children playing with parachute in a grass field. City of Selkirk Camp Awesome Logo appears in right corner of photo

Have fun with Camp Awesome this summer!

Camp Awesome is a day camp for children ages 5-11 years, aimed at offering Manitoba Education-Based Curriculum outcomes in a nature-based and play learning environment, all while enjoying the fun of camp. Following the Forest School philosophy, children in this program will:

  • Engage in risky play
  • Participate in participant-led adventures
  • Take on inquiry-based learning

Camp Awesome staff will facilitate customized activities that foster connections to nature, movement, community, play and to each other, with the goal of inspiring land stewardship and holistic learning. At Camp Awesome we aim to bring awareness of self in relationship to nature and the world around us, provide opportunities that stimulate the development of each camper’s leadership skills, self-confidence and stewardship and help each camper appreciate the natural surroundings and take an active role in the stewardship of our environment.

We believe that every activity should be planned and executed intentionally to ensure the best camp experience for our campers. To make sure that all of our activities, games, crafts, and learning experiences are enjoyable for every child, we’ve developed 6 pillars to help guide and support our activities at Camp Awesome. Everything we do at camp must support one if not all of these pillars. Each day at camp, children will engage in meaningful experiences that related to all 6 of our camp pillars. Our camp pillars include: Nature, Community, Creatively, Movement, Education and Play!

Program Details

  • Location/Venue: Camp Awesome Building, inside Selkirk Park (next to the outdoor pool) 486 Eveline Street, Selkirk, MB
  • Cost: Non-resident = $185.00 per week; Resident = $163.00 per week (discount applied at checkout). Week 1 & 6 Rate: $168.00 Non-resident; $146.00 resident (4-day week).
  • Optional Add-On: Early Drop-Off & late Pick-Up – $6.00 per day per child.
  • Camp Weeks & Themes for 2024
    • Week 1: Nature; July 2-5, 2024 (no camp on Monday)
    • Week 2: Community; July 8-12, 2024
    • Week 3: Creativity; July 15-19, 2024
    • Week 4: Movement; July 22-26, 2024
    • Week 5: Education; July 29-Agust 2
    • Week 6: Play; Aug 6-9 (no camp on Monday)
    • Week 7: Creativity; Aug 12-16, 2024
    • Week 8: Community; Aug 19-23, 2024
    • Week 9: Nature; Aug 26-30, 2024

A Day At Camp

Each week at camp will revolve around a specific theme, aligned with one of our Camp Awesome Pillars. However, every day of camp will incorporate dedicated time for each of our pillars. This ensures that campers experience a diverse range of activities and learning opportunities, keeping the programming varied and exciting throughout each week and day of camp.

Daily Camp Schedule
  • 8:00-8:50 – Early Drop Off (additional cost)
  • 8:50-9:00 – Camp Drop Off
  • 9:00-9:30 – Camp welcome, orientation, safety, icebreakers and theme introduction
  • 9:30-10:30 – Pillar Based Activity, Guest, or Field Trip
  • 10:30-10:45 – Snack
  • 10:45-12:00 – Pillar Based Activity, Guest or Field Trip
  • 12:00-12:45 lunch/free play
  • 12:45-2:30 – Pillar Based Activity, Guest or Field Trip
  • 2:30-2:45 – Snack
  • 2:45-3:45 – Pillar Based Activity, Guest or Field Trip
  • 3:45-4:00 – Clean-up/camp wrap up
  • 4:00-4:10 – Camp Pick Up
  • 4:10-5:00 – Late Pick Up (additional cost)

Register for Camp Awesome Summer Camps

Registration for Camp Awesome opens April 16, 2024 at 10:00 am. Before you register, read our Informed Consent Agreement and Refund Policy as well as other program policies. All program dates, times and details are subject to change.

ALL CAMPS FULL – registration no longer available.

If the camp week you would like to register for is full, please complete a Camp Awesome Waitlist Request to be placed on the waitlist.

Additional Camp Information

For additional information on camp, including what to bring, what to do if you child has allergies and more, please visit the Camp Awesome Information Page.

Location

Our Camp Awesome Summer Camps take place inside Selkirk Park, located at 486 Eveline St, Selkirk, MB R1A 1E6