Overnight Summer Camps in Alberta

Camp Warwa, Edmonton area:
Located 45 minutes west of Edmonton, Alberta, Camp Warwa provides summer camp programs and outdoor education for kids and teens from Grade 1 - Grade 11. Accredited by the Alberta Camping Association, we are dedicated to offering an exceptional summer camp experience to all our campers, with programs for all ages available every week of the summer.

Summer Camp Programs for Kids & Teens (Grade 1 - Grade 11)

Camp Duration
- Pioneers, Explorers, Voyageurs & Adventurer programs: Camps are from Monday to Saturday.
- Anake: Camps are 12.5 days long, or from Monday to the second Saturday. 
- Counselors-in-Training (CIT): Camps are 19.5 days, or from Monday to the third Saturday. 

Pioneers (for campers starting grades 1-3 in September)
This summer program includes a wide variety of group activities as well as individual choice programs such as crafts, archery, climbing wall, and nature programs. The fun week is topped off with an overnight camp out in the forest treehouse.

Explorers (for campers starting grades 4 or 5 in September)

- Explorer Treehouse: A perfect experience for first time or returning campers alike! This summer program includes a combination of camp-wide activities, an adventurous climb up the Vertical Playground, and individual choice programs such as lake kayaking, archery, climbing wall, and crafts.  This program also features a memorable overnight stay in our awesome treehouse, with supper cooked together around the campfire.

- Explorer Island: Experiencing adventure and providing a sense of accomplishment is the essence of the Explorers program. This program includes the same activities as in the Explorer Treehouse camp, but instead of an overnight stay in the treehouse, campers enjoy an exciting paddle in the huge voyageur canoe out for an overnight stay on the Island.

Voyageurs (for campers starting grade 6 or 7 in September)The Voyageur summer camps features many opportunities for adventure while promoting teamwork and responsibility. Campers get to choose from many exciting programs, including rock climbing, archery, drama, nature & survival skills, and more!

- Voyageur Tipi: Campers who choose this option get to discover how exciting it is to live in a tipi, and will spend each night in one.
- Voyageur Lake Canoe: This option features a two day lake canoe trip, with an overnight stay on the island.
- Voyageur River Canoe: The highlight of the program is the two-day river canoe trip on the North Saskatchewan River.

Adventurers (for campers starting grades 8 or 9 in September)
The Adventurer programs give campers the opportunity to take on exciting challenges including the High Ropes Course and a memorable out trip.

- Adventurer River Canoe: This program features a 3-day river canoe trip on the North Saskatchewan River.
- Adventurer Lake Canoe: The Adventurer Lake program features a lake canoeing trip with an overnight stay on the island. It takes place during the 4 day camp in Session 8.
- Adventurer Hike: This option features a magnificent 3-day hiking trip in the Rocky Mountains. Great for first-time or experienced hikers, this program focuses on safety, skill development and most importantly, fun.
- Adventurer Horseback Riding: This option features a 3-day horse back riding out-trip set in the Rocky Mountains where campers will learn the proper care and responsibilities of their horses.

Anake (for campers starting grades 10 or 11 in September)

- Anake River Canoe: This program features an exciting 3-day river canoeing trip on the North Saskatchewan River. It provides an in-depth focus on skill development and personal challenge set in a wilderness environment.

- Anake Horseback Riding: This program features an exciting 3-day horse back riding out-trip set in the Rocky Mountains. Prior riding experience is not necessary. Campers will learn the proper care and responsibilities of their horses as well as camping skills.

- Anake Hike: The program features an epic 6 day trip hiking in the Rocky Mountains near Abraham Lake. Prior to leaving campers will learn advanced wilderness and camping skills that will prepare them for their trip.

Counselors-in-Training (for campers starting grade 11 in September)
This 3-week program is for those wishing to lead and counsel children at Camp or in the outdoors. You will learn behavior management and counselling techniques, which prepare you to work with children. You will also learn to plan and lead outdoor adventure-based activities, experience out trips and work with a group of campers. On successful completion of the program, you will receive a certification in Wilderness First Aid.