Keep your child’s imagination alive this summer by registering them to be a conductor, paleontologist and explorer! Our summer camps provide hands-on learning opportunities with our collections and indoor and outdoor activities. Full Week Camp $225/child + GST Single Day $50/day + GST (must be paid in person | limited number available per camp) A registration form […]
Natural History Day Camps Ages 5-10 8:30am – 4:00pm $45/day + GST Day camps consist of natural history-themed experiments, crafts, games, indoor and outdoor exploration (and sometimes a movie and popcorn in a historic train car)! Register for the following day camps by clicking on the linked dates below: September 20: All about Earth! October […]
A day of play! Send your child (ages 5-10) in their PJS to enjoy hot chocolate, a movie in the train with popcorn, crafts and games! * Participants are welcome to bring their new books, stuffies, games, or puzzles. Register for January 2 Register for January 3 Once we have received payment, we will send […]
Natural History Day Camps: Spring Series Camps consist of fun facts and games, crafts, experiments, stories, videos, and outdoor exploration related to each topic. 8:30am-4:00pm Ages 5-10 $45/day + gst June 13: Rocks & Gems Includes entry into our annual Rock & Gem show and rock breaking; bring your favourite rock for show 'n tell!
Get ready to dig into the prehistoric past! This exciting week is all about fossils, dinosaurs, and the incredible story of life on Earth. From trilobites to T. rex, campers will explore ancient ecosystems through crafts, games, and hands-on learning. A highlight of the week is a real fossil hunt with Paleontologist Jason Jacobs from […]
This camp is perfect for curious kids who want to explore the history and landmarks of their own hometown! Campers will take part in exciting daily outings across Cranbrook — including City Hall (with a meet-the-Mayor moment!), the Fire Hall, and the historic Stage Door Theatre. Special guests include Steve from Nip Tuck Gold Mine […]
Train lovers, this one’s for you! Campers will go behind the scenes of our historic railcars, explore the Model Train Gallery, and learn about railways through games, crafts, and hands-on activities. The week also includes a visit from Sergeant Garrison Barkway of the CPKC Rail Police to talk about train safety and life on the […]
Campers will become junior paleontologists as they explore fossils, ancient life, and major moments in Earth’s history. A real fossil dig with Paleontologist Jason Jacobs from EKCM gives kids the chance to uncover real prehistoric treasures — and they’ll get to take their fossils home! Expect themed crafts, outdoor games, and hands-on science fun all […]
This week is all about adventure and local history! Campers will explore Cranbrook’s hidden gems through daily outings — from historic buildings to nature walks and interactive guest visits. Highlights include gold panning with Steve from Nip Tuck Gold Mine and a wetlands exploration with the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council. It’s a fun, active […]
Full steam ahead for a week of train-themed excitement! Campers will tour our historic railcars, enjoy exclusive access to the Model Train Gallery, and get creative with crafts and games inspired by the world of rail. Sergeant Garrison Barkway of the CPKC Rail Police will join us for a special session on train safety and […]
