Trampoline 8+yrs (3 Hours) www.saskatoonflip.com 933-3547 Marian Gymnastics Summer Camps 2012 Ages 3 – 12 July www.mariangym.com 934-0944 4-H Summer Day Camp Youth ages 9 – 12 July 2 – 6 or July 9 – 13 $180.00 Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30 www.4-H.sk.ca 933-7727 Saskatoon Rowing Club www.rowingclub.org 653-2977 Saskatoon Lasers Swimming July programs www.laserswimming,ca 665-7946 Circle Drive Church Kids Kapers Summer Camps July sessions for Elementary ages www.cdacfamily.caékiskapers 373-5445 CANLAN Ice Sports Summer Hockey, Ringett and Learn to Skate Camps www.icesports.com 955-3606 Saskatoon Diving Club www.saskatoon divingclub,ca 955-DIVE British Soccer Camp 4 Half day and Fully day Ages 3 – 14 At Weaver Park – August 20 – 24th, 2012 www.challengersport.com KFL Summer Football Camp Boys and Girls Age 11-12 or 13-14 www.minorfootball.com Wet Paint Pottery Summer Week Long Camps or One day camps www.wetpaintpottery.com 373-3219 Rock Ridge Kids Paintball Camp www.RockRidgePaintball.com French Immersion Summer Day Camps July 2 – 6 and August 7 – 10, 2010 Canadian Parents for French – Saskatchewan at 244-6151 or email cpfsask@sasktel.net Sandhills Stable Ranch Camps 477-3508 www.sandhillstable.com Suzuki Strings Summer camp July 8 – 13, 2012 at U Of S Education Building, call Lillian or John 373-9130 Boys and Girls Clubs of Saskatoon Summer Camps 6-8 year old camps and 9 – 12 year old camps in July and August 2012Location: Pike Lake Provincial Park. Transportation: Provided by bus Cost: $120.00/child/week2447820 www.bgcsaskatoon.com 5 NICOLE ORR | Dream Broker Consultant | Howard Coad School & Sutherland School 431 Avenue T. North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 3B5 Cell: (306) 361-9277 | Ph: (306) 683-7260| Fax: (306) 657-3917 dreambroker2@spsd.sk.ca Dream Brokers may be able to assist students with camp fees, transportation, advocacy and support. B. Week-Long/Residential Camps in the Saskatoon Area BLACKSTRAP YOUTH CAMP Lake Blackstrap, Dundurn Purpose: To provide campers and counselors the opportunity of a “time to grow” in their Christian relationship by learning new skills in the areas of recreation, handcrafts, sports, and leisure activities. It is a time for fun. Activities: Camping, canoeing, archery, adventure trails, sports, crafts, indoor swimming, campfires, trampoline, chapel, dance. Affiliation: Knights of Columbus of Saskatoon. Clientele: Boys and girls, 9-13 years. Season of Operation: July to mid-August. Available for rental in off season. Facilities: Dorms (some heated), Gym, Dining hall, washrooms, tents. Mailing Address: Box 203, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3K4 Phone: (306) 934-1838 (Office) 492-4813 (Camp) Web: www.blackstrapyouthcamp.org Contact Person: Gerry Degangne, (306) 384-0924 BEAVER CREEK CAMP South of Saskatoon on #219 Purpose: Beaver Creek camp exists to promote the growth and awareness of God’s love through the warmth of Christian fellowship in the beauty of creation. 6 Activities: Worship, Bible study, sports (soccer, baseball). Musical instruction, nature trails and hikes, various other fun activities such as archery and crafts. Affiliation: The Salvation Army. Clientele: All ages. Summer program geared to children and teens. Season of Operation: Year round. Facilities: Cabins with 18 beds, dining hall, meeting rooms, and swimming pool. Mailing Address: 2440 13th Ave. Regina SK S4P 3M7 Phone: (306) 374-5373 Fax: (306) 477-4883 Email: corinne_cameron@salvationarmy.org Web: www.beavercreekcamp.ca Contact Person: Captain Corinne Cameron CAMP KADESH Christopher Lake Purpose: Camp Kadesh exists to encourage commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and to provide Biblical, Christ-centered discipleship helping our supporting churches fulfill their purpose of evangelism, Christian growth and service through camps, retreats and conferences. Activities: Summer - Wall climbing, archery, canoeing, swimming, blob, tubing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, knee-boarding, Whipper, all terrain biking, beach volleyball, basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, skateboarding, crafts, and drama. Winter -Tubing, ice-climbing, snow-shoeing, skating, snow sculpturing and outdoor hot tubs. Affiliation: Mid Prairie Scripture Mission. Clientele: Youth and adults. Season of Operation: Year round. Facilities: Cabins (4 winterized), multi-purpose chalet (dinning hall, chapel, offices and overnight accommodations). Mailing Address: Box 56 Christopher Lake, SK S0J 0N0 Phone: (306) 982-4912 Fax: (306) 982-3707 Email: info@campkadesh.com Web: www.campkadesh.com Contact Person: Bob Conrad CAMP OKEMA Emma Lake Purpose: To promote fun, faith, and fellowship. To appreciate and share in God’s creation and gift to us. To draw people closer to God through Jesus 7 Activities: Swimming, horseback riding, archery, ball diamond, canoeing, nature trail, games, campfires, chapels, arts and crafts, music and drama. Affiliation: The Okema Society For Christian Development. Clientele: Ages 7-adult and family camps Season of Operation: May-September, Available for rental when programs are not being offered. Facilities: Log and frame camper cabins, family style cabins, dining hall, nurses cabin, and activity buildings. Mailing Address: The Okema Society for Christian Development Box 21090 Saskatoon SK S7H 5N9 Phone: (306) 373-1047 Email: camp@okema.com Web: www.okema.ca Contact Person: Jean Gibson CAMP TAMARACK N.W. of Prince Albert Purpose: “A Summer to Remember” for children with learning disabilities. To improve academically, develop social and recreational skills, raise levels of self esteem and develop skills leading to independence as a student. A 3-week Summer School where learning is fun. Activities: Academics, canoeing, swimming, archery, volleyball, crafts, nature, outdoor cooking, campfires. Affiliation: Tamarack Foundation, a member of Learning Disabilities of Saskatchewan. Clientele: Children and teens with learning disabilities. Season of Operation: June—September Facilities: Lodge, cabins, swimming pool, industrial arts building and playground. Mailing Address: Box 9677 Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G5 Phone: (306) 975-0855 Fax: 242-8007 Fax: (306) 242-8007 Email: camptamarack@shaw.ca Web: www.members.shaw.ca/camptamarack Contact Person: Linda CAMP TAPAWINGO Candle Lake Purpose: To provide campers and leaders with the opportunity of coming to know and to grow in their relationship with God through Jesus Christ, with each other while living in a natural setting. 8 Activities: Canoeing, swimming, crafts, hiking, campfires, sailing, mini golf, sauna, sports, campouts, kayaking, worship and Bible study, archery and a fantastic sandy beach. Affiliation: Tamarack Presbytery, United Church of Canada. Clientele: Boys, girls, ages 7-16, See website for details. Season of Operation: June - August. Available for rent from May to late June, late August into September.. Facilities: Cabins, dining hall and kitchen, sauna, bathrooms and showers, wide games field. Mailing Address: Box 194 Prince Albert, SK S6V 5R5 Phone: (306) 929-4904 Email: info@camptapawingo.net Web: www.camptapawingo.net Contact Person: Call camp phone #, voice mail activated March 1st. CAN-TA-KA-YE Lake Diefenbaker, West Side Purpose: To inspire girls of all ages to become strong leaders and to be challenged through new experiences. To provide a safe and healthy natural setting where campers enjoy endless fun and learn new skills that will last a lifetime. All girls and women are welcome. Activities: Swimming, hiking, archery, arts & crafts, orienteering, games, Junior Leader Program, outdoor cooking, sleep outs, campfires. Affiliation: Girl Guides of Canada Clientele: During programmed camps, females, 5 years & up. Girls 15-17 participate in a Junior Leader program. Season of Operation: July & August programmed camps, available for rentals the rest of the year. Facilities: Main lodge sleeps 60, 3 outdoor cook shelters, platform tents, large wash house. Mailing Address: 200-1530 Broadway Ave. Regina, SK S4R 8G4 Phone: 1-877-694-0383 Fax: (306) 374-0995 Email: provincial@girlguides.sk.ca Web: www.gguides.sk.ca/ Contact Person: Contact the office. HANNAN CREEK KELSEY CAMP Candle Lake Purpose: To promote outdoor the environment through educational/recreational experiences in its natural setting. 9 Activities: Educational and recreational activities. Affiliation: Kelsey Alumni Association Clientele: All ages Season of Operation: Fully Winterized-Year Round Facilities: 10 heated cabins, class room, laundry facility, mess hall. Mailing Address: Kelsey Alumni Association Hannin Creek Kelsey Camp 123-1222 Alberta Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7K 1R4 Phone: 306-374-8341 Fax: 244-6491 Email: kelseyalumni@sasktel.net Web: http://kalumni.sasktelwebsite.net/hannin/index.htm Contact Person: Clifford Lange, (306) 933-8341 KINASAO LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP Christopher Lake Purpose: As a Lutheran ministry, Kinasao proclaims the gospel of Christ by providing the opportunity to discover, share, strengthen and renew the Christian faith in a natural setting in God's creation. Activities: Canoeing, kayaking, swimming, arts & crafts, hiking, canoe out-tripping, horseback riding, archery, music, low ropes challenge course, wilderness survival, bike trips. Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Clientele: Co-ed. Youth-ages 7-17, families, adults. Season of Operation: Year round, available for rental. Facilities: Dormitories, Cabins, Campground. Mailing Address: Box 317 Christopher Lake, SK S0J 0N0 Phone: (306) 982-3327 Camp: 982-4758 Fax: 982-2095 Email: info@kinasao.ca Web: www.kinasao.ca Contact Person: Kari Alford (306) 982-3327 Email: kari@kinasao.ca RANGER LAKE BIBLE CAMP 75 kms S. of Battlefords Purpose: To build character into the lives of children and youth by challenging them spiritually and physically, and by caring for their needs with staff members who are positive role models. 10 Activities: Horseback riding, wall climbing, Aqua Quest swimming lessons, archery, handcrafts, drama, backcountry adventure, canoeing, pelletry, ball hockey, basketball, paintball, photography and mountain biking, R.C. Trucks. Affiliation: CSSM Ministries Clientele: Ages 7-18 co-ed camps, ages 12-18 paintball camps, family camp, retirement age camps. Season of Operation: July—August. Rentals: Sept—June. Facilities: Cabins, dining hall, chapel, swimming pool. Mailing Address: 315 Lenore Drive Saskatoon, SK S7K 7Z5 Phone/Fax: (888) 406-1733 Email: info@rlbc.ca Web: www.rlbc.ca Contact Person: Dave Thiessen, Director REDBERRY BIBLE CAMP Redberry Lake Purpose: To communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ through a unique camp experience. Activities: Summer: Wall climbing, skateboarding, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, beach volleyball, archery, ultimate sports, outdoor adventure, wood carving, drama, crafts, kiting, sand castles, rocketry, gym facility Winter: Skating, tubing, tobogganing, cross country ski trails, gym facility. Affiliation: Mennonite Brethren Churches of Saskatchewan Clientele: All ages Season of Operation: Summer camps through July and August. Facilities available for rental year round with food services available upon request. Facilities: Cabins, lodge, kitchen/dining hall, gym. Mailing Address: 4-833 51st East Ste. 321, Saskatoon, SK S7K 5C6 Phone: (306) 477-4410 Fax: (306) 561-8294 Email: info@redberrybiblecamp.com Web: www.redberrybiblecamp.com Contact Person: Jeff Siemans, Exec. ST. JOHN BOSCO CAMP Km 66 Hanson Lake Hwy #106, Zeden Lake Purpose: To provide a safe, wilderness experience where everyone can grow physically, mentally and spiritually while developing a greater awareness of nature and of themselves. We are “People Experiencing People in God’s Nature”. 11 Activities: Canoeing, kayaking, river trips, backpacking, orienteering, nature lore, wilderness crafts, archery, swimming, sports, ropes course, overnight hikes, leadership development, campfire programs, firewatches, discovery, and the BOSCO games. Affiliation: Catholic, open to all. Clientele: Co-ed camps ages 8-18. Season of Operation: May long weekend to mid August. Facilities: Tents, dining hall, chapel, first aid, admin building, staff buildings, Quonset. Mailing Address: Box 3002 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3S9 Phone: (306)-978-0019 Fax: 978-0037 Web: www.johnboscocamp.com Email: johnboscocamp@sasktel.net Contact Person: Camp Office THE QUEST AT CHRISTOPHER LAKE Christopher Lake Purpose: To begin a journey of a life time. We provide a fun, challenging learning environment that uses the camp experiences to discover God’s truths and principles. Activities: Horses, biking, archery, nature, outdoor ed., crafts, swimming, water sports (skiing, boarding etc.), canoeing, drama, climbing wall, low ropes course, worship. Affiliation: Canadian Baptists of Western Canada. Clientele: Summer camps for all ages grades 2-adults, outtripping. Leadership training for young adults September to December. Season of Operation: All year - winter rentals. Facilities: Lodge (sleeps 40), retreat house (sleeps 25), cabins. Mailing Address: 1351 28th St East Prince Albert, SK S6V 6T4 Phone: (306) 982-2615 (summer) (306) 764-5869 (winter) Fax: 982-4413 Email: admin@questnet.ca Web: www.questnet.ca Contact Person: Sean Cruickshank, Exec. Dir. sean@qyuestnet.ca YMCA DAY CAMP POWHATTAN Blackstrap Lake Purpose: YMCA summer camps believe that each camper should be given the opportunity to develop in spirit, mind and body while living in a co-operative situation. 12 Activities: Canoeing, kayaking, archery, environmental education, camp crafts, swimming, hiking, team building and family nights. Affiliation: YMCA of Saskatoon. Clientele: Children & youth 5-16 years. Season of Operation: July-August Facilities: Day shelter, outhouses, low ropes course, waterfront. Mailing Address: YMCA, 25-22nd St. East Saskatoon, SK S7K 0C7 Phone: (306) 652-7515 Fax: 652-2828 Email: ymca@ymcasaskatoon.ca Web: www.ymcasaskatoon.org Twitter: @YMCASUMMERCAMPS Contact Person: Youth & Aquatics Director Camp Oshkidee Girls Camp August 6 – 12, 2012/Ages 8 – 14/$360.00 Boys Camp August 13 – 19/Ages 8 – 14/$360.00 At Meadow Lake Provincial Park Includes chartered bus from Saskatoon www.camposhkidee.com 2012, compiled by Linda Arnot, Counsellor, Saskatoon Public Schools If you have other camps to add, please add/send to arnotl@spsd.sk.ca. Thanks! 13