View the packing list here.

View the packing list here.

View the packing list here.

6-10 years, 5 day program

Day Camp sessions run 5 days, Monday to Friday including running on holidays including Canada Day and the August Civic Holiday. Campers receive a lunch in Bowfort Lodge alongside our Junior campers to fuel them as they participate in a fun-filled day! Day camp programs include archery, canoeing, classic camp games, rock climbing, and a visit to our horses. Day campers work as a team to experience new activities and face challenges with the guidance of their camp counsellor.  

Bussing is available from CANMORE and EXSHAW at no additional cost. Our site is in the Bow Valley, approximately 55 minutes west of Calgary.  

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027.  

12 – 13 years, 6 Day Program  

Accommodation: Yurts based at Hector Lodge  

Kananaskin camp offers a time for learning, making friends, working as a team, and having fun outdoors! In this 6-day program, campers will participate in activities such as hiking on our trails, arts and crafts, high ropes, archery, and classic camp games! All 6-day Kananaskin campers have the option to participate in an onsite one night overnight camping experience. All Kananaskin camps are run out of Hector Lodge and campers will stay in yurts.  

This program is an introductory level program for those campers new to camp between the ages of 12 - 13 years. This program includes joining in a one night - onsite overnight expedition. Please refer to the packing list for more information. CCHY has gear to lend your camper if needed.

Please note: For all of our programs, we prioritize our staffing based on individual’s qualifications, skills and certifications including but not limited to Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Canoeing certifications from Paddle Canada. In some instances, the staff assigned to your camper’s group may be a different gender. All of our staff are trained equally and our policies for child safety are the same regardless of the staff’s gender.

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027.  

12-13 years, 13 Day Program  

Accommodation: Yurts based at Hector Lodge  

Kananaskin campers come to camp for a 13-day session and live in yurts near Hector Lodge. Campers participate in various traditional camp activities including archery, rock climbing, and arts and crafts while building their team, and developing their personal skills. Each camper will have the opportunity to visit the horses and learn introductory horsemanship and riding skills.  

These campers will prepare for their 4-day overnight trip by first doing skill building onsite either hiking or canoeing (river based). During the overnight expedition adventures, campers will help pack and carry their gear and food, help set up their campsite and work as a team to learn and have fun.  

Overnight trips for the Kananaskin program have “focuses” that are selected at the time of registration. When registering, your camper will choose to participate in either a 4-day trip hiking trip or a 4-day canoeing trip.  

Please note: For all of our programs, we prioritize our staffing based on individual’s qualifications, skills and certifications including but not limited to Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Canoeing certifications from Paddle Canada. In some instances, the staff assigned to your camper’s group may be a different gender. All of our staff are trained equally and our policies for child safety are the same regardless of the staff’s gender.

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027.  

13-14 years, 13 Day Program  

Accommodation: Yurts based in Midcamp, Program out of Hector Lodge  

Pioneer hike campers come to camp for a 13-day session and stay in yurts near Deer Lodge (Mid-camp). Campers will learn about teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and develop personal strengths and self-confidence. Campers will participate in a variety of camp activities such as games, arts and crafts, archery, climbing and more.  

These campers will participate in 8 days (total) of hiking. These 8 days are broken down into a day trip, and the longer backcountry expedition. These experiences give opportunities for campers to focus on developing leadership and outdoor living skills, as well as backcountry travel.

Please note: For all of our programs, we prioritize our staffing based on individual’s qualifications, skills and certifications including but not limited to Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Canoeing certifications from Paddle Canada. In some instances, the staff assigned to your camper’s group may be a different gender. All of our staff are trained equally and our policies for child safety are the same regardless of the staff’s gender.

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027. 

13-14 years, 13 Day Program  

Accommodation: Yurts based in Midcamp, Program out of Hector Lodge  

Pioneer canoe campers come to camp for a 13-day session and stay in yurts near Deer Lodge (Mid-camp). Campers will learn about teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and develop personal strengths and self-confidence. Campers will participate in a variety of camp activities such as games, arts and crafts, archery, climbing and more.

These campers will participate in 8 days (total) of canoeing. These 8 days are broken down into a day trip, and the longer backcountry expedition. These experiences give opportunities for campers to focus on developing leadership and outdoor living skills, as well as backcountry travel.

Please note: For all of our programs, we prioritize our staffing based on individual’s qualifications, skills and certifications including but not limited to Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Canoeing certifications from Paddle Canada. In some instances, the staff assigned to your camper’s group may be a different gender. All of our staff are trained equally and our policies for child safety are the same regardless of the staff’s gender.

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027.  
 

14-15 years, 13 Day Program  

Accommodation: Yurts based in Midcamp, Program out of Hector Lodge  

Our Wrangler in Training Program is an equine and leadership focused program. In this two week program, campers will spend the majority of their time involved in activities at the barn where they will gain a rich experience with horses involving developing horsemanship and horseback riding skills. Campers will also participate in camp activities, an onsite overnight expedition, a day hike, and classic camp games!  

They will experience daily life at the barn and have leadership opportunities with the younger groups on site. Wranglers in Training is suitable for all levels of experience.  

Please note: For all of our programs, we prioritize our staffing based on individual’s qualifications, skills and certifications including but not limited to Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Canoeing certifications from Paddle Canada. In some instances, the staff assigned to your camper’s group may be a different gender. All of our staff are trained equally and our policies for child safety are the same regardless of the staff’s gender.

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027.  

16 years, 27 Day Program

Accommodation: Yurts based in Midcamp, Program out of Hector Lodge  

Leadership campers come to camp for 27 days and stay in yurts near Deer Lodge (Mid-camp). Their focus will be on learning and developing backcountry expedition skills and leadership abilities. To facilitate their development in these areas, campers will participate in various outdoor expedition trips, including onsite overnights and day trips.  

Included in this program are over 16 nights of backcountry hiking trip experience. Groups plan and prepare together for their exciting and rewarding expedition trips with their leaders. Throughout their month-long experience, they will develop personal strengths and new abilities.

Please note: For all of our programs, we prioritize our staffing based on individual’s qualifications, skills and certifications including but not limited to Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Canoeing certifications from Paddle Canada. In some instances, the staff assigned to your camper’s group may be a different gender. All of our staff are trained equally and our policies for child safety are the same regardless of the staff’s gender.

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027. 

16 years, 27 Day Program

Accommodation: Yurts based in Midcamp, Program out of Hector Lodge  

This program has run for a few years now, and is run in conjunction with YMCA Camp Pine Crest located in Muskoka, Ontario.  

This program will focus on the development of leadership skills through an exchange trip to Camp Pine Crest YMCA. At this camp, the CCHY campers join the Pine Crest Cohort and participate in their camp activities as well as a 4-5 day canoe trip on the French River. After their 10 days at Camp Pinecrest YMCA, their cohort and the CCHY campers will return to CCHY for 10 days together on our site. During their time, CCHY campers will host the Pine Crest cohort and be leaders and ambassadors for all things CCHY. They will participate in our trek course, classic CCHY programming and go on a 4-5 day hiking expedition in the Bow Valley.

All travel associated with the exchange program is included in the program fee.

Please note: For all of our programs, we prioritize our staffing based on individual’s qualifications, skills and certifications including but not limited to Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Canoeing certifications from Paddle Canada. In some instances, the staff assigned to your camper’s group may be a different gender. All of our staff are trained equally and our policies for child safety are the same regardless of the staff’s gender.

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027.  

16 years, 27 Day Program

Accommodation: Yurts based in Midcamp, Program out of Hector Lodge  

This program is **NEW** to 2026 and is suited for those looking to develop their outdoor leadership skills and horsemanship skills. Half of the program will be focused on time at the barn learning from our Wranglers about horsemanship, horseback riding, and participating in a horse-based overnight pack trip expedition.  

The other half of the program will be focused on building leadership skills during onsite activities including high ropes and canoeing. Campers will also participate in a 6 day hiking expedition in the backcountry to practice these skills and continue to develop their outdoor literacy and leadership skills.

Please note: For all of our programs, we prioritize our staffing based on individual’s qualifications, skills and certifications including but not limited to Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Canoeing certifications from Paddle Canada. In some instances, the staff assigned to your camper’s group may be a different gender. All of our staff are trained equally and our policies for child safety are the same regardless of the staff’s gender.

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027.  

17 years, 27 Day Program

Accommodation: Yurts based in Midcamp, Program out of Hector Lodge  

Registration for the Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program involves an application and interview process that is open to past Leadership participants and other interested youths. LIT is a month-long program during which they will participate in leadership training, a backpacking trip, and activities to develop their leadership skills. The second two weeks is reserved for the LIT’s to volunteer as a counsellor for a Juniors or Mistaya group. This program is focused on building leadership skills and gaining experience being a counsellor. This program includes a 3 day offsite expedition aimed to build outdoor leadership skills.

Please note: For all of our programs, we prioritize our staffing based on individual’s qualifications, skills and certifications including but not limited to Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Canoeing certifications from Paddle Canada. In some instances, the staff assigned to your camper’s group may be a different gender. All of our staff are trained equally and our policies for child safety are the same regardless of the staff’s gender.

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027.  

17 years, 8 Week Program

Accommodation: Yurts based in Midcamp, Program out of Hector Lodge  

Sac Dene campers come to camp for 55 days and live in a Yurt near Deer Lodge. The focus of this program is on honing outdoor leadership skills on a 40-day wilderness canoe trip. Sac dene Campers will be immersed in a team environment, allowing them to explore the ways in which they can contribute to a common goal and group identity.

Campers will become a part of the planning and preparation process for the wilderness expedition by contributing toward food and gear packing as well as developing individual and group goals for the expedition.  

On the wilderness expedition, campers will have the opportunity to hone their skills as outdoor leaders by taking on peer-leadership roles, such as navigation, route planning, camp craft, and cooking. Throughout the Sac Dene program, campers will develop their personal strengths, learn new skills, and recognize areas of growth.

Please note: For all of our programs, we prioritize our staffing based on individual’s qualifications, skills and certifications including but not limited to Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Canoeing certifications from Paddle Canada. In some instances, the staff assigned to your camper’s group may be a different gender. All of our staff are trained equally and our policies for child safety are the same regardless of the staff’s gender.

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027.  

17 years, 8 Week Program

Accommodation: Yurts based in Midcamp, Program out of Hector Lodge  

This program is **NEW** to 2026 . Great Divide Hike campers come to camp for 55 days and live in a Yurt near Deer Lodge. The focus of this program is on honing outdoor leadership skills on a 40-day backpacking trip on the Great Divide Trail. Great Divide Hike campers will be immersed in a team environment, allowing them to explore the ways in which they can contribute to a common goal and group identity.

Campers will become a part of the planning and preparation process for the wilderness expedition by contributing toward food and gear packing as well as developing individual and group goals for the expedition.  

On the wilderness expedition, campers will have the opportunity to hone their skills as outdoor leaders by taking on peer-leadership roles, such as navigation, route planning, camp craft, and cooking. Throughout the Great Divide Hike, campers will develop their personal strengths, learn new skills, and recognize areas of growth.

Please note: For all of our programs, we prioritize our staffing based on individual’s qualifications, skills and certifications including but not limited to Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Canoeing certifications from Paddle Canada. In some instances, the staff assigned to your camper’s group may be a different gender. All of our staff are trained equally and our policies for child safety are the same regardless of the staff’s gender.

Campers must turn this age by December 31st, 2027.