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Camp Rivendell in Bragg Creek & Redwood Meadows
This summer send your kids to
camp in the Creek! Redwood House & the Bragg Creek Centre will host a variety of
fun-filled, active and extraordinary camps for kids 3 -15 years.
There are two types of Camps. Variety Day Camps and Specialty Camps
Early Bird Registration from May 1 to June 1 receives a 5% discount on prices shown below.
Variety Day Camps
These camps give kids the best variety of fun activities.
Each week is based on a special theme and will include activities such as
games, sports, field trips, singing, storytelling, arts & crafts, drama,
outdoor activities and more! Registration is one week at a time or
daily drop-in registration. (Drop-ins welcome subject to availability)
Programs will be tailored depending on the number of
registrations,
weather, space, and a variety of campers’ needs and interests.
| Hobbits | 3 - 4 yrs half day program (9 am - 1 pm) must be toilet trained |
| 5 - 6 yrs full day Program (9 am - 4 pm) | |
| Dwarves | 7 - 8 yrs full day program (9 am - 4 pm) |
| Elves | 9 - 11 yrs full day program (9 am - 4 pm) |
Variety Day Camps are held at Redwood House in Redwood Meadows
Specialty Camps
Camp Rivendell will be offering two weeks of specialty camps! These camps will feature activities centered around a special interest such as outdoor adventures and preteen self-development for girls. Specialty camps are held at the Bragg Creek Centre.
Scroll down for more details.
Variety Day Camps - Weekly Themes
Variety Camps meet at Redwood House in Redwood Meadows
July 5 - 9 - Splish! Splash! Water Week 1
This year we are going to start off our camp experience
with a SPLASH! Join your favorite camp counselors as we
surf the waves for the week. Get wet with all kinds of
outdoor water games and activities. Campers will participate
in the ultimate pool party! A great way to cool off
during a hot summer week
July 12 - 16 - Creeker Days Week
Help us get geared up for our annual Bragg Creek Days happening July 16-18! Campers will get to experience all of the hype and excitement surrounding this special festival. We will be building a float this week to ride on in the Bragg Creek Parade. We will also take a special trip to Calaway Park.
July 19 - 23 - Western Week
Howdy cowboys/girls! The Stampede fun isn’t over yet. Come on out to celebrate a real western Stampede week at camp! From bandits to bandanas we’ll giddy up all kinds of games and activities to keep any cowpoke on their spurs! Campers will get unique opportunities to experience the exciting life of a cowboy or cowgirl.
July 26 - 30 - Animal Lovers Week
Animal lovers will fall in LOVE with all of the exciting
things we
will do this week! Don’t miss out on this great camp that will
give your animal lover a chance to get their paws wet in fun
activities, games and field trips! We will learn all about
animals
and take an exciting trip to visit some very special animals.
August 3 - 6 - Celebration Week
Do you ever wish that Christmas came more than once a year? This week campers will get to celebrate all of their favorite holidays! Imagine a costume party, trick-or-treating, painting Easter eggs and decorating a Christmas tree all in one week! We’ll take a fun-filled adventure to the Let’s Play Centre!
August 9 - 13 - Mystery & Magic Week
So much to do, so little time! Grab your magic hat, you won’t want to miss out on this spectacular week! We will enter the world of magic and mystery as we do magic tricks and science experiments. We’ll take a trip to the Telus Science Centre and explore our way with crafts, games and activities through this fantastic week.
August 16 - 28 - Splish! Splash! Water Week 2
Let’s end our camp experience with yet another SPLASH! Due to the extreme popularity of our water week camps, we decided to add an extra week for all those water loving campers. This camp is the ultimate summer pool party and a great way to say farewell to summer!
Variety Camp Weekly Activities
While our theme changes from week to week at Camp Rivendell, we have a few constant activities that we do every week at camp. Read on f or all of the information!
Pancake Breakfast - Tuesday Mornings
You can sleep in a little later on Tuesday mornings because campers will enjoy a pancake breakfast every Tuesday morning! Bring a big appetite and enjoy a delicious stack of pancakes to start off the day.
Spaghetti Lunch - Thursdays
There is no need to pack a lunch on Thursday because we will provide a delicious meal of spaghetti and meat balls! Campers must still bring snacks and drinks with them.
Field Trip Days - Wednesdays (unless otherwise indicated)
Each week we will take a field trip to different locations based on our theme of the week. Please make sure to read your camp newsletter carefully so you know how to prepare for the day.
Thursday Night Camp-Over - Ages 7 - 11 *extra cost*
Why should the fun stop at the end of the day? Well on Thursdays it doesn’t have to! The Thursday night camp-over is a great opportunity for the Dwarves and Elves (kids 7-11 years) to spend a night filled with camp games, songs, and stories around a great campfire. Kids will have the chance to help make their own dinner, and the next morning breakfast is provided before enjoying their last day of camp on Friday.
Allen Bill Pond Picnic - Friday Morning
We finish off every week of camp with an exciting trip to Allen Bill Pond to play water games and have a picnic. Please come to camp with your swim suit underneath your clothing & don’t forget your towel, sunscreen, hat, extra clothing for after and a bag lunch. Parents are invited to join us during our picnic and play time at the Pond. Please note that half day hobbits stay until 2:00 pm on Fridays.
Youth Specialty Camps
Camp Rivendell Specialty Camps give youth an experience filled with adventure, new opportunities, and a chance to build lasting friendships. The uniqueness of these camps has contributed to making them extremely popular in past years. Spaces are limited so register early to avoid disappointment. Specialty Camps may include some regular day camp activities and field trips, as well as interaction with the Variety Day Camp participants.
Specialty Camps meet at Bragg Creek Centre
Youth Outoor Adventure Camp - July 19 - 23 - Ages 10 - 15 - Full Day Camp
Youth will have the incredible opportunity
to safely explore the outdoors in and around
Bragg Creek and Kananaskis, through five
days filled with adventure. Participants will
enjoy five thrilling days full of outdoor activities
including River Rafting with Inside
Out Experience!
Girlz of Summer Camp - August 9 - 13 - Ages 9 - 13 - Full Day Camp
If you enjoyed our Girlz Day Out program you will love the
Girlz of Summer
Camp! This camp offers tween girls a unique environment, with
specialized
programming to support increased self-awareness, self-esteem,
and youth leadership. Girls will participate in adventurous
field trips and
have sessions on nutrition, fitness, fashion, crafts and so much
more!
Girlz will get to participate in a slumber party sleep over on
Thursday
night. This camp is specially designed to encourage tween girls
to believe in
themselves, build confidence and develop friendships.
Important Information
Camp Hours
Monday-Fr iday
9:00 am-4:00 pm (Variety & Specialty)
9:00 am- 1 :00 pm (Hobbits Half Day)
Children must be dropped off and picked up on time. Please no early/late arrivals as our staff uses the time before and after camp to prepare for and clean up the day’s activities.
Cost
| Program | BCCA or RMCA Member | Non Member |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbits Half Day | $95/week | $115/week |
| Hobbits Full Day | $150/week | $170/week |
| Dwarves | $150/week | $170/week |
| Elves | $150/week | $170/week |
| Drop-Ins (Daily)* | ||
| Hobbits Half Day | $35/day | $40/day |
| Hobbits Full Day | $50/day | $55/day |
| Dwarves | $50/day | $55/day |
| Elves | $50/day | $55/day |
| Thursday Night Camp Over | $35/night (includes dinner & breakfast) |
$35/night (includes dinner & breakfast) |
| Specialty Camps | ||
| Youth Adventure Camp | $250/week | $270/week |
| Gurlz of Summer | $185/week | $205/week |
* Drop-ins welcome subject to availablility
The Aug 4 to 7 camp will be pro-rated due to Heritage Day.
All Information Subject to Change
Registration & Information
Since Camp Rivendell is a seasonal prgram, contact our Camp Coordinator between June and August. Our Program Director, Tracey, can answer your questions from September to May.
June to August
September to May
All year round phone: 403-949-4277 ext. 2
Camp Registration Form and Medical Form are available in .pdf format.