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Page 1: Special Features - Summer Camp 2012

Your guide to Summer Camps

in Central Alberta

Page 2: Special Features - Summer Camp 2012

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE10 Red Deer Express Wednesday, February 22, 2012

BAR HARBOUR CAMPLocated at Buffalo Lake near Stettler, AB • Ph: 403-742-4887 • www.barharbourcamp.com

Located on beautiful Buffalo Lake, we’re a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality summer camp experience in a caring Christian atmosphere. A week at Bar Harbour Camp will give you memories and friends to last a lifetime. We have been providing camp activities for our youth for over 75 years and take pride in a great history with all the potential of the future.

For someone who has never been to Bar Harbour Camp, it is tough to explain why we find it so amazing. At camp you get a chance to laugh, grow and find independence. You can find adventure in a plant-strewn path or a giraffe-shaped tree and at the end of the day, you sit around a campfire with woodsy scents all around to sing and reflect with those friends you connected with all day. Our camp isn’t just about the amazing food or the activities; it’s about the experience and the memories that sustain you from September until next June, when the magic repeats. “Friendships developed will last a lifetime.”

CAMP TEEPEE POLEWest of Sundre, AB • Ph: 403-932-1405 • Website: www.campteepeepole.org

Affiliated with Christian Service Brigade, our motto is “win and train BOYS for Christ.”We are also an OUTDOOR adventure camp, a place where boys can be boys while

learning about God, their Creator. Psalm 8:3-5Staff work with the year-round CSB ministries program providing a natural “follow-up”

program for the boys. We choose activities that boys like, methods of training that boys respond to, and leaders who can become friends and role models.

Camp is also a lot of fun! Our activities are outdoor oriented: shooting, hiking, white water rafting, and many others. We ensure activities are “age appropriate.”

Facilities: max 50 campers; 6 cabins; Washhouse with showers and toilets; Kitchen and dining area with qualified cooks who provide great food.

For GIRLS contact Alberta Camp Cherith, who use CAMP TEEPEE POLE, providingsimilar activities.

BATES BAR J RANCH Celebrating our 50th Camping Season!Cochrane, Alberta • Ph: (403) 637-2199 • Website: www.batesbarj.comNestled in a secluded valley in the foothills of the Rockies, Bates Bar J Ranch is

found at the fork of the Little Red Deer River and the Grease Creek, about 64km northwest of Calgary. Jack and Barbara Bates founded Bates Bar J Ranch and children’s camp in 1962. Randy and Kathy Bates and children, Russell and Kristina, now run the ranch. Boys and girls participate in real ranch life featuring horseback riding and care of horses.

It is not unusual to see Paints and Quarter horses grazing in the pastures and on the hills. Other activities include hikes, games, survival skills, crafts, dances, campfires and swimming. A full time cook and kitchen staff serves tasty, home-style meals. Counsellor staff ratio is approximately 1 to 5 campers. Our aims are to promote appreciation of the outdoors, wildlife, animals in general and develop new skills and friendships while having fun.

CAMP KANNAWINSylvan Lake, Alberta • Ph: 403-887-5760 • Website: www.campkannawin.caHey Mom! Do you remember the sound of silence? Being able to take abubble bath without locking the door? Real chocolate? Do you want your kids to unplug, recharge, and get outside? Talk to their friends instead of texting them? Camp Kannawin is about experiencing genuine connections with real people, having pillow fights, sleeping under the stars, and learning about Jesus along the way. To register your kids, and see what else the summer has in store, head over to www.campkannawin.ca

KASOTA EAST CAMPSylvan Lake, Alberta • Ph: 403-887-5757 • Website: www.kasotaeastcamp.org

Our mission is to model a Christian lifestyle in an outdoor setting within a community that promotes outreach, spiritual awareness, personal growth and harmonious living. Children experience friends, fun and a little bit of faith in a safe and caring environment.

We offer a blend of traditional camp – swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, campfires and vespers. We also offer NEW programs – orienteering, geo-caching, rockets and overnight camps.

Our staff are dedicated and caring. They are thoroughly screened before hiring. They then take part in mandatory training that includes First Aid, CPR and leading small groups.

Financial assistance is available through Early Bird Registration and Camperships.Kasota East Camp is an accredited member of the Alberta Camping Association and the United Church of Canada Camping Standards.

Register online TODAY at www.kasotaeastcamp.org

ACCA CO-OPERATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMGoldeye Centre near Nordegg, AB • Ph: (780) 991-4620 • Website: www.acca.coop

Summer camp is a time for making new friends and is the place where youth discover their hidden talents. Those who have attended the ACCA Co-opera-tive Youth Leadership Program, (now going into their 53rd year) will tell you that it was one of their most memorable and life-changing experiences. Held at Goldeye Centre near Nordegg, the serene foothills location provides a beauti-ful view of the Rocky Mountains. We aim to develop leadership skills and self-confidence in youth so they can return to their communities and get involved. Every summer, youth learn how to work in committees, elect their own govern-ment and learn how to set up and run a co-operative business. They also devel-op communication and public speaking skills and expand their knowledge of the agriculture industry and the benefits of membership in co-operatives. Grad (ages 17-18) Youth (ages 15-16) Teen (ages 13-14) Pre-Teen (ages 11-12)

DAY CAMPS

Day camps operate for periods of one to

eight weeks, providing opportunities for chil-

dren to enjoy a camping experience during

the day while sleeping at home. This type of

camp may be viewed as an introductory stage

to camping at a high comfort level.

RESIDENTIAL CAMPS

Residential Camps operate for periods of

one to eight weeks, offering many different

landscapes and experiences. The activities of-

fered, the style of accommodations, and the

camp’s philosophy vary with each camp.

RELIGIOUSLY AFFILIATED CAMPS

These camps operate programs as an ex-

tension of their community work. In some

cases, religious studies form a portion of the

program, while in other cases it may simply

represent the source of staff commitment

and the philosophy of the programs.

AGENCY SPONSORED CAMPS

A wide variety of social service and public-

ly funded organizations maintain a camping

program as an extension of the service they

offer the community.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS

While most camps can accommodate cer-

tain special needs, parents of campers with

physical, mental, developmental, or emo-

tional needs are advised to investigate those

camps which are designated to serve those

particular needs.

MUNICIPALITY CAMPS

Many municipalities operate a camping

program within their recreational program.

Typically, these programs are of a day camp

nature on sites in the community.

PRIVATE CAMPS

The term ‘private’ refers to the ownership

of the camp rather than the clientele. The

philosophy, staffi ng, program decisions, and

the site development are often closely asso-

ciated with the owner/operator’s leadership

style.

- courtesy of the Alberta Camping Association

Types of camps in Alberta

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE2 Red Deer Express Wednesday, February 22, 2012

CO-OPERATIVE

LEADERSHIPPROGRAM 2012

YOUTH

Education - Friendship - Discovery - Adventure Recreation - Teamwork - Confidence

Grad Class 2012: June 30 - July 6Pre-Teen: June 30 - July 6 Teen A: July 6 - 12Teen B: July 18 - 24Teen C: July 24 - 30 Youth A: July 12 - 18 Youth B: July 30 - August 5

780-991-4620www.acca.coop

Flipping Your Way Through Summer With

EXELTA GYMNASTICS CLUBThere is no better way to spend your summer than with us and our friendly,

positive and energetic staff at Exelta Gymnastics Club. We are offering 9 weeks of Summer Camps for kids of all ages starting July 3rd and finishing at the end of August. Our fun filled Summer Camps will be packed full of gymnastics as well as rock climbing, swimming, arts and crafts. It is an exciting way to spend your days, meet new friends, get exercise and roll through your summer in our giant indoor playground. Come dressed up as a Superhero or a Pirate as all of ourGymnastic Camps have themes to help to promote creativity and increase the fun.No gymnastics experience required. For more information on classes available,contact us at 403-342-4940 or visit us at www.exelta.ca

BATES BAR J RANCH

• Visit our home page for a brochurewww.batesbarj.com

• E-mail: [email protected] or write to above address

Box 700, Cochrane, AB. T4C 1A8403-637-2199 Founded 1962

Camp Program For Boys & Girls

Ages 8-15, July & August

We feature horseback riding. Our supervision ratio is one counselor to every fi ve campers.Our lodge provides dormitory accommodation, recreation rooms, and a large dining room. Kitchen staff provide home cooked meals. The ranch is in a very secluded river valley offering scenic riding and hiking trails. We also offer crafts, fi shing, swimming, campfi res, dances, wilderness survival programs, competition games and wagon rides. Campers often form very lasting friendships from year to year.

Red DeerTennis Club

Red DeerTennis Club

Tennis

Alberta 2011

Club of theYear

www.reddeertennis.com

Register [email protected]/looknbookIn Person@Rec Centre, GH Dawe or Collicutt Centre

4401 - 47 Avenue, Red Deer

Ages Camp Dates 6-9 July 9-13 Aug 6-1010-12 July 16-20 Aug 13-1713-16 July 23-27 Aug 20-24

Only $125 Also Adult Summer Evening Classes

SUMMER YOUTH CAMPSMonday-Friday Noon-3pm

403-346-7567

CAMP MASKEPETOONPigeon Lake, Alberta • Ph: (780) 758-6915 • www.maskepetoon.ab.caCelebrating over 50 years of camping, Camp Maskepetoon was named after a

Cree Indian Chief who embraced Christianity and struggled to bring peace and for-giveness to the warring tribes, missionaries and settlers in the region. To this date, those values are what guide the summer camping program as described by our mission statement: “To nurture personal growth and promote respect for nature, others and self through an inclusive, Christian camping experience.”

Camp Maskepetoon has 11 heated, natural log cabins, main lodge and 250 acres on the Northwest shore of Pigeon Lake. Campers participate in many activities such as archery, canoeing, crafts, sports, devotions, waterfront, campfires and many sur-prises! Experiencing a night under the stars at the outback site, making new friends, playing in the mud pit, and making noise around the campfireare just a few of the life- long memories gained.

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2012 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE INDEXEven though there is still snow on the ground and thoughts of

summer time fun seem a long ways off, it’s that time of year when

parents start making summer camp plans for their kids.

And there are plenty of superb camps to choose from right here in

Central Alberta.

This year’s guide covers the bases, describing local camps in detail.

And there really is something for virtually any taste from camps

specializing in dance to horseback riding to Bible-based camps and

fun-fi lled day camps.

ACCA ..............................................2

Bar Harbour ..................................8

Bates Bar J ...................................2

Camp Alexo ...................................9

Camp Curious ............................... 7

Camp Evergreen ...........................5

Camp Kannawin ............................4

Camp Little Red ...........................6

Camp Maskepetoon .....................6

Camp Teepee Pole .......................5

Centre for C.O.E. ..........................6

Chinook’s Edge .............................5

Collicutt/City ...............................12

Dance Magic..................................5

Exelta Gymnastics .......................8

Frontier Lodge ..............................8

Gull Lake Centre................... 4 & 9

Kasota East ................................... 7

Red Deer College .........................3

Red Deer Kiwanis/Safety City ...5

Red Deer Tennis Club ..................2

Royal City Soccer .........................9

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDEWednesday, February 22, 2012 Red Deer Express 3

For more information | 403.357.3663

www.rdc.ab.ca/summercamps

Open to violin, viola, and cello student both in Suzuki and Traditional methods. Be a part of this concentrated summer study that compliments the work you do all year.

August 13-17, 2012 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

adventuresin sum

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usic day camp

Get a head start on your fall band classes! Learn more about music! Meet new people! Have fun in this positive learning experience!

August 20 - 24, 2012Summer String WorkshopRed Deer College

For more information | 403.357.3663

www.rdc.ab.ca/summercamps

Open to violin, viola, and cello students in both Suzuki and Traditional methods. Be a part of this concentrated summer study that compliments the work you do all year!

For more information | 403.357.3663

www.rdc.ab.ca/summercamps

Basketball | Volleyball | Ringette | Multi Sport & Combo

RDC Summer SPORT CAMPS

2012

We offer camps for ages 6 - 18+.

Space is limited. Register today!

RDC Summer SCIENCE CAMPS

2012

If you are between the ages of 6-15,

come and experiment with science.

» Science Discovery » Techy & Robotics I & II » All Girls Science Camp » All Girls Techy & Robotics » Wacky Scientist and

Sport Camp » Natural Science

For more information | 403.357.3663

www.rdc.ab.ca/summercamps

RDC Child Care Centre & Family Day Home Program

For more information or to register | 403.357.3600 | www.rdc.ab.ca/childcare

Committed to the Quality Care and Teaching of Young Children

Offers full time and part time child care

accredited early learning and child care programhot lunches & nutritional snackson site Kindergarten programscreened & monitored day homesgovernment subsidy available

Apply Now!

We are currently accepting new provider applications.

RDC SUMMER CAMPS 2012Red Deer, AB • Ph: 403-357-3663 • Website: www.rdcab.ca/summercamps

Hold on to your socks because this year’s RDC Summer Camps will blow them right off. Whether you are into music, film, art, sports or science we have something for everyone at every skill level. Come for a day or stay for a week, take a break from watching TV to learn something new and exciting. We want our camps to be the best part of your summer. Check out our website for more information www.rdc.ab.ca/summercamps. Hey, if you want, send your parents to camp too. We have a selection of Summer Camps available just for mom and dad. Can’t wait to see you this year…. with your socks.

RED DEER COLLEGE CHILDREN’S PROGRAMRed Deer College Children’s Program consists of a Child Care Centre, a

Kindergarten program and a community Family Day Home program. Philosophy: Red Deer College Children’s Program is committed to quality

caring and teaching of young children. We believe that children thrive in an environment that is child-centered and play-based.

Features: RDC Children’s Program offers personalized service to students and to the community. To foster social and emotional competence, earlyl iteracy skil ls and attitudes in children we offer Seeds of Empathyprogramming. Children’s programming and care on campus is provided in a beautiful Reggio Emelia inspired environment.

To inquire about our program call 403-357-3600 or visit us at Room 1601 at Red Deer College.

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE4 Red Deer Express Wednesday, February 22, 2012

CENTRE FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATIONNordegg, Alberta • Ph: (403) 721-2208 • Website: www.coe.ca

Welcome to C.O.E. as we celebrate 17 years of Youth Adventure Programs. Why not join us this summer for the adventure of a lifetime? Parents can feel secure in the knowledge that our safety record is unsurpassed due to our highly trained, dedicated, energetic and motivated staff. They are here to provide your children with challenge, excitement and fun, regardless of fitness. None of our activities require special skills, only energy, courage and a spirit of adventure. What will they get in return…pride in all that they accomplish, a renewed sense of themselves and a growing appreciation for the world around them. They will meet other kids with the same interests and form long-lasting relationships with them. This is our commitment to you. Join us this summer at C.O.E. where “Adventure truly does BEGIN!”

A Christian Camp owned and operated by the Presbyterian Church and located

on the northern shore of beautiful

Sylvan Lake.

•Camp for ALL ages• ARTS Camp• Family Camp• Women’s Weekend• Spiritual growth• Fun, dedicated staff• Canoeing, swimming• Waterslide• Archery, volleyball• Wide games, hiking•Crafts, Campfi resBox 9240,

Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1S8

(403) 887-5760

For the full summer camp schedule, more details on our programs or to register online, visit our website @

www.campkannawin.ca

FRONTIER LODGELocated near Nordegg, AB • Ph: 403-721-2202 • www.frontierlodge.ca

Frontier Lodge is located on a beautiful lake in the Rockies near Nordegg, Alberta. Surrounded by woods and wildlife, the camp has a truly wilderness atmosphere that is relaxing and inspiring. A wide variety of outdoor programs are offered, including:

• mountain biking • rock climbing • whitewater canoeing • hiking • rapellingSummer camps are offered for 11 year olds through adults. There is also a

3-week long leadership training program called S.A.L.T. for those of high school age, and the popular “Fat Tire” mountain bike festival is held each summer as well.

Frontier Lodge is also open year-round for church retreats, school outdoor ed. classes, business conferences or other groups.

Gearing up for summer camp fun in 2012BY MARK WEBERRed Deer Express

Summer time offers youngsters

a host of fun-fi lled days packed

with recreation, and making the

season all the more complete is

time spent at summer camp.

No matter what kids are inter-

ested in, there is likely a local

camp that would suit them per-

fectly.

Central Alberta includes all

kinds of summer camps, geared

towards those with a passion for

dance, a penchant for horseback

riding or those who want to spend

time learning about the Bible

while still enjoying a host of rec-

reational opportunities.

There are also camps suited

to those with a range of sporting

sensibilities where swimming,

canoeing, wall-climbing and the

wonders of the outdoors are ex-

plored.

Camps can be found in all kinds

of attractive settings as well, from

locations near Sylvan Lake to the

foothills around Rocky Mountain

House and Nordegg.

Choosing a camp may seem

like an overwhelming venture

considering the multitude of

choices, but the Alberta Camp-

ing Association of Alberta (ACA)

provides tools to narrow down

the possibilities.

For those who would prefer to

go the day camp route, there are

also plenty of choices. This type

of camp may be viewed as an in-

troductory stage to camping at a

high comfort level.

According to the ACA, there

are several key steps to choosing

a perfect camp for your child. Ex-

plore the information available

through the Association’s web

site. The not-for-profi t organiza-

tion formed in 1949 and is made

up of nearly 200 members.

Folks can read about the or-

ganization which “has made its

mandate an assurance of quality

to the public through its program

of accreditation and guidelines

for operations.”

First off, take the time to read

about what each camp has to of-

fer. The ACA offers a Camper’s

Worksheet that is helpful in mak-

ing sure both parent and child are

satisfi ed with the camp selection

as well.

There is also an excellent tab

on the web site called ‘fi nd a

camp’ which lists areas of inter-

est ranging form baseball, biking

and kayaking to cycling, sailing,

backpacking and tennis.

Those searching for the best

camp can check off specifi c inter-

ests and the program fi nds camps

that specialize in those areas.

Once you’ve settled on a pos-

sible camp choice, it’s a good idea

to contact camp offi ces to ask

about session lengths, starting

dates and what is included in the

fee. Sample questions, according

to the ACA, run the gamut from

‘what is your camp’s philosophy’

and ‘what is your ratio of camp-

ers to staff’ to ‘what are the ages

of your counselors’ and ‘what

percentage of campers return ev-

ery year.’

The ACA recommends that

counselors be a minimum age of

17. Parents may also wish to ask

about training, rate of staff turn-

over, and the experience of senior

staff.

Another question might be

‘what provisions are made for

campers with special needs?’

Also, another suggestion gen-

erally speaking is to chat with

others who have previously at-

tended the camp in question.

According to the ACA, once

you register with the camp of

your choice you should have

regular contact from that point

on, receiving “a warm welcome

or confi rmation package, includ-

ing confi rmation of dates, prices,

equipment needed, cancellation

policies, and other necessary

camp information.”

For more helpful tips about

all things related to the summer

camp experience, check out www.

albertacamping.com.

[email protected]

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDEWednesday, February 22, 2012 Red Deer Express 5

Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73 is now accepting applications for

SUMMER SCHOOL• Innisfail Career High School • Sylvan Lake Career High School • Olds Career High School

Applications are available at any Chinook’s Edge high school or by calling (403) 227-7070

• All core high school courses offered • No charge for Chinook’s Edge students• Runs 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Monday to Friday • Daily Attendance Required • July 2 – 27

All studentscurrently enrolled in

high school or who will be entering grade 10

in Sept. 2012 areeligible.

403-932-1405for BOYS phone

2012 schedule for BOYS:Age 5-7 with Father June 29 - July 1age 14-18 Leadership Tr July 1 - 7Age 12-14 Adventure Tr July 8 - 14Age 8-11 Stockade week 1 July 15 - 21Age 8-11 Stockade week 2 July 22 - 28

FAMILY Camp July 29 - Aug 3

see www.campteepeepole.orgfor photos & more information

Incredible Outdoor activites may include:shooting, crafts, whitewater rafting, biking,archery, canoeing, rappelling,swimming and many others

West of Sundre in the beautifulBowCrow Forest. A Christian summer

camp has a full range ofcamps for boys

403-280-0261for GIRLS phone

GIRLS camp Aug 5-11 please contact:

Alberta Camp Cherithwww.albertacampcherith.org

2012 Summer Camp DatesJuly 9-13, July 23-27, and August 13-17

Morning Camp: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Afternoon Camp: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Ages: 5-8

Cost: $75.00/child

Pre registration required. Beginning March 15, 2012, register online at www.reddeer.ca/lookn-

book, at City of Red Deer recreation facilities or in person at Safety City. For additional programs

and information contact Safety City at(403) 314-9914, email [email protected]

or visit us online at www.safetycity.ca

Safety City Summer CampWeek Long, Half-Day Program

During a fun week of indoor and outdoor activities, children explore new safety topicseach day,while learning how to avoid injury. Through the use of stories, games,

and crafts, children learn about:

Pedestrian Traffi c Safety, Animal Bite Prevention, Acreage & Farm Safety,Water Safety, Bicycle Safety (training wheels permitted), Fire & Home Safety

For all ages and abilities!

Phone: 403-309-7319www.reddeerdancemagic.com

DANCE CAMP

Quality Instructionin a fun, upbeat andpositive atmpsphere!

Beginner to Intermediate levels Call for Details!Call for Details!

Ages 3-18 yrs

Welcome!

Summer camps for kids aged 6-18

Tips for selecting the right camp for your childBY ELAINE SHAY

Commonly, almost all children

in most parts of the world experi-

ence going to summer camps dur-

ing their school break.

There are lots of available op-

tions so selecting a summer camp

could seem so tedious. Neverthe-

less, the fi rst and most important

thing to keep in mind and consider

is the preference of your camper

child. After all, he/she is the one

who’s going to the camp so it is

only logical that he/she would be

the one to choose.

However, before fi nally decid-

ing, the parents should give per-

mission and a go signal if the child

could go with the summer camp

activity that he/she had chosen.

Being the parents of the child

selecting a summer camp, they

should always bear in mind the

security and safety of their child.

It is important to know where the

camp would be held, for how many

days, and what the activities would

specifi cally be. Also, always con-

sider if the camp would fi t your

child’s personality and would not

get him/her into trouble. If you

are 100% approving of your child’s

choice, then he/she is now ready

to go! Now, what exactly are the

available choices for your child?

First of all, the academic camps

are the fi rst most accessible choice

for your children especially if the

school gives this as a requirement.

Science camps are a fun thing

to attend to because there are so

many interesting experiments and

things to learn. Technology and

computer camps are the most pop-

ular choice among students.

Next, if your child is selecting

a summer camp based on his/her

interests, it is essential to assess

what kind of activity he/she would

like to engage in to maximize his/

her time and effort. It is important

that the child would learn new

things and meet new people to

hone their personalities.

If your child is into music, there

are band camps which teach camp-

ers to play various instruments

and to develop their singing talent.

Furthermore, acting and danc-

ing workshops are also popular

among kids.

The arts and crafts summer

camp lessons are also one of the

children’s favourites because here

they are able to show their talents

in drawing, painting, and making

crafty things. They are also given

the opportunity to improve on

what they believe they are good at.

On the other hand, if your child

loves sports, a lot of camps offer

lessons in different kinds of sports

like football, basketball, swim-

ming, and tennis, among others.

Add to that, there are also ad-

venture camps that the kids would

surely enjoy as they would have

fun doing activities that they love.

It is like play time on over time,

and at the same time, the children

would learn something from their

experience.

- courtesy of ArticleCity.com

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE6 Red Deer Express Wednesday, February 22, 2012

SUMMER SCHOOL AT CHINOOK’S EDGEInnisfail, Sylvan Lake & Olds • Ph: 1-800-561-9229 • Website: www.chinooksedge.ab.ca

Chinook’s Edge School Division offers summer schools in three communities, making it convenient for students to take courses for credit. Summer school is available in Innisfail, Sylvan Lake and Olds. High School students, or those enter-ing grade 10 in September, 2012, are able to take courses to upgrade existing marks, complete a required course missing from their timetable, or for personal reasons. All core high school courses are offered and there is no charge for stu-dents currently in Chinook’s Edge. Students work at their own pace, but under the guidance and supervision of teachers who provide assistance when need-ed. Taking a summer course provides students the opportunity to upgrade their marks in a course they didn’t do well in, or it can help reduce their course load in September. Summer School runs Monday to Friday, July 2 - 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. Begin next school year ahead of the game.

CAMP ALEXO 201270 km West of Rocky Mtn. House, AB • Ph: 403-342-6500 • Website: www.yvc.ca

Camp Alexo has been “A place where memories are made” since 1984!How do we know, WE ASK THE CAMPERS after every week. “Camp has helped me understand nature and why we take care of it” (Camper 2011).We believe that an outdoor wilderness environment is a setting that can offer unique opportunities for children and youth to learn lifelong skills, discovernew interests and to make new friends. Camps for ages 12 and under are action-packed with offsite-trips, wide games, archery, campfires, outdooreducation and much more. For our Phoenix Adventure Camp the teens choose two out five adventure opportunities: rock climbing, canoeing, backpacking, horseback riding, and cycling!

Visit www.yvc.ca for more information.

CAMPMASKEPETOON

On Pigeon Lake

Since 1956Over 250 acres of Lakeshore property

Exciting summer programsfor 6-15 year olds

[email protected]

Visit our Open House on May 27, 2012, 1-4 pmRent Camp Maskepetoon for your Special Event

For details ph: (780) 758-6915

• Geocoaching• Outback• Crafts• Archery• Refl ection• Drama• Games• Mud Pit• Campfi res• And so much more!!

• Canoeing • Swimming

Wilderness Camping in Real Tents!An adventureis aheadfor you!

Ages 6 - 15

Horse Riding

Bible

Skits

Games

Canoeing

Survival

Wall Climbing

Swimming

And much more!

www.camplittlered.com

Summer2012

Located 16 km west of Bowden, AB near Red Lodge Park

Camp Little RedBox 334

Bowden, ABT0M 0K0

(403) 224-3700offi [email protected]

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By Elaine Shay

During breaks, it is common for

children and teenagers around

the world to attend a summer

camp to enrich their experience

and knowledge in various fi elds.

Depending on your child’s prefer-

ence, he/she could choose from

various activities to join.

There are camps which are re-

quired as part of the school cur-

riculum. Examples of these are

academic camps focusing on ad-

vanced or remedial mathematics

lessons or computer and technol-

ogy camps.

There are also camps which fo-

cus on music, teaching children

to play various instruments and

techniques in singing. Further-

more, to develop one’s personal-

ity, there are dance and acting

camps that your kid could join.

On the other hand, if your child

is more inclined to sports, there

are also lots of camps offering

this summer program on differ-

ent kinds of sports. Also, some

camps teach children basic and

advance martial arts.

Finally, there are special inter-

est camps which basically are for

children who would like to enjoy

their school break and meet other

kids. There are adventure camps

wherein coordinators prepare for

fun playful activities that the kids

could enjoy.

A summer camp could be a day

camp wherein the child could go

home after a spending a day of

activities. Alternatively, there

are lots of camps which require

the kids to go overnight or stay

for days away from home. Par-

ents are not allowed to go with

the children because this is the

time to train them to be inde-

pendent. However, parents could

bring their children to the meet-

ing place before departure and

they could also fetch them upon

arrival.

In situations such as these, par-

ents sometimes feel separation

anxiety from their children, es-

pecially in the case when it is the

fi rst time that they would expe-

rience this. Because parents are

very much used to their children

being at home during the breaks

and on school days, they tend to

become lonely as they don’t have

their children to have fun with.

However, parents must learn

how to cope with their separation

from the children as they should

let their kids have some fun in

summer camp.

Here, we will enumerate for

you the things that you could do

to combat the separation anxiety

that you feel while your child is

in summer camp. Take a look and

learn the ways you could do to

pass time.

• Enroll in a special interest

class. While your kid is away

learning something new during

the break, you too could see this

as an opportunity to also address

your personal interests. You

could try enrolling in cooking

classes or yoga courses. What-

ever your preference might be,

there is an available adult sum-

mer class for you.

• Go out with your other half.

Who says only kids could have

fun? While they are away, you

could plan on an intimate beach

trip or a short getaway for two.

Alternatively, if your spouse is

not available, you could always

ask your friends to go with you.

• Learn a hobby. You could

learn how to do cross-stitching,

baking, photography or other

things that interests you. This

is the perfect time because your

children won’t be around in a few

days so nobody could disturb you.

• Read on your piles of books

and fi nish watching your tons of

DVDs. Nothing beats days of la-

zily doing nothing in the house

and just being a couch potato. It

would feel like you are back to

being a teenager again because

there are no kids to tend to.

• Pamper yourself for a day in

the spa and a stroll in the mall to

shop. Surely, you won’t really be

depressed if you experience the

things you love, right?

Now, are you still suffering

from separation anxiety?

- courtesy of ArticleCity.com

Coping with separation anxiety while your child is at camp

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDEWednesday, February 22, 2012 Red Deer Express 7

KASOTA EAST CAMP

SYLVAN LAKE

Summer Camp Programs 2012K1 Age 8-12 July1 - 6 K2 Age 8-14 July 8 - 13 K3 Age 8-14 July 15 - 20K4 Family Camp July 22 - 27K5 All Girls Age 8-14 July 29 - August 3 K6 Primary Age 6-9 August 7 - 10 K7 Teen Age 12-14 August 12 - 17 K8 Age 8-14 August 19 - 24 Counselor-In-TrainingAge 15 (2 week program) July 8 - 13 & July 15 - 20

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!Contact us at [email protected]

Our programs include:swimming, crafts, canoeing, geo-caching,nature hikes and music ...a fun and safeenvironment for children and families!

www.kasotaeastcamp.org

FinancialAssistance Available

Early Bird Registration& Camperships

GULL LAKE CENTREGull Lake, Alberta • Ph: (403) 782-2495 • Website: www.gulllakecentre.ca

At Gull Lake Centre, camp is awesome! We believe summer camp is an important time in a child’s life, a time of adventure and discovery unique to the camping expe-rience, a time where for one week each year, we get to come together and live life to the fullest. Summer camp is a rite of passage that has been changing lives for generationsGull Lake Centre offers camping programs for ages 5-17 plus a family camp. Our camp runs at a 3:1 ratio of campers to leaders, ensuring quality care for each child. We believe that living life to the fullest means being connected with God, in relation-ship with others and having fun outside. Join us this summer for the best week of your year. Some activities that we offer are: boating, wall climbing, photography, archery, wakeboarding, mad science, canoeing, unbelievable wide games & much, much more. Go to www.gulllakecentre.ca for more information and to register.

CAMP LITTLE REDBox 334 Bowden, Alberta TOM 1R0 • Ph: (403) 224-3700Website: www.camplittlered.com

Camp Little Red is a Bible-based wilderness camp located incentral Alberta. We offer a wide variety of activities such as trail rides,canoeing, archery, biking, wilderness survival, wall climbing and more. As a Christian camp, we are dedicated to using the whole campexperience as an opportunity for the salvation and discipleship of everyone who comes through the camp gate. Learn more about us at our website – www.camplittlered.com

BY MARK WEBERRed Deer Express

Although heading a considerable dis-

tance away from home for summer camp

may be perfectly suitable for many kids,

other aren’t quite ready to take that step.

That’s where the option of checking out

day camps and other camp opportunities

right here in Red Deer comes in.

These types of camps offer plenty of fun

and learning for kids with the comfort fac-

tor of knowing that home is nearby.

After all, there are a number of things

to keep in mind when fi guring out if your

child is okay with setting off for adventure

away from home for a week of fun and new

experiences.

Are they comfortable in unfamiliar set-

tings?

When asked about their interest in leav-

ing the City for summer camp, do they

light up or shy away from the subject?

Something else to consider is does your

son or daughter make new friends easily?

Do they have problems speaking up about

concerns that may arise?

If it turns out that some of these are

signifi cant issues, enjoying a camp experi-

ence near home may be the best option for

a slice of summer time fun.

There is much to explore in Red Deer in-

cluding a slate of day camps and other kid-

focused adventures and activities through

the City of Red Deer at the Collicutt Cen-

tre, the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, Fort

Normandeau and Red Deer College.

For one, Artstrek at Red Deer College is

geared to youth with a love of theatre.

The camps run from July 8-14 and July

15-21, and are designed for those ages 13 to

18. Campers explore all facets of the the-

atre world from acting and music to move-

ment.

For those with a love of music, there is

‘Adventures in Summer Music’ Aug. 13-17

and is aimed at those ages 10 to 15. Each

day campers will enjoy full band rehears-

als, sectional rehearsals, master classes,

music options, presentations and super-

vised recreational activities.

There is also MusiCamp Alberta which

runs from July 22 to Aug. 11 and is for

those ages 10 and up.

For more information about camps and

events in Red Deer, call continuing educa-

tion at RDC at 403-356-4900, the Collicutt

Centre at (403) 358-7529, or the Kerry Wood

Nature Centre at 403-346-2010.

[email protected]

City camps offer variety

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE8 Red Deer Express Wednesday, February 22, 2012

RED DEER SAFETY CITY SOCIETY3030 55th St., Red Deer Ph: 403-314-9914 • Website: www.safetycity.ca

Offering highly regarded educational and interactive injury preventionprograms for children, in a fun and realistic environment. Summer programs include Summer Camps, Bicycle Safety, Fire and Home Safety, Acreage and Farm Safety, the Pedestrian Traffic Safety Program, where participants drivebattery-powered ATV’s, as well as weekday Birthday Parties. Program cost and age requirement varies by program; see website for complete details.Pre-registration required. Beginning March 15th, register online (BirthdayParties excluded) at www.reddeer.ca/looknbook, at City of Red Deer recreation facilities, or in person at Safety City. Birthday Party bookings available only at Red Deer Safety City, and begin Monday April 16th at 10:00 am. NOTE: whenregistering in person at Safety City, debit/credit cards NOT ACCEPTED. Foradditional information contact the office by phone or email [email protected].

CAMP CURIOUS SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMBlackfalds, Alberta • Ph: (403) 885-6246 • Website: www.blackfalds.com

Discover Camp Curious! Created by the Town of Blackfalds, Camp Curious offers children between the age of 6 – 10 years swimming lessons, sports, crafts, group activities, awesome field trips and guest speakers in a safe and supervised environment. Open to 25 kids each week throughout July and August, Camp Curious is sure to exceed your expectations!

Registration for Camp will begin May 22nd at the Civic Cultural Centre,5018 Waghorn Street. For more information on Camp Curious please phone403-885-6246 or visit www.blackfalds.com

Summer Summer CampsCamps

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gymnas cs and so much more! gymnas cs and so much more!

Call 403CCall 403---3423342---4940 or email 44940 or email [email protected] or visit [email protected] or visit www.exelta.ca

SUMMERCAMP

BAR HARBOUR

Located on Buffalo Lakenear Stettler, AB

• Canoeing • Crafts• Swimming • Sports• Campfi re • New Friends• Memories for Life

Register today online at harbourcamp.com

Campsbegin July 8th

through August 17th.

For Children & Youth ages 6-17The Heart & Soul of Summer

ROYAL CITY SOCCER CLUBThe Royal City Soccer Club is excited to host our 20th year of Super Summer

Soccer+ Camp. Having hosted over 100,000 campers in over 70 locations in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, we are the #1 grassroots soccer day camps in Canada. Our program is designed to promote personal development, team building and of course, FUN! The camp program is uniquely designed to offer a soccer focus in the morning and a leisure swim with other organized camp activities in the after-noons. We encourage all boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 13 to register. We offer full day, morning and afternoon sessions. Each camper receives a camp soccer ball, t-shirt, waterbottle personalized certificate, excellent camp ratios and much more. We also offer early drop off and late pickup times fully supervised at no extra charge. The camps operate during the months of July and August. Check out our website at www.royalsoccer.com for more information or call 1-800-427-0536. We look forward to a great summer of camp.

RED DEER TENNIS CLUB4401-47 Avenue • Ph: (403) 346-7567 • Website: www.reddeertennis.com

RD Tennis Club is located in the recreation area east of Red Deer Lodge with ample parking, north of the arena. With 8 outdoor courts and 4 indoor courts inside the new Bubble, we can now operate rain or shine! We offer excellent programs for a variety of ages and skill levels throughout the year. Our summer camps are designed for fun, fitness and skill development.Participants are taught basic tennis skills, strokes and strategies. Non-tennis orien-tated physical activities are also included. Registrants are encouraged to bring their own racquets, but if needed, some are available from our well-stocked pro shop. Participants need running shoes, t-shirt, shorts or sweats. We recommend bringing insect repellent, sunscreen, snack, water bottle, and a pair of clean indoor shoes, in case the class goes inside the Bubble.

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Where adventure becomes your everyday! We offer summer camp programs for ages

5 to family, come and experience the summer with us.

www.gulllakecentre.ca

BY FERIAN RIASE

With the summer vaca-

tions approaching and the

kids becoming restless,

many parents start looking

for ways to keep their kids

busy. This is when a sum-

mer camp comes to their

rescue.

Summer camps allow

children to indulge in fun

activities like swimming,

hiking, horse riding, sail-

ing, etc., and therefore

prove to be an ideal solu-

tion for such parents. Sum-

mer camps are benefi cial

for both the kids as well as

the parents.

On the one hand, kids

have lots of fun while they

learn how to make their

own lunch, make their

beds, sweep the fl oor and

even do their own laundry.

And, on the other hand,

parents can relax at home,

enjoy their free time and do

things they generally can-

not do because they do not

have the time to do, such

as, for example, reading a

book, watch a movie, take

a nap or even visit a friend.

Nowadays, camps fo-

cus on a particular area

such as language, art, foot-

ball or science. Language

programs are becoming

increasingly popular be-

cause, apart from having

fun, kids can learn a new

language and enjoy a beau-

tiful landscape at the same

time.

You should consider a

few important things be-

fore sending your kid to a

camp. Kids generally do

not like to change their way

of living and have prob-

lems adjusting to the new

surroundings, particularly

when they are required to

stay away from home, even

if it is for a very short dura-

tion.

Though some kids take

to the idea of staying away

from home easily, but there

are some for whom chang-

ing their routine might be

problematic. In such a case,

you should try to send your

kid to a camp where some

of his/her friends are also

going. This will enable your

kid to easily settle in the

new surroundings, without

feeling lost and alone.

When picking a camp for

your child, there are a few

things to bear in mind. All

camps must have specifi c

rules regarding health. In

the majority of the cases,

camps have a doctor or

some kind of nurse to act if

something happens.

Of course, if your kid

suffers from some disease

or illness and requires a

special type of medicine,

you must let the camp’s

main staff know of it on the

very fi rst day. Make sure

that the camp has special-

ized personnel with lifesav-

ing techniques and CPR,

just in case an accident

takes place. Nevertheless,

you do not have to worry.

The majority of the camps

are very safe.

If you send your children

to a summer camp, you

will be sure that they are

going to have a very good

time, surrounded by many

children of their age. It is a

good opportunity for them

to make new friends and

learn to share with others.

You will not regret sending

your children to a summer

camp, and you will want to

send them again the next

year because it is for sure

they will ask to go to it

again.

-courtesy of ArticleCity.com

Summer camps benefi cial to both kids and parents

Camp Alexo schedule for the 2012 Summer!

Campership subsidies are available!

Visit website for application or phone the Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre:

(403) 342-6500 or visit: www.yvc.ca

CAMP ALEXOCAMP ALEXO

Mikesew Thunderbird Phoenix Wapiabi Shunda Bighorn

7-12 yrs 10-12 yrs 13-17 yrs 7-12 yrs 7-11 yrs 10-12 yrs

July 2-6 July 9-13 July 17-26 July 30 -Aug 3 August 7-10 August 13-17

Camp Alexo schedule for the 2012 Summer!

(403) 342-6500 or visit: www.yvc.ca

CAMP ALEXOCAMP ALEXO “A place where memories are made”“A place where memories are made”

Established 1984Established 1984

Mikesew Thunderbird Phoenix Wapiabi Shunda Bighorn

7-12 yrs 10-12 yrs 13-17 yrs 7-12 yrs 7-11 yrs 10-12 yrs

July 2-6 July 9-13 July 17-26 July 30 -Aug 3 August 7-10 August 13-17

“What makes Camp Alexo special?”: Adventurous

Affordable

Caring and Friendly

Challenge and Reward

Camp Alexo schedule for the 2012 Summer!

(403) 342-6500 or visit: www.yvc.ca

CAMP ALEXOCAMP ALEXO

Mikesew Thunderbird Phoenix Wapiabi Waskasoo Bighorn

7-12 yrs 10-12 yrs 13-17 yrs 7-12 yrs 12-14 yrs 10-12 yrs

July 2-6 July 9-13 July 17-26 July 30 - Aug 3 August 7-10 August 13-17

www.yvc.ca

Camp Alexo schedule for the 2012 Summer!

(403) 342-6500 or visit: www.yvc.ca

CAMP ALEXOCAMP ALEXO

Mikesew Thunderbird Phoenix Wapiabi Shunda Bighorn

7-12 yrs 10-12 yrs 13-17 yrs 7-12 yrs 7-11 yrs 10-12 yrs

July 2-6 July 9-13 July 17-26 July 30 -Aug 3 August 7-10 August 13-17

Camp Alexo schedule for the 2012 Summer!

(403) 342-6500 or visit: www.yvc.ca

CAMP ALEXOCAMP ALEXO

Mikesew Thunderbird Phoenix Wapiabi Shunda Bighorn

7-12 yrs 10-12 yrs 13-17 yrs 7-12 yrs 7-11 yrs 10-12 yrs

July 2-6 July 9-13 July 17-26 July 30 -Aug 3 August 7-10 August 13-17

At Camp Alexo we celebrate the beauty of nature where we pride ourselves on resembling and

modelling the Alexo wolf values:

• Travel in packs - group cohesion• Playfulness and creativity• Loyalty and trust• Mental, emotional and physical strength• Self expression and intelligence

www.yvc.ca

Camp Alexo schedule for the 2012 Summer!

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CAMP EVERGREEN35 min. SW of Olds, AB • Ph: (403) 638-4230 • Website: www.camp-evergreen.com

Wall climbing and engineering; white water rafting and star gazing; wide games and horsemanship. Canoe the rapids in our … pond. Team up with your cabin to traverse the challenge course. Master your bull’s eye shot at archery.

Camp Evergreen is a Christian summer camp for kids and youth ages 6 – 18. We also offer adventure and horseback out trips and family camps. The fun doesn’t stop when summer ends! We offer year-round outdoor education and retreat bookings. Bordered by the Fallen Timber Creek and surrounded by farmland and forest, our 480 acres are designed for adventure, imagination and learning. We can host all age groups, and our facilities are user friendly and competitively priced. Call to arrange your group booking today!

There’s something for everyone at Camp Evergreen. All we’re missing is you!Check our website at www.camp-evergreen.com

THE CITY OF RED DEERCOLLICUTT CENTRE Preschool day camps for 3-5 years – Half DayCome play with us and our experienced staff for unlimited fun all planned out just for your child! Themes include: Backyard Explorer, Create It!, Western, Princess/Superhero, Dino, Olympics, Pirates of the Caribbean, Wicked Wacky & Cruise Ship.

School age day camps for 5-12 years – Full DayCampers will have weeks full of excitement as we play games, do crafts and have fun in our safe environment. Our experienced and energetic staff will make sure your child has a summer to remember. Themesinclude: Alberta Adventures, Backyard Explorer, Create It!, Cruise Ship, Olympics, Pirates of the Caribbean, Super Hero, Western and Wicked Wacky.

Specialty day camps for 6-12 years – Full of Half DayThese specialty camps will focus on basic skill development in the areas of climbing, badminton, golf and basketball. Looking for a diff erent ad-venture…try out these exciting camps: Having a Ball, Monkeying Around, Girls Rock, Shoot-Score-Splash, Treasure Hunters, LEGO, Bike & Soak, Mini Sticks-Splash and Sports Jam!

Call the Collicutt Centre at 403-358-PLAY (7529) or visitwww.reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre for more information and camp waivers.

CULTURE SERVICES - ARTS CAMPSWe’re excited to off er exceptional fi ne art camps this summer for kids 4-17 years. Artsense Preschool camp gives young children a chance to explore both visual and performing arts activities. Theatre Arts Adven-ture Camp is a week of improvisation, theatre games, costumes, make-up, mask-making and more. Visual Art Adventure Camp explores active drawing, painting, clay, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics.In Build a Book Youth Camp, kids create books from the seed of an idea to writing the story, adding images and binding the book to take home. Teens can spend a week preparing “Glee” style performance numbers while learning vocal technique, choreography and character develop-ment in our Here Come the Gleeks camp. For teen visual artists, Art At-tack Summer Studio Intensive fosters creative ideas, experiencing diff er-ent materials and techniques in a supportive environment. A new Make a Spectacle of Yourself Camp will bring visual and performing arts enthusi-asts together to do a special performance project. Rhythm Kids and Sum-mer Dance Discovery camps are off ered for preschoolers and older kids to sample a variety of dance styles. A special Boy Crew Dance Camp is a great place to learn hip hop and basic break steps for guys who love to move. All camps are led by artists trained in their disciplines and skilled at encouraging children’s creativity. Dance camps are held at the Recreation Centre; all other camps are held at the Culture Services Centre, 3827-39 Street. For more information, call Culture Services at 403-309-4091.

GH DAWE COMMUNITY CENTREPreschool Camp – Theme WeeksHalf day 2-5 yrs. Join us for a great summer of week long games, sports, crafts and unlim-ited fun.Themes include: Color Me Crazy, Enchanted Kingdom, Giddy up and Go, Bugs and Butterfl ies, Olympic Sized Sports, Sand and Sea, Let’s Get Messy, Fitness and Fun, and Giggles and Grins.

School Age Camp – Theme WeeksFull Day 5-7 yrs and 8-12 yrsOur Camps are sure to keep your child busy with daily adventures! Camps will be based around each week’s theme and take place at the GH Dawe Community Centre with occasional off site activities. Weekly themes in-clude: Galactic Adventure, Survivor, Wild Wild West, Shiver Me Timbers, London Olympics, Imaginarium, Rockin’it Out, Fitness and Fun and Cel-ebrate Summer. Campers have the opportunity to experience all that this multipurpose facility has to off er; indoor water park, playgrounds, park areas, ball diamonds, etc. Before and after child care is available when registering. For Camp waivers, visit www.reddeer.ca/dawe or for more information call 403-406-8600.

Keeping kids safe in the sunThroughout the summer there is noth-

ing like getting to play outside in the warm

weather.

You have all day to play and have lots

of adventures, with no school or responsi-

bilities. But nothing can ruin your fun like

getting a nasty sunburn. Here are some

simple sun safety tips that will keep you

having fun in the sun.

Wear sunscreen - one of the easiest ways

to protect yourself from the sun is to use

sunscreen and know how to apply it cor-

rectly. You should remember to put on sun-

screen at least 15 minutes before going out-

side, it is better if you put it on 30 minutes

before going outside. Remember to put

sunscreen on any area that is exposed to

the sun, especially hands, ears, neck, feet,

nose, shoulders and lips.

You also need to remember to reapply

sunscreen at least every two hours. You

should also reapply sunscreen every time

after your have been swimming or get

sweaty. Waterproof sunscreen is a better

choice if you will be around the water, and

always use sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.

Cover up -- another simple way to protect

your skin from the sun is to cover up. Hats

and UV protected sunglasses are impor-

tant to protect your face and eyes from sun

damage. Also wearing protective clothing,

including clothing with UV protection will

also help prevent sun damage.

Limit time outside during peak sun

hours -- it is also fairly simple to plan not

to spend too much time outside during the

sunniest hours of the day. The sun is most

powerful from around 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

During these times it is a good idea to have

other fun activities arranged, so you can

be sure to get out of the sun for a while and

protect yourself from sun damage.

Be careful near water and sand -- when

you are playing at the beach in the water

and on the sand you should be extra care-

ful about sun safety. Both water and sand

refl ect the sunlight, which can cause more

sun damage. Be sure to cover up as much

as possible and be careful to reapply your

sunscreen often and after you have been in

the water.

- courtesy of camping.com

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE12 Red Deer Express Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Summer Camp Fun@ The City of Red Deer

Preschool Day Camps 3-5 years Mornings 9:00 am - 12 pm / Afternoons 1-4 pm Before and after care is available. Children must be potty trained to participate. Join us for a summer of exciting theme camps!

School Age Day Camps5-12 years Camps run weekly from July 2 - August 31, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Early drop off and/or late pick up is available Games, activities and crafts- a different theme each week!

For more information, call 403-358-7529 (PLAY). Camp waivers available @ www.reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre

Online - www.reddeer.ca/looknbook Phone - 403-309-8555In person- Recreation Centre, Collicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe

Community Centre, Michener Aquatic CentreRegistration for all Camp programs begins March 20, 2012

C u l t u r e S e r v i c e s A r t s C a m p s

C o l l i c u t t C e n t r e3031 - 30 Avenue

Culture Services Centre 3827 - 39 Street Artsense: Preschool Camps 4-6 years Visual Art Adventure Camp 6-8 & 9-11 years Theatre Arts Adventure Camp 6-8 & 9-11 years Make a Spectacle of Yourself 9-12 years Build a Book Camp 8-12 years Here Come the Gleeks 12-17 years Art Attack 12-17 years For more information on Arts Camps, please call 403-309-4091

G . H . D a w e C o m m u n i t y C e n t r e56 Holt Street

Preschool Day Camps 2-5 years Mornings 9:00 am - 12 pm and or afternoons 1-4 pm. Join us for a great summer of games, sports, crafts and unlimited fun! Themes include: Color Me Crazy, Enchanted Kingdom, Giddy Up & Go, Bugs & Butterflies, Olympic Sized Sports, Sand & Sea, Giggles & Grins,

School Age Day Camps 5-12 years - Full or Half Day options Our camps are sure to keep your child busy with daily adventures! Camps will be based on a different them each week. Before & after child care is available.

For more information, call 403-406-8600. Camp waivers available @ www.reddeer.ca/dawe

Culture Services offers a variety of exciting summer arts camps for pre-school - 17 years. Experience visual arts, music, theatre, creative writing and more, in our camps running throughout July & August!

Recreation Centre 4501- 47 A Ave Rhythm Kids Dance Camp 4-6 years Summer Dance Discovery 6-10 years Boy Crew Dance Camp 7-10 years