Summer Camps
Choose Your Own Adventure
Our sport and curiosity summer camps are powered by the c.Lab at Rundle. These camps are sure to fill your child’s summer with adventure and fun! We offer camps for everyone and they are open to the wider Calgary community. Join us for unique experiences, an opportunity to learn something new, and a chance to make new friends.
We know it’s important for our campers to stay balanced. Therefore, all camps ensure body breaks, outside time, and break times depending on their choice of camp and let’s not forget snack time! All campers will receive a cool camp t-shirt during their first week of camp.
The Details | 2023
Who: All children entering kindergarten – grade 6 in fall 2023
What: Weekly, full-day camps
When: Weekly from July 3 – 28
Times:
- Drop-off | 8:00 am – 8:30 am
- Camp | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Pick-up | 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 17th Avenue SW Campus | Map
Price: $360 – $400 depending on the choice of camp.
Registration:
Registration now! Registration deadlines for each camp are as follows:
- July 3 – 7 Camps | Register by June 27
- July 10 – 14 Camps | Register by July 5
- July 17 – 21 Camps | Register by July 12
- July 24 – 28 Camps | Register by July 19
Our Camps
Take Note
- Week#1 Registration Deadline is June 27
- Drop off | 8:00 am – 8:30 am
- Camp | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Pick-up | 3:30 – 4:00 pm
- Camps feature a morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) combination
- Camp descriptions are listed below
Grades 1–3
Volleyball AM + Stampede PM | $380
Volleyball AM + LEGO® PM |$380
Grades 4–6
Stampede AM + Volleyball PM | $380
Sportz Sizzler AM + Volleyball PM |$380
Camp Descriptions
LEGO® | Grades 1–3
Rundle LEGO® camps encourage curiosity and creativity while reinforcing STEAM-based learning. Campers will design, problem solve, grow their basic understanding of design building, and have fun working cooperatively with friends. Campers will learn about the basics of simple machines and robust structures through a variety of fun guided builds, such as bridges, towers, and even zipline cars!
Volleyball | Grades 1–3, 4–6
In all of our sports camps, our campers will be engaged in stage-appropriate drills and games with high-level coaches to help our campers maximize their potential while developing character and life skills. This summer camp program provides campers with a fun and rewarding volleyball experience and is a fun introduction to our campers. In addition to volleyball, campers will play badminton, belly baseball, and tchoukball. Both the volleyball and the multi-sport portions of this camp provide our campers with fundamental skill development in rally point games as well as work on team concepts and coordination in passing and throwing style games.
Sportz Sizzler | Grades 4–6
In all of our sports camps, our campers will be engaged in stage-appropriate drills and games with high-level coaches to help our campers maximize their potential while developing character and life skills. Start your day with a variety of sports to keep active! In Sportz Sizzler, campers will get to engage in many different sports such as dodgeball, gaga ball, kickball, and more. These campers will engage different parts of their minds and muscles to help improve their skills on the field or court while having a blast!
Stampede Sneak-a-Peak | Grades 1–3, 4–6
Shine up your boots and dawn your hat to get in the spirit for the 2023 Calgary Stampede. Campers will learn about Stampede traditions, explore Indigenous cultures, and try their hand at some favourite cowboy activities! Campers will have the inside scoop on this year’s festivities from the official Calgary Stampede team, who are bringing the Stampede to Rundle for this fun-filled week. See you soon, and don’t forget to bring your Yahoo!
Take Note
- Week#2 Registration Deadline is July 5
- Drop off | 8:00 am – 8:30 am
- Camp | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Pick-up | 3:30 – 4:00 pm
- Camps feature a morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) combination
- Camp descriptions are listed below
Grades 1–3
Basketball AM + Tech Wizards PM | $380
Basketball AM + Theatre PM |$400
Grades 4–6
Theatre AM + Basketball PM | $400
Sportz Sizzler AM + Basketball PM |$380
Camp Descriptions
Theatre | Grades 1–3, 4–6Ignite wonder with Trickster Theatre! Get the creative juices flowing when campers experience working with artists to learn storytelling through movement. Spend the week engaging in theatre games, as well as designing and developing a unique story using the theme “Igniting Wonder.” Once completed, we take the show to the stage! With sound, stage and lighting, see your camper’s imagination come to life in a filmed performance. We “wonder” what amazing stories will be created!
Tech Wizards | Grades 1–3
Our Tech Wizard campers will use important educational technologies such as G-Suite (Google Slides, Google Docs), Coding with Blockly and Spheros, iMovie and Green Screen to promote curiosity, independence, and exploration. This variety of software and platform exposure will enhance your child’s understanding and appreciation for technology! Campers will learn about digital citizenship and ways to conduct research safely online.
All campers will be provided with an iPad to use during their time at Tech Wizards camp. We will also “unplug” and take plenty of outdoor breaks to enjoy the sun.
Basketball | Grades 1–3, 4–6
In all of our sports camps, our campers will be engaged in stage-appropriate drills and games with high-level coaches to help our campers to maximize their potential while developing character and life skills. This camp has a focus on basketball and follows the national youth basketball program designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship, and a love of the game. In addition, we will be playing additional “ball” games to enhance our hand-eye and foot-eye coordination. Our campers will play dodgeball-type games, handball, and indoor soccer.
Sportz Sizzler | Grades 4–6
In all of our sports camps, our campers will be engaged in stage-appropriate drills and games with high-level coaches to help our campers maximize their potential while developing character and life skills. Start your day with a variety of sports to keep active. In Sportz Sizzler, campers will get to engage in many different sports such as dodgeball, gaga ball, kickball, and more. These campers will engage different parts of their minds and muscles to help improve their skills on the field or court while having a blast!
Take Note
- Week#3 Registration Deadline is July 12
- Drop off | 8:00 am – 8:30 am
- Camp | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Pick-up | 3:30 – 4:00 pm
- Camps feature a morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) combination
- Camp descriptions are listed below
Grades 1–3
Soccer AM + Art PM | $400
Soccer AM + Dance PM |$380
Grades 4–6
Art AM + Soccer PM | $400
Sportz Sizzler AM + Soccer PM |$380
Camp Descriptions
Art | Grades 1–3, 4–6
Our local artist in residence, Debi Baldwin, will teach multiple mediums such as clay, pastels, acrylics, and watercolours to your camper. These techniques will be applied to art themes including animals, nature, and abstracts. Campers will develop skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media with step-by-step instructions to create art projects unique to them. Our Rundle ASCENT leaders provide personalized support to each camper to help inspire them to create a masterpiece.
Find What Moves You | Grades 1–3
Find what moves YOU in this week-long exploration of different dance styles including hip hop, street jazz, musical theatre, and acrobatics! No experience with dance? No problem — the experienced and certified instructors at Leap Studios know how to make dance accessible and enjoyable for all kinds of movers. We choose fun, popular music that the campers know and are excited about with each day featuring a new genre and theme to keep your child learning and engaged. Campers can discover their favourite dance style and see how therapeutic, energizing, and fun dance can be!
Soccer | Grades 1–3, 4–6
In all of our sports camps, our campers will be engaged in stage-appropriate drills and games with high-level coaches to help our campers to maximize their potential while developing character and life skills. Our soccer camp offers a balance of recreational and competitive skill development and gameplay. This camp encourages participation and a love of the game.
Sportz Sizzler | Grades 4–6
In all of our sports camps, our campers will be engaged in stage-appropriate drills and games with high-level coaches to help our campers maximize their potential while developing character and life skills. Start your day with a variety of sports to keep active. In Sportz Sizzler, campers will get to engage in many different sports such as dodgeball, gaga ball, kickball, and more. These campers will engage different parts of their minds and muscles to help improve their skills on the field or court while having a blast!
Take Note
- Week#4 Registration Deadline is July 19
- Drop off | 8:00 am – 8:30 am
- Camp | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | KinderCrew 8:30 am – 2:15 pm (child care available)
- Pick-up | 3:30 – 4:00 pm
- Camps feature a morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) combination
- Camp descriptions are listed below
Kindergarten
KinderCrew AM & PM | $360
Grades 1–3
Multi-sport AM + LEGO® PM | $380 | FULL
Multi-sport AM + Wellness PM |$380
Grades 4–6
LEGO® Robotics AM + Multi-sport PM | $380
Sportz Sizzler AM + Multi-sport PM |$380
Camp Descriptions
LEGO® | Grades 1–3 | FULL
Rundle LEGO® camps encourage curiosity and creativity while reinforcing STEAM-based learning. Campers will design, problem solve, grow their basic understanding of design building, and have fun working cooperatively with friends. Campers will learn about the basics of simple machines and robust structures through a variety of fun guided builds, such as bridges, towers, and even zipline cars! We will take plenty of outdoor breaks to enjoy the sun.
LEGO® Robotics | Grades 4–6
Rundle LEGO® camps encourage curiosity and creativity while reinforcing STEAM-based learning. Campers will design, problem solve, grow their basic understanding of design building, and have fun working cooperatively with friends. Campers will learn about the basics of simple machines and students will be introduced to LEGO® Mindstorm Robotics through engineering, math and coding principles. We will take plenty of outdoor breaks to enjoy the sun.
Multi-Sport | Grades 1–3, 4–6
In all of our sports camps, our campers will be engaged in stage-appropriate drills and games with high-level coaches to help our campers maximize their potential while developing character and life skills. This camp consists of a variety of other sports and games, appropriate for all levels that aim to develop a love of sport and recreation. This camp is a great opportunity for youth to develop a variety of athletic skills in a supportive and fun environment. We will be teaching flag football, ultimate frisbee, soccer, rugby, netball, and many other sports. This camp has it all!
Sportz Sizzler | Grades 4–6
In all of our sports camps, our campers will be engaged in stage-appropriate drills and games with high-level coaches to help our campers maximize their potential while developing character and life skills. Start your day with a variety of sports to keep active! In Sportz Sizzler, campers will get to engage in many different sports such as dodgeball, gaga ball, kickball, and more. These campers will engage different parts of their minds and muscles to help improve their skills on the field or court while having a blast!
Inside Out: Wellness Camp | Grades 1–3
Let’s get outside and enjoy nature! Each day campers will make and enjoy their own smoothie from the smoothie bar while developing positive habits around nutrition. Campers will explore a growth mindset through music, nature activities, and art. Daily yoga, hikes, and outdoor experiences will energize the campers and give them a positive physical outlet while connecting with nature. This camp is guaranteed to help your child improve their overall well-being and have a ton of fun doing so!
KinderCrew | Ages 4–5
This program is intended to support Rundle’s newest students’ transition to the College Kindergarten program. However, the camp is suitable to prepare all young children attending kindergarten in the fall. We will provide campers with fun summer practice activities to extend the learning through to September. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt and a progress report to help identify areas of success and growth for your child.
Getting Ready to Learn
As your preschooler is getting ready to go to kindergarten, this camp helps them to sharpen their literacy, math, and writing skills in fun and developmentally appropriate ways.
- Math Centre helps children develop math skills with a variety of materials and fun strategies.
- Letter and Sounds Centre promotes basic phonics and a love of books.
- Writing Centre encourages beginning letter formation through fun early writing activities.
Getting Ready for Friendships and Play
To get your preschooler ready for kindergarten, this camp will help them sharpen their cooperative problem-solving and communication skills and encourage creativity in fun and developmentally appropriate ways.
- Cooperation Station helps children work on their communication and courteous language skills.
- Creation Station presents free-choice art experiences to develop creativity and personal expression.
- STEAM Station provides these young students with opportunities to jump into cooperative STEAM projects to promote group problem-solving and design thinking.
- Construction Zone Play where children will enjoy building theme-free play on our grounds.
- Wellness Centre promotes daily quiet time through yoga and music.
Things You Need to Know
Registration
All registrations are to be completed online due to the required forms.
- Current Rundle Families Register HERE
- Guest Families Register HERE (new fall 2023 families must use the guest option)
- Guest Family Registration Instructions
Registration Deadlines
- July 3 – 7 Camps | Register by June 27
- July 10 – 14 Camps | Register by July 5
- July 17 – 21 Camps | Register by July 12
- July 24 – 28 Camps | Register by July 19
Prices & Refunds
Prices
- Camp prices range from $360 – $400 depending on the choice of camp.
Refund Policy
- If your plans change, refunds/credits are offered up to June 1, 2023. All refunds or credits are subject to a $50 per week administration fee.
All camps run from 8:30 am–3:30 pm.
Drop-off & Pick-up
- Morning drop-off is no earlier than 8:00 am.
- Afternoon pick-up is no later than 4:00 pm.
- All pick-ups are at the designated Parent Pick-Up Zone. There will be no additional playground time once children are picked up.
- Please note that this is a firm pick-up time and no additional childcare is available after 4:00 pm. Our busy camp day ends at 4:00 pm and we would appreciate all of our camper families exiting the campus right after pick up.
Child Care
- There is no charge for child care from 8:00 am – 8:30 am and 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm.
- Our KinderCrew camp has additional child care from 2:15 pm–3:30 pm at a cost of $35/week per camper.
- Lunch and creative play are from 11:30 am–12:30 pm each day.
- Campers may supply their own snacks and lunch or order through our Healthy Hunger partner program. More information will be available to you after registration to book Healthy Hunger.
Summer Camp Director
Heather Mayer | Curiosity Camps & Jr. Cobras Sports Camps
Senior Staff
Partner instructors and coaches
Rundle College alumni coaches
Rundle College Child Care professional staff
Junior Staff
Rundle Ascent Leaders*
*Our Rundle Ascent Leaders are Rundle Junior and Senior High students. After months of intense leadership training, they are ready to help lead our camps. Our students embody Rundle’s values of kindness, curiosity, and wellness, and these are exactly what our summer camps are all about.
Please reach out to us at clab@rundle.ab.ca with any questions you may have.
Curiosity Camp Leaders 2022
Junior Cobras Camp Leaders 2022
Rundle summer camps operate following our Alberta Child Care licensed program. As such, you can expect the following:
All camp options will meet a 2:15 ratio with enthusiastic senior and junior leaders.
Our supervisors and directors have first-aid training and experience working with various age groups of children.
Experienced alumni and senior high leaders are excited to mentor our junior high leaders, who receive training and mentorship in the Summer Ascent Leader Program.
- Our 2023 Camp Handbook is available here and provides more detailed information about our camps.
You can be assured that we are doing everything to ensure parents don’t have to worry about anything this July; except sunscreen and how much fun their kids will have!
Camp Handbook
Our 2023 Camp Handbook is available here and provides more detailed information about our camps.
Tell Your Friends
We would be grateful if you could share our camps with your friends and family and invite them to join us for adventure and fun. Word of mouth is our best advertising tool!
Questions?
We’ve got you! We are here to answer any questions you may have. Please reach out to us at clab@rundle.ab.ca or call 403-282-8411.
The Rundle Summer camps are AMAZING! Professional, caring staff who keep our children safe while providing them with fun camp! Rundle camps are for EVERYONE and my son’s favourite of all the summer camps.
We look forward to it every year.
The Rundle Camps are my kids’ favourite camps of the summer. The camp counsellors are amazing, and empathetic, and they love working with the kids. There is a lot of variety with a combination of athletic and STEAM programming. As a parent, I love the fact that they are full-day with reasonable drop-off and pick-up times to make working during the summer much less stressful. I would definitely recommend these camps to anyone!
Thoughts From Our Camp Counsellors
Learn about the camp experience from our camp counsellors and why they are excited to work at Rundle Summer Camps. We believe in hiring and mentoring our own students through our Rundle Ascent Leaders program.