2013 Summer Programs

South Fish Creek Recreation Association's 2013 Summer Program Guide - Registration for Summer Programs is open! Don't be disappointed....call now!


Are you looking for something exciting to keep your children occupied and entertained this summer - something a little different from normal? Our specialized programs may be just the thing for your child! In addition to making new friends and having tons of fun, your child will leave these camps with increased knowledge and skills. Shh...don't tell them that they'll learn something; they'll be having too much fun to notice! Space is extremely limited and these camps fill up fast so we recommend registering early.


Those registering for more than one child or more than one program will receive a 10% discount on their registration with the EXCEPTION of the BYTE CAMP. The BYTE CAMP is exempt from the discount opportunity as it is an outside company offering this camp.


Discount ONLY applies to SFCRA daycamps.

 

Full Day Programs

 

Reach For The Sky Art Program

All camps will include sketching, painting, and sculpture activities. Day camps will include themed projects that will allow participants to explore their sense of expression, socialize with their peers, and learn new techniques such as book binding, print making and origami. Be prepared to explore your imagination, bring sketchbooks outside, and wear clothes you can get creative in (aka messy). All supplies are included.

 

Ages: 6 - 9 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm 
Cost: $175.00 (members) or $210.00 (non-members)

July 29 - August 02
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4183
August 12 -16
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4184

 

Age: 10 - 13 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm 
Cost: $175.00 (members) or $210.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

July 08 - July 12 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4182
August 19 - 23   
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4185


Sports, Sports & More Sports Program

Perfect for the active boy or girl! This full day program is filled with - you guessed it - SPORTS! Days are spent either outside (weather dependant) or in our community gym, and include a variety of common sports. Experience sports such as soccer, floor hockey, flag football, basketball, badminton, cooperative games, volleyball and much more. Each day also features at least one special guest for some in-depth skill instruction and exposure to new and different sports. Last year, guest instructors included Lacrosse, Fencing, Soccer, Tennis, Goal Ball, Aikido, Ultimate Frisbee, and Netball. With so many different sports to learn, this program will keep your kids active!

 

Ages: 6 - 9 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $175.00 (members) or $210.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

July 08-12 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4131
July 22 - 26 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4132
August 06 - August 09** 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 4 Days

Course Code #4133

August 19 - 23 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days

Course Code #4134

 

Ages: 10 - 13 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm 
Cost: $175.00 (members) or $210.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)
Cost: $140.00 (members) or $168.00 (non-members) - (4 day week)**

July 02 - 05** 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 4 Days Course Code #4135
July 15 - 19 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4136
July 29 - August 02 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days

Course Code #4137

August 12 - 16 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4138

 

So You Think You Can Dance Program

Get out of the house this summer and come experience our version of the hit TV reality show. During our fun five day program, your child will have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of dance styles, movements and skills with an eclectic mix of music. Each morning and afternoon will include at least 90 minutes of formal dance instruction; filled with basic fundamental dance steps, music, learning games, and short dance combinations. Your child will leave this program with an increased sense of confidence, creativity, rhythm, and improved coordination; all learned in a safe and encouraging environment. Also included daily are fun out door activities (weather dependent) and cooperative games.

Ages: 6 - 9 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $175.00 (members) or $210.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)
Cost: $140.00 (members) or $168.00 (non-members) - (4 day week)**

 

July 02 - 05**
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 4 Days Course Code #4191

 

Ages: 10 - 13 yrs
Day/Time: Monday  - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $175.00 (members) or $210.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

 

July 22 - 26**

 

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Course Code #4192

 

It's All In The Act Drama Camp

It's all in the act - the act of being a young performer that is! Join us for five days of imaginative exploration and fun where there are no boundaries to your creative processes except yourself. Explore basic dramatic techniques such as projecting your voice, creating characters and improvising scenes as well as gaining the confidence to stand on stage. Don't stop with just the performers in the show - this camp will also explore the creative arts that help build the visual showcase such as mask making, set decorating, face painting, costumes and more. All supplies will be provided.

 

Ages: 6 - 9 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $175.00 (members) or $210.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

 

July 15 - 19 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4188

 

Ages: 10 - 13 yrs
Day/Time: Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $140.00 (members) or $168.00 (non-members) - (4 day week)

 

August 06 -09 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4189

 

Science

Come join "Bryan the Science Guy" in an exciting and interactive week of science. Be prepared to get "ooooey and gooey" when you make your own slime and other interesting things like straw bridges, and mining for "rocks" in cookie crumbles. Enrich your child's learning experiences through hands-on science activities. Each session is tailored to the age, grade and interest of the students. Bryan will be teaching July 15 - 19, 2013 and our newest Science Guy will be teaching July 22 - 25, August 12 - 16 and August 19 - 23. Both of these instructors are awesome!

Ages: 6 - 9 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $175.00 (members) or $210.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

 

July 15 - 19

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

5 Days Course Code #4158 - Instructor Bryan
July 22 - 25

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

5 Days Course Code #4206 - Instructor Evan
August 12 - 16

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

5 Days Course Code #4207 - Instructor Evan
August 19 - 23

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

5 Days Course Code #4208 - Instructor Evan

 

Ages: 10 - 13 yrs
Day/Time: Monday  - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $175.00 (members) or $210.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

 

August 19 - 23
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4159

 

Byte Camp - 11 - 14 yrs. (Byte Camp is a private camp offered at SFCRA and is not an SFCRA run camp, therefore does not qualify for the multiple program registration discount.) "Flash Video Game Design" (July 8 - 12, 2013)

Create your own wacky characters, cool game play and fun levels in your very own on-line game! Students will start the week making short animated films, and each day new programming skills will be taught to help them make the animations interactive. The final project is a video game built from scratch that will go on-line and is handed out on take-home USB sticks! Have a look at www.bytecamp.ca for hundreds of great games from previous years! Lots of time during the week is devoted to outdoor activities so that your child is fresh for new challenges.

 

Ages: 11 -14 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $260.00

July 08 - 12, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4141

 

"3D Animation" (July 22 - 26, 2013)

Dreaming of a career with PIXAR? Ever wonder how those awesome 3D animated movies like Shrek, Toy Story and The Incredibles are made?

Spend the week learning how by modelling, animating and telling your own stories in 3D. You'll use wonderful (& free!) 3D software to design characters that jump off the screen and then make them come alive by adding voices, soundtracks and completing your own animated short film. Final projects will be posted on-line and handed out on take-home USB sticks to show off to friends and family.

 

Ages: 11 - 14 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $260

July 22 - 26, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4148

 

 

"Music Video Production" (August 6 - 9, 2013)

Make your own music and music video! Camp time will be split between digital music composition, video filming and editing. Use amazing software tools to craft your very own song from scratch. Play an instrument? Bring it to camp to record yourself and add a digital backup band. Experiment with video and editing techniques to make the video as cool as your tune. Learn how to add special effects too! No music or video experience necessary.

 

Ages: 9 - 12 yrs
Day/Time: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm**
Cost: $220

August 06 - 09
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4149

 

"Claymation Movie Production" (August 12 - 16, 2013)

Make your own clay characters come to life, just like Wallace and Gromit! Participants will get to build their own clay characters, sets and props; develop their own script; shoot their movie scenes; and then learn to edit and add sounds and special effects to complete the whole project. Completed projects are posted on-line at www.bytecamp.ca and handed out on take home USB sticks. Don't worry parents, there will be plenty of time devoted to outdoor games and activities!

 

Ages: 9 - 12 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $260

August 12 - 16
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4160

 

"Flash Video Game Design" (August 26 - 30, 2013)

Create your own wacky characters, cool game play and fun levels in your very own on-line game! Students will start the week making short animated films and each day new programming skills will be taught to help them make the animations interactive. The final project is a video game built from scratch that will go on-line and is handed out on take-home USB sticks! Have a look at www.bytecamp.ca for hundreds of great games from previous years! Lots of time during the week is devoted to outdoor activities so that your child is fresh for new challenges.

Ages: 11 - 14 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $260.00 
 

August 26 - 30

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

5 Days Course Code #4161

 

Kids With Cameras - NEW

 

Ages: 10 - 15 yrs
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9;00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $125.00 (members) or $150.00 (non-members)

 

July 29 - August 02 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5 days Course Code #4186

  

Half Day Programs - Morning Options & Afternoon Options

 

Create and Groove PRESCHOOLERS Art Program

Does your child love to create, dance, and groove? Join us for this creative arts program specifically designed for "tiny" participants to enjoy. This hands-on art and dance program will encourage your child to explore the world of creative art through the use of paper, paints, play-dough, movement, dance and crafts. Each day includes art instruction, songs, musical games and much, much more designed to stimulate creativity and imagination. Participants can bring any finished projects home. Also included each day are developing coordination, language and social interaction skills through the use of story time, creative play, and dance. This is an un-parented program and all participants attending MUST be fully potty-trained.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs (un-parented)
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm (MORNING OPTION)
Cost: $85.00 (members) or $100.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

$68.00 (members) or $80.00 (non-members) - (4 day week)**

 

July 02 - 05** 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 4 Days Course Code #4143
July 29 - August 02 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4144

 

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs (un-parented)
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 4:00pm (AFTERNOON OPTION)
Cost: $85.00 (members) or $100.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

$68.00 (members) or $80.00 9non-members) - (4 day week)**

  

July 02 - 05**
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4 Days Course Code #4145
July 29 - August 02
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4146

 

Tiny Tunes Music Program
An enriching music experience designed specifically for your "tiny" participants. Our music program will help children to explore the world around them through music, movement, and play. Each day features 60 minutes of formal music instruction focusing on the basic elements of music through singing words, musical patterns, rhythm, movement and sound games. This program will also focus on developing coordination, language and social interaction skills through the use of crafts, story time, creative play, and dance. This is an un-parented program and all participants MUST be fully potty trained to attend. Formal instrucation is provided by Sonata Yamaha School of Music.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs (un-parented)
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm (MORNING OPTION)
Cost: $85.00 (members) or $100.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

$68.00 (members) or $80.00 (non-members) - (4 day week)

 

July 08 - 12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4139
August 06 - August 09** 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 4 Days Course Code #4140

 

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs (un-parented)
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 4:00pm (AFTERNOON OPTION) 
Cost: $85.00 (members) or $100.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

Cost: $68.00 (members) or $80.00 (non-members) - (4 day week)

 

July 08 - 12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4141
August 06 - August 09** 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4142

 

Wee Sports Program

Unsure what to do with that "active" little one? Come try our modified, age appropriate version of our Sports, sports and more sports. Your preschooler will experience a variety of popular sports, in a non-competitive, fun atmosphere. Also included each day are developing coordination, language and social interaction skills through the use of crafts, story time, creative play, and dance. This is an un-parented program and all participants MUST be fully potty trained to attend.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs (un-parented)
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm (MORNING OPTION)
Cost: $85.00 (members) or $100.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

July 15 - 19
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4150
August 12 - 16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4151

 

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs (un-parented)
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 1:00am - 4:00pm (AFTERNOON OPTION)
Cost: $85.00 (members) or $100.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

 

July 15 - 19
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4152
August 12 - 16 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4153

 

Pint-Sized Scientists

Does your child have an interest in science? Come join us in our NEW science program for your preschooler. Your "pint-sized scientist" will take part in social interaction games, mini science experiments, crafts and much more. Types of experiments would be: building a volcano, tornado in a bottle, planting seeds, and others. This is an un-parented program and all participants attending MUST be fully potty-trained to attend.

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs (un-parented)
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm (MORNING OPTION)
Cost: $85.00 (members) or $100.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

 

July 22-26
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4154
August 19-23
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4155

 

Ages: 3 - 5 yrs (un-parented)
Day/Time: Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 4:00pm (AFTERNOON OPTION)
Cost: $85.00 (members) or $100.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

 

July 22-26
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4156
August 19-23
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5 Days Course Code #4157

 

JUST ADDED! BRAND NEW FOR SUMMER 2013!

Do you want a head start on the upcoming skating or hockey season?? Are you interested in continuing to build the skills you've learned over the winter session? Come join us in our BRAND NEW SUMMER SKATING STARS! Register in your AGE group (not skate level) where our qualified instructors can tailor each lesson to the ability and interests of your child. Each class may include a group warm up, large group games, fun, circuit skill development and a full ice free skate to end each class! Just because it is hot outside, don't let those skates get rusty, cool off on the ice!

 

Ages: 4 - 5 yrs (un-parented)
Day/Time: Monday - Friday
Cost: $50.00 (members) or $55.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

 

July 08 - 12, 2013 10:00 am - 10:45 am 5 days

Course Code #4193

July 22 - 26, 2013 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm 5 days

Course Code #4194

August 12 - 16, 2013 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm 5 days

Course Code #4195

August 26 - 30, 2013 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 5 days

Course Code #4196

  

Ages: 6 - 9 yrs (un-parented)
Day/Time: Monday - Friday
Cost: $70.00 (members) or $75.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

 

July 08 - 12, 2013

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

5 days

Course Code #4197

July 22 - 26, 2013

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

5 days

Course Code #4198

August 12 - 16, 2013

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

5 days

Course Code #4199

August  26 - 30, 2013

4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

5 days

Course Code #4200

 

Ages: 10 - 13 yrs (un-parented)
Day/Time: Monday - Friday
Cost: $70.00 (members) or $75.00 (non-members) - (5 day week)

July 08 - 12, 2013

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

5 days

Course Code #4201

July 22 - 26, 2013

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

5 days

Course Code #4202

August 12 - 16, 2013

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

5 days

Course Code #4203

August  26 - 30, 2013

4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

5 days

Course Code #4204

 

To ensure the health and safety of all participants, SFCRA has the following standards in place:

  • Participants should come each day dressed appropriately in comfortable shoes and have play clothes that can get dirty.
  • All of our programs include an outdoor component; participants should have a bag that includes a hat, bug spray, sunscreen and water bottle.
  • Half-day participants should bring a small snack, full day participants should bring a healthy lunch as well as one snack for the morning and one snack for the afternoon.
  • To protect those participants with allergies, NO NUT products are allowed.
  • Although there is a concession on-site, we do NOT recommend sending your child with money.
  • Participants in the art programs are encouraged to bring a smock or old shirt to wear while working on painting projects.
  • SFCRA is not responsible for any items that may be lost or stolen. Please refrain from bringing any valuables to the programs. (ie: electronics, money etc.)
  • Lower ratios are in place for Preschool programs. All participants in these programs MUST be fully toilet trained.
  • Unfortunately pre and post camp care services are not available.

SFCRA proudly accepts the City of Calgary Fee Assistance Program.

 

Refund Policy: Refunds requested up to one week prior to the start date of desired program will receive a full refund. All refunds requested after the registration deadline are subject to a $10.00 administration fee. Once a program has started, refunds will only be issued for medical reasons, and require a doctor’s note. Please Note: There will be a $20.00 fee charged on all NSF cheques posted to SFCRA.