Summer Camp at Van Es is an awesome opportunity for kids of all ages to play outside, take a "technology detox", and build lifelong friendships. Under the care of a talented Camp Staff, campers will take risks, learn from nature, and grow in spirit.

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Held in week-long segments, Campers are invited to spend a week away from home - living in cabins, playing outside, exploring nature, making arts and crafts, playing sports, and learning about themselves. At camp, "we live in community," meaning that each person takes responsibility for the place, and offers care to each other. 

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A Typical Day at Camp...

Campers wake up, get ready for the day, enjoy breakfast, and tidy their space.

Between breakfast and lunch, campers are engaged in a meaningful program called "Learning with Sacred Earth," which cultivates spirit, learns about the earth, involves lots of play, and makes art. 

After lunch, campers can self-select different activities, like swimming, arts+crafts, field games, theatre+music, etc.

Dinner is an undertaking, and each day is themed differently. 

After dinner, campers engage in an "All Camp Activity," like capture the flag, an epic game of hide+seek, movie night, etc. 

The day concludes with Campfire Vespers, followed by some quality time with bunk-mates. 

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Schedule

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Summer Camp 2025

Our 2025 camp season has been set. The theme has yet to be set.

Grade 1 to Grade 3

Sunday, July 6, 2025 – Wednesday July 9, 2025

Drop off: 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6th

Pickup: 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9th

 

Grade 4 to Grade 6 - THE UPPER ELEMENTARY CAMP IS FULL. WE ARE NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS ON OUR WAITING LIST. PLEASE USE THE SAME FORM TO REGISTER FOR THE WAITING LIST.

Sunday, July 13, 2025 – Friday, July 18, 2025

Drop off: 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13th

Pickup: 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18th

 

Grade 7 to Grade 12

Sunday, July 20, 2025 – Friday, July 25, 2025

Drop off: 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20th

Pickup: 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25th

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If you have questions about the upcoming camp or about your registrations please contact our Camp Director at van.escampdirector@gmail.com.  

 

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Camp Fees

This year there will be a $75.00 registration that will be collected at drop off the first day of camp or can be paid before camp by:

• Mail a cheque to:

Moravian Church in Canada

Van-Es Camp & Conference Centre

600 Acadia Drive SE

Calgary, AB   T2J 0B8

Attention: Andrea Stremich

• Send an E-transfer. Please use our camp email - paymentvan-escamp@shaw.ca

• Credit Card Payment. Please contact Randy Downing at 780-922-2457

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Donation to Camper Experience Fund

If you wish to make a donation towards our camper experience (donations over $25.00 will receive a tax receipt) you can:

• Mail a cheque to: PO Box 57063 Eastgate, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A5L7

• Send an E-transfer. Please use our camp email - paymentvan-escamp@shaw.ca

• Credit Card Payment. Please contact Randy Downing at 780-922-2457

• Use the following link:

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An Inclusive Camp

Camp Van Es welcomes campers, volunteers, and staff from all walks of life. While this is a Christian camp, we do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability. If you have a camper who would like to attend camp, and would like to talk through how we can best include your camper in our program, please contact Randy Downing at van-escamp@shaw.ca. 

 

In addition to our traditional "boys" and "girls" cabins, we also offer non-binary / gender expansive accommodations for anyone who would feel more comfortable in that environment. 

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