Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $250/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

ZAP Summer Camp - Friendship Fest!

Fort McMurray · $250/week

A social-themed summer camp focused on building friendships and cooperative activities.

▌ Editor's read The Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club (FMBGC) operates ZAP Summer Camp - Friendship Fest!, a day camp for children aged 6-12, with themed weeks like 'Friendship Fest!' and 'Mad Scientist.' The FMBGC website loads successfully and provides detailed information about the summer camp programs, including weekly themes, registration details, and pricing. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its name and mission. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, this is common for Canadian camps. Google reviews for 'Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club' show a rating of 4.5 stars based on 107 reviews, with parents generally praising the positive environment and engaging activities for children. The camp's social media handles are @fmbgc on Instagram and 'fmbgc' on Facebook, both actively updated.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

ZAP Summer Camp - Friendship Fest! 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

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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) 791-2447
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CAD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about ZAP Summer Camp - Friendship Fest!

What ages does ZAP Summer Camp - Friendship Fest! accept?
ZAP Summer Camp - Friendship Fest! 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 - Friendship Fest! cost?
ZAP Summer Camp - Friendship Fest! 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 - Friendship Fest!'s hours?
ZAP Summer Camp - Friendship Fest! 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 - Friendship Fest!?
ZAP Summer Camp - Friendship Fest! 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 - Friendship Fest! provide lunch?
ZAP Summer Camp - Friendship Fest! 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 - Friendship Fest! compare to other community/rec center camps in Fort McMurray?
ZAP Summer Camp - Friendship Fest! 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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