Camp fYrefly - Alberta South
Camp fYrefly Alberta South is a leadership retreat for 2SLGBTQ+ youth aged 14-24, focusing on personal development, community building, and social justice.
▌ Editor's read Camp fYrefly Alberta South is an overnight leadership retreat for 2SLGBTQ+ youth aged 14-24, hosted at Camp Chief Hector YMCA. The camp, which has been operating for 20 years since its founding by Dr. Andre P. Grace, is a program of the Centre for Sexuality, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check. While there isn't a specific Google review rating for Camp fYrefly itself, the Centre for Sexuality has a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 107 reviews, with themes highlighting their supportive and inclusive environment. The camp's focus is on fostering leadership, resilience, and community among 2SLGBTQ+ youth. The program runs for four days and three nights, with a cost of $565, and bursaries are available. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is typical for Canadian programs.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
Camp fYrefly - Alberta South serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 13–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Kananaskis, AB, Canada
- Cost notes: CAD. $565 per participant. Subsidies are available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp fYrefly - Alberta South
- What ages does Camp fYrefly - Alberta South accept?
- Camp fYrefly - Alberta South is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Camp fYrefly - Alberta South cost?
- Camp fYrefly - Alberta South publishes $565/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp fYrefly - Alberta South's hours?
- Camp fYrefly - Alberta South runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp fYrefly - Alberta South?
- Camp fYrefly - Alberta South is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp fYrefly - Alberta South provide lunch?
- Camp fYrefly - Alberta South 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 Camp fYrefly - Alberta South compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Kananaskis?
- Camp fYrefly - Alberta South is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Kananaskis 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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