Heritage Artists Day Camp

Explore Heritage Park and history through art and nature activities!


About the Camp

Explore Heritage Park and history through art and nature activities! Wear a historic costume and experience the life in the early west as an artist.

  • Sketch nature and wildlife at the Bissett Wetlands!
  • Try needle-felting and dyeing using natural materials!
  • Learn the art of telegraphy!
  • Visit an antique printing press and make your own art print!
  • Take a carriage ride around town!

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Program Details

Cost

5-day Heritage Artists Day Camp: $325; 4-day Heritage Artists Day Camp (Week of July 2 and week of Aug. 6): $260; Pre-care: $45; After-care: $45; Pre-care and After-care: $85

Program Times

Camp Time: 9:30 am to 4:00pm

Pre-care: 8:30 - 9:30 am

After-care: 4 pm - 5 pm

Program Dates

Weekly from July 2 - Aug. 23

Class Size

16

Age Range

Grade 5 - Grade 6, Junior High & Highschool

Additional Information

Dates and Times

Camp Time: 9:30 am to 4 pm

Each camp is 5 days in duration (Monday – Friday) with the exception of the July 2 – 5 and August 6 – 9 camps. These are 4 days in duration (Tuesday to Friday).

  • July 2 – 5 (short week due to Canada Day statutory holiday)
  • July 8 – 12
  • July 15 – 19
  • July 22 – 26
  • July 29 – Aug 2
  • Aug 6 – 9 (short week due to Heritage Day statutory holiday)
  • Aug 12 – 16
  • Aug 19 – 23

Ages: 11-14

Price

5-day Frontier Artists Day Camp: $325

4-day Frontier Artists Day Camp (Week of July 2 and week of Aug. 6): $260

Pre-care and After-care

  • Pre-care is available from 8:30 – 9:30 am for a fee of $45/week per participant.
  • After-care is available from 4 to 5 pm for a fee of $45/week per participant (Or $85.00/week per participant if both pre-care and after-care are required).
  • Pre-care and/or after-care require registration prior to camp start date.

Payment

  • Full payment is required at time of registration;
  • Visa and Mastercard are accepted online.

Email Confirmation

  • A confirmation of your camp dates will be sent by Showpass upon registration. If you do not receive your confirmation, please email blarsen@heritagepark.ca.
  • A more detailed camp information package, including pick-up and drop-off instructions, will be sent in May 2024.

Costumes

  • As part of the unique and historical experience of our camps, all campers are loaned a historically accurate costume that must be worn each day of camp.
  • All pieces must be returned and in good condition on the last day of camp or you may be charged a damage fee.

Cancellations and Transfers

  • If you need to cancel your registration, Heritage Park will issue a full refund (minus a $100 administration fee) provided you cancel at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the booked camp. No refunds will be issued after that time.
  • Transfers will be permitted up to three weeks before the start of the camp, subject to availability.
  • We are unable to pro-rate the cost of camp if your child needs to miss any day(s).

Questions?

Visit Heritage Park

1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V 2X3

Email: info@heritagepark.ca
Phone: 403.268.8500

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