Prairie Explorers Day Camp

Travel back in time and explore Heritage Park as a prairie kid!


About Prairie Explorers

Step back in time and experience life on the prairie! Join the Prairie Explorers Day Camp and watch your child take on exciting, hands-on activities that bring the past to life. Dressed in historic costumes, campers will:

  • Make ice cream from scratch
  • Ride a real steam train
  • Attend a one room school house
  • Step into the pasture with our ranch animals
  • Discover the town’s happenings as a newspaper reporter

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Program Details

Program Times

9:30 am - 4 pm

Program Dates

Weekly Monday to Friday from July 7 – Aug. 22, 2025

Class Size

48

Age Range

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4

Additional Information

Age Groups:

Campers are grouped by age to ensure everyone has fun, age-appropriate experiences. This camp is perfect for campers aged 6-9.

Schedule Options:

The Prairie Explorers Day Camp runs Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • July. 7-11
  • July. 14-18
  • July. 21-25
  • July. 28 -Aug. 1
  • Aug. 4-8
  • Aug. 11-15
  • Aug. 18-22

Rates:

$325 per camper, GST Exempt

 

Pre-care and After-care:

  • Pre-care: available 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. for a fee of $45/week per participant, GST exempt.
  • After-care: available 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a fee of $45/week per participant, GST exempt.
  • Pre & After Care: $85/week per participant, GST exempt.

 

Please note: Pre-care and/or after-care require registration prior to camp start date and are an additional cost

 

Payment:

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

 

Email Confirmation:

  • A confirmation of your camp purchase will be sent by the Showpass booking system immediately after registration. If you do not receive your confirmation, please email schools@heritagepark.ca
  • A more detailed camp information package, including behaviour policies, participation waiver and medical form will be sent closer to the start of camp.

 

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 two 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).
  • Heritage Park reserves the right to cancel a camp if minimum registration numbers are not met. In this case, a refund will be provided in full to registrants.

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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