# Event Details - **Event Name**: Summer Camps - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Spend your summer exploring, creating, and discovering at the Canmore Museum!About this EventOverviewSpend your summer exploring, creating, and discovering at the Canmore Museum!Our Summer Day Camps invite kids to dive into local history, nature, and creativity through hands-on activities, gallery exploration, outdoor adventures, and playful learning. Each week features a different theme, giving campers the chance to experience something new while connecting to the stories and landscapes of the Bow Valley and meeting local experts and special guests.Camps take place at the Canmore Museum and historic NWMP Barracks, with activities designed to encourage curiosity, movement, teamwork, and imagination.Weeks are bookable individually, ages 6-10.Please see bottom of page for terms and conditions.Week 3: Young InventorsDesign, tinker, and build! Campers become inventors, engineers, and problem-solvers, using creativity to design solutions inspired by history, nature, and science.Activities include:Building simple machines and structuresCreative problem-solving challengesHands-on experiments with materialsDesigning inventions inspired by local storiesTeamwork and collaborative buildingOutdoor movement and play-based engineering activitiesDetails:Dates: July 20–24Times: 9am–4pmCost: $300 (5-day week) – 10% discount with Canmore Museum family membershipLocation: Canmore Museum & NWMP BarracksWeek 4: Artists of the MountainsExplore creativity through local landscapes! Campers immerse themselves in art and craft activities inspired by the mountains, local wildlife, and historical stories.Activities include:Drawing, painting, and printmakingSculpture and mixed-media projectsNature-inspired craftsMuseum-based art challengesSpecial viewing of the museum’s art collectionOutdoor sketching and creative playSharing and presenting their artistic creationsDetails:Dates: July 27–31Times: 9am–4pmCost: $300 (5-day week) – 10% discount with Canmore Museum family membershipLocation: Canmore Museum & NWMP BarracksWeek 5: Archeology AdventuresDig into the past! Campers become archaeologists, learning how to uncover, examine, and interpret objects from history.Activities include:Excavation simulationsArtifact handling and analysisMapping and documenting “dig sites”Storytelling based on discoveriesExploring local Indigenous history and heritage (age-appropriate focus)Outdoor exploration and hands-on challengesDetails:Dates: August 3–7Times: 9am–4pmCost: $300 (5-day week) – 10% discount with Canmore Museum family membershipLocation: Canmore Museum & NWMP BarracksWeek 6: Wild ScientistsExperiment, investigate, and explore! Campers engage in hands-on science experiments and outdoor exploration to understand the natural world.Activities include:Snow, water, and rock experimentsInvestigating local wildlife and habitatsWeather and ecosystem studiesCreative data collection and journalingOutdoor games and teamwork activitiesConnecting science to local storiesDetails:Dates: August 10–14Times: 9am–4pmCost: $300 (5-day week) – 10% discount with Canmore Museum family membershipLocation: Canmore Museum & NWMP BarracksWeek 7: Storytellers & PerformersBring history and imagination to life! Campers explore storytelling, drama, and creative expression, inspired by local history and the Bow Valley environment.Activities include:Scriptwriting and story creationTheatre games and role-playingPuppetry and performance challengesOutdoor storytelling adventuresExploring museum objects to inspire storiesSharing performances with peersDetails:Dates: August 17–21Times: 9am–4pmCost: $300 (5-day week) – 10% discount with Canmore Museum family membershipLocation: Canmore Museum & NWMP BarracksWeek 8: Mountain AdventuresFollow in the footsteps of Bow Valley’s early mountaineers! Campers step back in time to discover how early explorers, settlers, and mountaineers traveled, mapped, and survived in the mountains. Through hands-on activities and outdoor adventure, they learn trail-building, navigation, and basic survival skills while connecting to the history of the Bow Valley.Activities include:Exploring local trails and practicing map-reading and navigation skillsLearning how early mountaineers built and maintained trailsOutdoor survival skills: shelter-building, fire safety, and observing natural resourcesTeam-building challenges inspired by pioneer explorersCreative journaling and mapping of adventuresGames and activities connecting movement to historical storiesDetails:Dates: August 24–28Times: 9am–4pmCost: $300 (5-day week) – 10% discount with Canmore Museum family membershipLocation: Canmore Museum & NWMP BarracksHOW TO REGISTERHead over to our Eventbrite page and register/process paymentYou will then receive a confirmation email with an information form and waiver to fill outKeep an eye on your emails for important updates and reminders about the campsQUESTIONS?Reach out to our Programs Manager, Michael.programs@canmoremuseum.com | (403) 917-1757WaitlistIf your desired week is sold out, please contact programs@canmoremuseum.com to be added to the waitlist. Waitlist is first-come-first-served. You will be only be contacted if a spot opens up and you are next in line and will have 48 hours to respond.Refund/Cancellation policy: Cancellations made 30 days before the camp start date may be eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 30 days before the start date are non-refundable, and refunds are not provided for individual missed days. If the Canmore Museum cancels a camp, families will receive a full refund or credit.Museum Cancellation / ChangesThe Canmore Museum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule camp weeks due to unforeseen circumstances, including low enrollment, staff availability, or safety concerns. Full refunds will be issued in these cases. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canmore/summer-camps/100001993619350143 - **Event Categories**: art, trips-adventures, kids, summer-camps, fine-arts, performances, theatre, entertainment, science-fair, storytelling, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Canmore Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 320.83, max: 320.83, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Canmore - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Canmore Museum - **lat**: 51.0898917 - **long**: -115.3599335 - **full address**: Canmore Museum, 902B 7 Avenue, Canmore, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Summer Camps - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fad544cd6721110e89e8d66c9f844b551052d7449b3fcc86ad8fff6d4c703c81-rimg-w1200-h600-dc91a848-gmir.jpg?v=1784950149 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Summer Camps being held? - **A:** Summer Camps takes place on Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Canmore Museum, 902B 7 Avenue, Canmore, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Summer Camps? - **A:** Summer Camps is organized by Canmore Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Summer Camps is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canmore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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