Summer Camps

 

Check out all the camps being offered & start planning for a summer of fun! Summer Camp Registration >

Overview

Horns Recreation is proud to provide a wide variety of week long summer camps for youth ages 6 - 18 yrs old. Camps include; Art, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing, Drama, Fencing, Mountain Bike, outdoor Adventure Youth, Multi-Activity, Ringette, Soccer and Track & Field. There is sure to be something for everyone in the family.

Summer Camp Offerings > Camps will be visible online starting February 5th and Registration will open on February 19, 2024 (Family Day).

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • What is it?
    • Need to drop off your child early? Pick them up late? That’s what our FREE extended care is for! Select this option during registration and drop off your child as early as 8am and pick them up as late as 5pm.
  • When does it run?
    • One hour prior to camp from 8am-9am and one hour after camp from 4pm-5pm
  • What does my child do during extended care?
    • Quiet activities are available for children to complete during extended care times; these may include watching videos, coloring, or reading. We encourage children to bring their own activities to complete as well.
  • Where is it?
    • Drop-Off for Multi-Activity camp and Soccer camp is located at the University Community Stadium, located just beyond the University campus at 4415 University Dr. W, Lethbridge AB, T1K 3M4
    • Drop-Off for all other Horns camps is located at the Centre for Sport and Wellness, from either set of doors proceed to the ticket booth across from Tim Horton's – 4401 University Dr. W, Lethbridge AB, T1K 3M4
  •  Parking
    • For Centre for Sport and Wellness drop-off and pick-up a printable parking permit for lot G can be found here.
    • For Community Stadium drop-off and pick-up no parking permit is required
  • Each camp has a week-at-a-glance at the point of registration for you to view which highlights some of the activities your camper will be participating in. If you would like more information please contact the Customer Service Centre Desk at 403-329-2706 or sportrec.csc@uleth.ca.
    • Please note that activities are subject to change as needed depending on weather, space availability, etc.
    • If your camper is swimming, they will not be permitted in the deep end of the pool until they have successfully completed the swim test of one length and are approved by a lifeguard on staff. Campers who are uncomfortable with this swimming test will remain in the shallow end with other campers and leaders.
  • Lunch and Snacks
    • Please NO NUTS
    • Please note that there will not be access to a fridge or microwave, campers should come prepared with a packed lunch and should not expect access to purchase food during the camp
  • Bathing Suit & Towel
    • Necessary for full-day camps that are swimming – please see the week-at-a-glance for your camp
  • Water Bottle
  • Outdoor Clothing in case of Rain
  • Sunscreen
  • A Hat/Cap
  • Running Shoes are highly recommended
  • Hand Sanitizer and/or Wipes

Please note that everything should be labelled with the camper’s name.

  • Any snacks or lunch that contain nuts
  • Valuables including phones, tablets, Ipads, etc.

Please note that if campers do choose to bring valuables, the University of Lethbridge is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

  • If you need to contact your child during camp, please call the Customer Service Centre Desk at 403-329-2706
  • Horns Recreation takes pride in providing inclusive programming for all participants; however, we are not in the position to absorb additional costs related to these accommodations.
  • If a participant requires additional support, please make prior arrangements.

Expectations & Discipline Procedure

  • We want all campers to have a safe and successful week with us. The expectation is that all campers will behave in a wat that makes the whole group feel comfortable and safe. Everyone is to be treated fairly and with respect at all times, good sportsmanship will be encouraged as we strive to create a positive atmosphere throughout the camp.
  • Derogatory comments, bullying, or violence of any sort will not be tolerated.
  • We understand that all children have bad days which will be taken into consideration, however, severe misbehavior is not taken lightly.
  • Strikes will be given at the discretion of the leaders and the senior camp leader and/or supervisor.
  • 1st Strike: A verbal warning is given directly to the camper, explaining what they did wrong and the appropriate behavior expected.
  • 2nd Strike: A phone call is made to the camper’s guardian notifying them of the situation. A verbal warning given directly to the camper will be reiterated, explaining what they did wrong and the appropriate behavior expected. The camper must agree to adhere to the rules and proper behavior in order to continue in the camp. It is expected that the camper make the appropriate decisions, but ultimately it is the camper’s choice and they are expected to take responsibility for their actions.
  • 3rd Strike: The camper is sent home and no money will be refunded. Whether the camper is allowed back to camp the next day will be decided on a case by case basis. If the camper is allowed back, they will have no more strikes and any misbehavior will automatically result in the camper being removed from the camp activity and sent home without the option to return to camp.
  • Horns Recreation has a no violence and no bullying policy to ensure the safety of all participants. Any physical misconduct will result in immediate removal from the program with no money refunded. Horns Recreation reserves the right to refuse further participation of any individual due to inappropriate behavior towards other campers or leaders. Removal from camp will be noted on the individual’s file and may affect registrations in other camps and/or programs.
  • If the need arises to cancel or transfer a participant’s camp registration, a $20 cancellation fee or $10 transfer fee is charged for each activity/program.
  • Cancellation within 7 working days and 1 working day prior to the commencement of the activity/program will result in a 50% refund of the original registration fee – if applicable, the materials portion of the registration will not be refunded.