Heritage Artists Day Camp

Explore Heritage Park and history through art and nature activities!


About the Camp

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Summer Camp programs! Stay tuned for information on our 2025 camps. We look forward to seeing you next year!

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!

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, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9

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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