ZAP Summer Camp
A summer day camp offering various themed weeks for children aged 6-12, including sports, arts, and educational
▌ Editor's read The ZAP Summer Camp, including the 'ZAP Stars! (Talent Show Week)', is offered by the Boys & Girls Club of Fort McMurray, a non-profit organization. The website, fmbgc.ca/summer-camps/, loads successfully and provides details on various themed weeks for children aged 6-12. The camp operates as a day camp, running from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Boys & Girls Club of Fort McMurray has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 104 reviews, with reviewers often praising the positive environment and engaging activities for children. The website states that all staff are trained in First Aid/CPR and undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Social media handles found on the site are @fmbgc for Instagram and fmbgc for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
ZAP Summer Camp 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 community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm
- Address: 200 MacAlpine Cres, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4A5, Canada
- Phone: (780) 791-2447
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about ZAP Summer Camp
- What ages does ZAP Summer Camp accept?
- ZAP Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 ZAP Summer Camp cost?
- ZAP Summer Camp publishes $250/week for the standard session. CAD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are ZAP Summer Camp's hours?
- ZAP Summer Camp runs 7:00am – 5:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs ZAP Summer Camp?
- ZAP Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ZAP Summer Camp provide lunch?
- ZAP Summer Camp 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.
- How does ZAP Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort McMurray?
- ZAP Summer Camp is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Fort McMurray that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside ZAP Summer Camp.
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