CWD Alberta Family Camp Hub

Welcome to your official 2026 Alberta Family Camp information center!!!


Please bookmark this URL. 

We'll post real-time updates regularly with more info as Family Camp gets closer. 


Please note that pets are not permitted at Alberta Family Camp.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

(Trained service animals welcome as per Alberta regulations)


  • LATEST UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

    2026 Alberta Family Camp One-Page Schedule Updated July 29 (subject to change)! Scroll down to "Event Information" for details. 


    2026 Detailed Family Camp Schedule


    NEW!!!  

    Check-In

    • Friday, July 31: Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, August 1 – Saturday, August 8: Check-in is flexible.

    Please Note:

    On Saturday, August 1, the area indicated by the blue box in this link will be closed to vehicles from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for Hey Day activities and the Welcome BBQ. This is for the safety of our kids, participants and for food safety. Please stop at the camp office for an alternate route to your site, as we will not be able to accommodate any trailers driving through for any reason.


    Lodge Check-Out

    Aspen Lodge, Long House, and Birch:
    Sunday, August 9: Check-out is 1:30 p.m.

    The camp staff will need time to prepare the rooms for the next group arriving. You are welcome to remain at the North Camp until 4:00 p.m., but your room must be cleared by 1:30 p.m.


    Campsite Check-Out

    North Camp and West Camp campsites:
    Sunday, August 9: Check-out is 4:00 p.m.

    Campground Departure Considerations:

    • When vacating your campsite, all campers are requested to please ensure the following for safety purposes and out of consideration for incoming campers:
    • Ensure all fires are completely extinguished;
    • Pick up all site litter;
    • Close all electrical outlets;
    • Bring garbage (if applicable) to the closest bear proof dumpster; and
    • Stack leftover firewood where it will not interfere with the incoming trailer’s ability to park.

    Wood Sales

    Wood is $10 per wheelbarrow load (level) available Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 from 6:30-7:30 pm and Sunday, August 2 - Saturday, August 8 from 5:30-6:00 pm.


    Click to download the latest CWD Alberta Family Camp Newsletter HERE. 

    Click to see what is new with KidzKraz 2026!


    Important Notes:

    • All trailers, please arrive with your freshwater tank already filled. The Olds water filling station is no longer in service.
    • Campsites in section A will not be available during Family Camp. 
    • Due to HEY DAY, all traffic will be diverted through section R behind the office from 2 pm to 6 pm on August
    • Septic service will be on Wednesday, August 5 for those who registered for both black and grey water tanks. Registration is closed. Bring $50.00 Cash only to the Camp Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3. You will need to be at your trailer during your scheduled time block.

    Follow this link to learn more about the NMI Kids Promo, featuring fun giveaways and great prizes. The kids are raising funds for the Mindoro Boat Project in the Philippines. You can find more information on this project here. 

  • Event Information

    July 31 - August 9, 2026

    FULL SCHEDULE (Coming Soon)

    2026 Alberta Family Camp One-Page Schedule (Subject to change)


    BUS SCHEDULE Updated July 28


    What we know is happening so far...


    Saturday, August 1, 2026

    HEY DAY from 2:30-4:30 pm

    (To ensure the safety of all participants, all traffic will be diverted through R behind the office from 2 PM to 6 PM) 


    WELCOME BBQ following Hey Day outside the Coffee Cabin for the first 600.


    Monday, August 3, 2026

    BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT at 1 pm, contact Tanner Maetche (Site F31) to register.


    AMBROSE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD at 3 pm, including a baseball game, time of fellowship, and supper. Registration is closed.


    Tuesday, August 4, 2026

    PLANTER BOX MAKING AND DECORATING. Registration is closed.


    Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    FARMER'S MARKET from 2-4 pm (To apply to be a vendor, complete this form) 

    EVENING SERVICE WITH THE HEIGHTS (Deputation Offering) 


    Thursday, August 6, 2026

    AFTERNOON SOCIAL WITH THE HEIGHTS from 2-4 pm.

    NYC GET TOGETHER & hot dog roast from 3:30-6:30 pm.


    Friday, August 7, 2026

    YOUTH NIGHT SWIM at Sundre Pool from 8:30-11 pm.


    Saturday, August 8, 2026

    PANCAKE BREAKFAST by Team Evelyn, main field by Multiplex for the first 300 from 9-10 am.

    BAPTISM 10:30 am at the river across from site R30.

    CHILDREN'S MINISTRY SHOWCASE Multiplex at 1 pm.

    FIREWORKS Upper field Ball Diamond at 9:30 pm.


  • Camp Speakers

    Dr. Bryce Ashlin-Mayo is the President of Ambrose University and an ordained minister with The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Click his name for more information. 


    Rev. Stuart Williams is the Vice Dean of Theology at Ambrose University and is an ordained minister with the Church of the Nazarene.


    Jeremy and Reetu Heights, Zane, Ruby & Kavya:  Our Camp Missionaries live in Croatia and serve the Central Europe Field as Field Finance Coordinator (Reetu) and Country Leader for Croatia (Jeremy). Click their name for more information. 

  • Volunteer Opportunities

    This camp would not be possible without volunteers. Please ensure you sign up for at least one shift here:


    VOLUNTEER SIGN UP: 

    YOUTH (Age 13-17) VOLUNTEERING

    • 2 per service for Teeny Tiny
    • 2 per service for Pre-School Palace
    • 2 per service for Gr 1-3
    • Please sign up above and indicate 'YOUTH' with name.


    Please get in touch with Sharlene Cunningham at sbc.cunningham@gmail.com about the following roles: 

    • Farmers Market Coordinator: Connect with vendors before; onsite at market from 1-4:30 pm on Wednesday, August 5
    • ONE on ONE support for our Grade 4-6 group for those kiddos needing extra support, a walk, an activity, or two
    • Head Usher, or 2 persons to lead every other service.
    Looking for a meaningful way to support Family Camp? Consider sponsoring an event or activity as a church, business, or group of friends!
    • Tax receipts are available for all eligible donations.
    • A special thank you to Skyview Church and Team Evelyn for your generous support again this year!
    • We’d love to see even more churches and groups partner with us this year.
    Please contact Sharlene at sbc.cunningham@gmail.com for any of the items above. 

    Please go to this link to sign up for: 
    • Ice Cream Shack
    • Coffee Cabin (mealtimes, evening snack)
    • Portable toilets refresh
    • Age level programming (age 3 and under, age 3-5, grade 1-3, grade 4-6) for Sunday mornings and weekday evenings
    • Youth evening events
    • Fireworks
    We are looking for caring individuals to offer one-on-one support for children in the grades 4-6 program.  An honorarium is available.  You can sign up here, but for more detailed information, please reach out to Sharlene at sbc.cunningham@gmail.com

    NAZARENE SAFE: Help Keep Everyone at Camp Safe

    Nazarene Safe is abuse awareness training that helps protect our most vulnerable—including children—and equips us all to create a safe environment. Whether you are volunteering or attending camp, if you have not completed Nazarene Safe Training through your local church this year, we strongly encourage you to take this free training. Together, we can help make camp a safe and welcoming place for everyone. To access the training, email Steven Pridgen at steven.pridgen@gmail.com. 

  • Menu and Meals

    Family Camp Menu


    Meal Tickets for Purchase have now been closed.


    Food can be purchased in the Coffee Cabin if you missed signing up for the preordered meals.


    To purchase gift cards to use in the Coffee Cabin or Ice Cream Shack, go here. 


  • About Camp Harmattan

    Important for Trailer Campers: Please arrive with your freshwater tank already filled. The Olds water filling station is no longer in service.


    Guest Information from Camp Harmattan


    Please note: pets are not permitted at Alberta Family Camp. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Trained service animals are welcome as per Alberta regulations. 


    Interested in camping on July 30 or August 9? Follow this link to book. 


    2026 North Camp Map

    Campsites in section A will not be available during Family Camp 2026.


    Directions to Camp Harmattan


    Temporary RV Storage (New for 2026)
    Family Camp guests may reserve temporary RV storage at West Camp for $10/night from July 26–31. Guests must move their RV to their assigned Family Camp site before camp begins. Storage is available only at West Camp (not North or South Camp). Only 12 spaces are available, and advance ticket purchase is required. No drop-ins will be accepted. Go to this link to purchase tickets. 


    Campground Departure Considerations

    • When vacating your campsite, all campers are requested to please ensure the following for safety purposes and out of consideration for incoming campers:
    • Ensure all fires are completely extinguished;
    • Pick up all site litter;
    • Close all electrical outlets;
    • Bring garbage (if applicable) to the closest bear proof dumpster; and
    • Stack leftover firewood where it will not interfere with the incoming trailer’s ability to park.