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Get Ready for Summer Wilderness Camps at WinSport!

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This Know Before You Go is for the following Summer Camps:

  • Wilderness Explorers Camps
  • Wilderness Knots & Knives Camps
  • Wilderness Survival Skills Camps

 

Before Your First Day

  • Complete the waiver for your child's camp.
  • Complete the Participant Information Form and bring a printed copy to your child’s assigned instructor on the first day of camp. This form is mandatory and will set up our instructors to take care of your child and have a successful week. If you can't print a copy of this form in advance, we will have them available to complete at check-in.
  • Friend Requests: If your child would like to be in the same group as a friend, please notify your child’s assigned instructor at check-in. We recommend friends arrive at check-in at the same time on the first day.

 

Camp Basics: What To Bring

Please check the forecast daily and prepare your child with layers for changing conditions. All belongings should be clearly labeled. Arrive ready for fun with the following:

  • A backpack that can be worn all day
  • Lunch and pocket snacks (no microwave or refrigerator will be available)
  • Minimum two 1-litre water bottles (groups will visit water refill stations as needed)
  • Any required medication (participant must be able to administer it themselves)
  • Sunscreen (please apply before arrival, and provide a bottle for reapplying throughout the day)
  • Bug repellent
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Clothes that do not restrict movement and can get dirty
  • Rain jacket or waterproof jacket
  • Socks
  • Close-toed athletic shoes
Wilderness Knots & Knives Camps:
  • Wood carving and survival skills knives will be provided. Personal knives are not permitted.
Wilderness Survival Skills Camps (Off-Site Trips):
  • Campers will be participating in an off-site trip to Kananaskis (Ribbon Creek Day Use) or the Bow Valley (Yamnuska Bluffs) led by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS).
  • Campers will take a chartered school bus organized by WinSport. WinSport instructors will be present on the bus and on the off-site hike in Kananaskis or the Bow Valley. If your child is registered for this camp, please ensure that you bring a printed and signed copy of the attached CPAWS waiver on the first day of camp.

 

Camp Schedule

  • Before-Care: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Check-in: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Camp activities: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • After-care: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

 

What to Expect at Check-In on Day One

  • Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before camp activities start.
  • We will confirm waiver completion for your child's camp.
  • Your child’s assigned instructor will collect your child’s Participant Information Form.
  • If your child is participating in a Wilderness Survival Skills Camp, your child's assigned instructor will collect your child's signed CPAWS waiver.
  • Inform your child’s assigned instructor if your child would like to be in the same group as a friend.
  • We will provide information on your child’s camp schedule and answer any questions you may have.
  • Expect to make friends and have lots of fun!

 

Help Us Support Your Camper

Is there anything we should know about your child to help them feel comfortable, confident and successful at camp – any specific learning styles, communication needs, sensory preferences, medical information or supports they receive at school? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Some campers may benefit from additional support in busy or high-sensory environments. While WinSport does not provide one-to-one aides, families are welcome to arrange their own support person if needed.

If you plan to bring a support person, please contact us as early as possible. A Vulnerable Sector Check is required and can take two to three weeks to process.

For best planning, we recommend reaching out to inclusion@winsport.ca at least three weeks before camp so we can work together to set your child up for a great experience.

 

Stay tuned for more information on check-in and out locations

 

Additional Information

  • Code of Conduct
  • Summer Camp FAQ
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at camps@winsport.ca. If you prefer to speak with us directly, send us an email requesting a call, and a member of our team will reach out to you Monday-Friday, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.


We look forward to seeing you at WinSport soon!

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