Summer Camps and Programs
Camp Black Bear
2024 Summer Day Camp registration is OPEN!
We've got five exciting themes for NINE jam-packed weeks of fun this summer: Camp Create, Drama-Rama, Super Sleuths, Eco Adventurers, and Junior Shredders & Engineers.
Each week will include plenty of outdoor adventure, STEAM learning, and community organization & local artist support!
2024 Themes
Drama-Rama
July 2nd - 5th | July 15th - 19th
This camp is for the kids who can't wait to entertain and be entertained. Explore various performing art styles, consider classic film, and have a whole lot of fun learning the joy of group performance. Are you Rossland's next big star?!
Camp Create
July 8 - July 12th | August 6th - 9th
This one is for the creatives! Whether your passion lies in colours and beauty or the boldly buildable, this camp has something for every creative kid. With Makers’ Mornings and Artists’ Afternoons, participants will find fun in activities ranging from painting to engineering and everything in between.
Eco Adventurers
July 22nd - July 26th | August 19th - August 23rd
With a blend of adventure and ecology, this camp is sure to keep the attention of nature nuts and thrill-seekers alike. Whether it's investigating animal tracks, exploring Flux Climbing, or anything in between, our Eco Adventurers will live up to their name.
Super Sleuths
August 12th - August 16th:
Rosslanders are no strangers to digging, but this camp puts a whole new spin on what we can uncover when we delve into the history of this vibrant mining town. Become a museum detective for the week to learn all the super-sleuthing skills - and you may even solve a robbery!
Junior Shredders & Engineers
July 29th - August 2nd | August 26th - August 30th
Our Junior Shredders & Engineers will enjoy bike-themed engineering and creative activities, explore how to care for their equipment and the trails, and learn technical biking skills with the fantastic coaches from Kootenay Mountain Biking!
*PLEASE NOTE* Our Junior Shredders & Engineers camps, which we hold in partnership with Kootenay Mountain Biking, has a different format and cost structure from the other Camp Black Bear themes. In response to feedback from previous years and to reflect the increase in costs incurred by the Museum, the Junior Shredders & Engineers camps will still be a blend of a biking skills camp (3 days) and museum day camp (2 days); however, the camps will have increased skills development and will not have a membership discount available but a flat rate of $280/camper. 12 spaces are available in each camp, with 6 spaces reserved for novice riders and 6 spaces reserved for intermediate riders. The Monday and Wednesday of each camp will be museum days (not on bikes), while the Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday will be on bike with Kootenay Mountain Biking. Days on bike will include mornings as a full group of 12 and afternoons in skill level groups (6 per group).
DID YOU KNOW that museum members get a 10% discount on programming fees?
Membership benefits include:
unlimited access to galleries and exhibitions for 12 months
2 family/friend passes
e-newsletter subscription and special event invites
10% off program fees
10% off all items in the RMDC museum shop
10% off facility rentals and birthdays
and an AGM vote.
RMDC members also receive benefits through our Reciprocal Admission programs!
Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program provides FREE general admission to participating museums and science centres, including the Mobius Discovery Center in Spokane! You can see the list of the currently participating centres by visiting the ASTC Passport Program website.
Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) has a Reciprocal Admission agreement too! Check out the CASC website for more information. BC venues include: Kamloops BIG Little Science Centre, Prince George The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre, Vancouver H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society, Vancouver Science World, and Vernon Okanagan Science Centre!
Our participation with the Gallery 2 Reciprocal Membership Program provides our members with discounts and benefits at more than 20 BC museums and galleries, including 6 conveniently located in the Kootenays!
Camp Black Bear: The Nitty-Gritty Details
AGES:
5 to 10 - Kids must be turning six by December 2024 and have been in Kindergarten this past school year.
COST:
$220/week ($198 for members); 4-day = $176 ($160 for members); Junior Shredders = $280
* NO MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT FOR JUNIOR SHREDDERS CAMPS
TIME:
9 am - 4 pm (8:30-9 drop off; 4-4:30 pick-up).
REGISTRATION NUMBERS:
Maximum of 16 kids/week; 12 kids/week for Junior Shredders. Contact us at 250-362-7722 or community@ rosslandmuseum.ca for more info!
REFUND POLICY:
Refunds may be issued if cancellations are made at least two weeks prior to the first day of camp, less a $25 administration fee per booking.
OTHER DETAILS:
Must bring two snacks, a lunch (no peanuts), water bottle, sun protection, outdoor clothing, and backpack. Special equipment is required for some weeks (e.g. Bike Skills, hikes), but if this is of any concern, let us know!
Call us at 250-362-7722 or email community @rosslandmuseum.ca for more information.
If the week you're looking at is full, send us an email to be added to a waitlist!