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2010 Summer Camp Registration Now Open.

Click here to read more about our online registration.

Tax Reciepts for all FortWhyte Alive Camp programs that took place in 2009 have been mailed. For 2010, your confirmation package will include your tax reciept for camp!


Our Camp Programs

We offer a broad range of programming for all age groups!

Summer Camp Programs  

Camp Program Goals
 

Promoting Respect ... 

  • for the nature around us and our history, developing understanding through first-hand experience; and for others, by facilitating friendship and co-operation.

  • by creating an exciting and challenging atmosphere, through safe, fun and educational programs.

  • by providing all campers with a positive outdoor experience

  • by developing an enthusiastic staff who have energy, creativity, empahty, and fun.

Our counsellor to camper ratio is always 1:6 or less. Kinder Camp ratio is 1:4 or less.

FortWhyte Summer Camp is a member of the Manitoba Camping Association.
 

Our Facilities

FortWhyte Alive is a unique summer camp setting, offering campers a wilderness experience, within city limits. All camp programs take full advantage of our extensive facilities, including:

640 acres of forests, lakes and wetlands with a large network of trails, and floating boardwalks, giving campers a chance to get close to the wide variety wildlife that call FortWhyte home.
 

Living exhibits unique to Manitoba, including:

  • Over 30 Plains Bison; the largest urban herd in North America!

  • Prairie Dog Town

  • Aquarium of the Prairies/Marshland Aquarium

  • Exciting new displays of native insects

  • FortWhyte Farms - community-supported agriculture, teaching about food, fun, and comunity

  • Interpretive Centre featuring the Kiwanis Touch Museum and Interactive Climate Change Exhibit

  • Aboriginal Tipi Encampment, Pioneer Sod House and historical exhibits

  • Five lakes, with 2 supervised swimming beaches

  • Sailboats, canoes, kayaks, 15 passenger voyageur canoes
     

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