The outdoors are calling you this summer! We all know the warm and sunny months are limited here in Calgary so, you need to take advantage of them any chance you get. Let’s not have another summer break of being glued to our screens and get outside and take in what nature has to offer. STS Summer Camps offer incredible programming that allows your kids to truly soak in every second of summer. Let’s dive into what they have going on this year.
About STS Summer Camps
STS Summer Camps has an expansive 202 acre property just outside of Calgary, Alberta. They offer a wide variety of camp options I haven’t seen before. A handful of examples being Film Making Workshop Camp, Comic City Camp, Lemonade Stand Challenge, Golf Camp, Pokemon Code Masters, and SO much more.
Their property has a large pond that is perfect for canoeing and kayaking as well as 10 kms of trails for biking and taking scenic hikes. STS has also just opened their new Athletic Park where track and field, soccer, and flag football camps will be held. Many of their camps are created and led by Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School faculty – so amazing teachers not just camp counsellors. STS Summer Camps not only cater to younger children but teens as well because they deserve a fun and challenging camp too!
Summer Camp Programming
You can find a breakdown of camps into their respective categories. I’m completely blown away by how many unique camps they have to choose from. They have truly exceeded my expectations and wish I could attend myself! They include a variety of these classes in each weeks camps. So, you won’t be hearing anyone coming home saying they were bored.
Arts & Theatre
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Art Studio & School Camp | Age 4–14
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Crafty Adventurers Camp | Age 6–10
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Comic City Camp | Age 8–13
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Debate Camp | Age 11–17 (Separate registration found here)
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Film Making Workshop Camp | Age 9–13
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Theatre Camp | Age 6–12
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Claymation & Bricks Stop Motion Animation | Age 8–13
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Ceramics Camp (AM) | Age 9–13
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Fabulous Fibre Arts Camp | Age 10–15
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Photo Studio Camp | Age 10–14
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Crazy for Cats | Age 9–12
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Film Making Workshop Camp | Age 9–13
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Glitter Galaxy Craft Camp | Age 8–12
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Introduction to Stage Makeup (PM) | Age 11–15
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Respect the Tech! Intro to Tech Theatre (AM) | Age 11–15
Stem & Entrepreneurship
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AI & Machine Learning with Python | Age 13–17
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Code & Craft: Minecraft + Scratch Game Lab | Age 7–9
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Future Builders: AI, Unity & VR Game Creation | Age 10+ (FULL)
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Lemonade Stand Challenge | Age 8–12
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My First AI Storybook Adventure | Age 4–7
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Camp Millionaire | Age 10+
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Inventors’ Lab: TinkerCAD, AI, & VR | Age 10+
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Ozobot Story Explorers | Age 4–7
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Robo Sports Camp | Age 9–13
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Pokemon Code Masters | Age 7–9
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Lego Coders: Build & Play | Age 4–7
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Pro Gamers’ Team Challenge | Age 10+
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Virtual World Creators | Age 7–9
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The Art of Chocolate (AM) | Age 10–13
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3D Dreamscapes: VR World Design | Age 10+
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Finance & Investment | Age 13–17
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Robo-Builders: Lego Spike Robotics | Age 7–9
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Tech Magic Show: Robots on Stage | Age 4–7
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AI Dungeon Masters: Dungeons & Dragons Reimaged | Age 10+
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Healthcare: Explore your Future in Medicine | Age 13–17
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Junior Gamers’ Team Challenge | Age 7–9
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Mini Engineers: Robotics Lab | Age 4–7
Sports
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Golf Camp – Intermediate (offsite) AM | Age 7–17
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Golf Camp – Introductory (offsite) PM | Age 7–17
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Soccer Camp (AM) | Age 7–10
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Soccer Camp (PM) | Age 11–16
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Track & Field Camp (AM) | Age 10–14
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Volleyball Camp| Age 9–17
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Complete Skills Volleyball Camp (4 days) | Age 10–14
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Flag Football Camp (AM) | Age 10–13
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All Ball Camp | Age 9–13
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Complete Skills Basketball (AM) | Age 8–12
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Complete Skills Basketball (PM) | Age 10–14
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Fencing Camp | Age 8–12
Outdoor Education
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Forest Explorers Camp | Age 4–6
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Forest Explorers Camp | Age 7–8
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Outdoor Education Camp | Age 8–12
Academic Prep
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Mach 10C Essentials | Age 14-15
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Math 20-1 Essentials | Age 15-16
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Math 30-1 Essentials (Aug 24-27) | Age 16-17
Taste of STS ( New STS Students Only)
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Taste of STS | K to Grade 2
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Taste of STS | Grades 3-6
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Taste of STS | Grades 7-12
What to Expect at STS
STS Summer Camps have truly thought of everything when planning their camps. You can be rest assured that any question you have can be easily answer in their handbook. Busing, meals, additional childcare, and so much more is all taken care of which we all know is a huge weight off your shoulders. This is summer camp made easy!
Details
When: July 6th – August 28th
Where: 298136 24 St W #20 Foothills, AB T1S 7A4
Full-day camps 9:00 AM –3:45 PM
Morning half-day camps 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon half-day camps 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Campers can be dropped off as early as 8:45 AM
**Additional childcare is available from 3:45 to 4:30 pm and can be selected during registration. There is currently no before-care option prior to 8:45 am drop-off **
Meals
They have a wonderful restaurant on site called the STS Black Watch Bistro. You’re able to add on meal plans during select camp weeks purchased as a full week package when registering.
Weeks the Bistro is open include July 6–10, July 13–17, July 20–24, August 10–14, and August 17–21
Otherwise, students are welcome to bring their own lunches!
Please note the Bistro is currently unable to accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian, or allergy-specific requests.
Busing
STS Summer Camps has partnered with Southland Transportation to be able to offer students two convenient bus routes serving Calgary’s south and southwest communities.
Busing is available for full-day campers at a flat rate of $80 + GST per week
Routes include stops at McMahon Stadium, Richmond Coop, Chinook Centre, Southcentre Mall, Shawnessy, and southeast communities including Mahogany, Auburn Bay, Seton, and Heritage Pointe.
Registration for STS Summer Camps is now open!
Click the link here to request your own handbook and register soon. Spaces are limited!
*Disclosure: I was compensated in exchange for this article. As always my opinion is my own*