FortWhyte Alive

Ages 11 to 13 - entering Grade 6, 7 or 8

“My camper never came home and used the dreaded “B”-word...boring! Fox Bay was the one week of the year my teen came home so excited she couldn’t hide it...we’ll be back.” Fox Bay parent, 2010

“We do not send our children to camp ’just because’ - we want them to have fun, learn, and enjyo the outdoors.  The huge difference we’ve found with FortWhyte is this camp’s staff and volunteers attitudes meet these needs."  Fox Bay parent, 2009

• The best in outdoor adventure programming for campers ages 11-13 (entering grade 6-8 in September 2011

•  Located at Fortwhyte’s Siobhan Richardson Field Station, meeting at 1961 McCreary Road.

•  Programs offered from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Fox Bay offers the ultimate in outdoor adventures. During each session, sample other adventurous pursuits including canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking (we supply the bikes!), orienteering and archery. Other great activities include swimming, crafts, aboriginal programs and storytelling.

 Registration for 2012 begins 2012-March-15, at Noon.

Session One: Sail Away! (Sold out for 2011!)

Members: $190/week, non-members $225

July 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, and 25-29

In addition to all the great Fox Bay activities, campers learn the basics of sailing from Manitoba Sailing Association certified instructors in the safe and stable Optimist Pram sailboat. (Approx. 6 hours total sailing instruction. Weather conditions permitting)

 

Session Two: Listen to the Land (Still space!  Register today!)

Members $175/wk, non-members $200

August 8-12, 15-19, and 22-26

We grow our food in it. We love playing in it. We build on top of it, but eventually, it hides our human history. What stories are spun in the soil? How deep do roots go? Will our soil be around forever? Who lives deep underground? How do we use soil to grow food? Dig up some answers as you Listen to the Land in August.

Register Online, or download a form for fax or mail.

For more information, send us an email.