Summer Camp
Summer Camp Information
Kamp Kiwanis Summer Camps are fully subsidized summer camp experiences provided by Project Kampfire for children who are finishing Grade 4-6.
This summer, the grades attending session 2 and 4 will be determined after the selection process so that we can ensure those campers who are most in need of a summer camp experience can attend.
Summer 2025 Sessions
The camp sessions are 8 days long.
June 30 - July 7 for students finishing Grade 6
July 11 - 18 for students finishing Grade 4/5/6
July 22 - 29 for students finishing Grade 5
August 2 - 9 for students finishing Grade 4/5/6
August 13-20 for students finishing Grade 4
Program Specifics
Archery
Arts and crafts
Day hike in Kananaskis
Field games such as soccer and capture the flag
Flatwater Canoeing
Gaga ball
Initiative tasks and team-building activities
Low elements challenge course
Nature activities
Overnight camping under tarp shelters at one of our overnight sites
Many other specially designed activities by our staff
Location
Kamp Kiwanis 2025 will be held at Camp Connect, located off Highway 68 on the north side of Sibbald Lake. Click here for more information about Camp Connect.
Accommodations
Campers and counsellors sleep in bunkbeds in heated yurts or cabins. There will be one overnight trip at one of our camping sites during the session where groups will sleep under tarps.
There are indoor washrooms and showers, including those for single-occupant, and outhouses.
Food
Project Kampfire's Food Services team provides all meals and snacks for campers. Food coming from the kitchen will be nut free. We are able to accommodate a wide variety of dietary needs with information provided in advance on forms. The common dietary restrictions that can be accommodated are: nut free, gluten free, vegetarian/vegan and lactose free. If a camper has dietary needs outside of these food restrictions, we will refer families to our food services manager to discuss a dietary plan.
Transportation
Project Kampfire provides bus transportation at no cost for campers from Calgary on the first and last day of each session. Alternate arrangements can be made if campers are unable to use bus transportation.
Risk Assessment and Management
Project Kampfire aims to provide a safe and enjoyable summer camp experience and has done so for more than 70 years. Our staff have provided current criminal records checks and hold current certifications in standard first aid and CPR along with other training in risk management, emergency procedures, childcare, and the program material. Staff leading activities such as canoeing, the low element challenge course, hiking and trips hold appropriate certification.
Project Kampfire is an accredited member of the Alberta Camping Association (ACA) and meets the basic standards of good practice & safety as set by the ACA.
More information will be provided in health and permission packages sent to selected campers.
For any questions regarding Summer Camps please contact
Rebecca Shapiro, Camp Director at summer.kamp@projectkampfire.com or 403-242-9255
How to Attend
Kamp Kiwanis is different from most summer camps. While many camps use a first-come, first-served registration model, our process is based on a nomination system. Since our goal is to provide a summer camp experience for children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend, we rely on nominations to identify those most in need.
The majority of nominations come from teachers, but anyone can nominate a child. We accept nominations from outside the Calgary area as long as families can arrange transportation to and from the camp or to and from one of the designated bus stop locations in Calgary.
Once the forms are collected, a selection committee comprised of Project Kampfire Members and Staff will review all nominations and select the campers most in need of a summer camp experience. Health and permission packages will be sent to selected campers in early June.
Unfortunately, there are only a certain amount of spots available and sometimes it is necessary to create a wait list for campers.
Nomination Forms are due April 30, 2025.
