English and French Explorers
Join us for 4 days of outdoor exploration and scientific discovery as you train to be a fur trader like David Thompson!
About
A bilingual summer day camp is offered to kids during the months of July and August at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site.
Now in our fifth year, our summer day camp offered for ages 7-11, grows with positive feedback from parents and participants. Kids should come dressed for the weather with good shoes, as they hike the trails, play in the fort, learn about First Nations cultures, and take part in conservation efforts around the site.
Camp programs are offered Tuesday through Friday from 9am-4pm. A nutritious snack is provided daily.
Billingual
In 2016, our camps in English are offered July 5-8, July 26-29 and August 2-5.
Our camps in French are offered July 12-15 and August 16-19. To offer an French Immersion camp we're happy to work in partnership with the local Canadian Parents for French chapter.
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For more information email: summercamp.chs@gmail.com.
All registration forms can be printed and filled out, along with payment mailed to:
Confluence Heritage Society
Box 2141
Rocky Mountain House, AB
T4T 1B6
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Register
Space is limited, please register early. Fill out the registration forms and image release forms below.
Coureurs des Bois
Translated to "runners of the woods", a coureur des bois fur trader was a French-Canadian that worked independently in the fur trade. They were skilled woodsman that journeyed inland by canoe to hunt for furs to trade.
About
August 9-12, 2016. Coureurs des Bois is an adventure camp for teens ages 11-14. Participants are involved in learning survival and fur trade skills, as if they had signed up to work for one of the fur trade companies. Activities may include canoeing, biking, and hiking along the great North Sasatchewan River. This camp also has a sleepover component and some hands-on fur trader recruitment! Campers learn how to set up tents, cook meals, and complete daily tasks just as the voyageurs would have done to survive the journey back to Montréal. Join us at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site for another exciting camp of Coureurs des Bois!
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What To Bring
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Day backpack
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Sunscreen/Bugspray
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Sturdy Waking Shoes
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Clothes appropriate for any weather.
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Swim Gear
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Bicycle and helmet
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Sleeping Bag, Mat, and Pillow (sleepovers)
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Overnight Essentials/Toiletries (sleepovers)
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Lunches (for 9am - 4pm days)
Included
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Daily Snack
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Some Meals (will be notified prior to camp)
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Interpretation
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Art Supplies
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Activities
Register
Space is limited, please register early. Registration forms available here.
For more information email: summercamp.chs@gmail.com
All registration forms can me printed, filled out and along with payment mailed to:
Confluence Heritage Society
Box 2141
Rocky Mountain House, AB
T4T 1B6
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Junior Explorers
About
In 2015, our Junior Camp offered a half day program for ages 4-6. Kids spent the mornings from 9am-12 noon, exploring the National Historic Site, learning about the First Nations culture and animals important to our history. Tuesday through Friday the kids were able to eat their snacks in a new location such at the Hudson Bay Company York Boat, play in the fort and hear stories told in the tipi. This camp was a great hit and we're happy to offer it twice for the summer of 2016.
What to Expect in 2016
Here at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, the Confluence Heritage Society staff work hard to make the Junior Explorer camp fun, educational, and safe for campers. Each half day focuses on a different subject (First Nations, animals, fur trade, etc.), and is delivered in various manners (storytelling, crafts, games, presentations).
Junior Explorers is offered Tuesday through Friday, July 19-22, 2016. Kids can register for the morning from 9am-12 noon OR afternoon 1pm-4pm sessions.
Please note the program will repeat, so please only register for one or the other.
What to Bring
Packed in a backpack all kids should bring:
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A water bottle and packed snack.
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Clothing appropriate for the weather, extra clothing.
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Closed toed shoes, the trails are rough
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Bug spray
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Sun screen
Included
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Daily Snack
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Interpretation
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Craft Supplies
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FUN!
Register
Space is limited, please register early.
Registration forms available here.
For more information email: summercamp.chs@gmail.com
All registration forms can me printed, filled out, and along with payment mailed to:
Confluence Heritage Society
Box 2141
Rocky Mountain House, AB
T4T 1B6
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Summer Camp Financial Assistance
This year financial assistance is being offered to families whose children would not otherwise have the chance to attend summer camp. This opportunity applies to residents of the Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County area.
To obtain this financial assistance, participants must fill out the Financial Assistance Form below. It is also required to include a health form and image release form. We ensure that there is confidentiality of information at all times.
After the form is complete, please return it to the Confluence Heritage Society at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site. We may be contacted at summercamp.chs@gmail.com or at 403-845-6680.