Calgary 
Events Description
Net revenue to support the operation of Kamp Kiwanis, a summer camp for underprivileged/disadvantaged children.
2021
Programs Include:
- Apple Archery – Kids will be able to live like their favourite archers like Robin Hood, Hawkeye, Merida, or even Katniss Everdeen by shooting an arrow through an apple target.
- Apple Arts and Crafts – Do an apple-themed craft activity and colour pages designed and led by Stacey with Crafternoon.
- Apple Yard Games – Try your hand at apple mini-putt golf, connect-4, giant jenga blocks or yahtzee!
- Balloon Rides (Weather dependent) – Experience the thrill of going up in a hot air balloon while tethered to the ground. Sponsored by RE/MAX Calgary & Area and provided by Sundance Balloons. This activity is weather dependent and cancellation can occur at a moment’s notice.
- Canoeing (Weather dependent) – Enjoy a flat water paddle on Lake Strum at Kamp Kiwanis. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult (age 18+) in canoes. Guests are encouraged to bring their own PFDs, but there are PFDs available. Paddles and canoes are provided. Closed-toed foot-wear is required. This activity is weather dependent and may be replaced by a Nature Walk if weather is not suitable for canoeing.
- Cultural Presentation (Saturday morning) – Join facilitator Russ Baker to play some FNMI cultural games. Originally from Prince George, BC, his family is Lheidli Tenneh (Klet’Leh Tenn eh), (Carrier) Woodland and Plains Nehiyaw (Cree), Irish/Norwegian. Russ has travelled around the world for dance and rugby and has seen the importance of knowing one’s cultures and teachings: each culture holds gifts that need to be shared. Russ has worked in Indigenous communities, with youth and family, for over 20 years. Russ has an educational background in Indigenous Child and Youth Care Counselling from Douglas College, which he draws on along with other healing and wellness practices both traditional and western. Russ has been involved in connecting youth and families back to culture and Ceremony and in helping to destigmatize intergenerational trauma and its effects. He seeks to empower and support community through traditional teachings, healing and wellness practices.
- Cultural Presentation (Saturday afternoon & Sunday Sessions) – Join facilitator Walter MacDonald White Bear in a nature walk to learn about traditional FNMI values and beliefs, enjoy some live music and learn about the teachings of the sweat lodge. Please note: we will be taking a short walk out to see the sweat lodge, NOT participating in one. Walter White Bear, a Cree singer-songwriter originally from the First Nation of Moose Factory, Ontario, now resides in Alberta. Walter is an educator, performer and motivational speaker. He has been performing acoustic and flute music for several years. Performance highlights include The Edmonton Folk Music Festival, The Chiefs Summit with Tom Jackson, The Dream Speakers Festival, The Mountain Song Native Theater, World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education and more. Walter has been featured as a keynote speaker at various conferences with topics including Social Services, Justice, Education, Wellness and the Environment. His music is a reflection of his personal journey as a First Nations person in Canada. He has shared his cultural knowledge with various audiences that range from correctional services to principals, teachers and students. http://waltermacdonaldwhitebear.com/home
- Juice Press – Try your hand at old-fashioned apple pressing and sample some apples pressed into delicious juice with our old fashioned apple press. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Calgary Chinook Club. We will require visitors to wear face coverings/masks at this activity.
- Market Place – Visit our market place to find out more about Kamp Kiwanis and Kiwanis Clubs of Calgary. Apple pies, bags of apples and Kamp Kiwanis merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Who is it for?
all-ages
HOW MUCH
FREE Admission, must pre-register
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
September 25 & 26, 2021 – 9am-4pm.
Venue: Kamp Kiwanis, 241001 Range Road 42, Calgary, AB T3Z 2X5 (at the intersection of Highway 8 and Highway 22)
Free Parking
Public transport not accessible
