At Waterfront, campers have the opportunity to participate in lake activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding and knee boarding. The new program, focused on skill-development and fun, will give each camper the chance to learn how to get up and gain the full experience of each. At the end of the session, campers will receive recognition for the various levels and activities they have completed.

Special thanks to the Sam Ousher Switzer foundation that has paid for several new sections to our dock.

Campers can also enjoy Waterfront in canoes and kayaks. All ages and skill levels get the chance to learn the fundamentals according to Paddle Alberta and Paddle Canada standards, such as how to stern a canoe. It is the goal of the waterfront staff to teach these following fundamentals including general knowledge, safety, emergency precautions/procedures, paddling and manoeuvring skills.

Recently refreshed and renamed, The renamed Faigel and Lenny Shapiro Aquatics Area is ready to enjoy. At the pool (donated by Harry and Martha Cohen in 1968), campers will get the chance to learn techniques that will turn them into safer, stronger and more skilled swimmers. There is also a free swim period that is offered throughout the week where each group will get the chance to have a full free swim period to play in the pool.

Campers climb the pole on a secure belay system, then take in a breathtaking view of the altitude course and surrounding forest from the brand new Zip Line platform. With encouragement from our supportive altitude team, each camper gets a real sense of accomplishment as they zoom 50 meters down the line, 30 feet in the air!

Our brand new ropes course challenges campers both mentally and physically with a truly unique and adventurous course. The low elements include various activities that get campers to work together to develop important trust, communication and team work skills. The high elements have campers overcome fears and challenges as they are suspended 40 feet in the air, climbing and walking across wires, bridges and ropes elements.

Our three sided climbing wall includes various routes to challenge campers of all ages and skill levels. Our knowledgeable altitude staff will belay the campers as they develop climbing skills, mental focus, and work their way up the level system. Tandem climbing allows two climbers to work together to overcome obstacles or race up the sides of the beginner wall against each other in some friendly competition.

At Horses, campers learn how to safely get on and off a horse, how to properly brush and saddle a horse, how to steer and most importantly, get the chance to ride a horse around the corral or on many of Camp BB’s designated horse trails. At the start of the session, each cabin’s first horse rotation will consist of safety rules and learning how to properly steer a horse to ensure that each camper is ready to ride safely.

At Discovery (formerly known as Kibbutz), campers will participate in fun games and activities to connect with nature and the natural world. They learn skills such as how to properly and safely build a fire, how to pitch a tent, how to cook over an open fire, growing and gathering edible planted and wild foods, and how to build a shelter. We work towards helping campers gain an understanding and life-long appreciation of nature and the wilderness while developing a skillset for camping with their family or own their own.

Bikes specialty area gives campers the chance to explore around various bike trails and challenge all campers regardless of skill and age levels. Our experienced Bikes staff will be able to teach anyone who doesn’t currently know how to ride a bike as well as introduce a level system to track which routes, trails and ramps each camper has been through. Each camper who attends bikes will get their own bike and helmet equipment for that rotation.

Sports rotation gives campers the chance to develop sportsmanship and fair play skills while having fun. Campers get exercise and regular activity through numerous traditional and new sports and games. The sporting activities range from games such as basketball, beach volleyball, pickle ball, hockey, soccer, dodge ball, kickball, parachute games, tag, and other favourites, as well as new games designed to level the playing field and encourage fun and fairness for campers of all physical abilities and aptitudes.

The A&C is a place where anyone can become an artist. In Pottery, young campers learn the basics of hand building, while older campers can use the pottery wheel. In Arts & Crafts, we paint, draw, and create innovative craft projects thought up by our very own A&C staff. You’ll know your child had a great time in Jewellery when they come home with a wrist full of seed bead and embroidery bracelets! The A&C provides an environment where campers of all ages can express their creativity, learn about art, and take home a little piece of camp to remind them of their magical summer.

Performing Arts is a specialty rotation that is focused on drama, performance and age unit musicals. Throughout the session, campers will have the opportunity to work on either a live performance, a film project or both. Each participant will have an opportunity to learn how to write, interpret, establish shots, sing, dance and direct in our burgeoning arts program.