Registration for summer camp opens on November 1st each year, which allows parents plenty of time to get their child(red) signed up for the camps and activities of their choice! By following the 'Register Now' button, you will be taken to our secure CampBrain database where you will be asked to create a profile. From there, follow the prompts to register for your selected week(s), remit payment, and wait for your confirmation email advising you that you're all squared away. *Please note that summer camp registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so we at Camp Chestermere strongly encourage parents to register as soon as possible in order to secure their preferences.

During registration, there will be a dedicated space on your "Camper Information Form" where we ask if your child(ren) would like to be placed in the same cabin as anyone else. Please note that these forms are what help us form our cabin assignments, so we ask that you ensure it's filled out properly with the first and last names of any friends/relatives your child(ren) would like to be placed with. Please note that while we do our best to accommodate cabin requests, Camp Chestermere cannot and does not provide any guarantees. Our programming is specifically designed for the age range of each cabin, and so it may not always be possible to place campers together if there is more than 12 months of an age gap between them.

DAY CAMP AVAILABILITY - As of Aug 19th, 2024 OVERNIGHT CAMP AVAILABILITY - As of Aug 19th, 2024

Due to capacity, your application may be waitlisted for one or more sessions of your selected registration items. Please note that you will be advised immediately should space be made available, though we cannot predict nor guarantee your camper will be admitted. If you wish to secure a spot in one of our day or overnight camps, we strongly encourage you to register as early as possible (registration opens each year on November 1).

Day camp drop-off runs between 8AM-9AM each morning of your selected camp, with early drop-off (7:30AM-8:00AM) available at an additional cost. Day camp pick-up runs from 4:15PM-5:00PM at the end of each day of your selected camp, with late pick-up (5:00PM-5:30PM) available at an additional cost. Overnight camp and CLTD sign-in begins at 6:00PM on the first day of your selected camp. Overnight camp and CLTD pick-up begins at 4:15PM on the last day of your selected camp, and runs until 5:30PM.

A packing list and schedule will be sent to you via e-mail the Thursday before your week of camp. Please note this that e-mail will contain the most up to date information pertaining to your child(ren)s week, though if you wish to view in advance what sort of items your campers will be required to bring, you can find copies of these documents below. Please check your JUNK MAIL! Download the below attachment to view our Day Camp Packing List and Schedule: Download the below attachment to view our Overnight Camp Packing List and Schedule: Download the below attachment to view our CLTD Packing List and Schedule:

What a typical day looks like at Camp Chestermere will be largely dictated by the programming your child is registered for. In day camp, kids are greeted by their cabin leaders before getting started on the day's devotional. From there, they move into a day's rotation of activities which will prompt them to get outside and/or get creative! There are a few scheduled breaks for things like lunch, free-time, and—of course—a visit to Horton's Hut, our on-site tuck shop! In overnight camp, kids and youth jump right into the fun on night one with a cabin decoration contest, snack and fireside before bed. From there, each day includes 3 square meals, 1 snack, a trip to our on-site tuck shop Horton's Hut, and a rotation of pre-selected activities where they will dive deep into the craft or sport of their choice. All this, plus camp-wide events such as a scavenger hunt, movie nights, or beach time make for an action packed week full of meaningful devotionals and tons of fun!

Our weekly themes are incorporated into our camps in a myriad of ways, including dress-up days, themed dinners, cabin decoration contests, daily devotionals, a camp-wide events and more!

Activities include but are not limited to: archery, archery tag*, art spot/duct tape, axe throwing*, biking**, canoeing*, gladiators, kayaking, movie making**, power tubing, target shooting, wall climbing, and more! *Available only during our ages 11-15 overnight camps. **Available only during our ages 7-11 overnight camps. Day campers are provided the opportunity to rotate through each of our activities during their stay. This program serves as a great introduction to each of the activities offered here at Camp Chestermere! Overnight campers select their activities during the registration process. These selected activities include a far more in-depth curriculum, where your child will get the opportunity to try it a handful of times over the course of their week, and noticeably improve their skills! Archery: Led by qualified instructors, learn how to use a bow and arrow to hit the target! *Archery Tag: Using marshmallow-tipped arrows, shoot down your opponents as you take duck and cover between inflatable obstacles! Art Spot/Duct Tape: Get creative with limitless art supplies, from friendship bracelets to fun take-home crafts, to duct tape wallets, shoes, and more! *Axe Throwing: Led by qualified instructors, learn how to aim throwing axes at the target and land the perfect bullseye! **Biking: Follow your leader on a number of different routes around the southeast corner of Chestermere Lake! (Must bring your own bike and helmet.) *Canoeing: Buddy up and learn how to maneuver a canoe on Chestermere Lake! Gladiators: Gladiators is a combination of land-based and water-based obstacles—think of trying to push your opponent off the floating dock with pool noodles and more! Kayaking: Learn the basics of kayaking including launching, rowing, rescuing and more! **Movie Making: Create skits with your group, film them, edit them and take them home at the end of the week! Power Tubing: Sit on an inflatable tube and get pulled around behind one of our power boats across Chestermere Lake. Perfect for water lovers and thrill seekers! Target Shooting: Led by qualified instructors, use slingshots or air rifles to hit the target! Wall Climbing: Test your strength in our wall-climbing room on a variety of walls meant for different skill levels! *Available only during our ages 11-15 overnight camps. **Available only during our ages 7-11 overnight camps.

If your camper requires treatment or medication administration during their time at camp, we ask that you please indicate as such on their "Medical Form" during registration. This form will intake all pertinent information such as what OTC (over the counter) medications we are permitted to administer to your camper, as well as what prescriptions they may be on, in what dosage and when to administer it. These forms are then provided to our certified medics, who will be collecting your child's medications during drop-off on the first day of your selected weeks. Campers are not permitted to keep any medication on their person or with their belongings in their cabin for any reason, with the exception of regularly-used inhalers or epipens. The medics will then coordinate visits with your child's cabin leader to ensure all medication is administered as directed.

Camp Chestermere is located directly on the shores of Chestermere Lake, and we are so fortunate to be able to provide our campers with a private swim-hole during their waterfront experience! At all times, our waterfront is staffed with 2 certified lifeguards to oversee the waterfront. In addition to these 2 lifeguards, the children's cabin leaders operate in a 1:4 ratio (1 leader per every 4 campers) and are expected to be in the water, engaging with the children and keeping an eye on them for the entire duration of their activity block. We at Camp Chestermere understand the importance of waterfront safety and are fully equipped with life jackets, rescue equipment and emergency protocols in the event of a waterfront emergency.

Camp Chestermere has previously run the Helping All Campers Succeed program, which provides specialized care ratios for children with special needs. Unfortunately our funding was unexpectedly cut for 2024 and we have had to pause the program this year. Unfortunately we're not in a position to offer 1-1 help or care for campers this year. We sincerely hope to be able to run the Helping All Campers Succeed program in the future, and are looking at serval different funding options to allow campers with extra needs the additional help they need to fully thrive in our camp environment.

Unfortunately our Helping All Campers Succeed Program has been paused in 2024 due to grant funding being cut for this program.

Camp Chestermere's Seasonal Staff receives comprehensive training that covers everything we do at Camp Chestermere throughout the summer, including how to instruct all of our activities, lead devotionals, and deal with camp emergencies. Our Seasonal Leadership Team are all recipients of certified Standard First Aid Training, and all employees must submit to a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Our cabins are generated with a 1:4 ratio (1 leader to 4 campers), totalling 8 campers and 2 cabin leaders per group.

Camp Chestermere is home to the Jar Jar's Kids Program, which is a donations-based financial assistance program that helps send kids to camp who otherwise may not be able to do so. To apply for our Jar Jar's Kids program, you will need to fill out an application.

Camp Chestermere offers a discounted rate of $20.00 off (per week) to families who book in 2 or more siblings. This discount is automatically applied at checkout and can be found on your "Household Account Statement" attached to your confirmation e-mail. While Camp Chestermere does not provide multi-week discounts, we do provide 10% off to those who book for a full summer (8+ weeks). To apply a full-summer discount, you first must contact our camp office.

Camp Chestermere's cancellation policy is as follows: - If you cancel your registration with 30 days or more in advance of your selected camp, you will receive a full refund of your registration fees. - If you cancel your registration between 15-29 days in advance of your selected camp, you will receive a 50% refund of your registration fees. - If you cancel your registration 0-14 days in advance of your selected camp, you will receive no refund of your registration fees. - No refunds will be provided for campers who are removed from programming for any reason once their week of camp has begun.