ZAP Summer Camp - Discovery Lab
A science and discovery-themed summer camp with hands-on experiments and learning activities.
▌ Editor's read The ZAP Summer Camp - Discovery Lab is a day camp program for children aged 6-12, operated by the Boys & Girls Club of Fort McMurray. The website, fmbgc.ca/summer-camps/, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp, including themed weeks like 'Mad Scientist' and 'Around the World.' The Boys & Girls Club of Fort McMurray has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 106 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the engaging activities and caring staff. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. The program runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with early drop-off and late pick-up options available. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which is expected for a Canadian camp. The Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit organization, indicating a community-focused mission.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
ZAP Summer Camp - Discovery Lab 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: 9908 Penhorwood St, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 0A4, Canada
- Phone: (780) 791-9090
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about ZAP Summer Camp - Discovery Lab
- What ages does ZAP Summer Camp - Discovery Lab accept?
- ZAP Summer Camp - Discovery Lab 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 - Discovery Lab cost?
- ZAP Summer Camp - Discovery Lab 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 - Discovery Lab's hours?
- ZAP Summer Camp - Discovery Lab 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 - Discovery Lab?
- ZAP Summer Camp - Discovery Lab 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 - Discovery Lab provide lunch?
- ZAP Summer Camp - Discovery Lab 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 - Discovery Lab compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort McMurray?
- ZAP Summer Camp - Discovery Lab 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.
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