Challengers (Ages 8-10)
Challengers is a City of Edmonton day camp for 8-10 year olds focusing on sports, games, and outdoor activities at various recreation centers.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Edmonton's Move & Learn Play portal, specifically detailing the 'Challengers (Ages 8-10)' day camp. This camp is offered at multiple City of Edmonton recreation centers, including Clareview, Commonwealth, and Terwillegar. The program focuses on sports, games, and outdoor activities, with a cost of $288.00 per week. As a municipal program, it is not accredited by the ACA. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the camp's listing page. The City of Edmonton generally has a strong reputation for its public services, and while specific reviews for this camp are not readily available, the overall Google review rating for the City of Edmonton's recreation centers is typically high, such as Clareview Community Recreation Centre having a 4.3-star rating from over 2,000 reviews.
Who thrives here Ages 8–10
Challengers (Ages 8-10) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given sports program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 8–10
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: Gold Bar Park, 10955 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6A 2J7, Canada
- Cost notes: CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Challengers (Ages 8-10)
- What ages does Challengers (Ages 8-10) accept?
- Challengers (Ages 8-10) is open to children ages 8–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Challengers (Ages 8-10) cost?
- Challengers (Ages 8-10) publishes $288/week for the standard session. CAD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Challengers (Ages 8-10)'s hours?
- Challengers (Ages 8-10) runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Challengers (Ages 8-10)?
- Challengers (Ages 8-10) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Challengers (Ages 8-10) provide lunch?
- Challengers (Ages 8-10) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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