Welcome to Camp Odyssey in Cranbrook!
At Camp Odyssey, we believe in nurturing connections with nature at an early age. The program offers a safe, structured, and fun outdoor environment for children of various ages.
In Cranbrook, we are partnering with College of the Rockies (COTR) for another season! Camp days will be spent primarily in the Cranbrook Community Forest, with possible field trips to Idlewild Park and the Public Produce Garden. This group can expect to walk no more than 4 Km per day, with plenty of stops for exploring, activities, and craft time. Indoor washroom facilities may not be available every day; campers will learn how to ethically relieve themselves in nature.
Age Groups
Nearby Naturalists is our younger group, designed for kids 5-8 years old who don’t want to hike quite as far. We walk approx. 1-3km per day, visiting four different locations each week while leaving plenty of time for exploring, games and crafting.
Happy Hikers is heading back to its roots as the original Camp Odyssey group. The 8-11-year-olds will walk further and explore deeper across five different natural areas around Kimberley. Happy Hikers can be expected to hike 3-5km per day with stops for group games, instructor-led activities and exploring.
Avid Adventurers is our newest Camp Odyssey group, designed for responsible and keen pre-teens interested in day hikes and bushcraft projects. This group is for 10-13 year olds who have enjoyed their time in Happy Hikers and are ready for something more involved and challenging.
Please contact kim@wildsight.ca to ask questions about camp or discuss group suitability.
Open for Registration
Summer Camps
At Summer Camp, kids spend their days hiking, exploring, learning, and playing outdoors. We offer the program to all three age groups: Nearby Naturalists (ages 5-8), Happy Hikers (ages 8-11), and Avid Adventurers (ages 10-13).
Cranbrook camps will take place at the COTR as part of their STEAM (Science – Technology – Engineering – Art – Math) Camps, led by Wildsight Educators following the successful Camp Odyssey style.
SUMMER CAMPS
Nearby Naturalists: Ages 5 – 8
Cost: $224.00 *
August 4 – 7
*Includes a Wildsight t-shirt
Happy Hikers: Ages 8 – 11
Cost: $280.00 *
July 27 – 31
*Includes a Wildsight t-shirt
Pick-up & Drop-off* 8:45 – 9:00 am / 3:45 – 4:00 pm at College of the Rockies main entrance (2700 College Way, Cranbrook)
Summer Camp Schedule
Camp Hours: 9 am – 4 pm
Drop off at 8:45 – 9:00 am and pick up at 3:45 – 4:00 pm at College of the Rockies main entrance (2700 College Way, Cranbrook) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Drop off and pick up at Idlewild Park on “field trip” Thursdays.
The Happy Hikers group is for keen walkers who want to explore a little further away from “home base”. This group can expect to walk approx. 4-6 km each day, with plenty of stops for exploring and activities.
Nearby Naturalists will stay closer to “home base”, walking significantly less and doing more crafts and games at and around the College.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Friendly reminder that Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is a non-profit organization and Camp Odyssey operates on a minimal budget as a service for the community.
- A $15 fee will be deducted from all refund requests.
- In the event that a camp is canceled due to insufficient registrations, a full refund will be given.
- No refund requests will be granted after the Monday one week before the camp week.
- Refunds are processed on a monthly basis.
