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  • 2025 Kindergarten Summer Camps

  • As of April 1, 2025, we began implementing the Affordability Grant Funding offered through the Alberta Government.

    As of April, a new flat monthly parent fee will be introduced:

    • $326.25 per month for children enrolled in full-time care (100+ hours per month).

    No action is required on your part to participate in this new fee structure. We will apply for the Affordability Grant on your behalf. However, to complete the application process, we are required to share certain information with the government. We will provide a list of the required details in this form and request your permission before sharing them.

    To continue offering quality care and services, we are permitted to charge additional fees for optional services such as transportation, field trips, and meals. Additionally, fines outlined in our Parent Handbook and any other fines will still apply, as they fall outside the scope of government funding.

    On the next few pages, you'll find details about our optional programs, the fees and decide whether you'd like to participate in any of these optional services.

  • Summer Camp Information

  • If your child is in kindergarten this year, this is the only summer care option available with Steps Academy after June 30, 2025.  

    If you need care with Steps Academy and do not register for this option, your child will not have summer care with us.

    Please see below for the breakdown of what is being offered.

     

    KSA Summer Care

    This option will allow you to book as many or as few weekly camps as you choose. 

    Location: KSA in Cougar Ridge - Kinder & Out of School Care (OSC) combined

    Schedule: 5 day options only except on 4 day weeks with a stat holiday

    Hours: 8am - 5pm (No early drop-offs/pick-ups available)

    Includes: Materials, 2 snacks and lunch 

    Payment: To be withdrawn by Miranda on the Monday or Thursday following your registration application

     

    There are two pricing options available:

    Option 1:

    $350 for a 5-day week
    $325 for a 4-day week (due to statutory holiday closures)


    Option 2:

    $326.25 for the entire month, plus $50 per week for food
    The price difference is due to funding that helps cover the monthly option. With this option, your child can attend as many or as few weeks as you'd like.

     

    For Example:

    • In July, with four weeks of camp, the total cost would be $326.25 for the month plus $200 for food ($50 per week), totaling $526.25. This averages out to $131.56 per week.

     

    • In August, with only three weeks of camp, the cost would be $326.25 for the month plus $150 for food, totaling $476.25. This averages out to $158.75 per week.

     

    What your child's day will look like:

     

    Field Trips and Community Walks

    Every Wednesday the children will go on a field trip where they will get to enjoy a wide variety of activities, such as the splash park, playgrounds, specific locations and lots of games and exploration.

    All equipment will be provided and brought with the children on the bus by KSA staff. This includes our emergency backback and any fun equipment for the day.

    Throughout each week, the staff will also invite the children to go for walks around some of the interesting areas of our community.

    Waivers are required for each child for all off-site activities and will be provided to you prior to your camp start date. 

    WATER PLAY

    KSA loves to set up their sprinklers & giant slip n' slide throughout the week, weather permitting, so the children can get lots of time to splash around too!

    We ask that if you would like your child to participate in these activities, to ensure they are well prepared with swim suits, towels, sunscreen, hats and anything else you would like them to have to stay safe.

  • Payments for Summer Camps

  • Summer Care Payment Process

    Payments will be automatically withdrawn on the first Monday or Thursday after you register for camps.

    If a payment is declined due to Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF), your registration will be considered incomplete. Incomplete registrations will not be processed and may be replaced by completed registrations, which could result in losing your spot.

    All payments will be processed by Miranda with Registrations.

    DO NOT SEND AN E-TRANSFER.

    If your child is NOT CURRENTLY registered at Steps Academy, please complete & submit the pre-authorization payment form (PPF).

    Add My Payment Information

    Password to submit is Ac@demy2013

    Please ONLY complete this form if you are NEW to Steps Academy AND registering your child at the KSA location.

  • Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation Policy 

    • A cancellation made 4 weeks or more prior to the camp start date will be fully refunded (less a $25 administration fee per camp).
    • A cancellation made between 2 – 3 weeks prior to the camp start date will be fully refunded (less a $75 administration fee per camp).
    • A cancellation made less than 2 weeks prior to camp start date will not be refunded.

  • Transferring Registration to a Different Week 

    If there is space to transfer to different camp, the following conditions apply: 

    • $25 administration fee for transfers done more than 3 weeks prior to the start day of your orginal camp
    • $75 administration fee for transfers done less than 2 weeks prior to the start day of your original camp. 
    • If you transfer you registered camp to a new camp week and then decide to cancel the new camp the amount will not be refunded.

  • Camp Week Registration

  • There are two pricing options available:

    Option 1:

    $350 for a 5-day week
    $325 for a 4-day week (due to statutory holiday closures)
    Option 2:

    $326.25 for the entire month, plus $50 per week for food
    The price difference is due to funding that helps cover the monthly option. With this option, your child can attend as many or as few weeks as you'd like.

    For Example:

    In July, with four weeks of camp, the total cost would be $326.25 for the month plus $200 for food ($50 per week), totaling $526.25. This averages out to $131.56 per week.

    In August, with only three weeks of camp, the cost would be $326.25 for the month plus $150 for food, totaling $476.25. This averages out to $158.75 per week.

     

    Please note: Your child is not required to attend every camp day when choosing the monthly option, as the affordability grant is applied based on the registered attendance hours.

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          Weekly Options
          Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Week - July 7th - 11th Product Image
          Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Week - July 7th - 11thGet ready for a week full of outdoor adventure, creativity, and wildlife discovery! We’ll take an exciting nature hike through the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, where kids will explore the trails, spot different bird species, and collect fallen leaves, twigs, and other natural materials to create their very own nature-inspired art piece. The fun doesn’t stop there! Campers will also craft their own simple bird feeders, learning how to support local wildlife while taking home a special creation for their backyard. Back at camp, we’ll keep the excitement going with outdoor games, scavenger hunts, and nature-themed challenges that will have everyone running, exploring, and having a blast!
          $350.00CAD
            
          Monster Mini Golf Week - July 14th - 18th Product Image
          Monster Mini Golf Week - July 14th - 18thGet ready for a week filled with glowing fun and creative flair!  We’re taking an exciting field trip to Monster Mini Golf, where kids will play a round of glow-in-the-dark mini golf—so be sure to wear something that shines under the black lights!  Back at the centre, we’ll turn up the creativity with splash painting, spray gun painting, and hands-on messy paint play—because the best masterpieces come from having fun! Children will also get to mold and design their own unique creation using Plaster of Paris, then bring it to life with bright, bold colors. It’s a week of self-expression, artistic discovery, and unforgettable, paint-splattered memories!
          $350.00CAD
            
          Reptile Zoo and Nerf Guns Week - July 21st - 25th Product Image
          Reptile Zoo and Nerf Guns Week - July 21st - 25thThis summer camp is a wild adventure filled with exciting activities for every explorer! In addition to a thrilling visit from the Reptile Zoo, where campers will see amazing animals up close and hands-on experience. We’ll bring the animal kingdom to life with fun animal yoga sessions. Campers will stretch like cats, balance like flamingos, and slither like snakes while learning about the creatures that share our world. When it’s time to cool off, we’ll have some epic water fun with slip and slides, water gun battles, and high-energy Nerf showdowns. Whether you're a nature lover, an animal enthusiast, or just looking for non-stop summer excitement, this camp has something for everyone!
          $350.00CAD
            
          Mad Scientist Camp Week - July 28th - August 1st Product Image
          Mad Scientist Camp Week - July 28th - August 1stGet ready for an action-packed summer camp filled with adventure, creativity, and hands-on science fun! In addition to classic outdoor activities like games, scavenger hunts, and nature explorations, campers will dive into exciting experiments, making elephant toothpaste, bath bombs, and slime volcanoes that fizz and bubble with colorful reactions. Our budding scientists will get messy, curious, and amazed as they explore the wonders of chemistry and creativity. Plus, we’ll have an unforgettable visit from Mad Science!
          $350.00CAD
            
          Butterfield Acres Camp Week - August 5th - August 8th (4 day week) Product Image
          Butterfield Acres Camp Week - August 5th - August 8th (4 day week)Get ready for a week of hands-on farm adventures and splashtastic summer fun! We’ll take a trip to Butterfield Acres, where kids will experience life on the farm—meeting traditional farm animals, learning how to milk a goat, and enjoying a tractor-pulled wagon ride on "Old Blue"! After all the farmyard excitement, we’ll wrap up the visit with a relaxing picnic before heading back to camp. The children will roll up their sleeves to make butter, delicious homemade ice cream, and whip up more tasty treats. There will be lots of opportunity for crafts like veggie and fruit stamping and outdoor fun this week as the children move through obstacle courses.
          $325.00CAD
            
          Saskatoon Farm and Foodie Week - August 11th - 15th Product Image
          Saskatoon Farm and Foodie Week - August 11th - 15thGet ready for a farm-fresh adventure at summer camp! We’ll take an exciting trip to Saskatoon Farms, where campers will explore the U-pick fields, handpicking delicious, ripe fruits to bring back to the center. As we explore the farm, they’ll learn about the life cycle of plants, from tiny seeds to full-grown fruit-bearing trees. Each child will plant their own vegetable to care for throughout the week and take it home at the end of the week. The children will have the opportunity to chop, mix, and enjoy their own homemade fruit salad using their fresh produce—turning their farm-to-table experience into a tasty and rewarding treat!
          $350.00CAD
            
          Aqua and Eats Week - August 18th - 22nd Product Image
          Aqua and Eats Week - August 18th - 22ndCool off at the water park and explore tasty treats! This week, we’re heading to a water park, so don’t forget your swim gear—there will be plenty of time to slide, splash, and soak up all the fun! The adventure doesn’t stop there! Back at the centre, we’ll dive into the world of food exploration, where campers will get hands-on experience using dehydrators, food processors, ice cream balls, and more to create lots of delicious treats. This week is all about experimenting, tasting, and discovering new flavors. Whether you're cooling off in the water or whipping up a tasty masterpiece, this is a week full of fun, creativity, and excitement!
          $350.00CAD
            
          Monthly Options
          Month of July - July 7th - August 1 Product Image
          Month of July - July 7th - August 1 Read the descriptions above to see a break down of our weekly events
          $326.25CAD
            
          Month of August - August 5th - August 22nd Product Image
          Month of August - August 5th - August 22ndAugust 4th is a holiday. Read the descriptions above to see a break down of our weekly events
          $326.25CAD
            
          Lunch by Week
          Lunch July 7th - 11th Product Image
          Lunch July 7th - 11thCovers lunch and 2 snacks
          $50.00CAD
            
          Lunch July 14th - 18th Product Image
          Lunch July 14th - 18thCovers lunch and 2 snacks
          $50.00CAD
            
          Lunch July 21st - 25th Product Image
          Lunch July 21st - 25thCovers lunch and 2 snacks
          $50.00CAD
            
          Lunch July 28th - August 1st Product Image
          Lunch July 28th - August 1stCovers lunch and 2 snacks
          $50.00CAD
            
          Lunch August 5th - August 8th Product Image
          Lunch August 5th - August 8thCovers lunch and 2 snacks
          $50.00CAD
            
          Lunch August 11th - August 15th Product Image
          Lunch August 11th - August 15thCovers lunch and 2 snacks
          $50.00CAD
            
          Lunch August 18th - August 22nd Product Image
          Lunch August 18th - August 22ndCovers lunch and 2 snacks
          $50.00CAD
            
          Total
          $0.00CAD

        •       All ingredients must be listed in English.
          *   Any packaged items must have English ingredient labels.
          *   Absolutely no nuts or tree nuts.
          *   No items requiring refrigeration.
          *   No items requiring heating.
          *   All utensils and containers must be provided from home.
          *   Children must be able to independently open, eat, and manage their food and lunch kit without assistance from staff.
          *   If my child's food does not meet the above guidelines, Steps Academy will supply my child's lunch for a $10 fine will be added to your following month’s invoice

          *  If a child arrives without their own food on any given day, a $10 fine will be added to your following month’s invoice to cover the cost of providing a meal.


          Due to the high number of children and staff with severe allergies, including anaphylactic reactions to various ingredients, it is critical that all ingredients are clearly listed. Please ensure all food items comply with these requirements to help maintain a safe environment for everyone.

          To minimize the risk of allergen exposure and to ensure proper cleaning after meals, all children bringing food from home will be seated together at a designated table with a staff member.

          I         agree to follow all the above listed terms regarding sending my child with a lunch and snacks from home.


        • Due to the high number of children and staff with severe allergies, including anaphylactic reactions to various ingredients, it is critical that all ingredients are clearly listed. Please ensure all food items comply with these requirements to help maintain a safe environment for everyone.

          To minimize the risk of allergen exposure and to ensure proper cleaning after meals, all children bringing food from home will be seated together at a designated table with a staff member.All ingredients must be listed in English.

          • All ingredients must be listed in English
          • Any packaged items must have English ingredient labels.
          • Absolutely no nuts or tree nuts.
          • No items requiring refrigeration.
          • No items requiring heating.
          • All utensils and containers must be provided from home.
          • Children must be able to independently open, eat, and manage their food and lunch kit without assistance from staff.
          • If my child's food does not meet the above guidelines, Steps Academy will supply my child's lunch for a $10 fine will be added to your following month’s invoice
          • If a child arrives without their own food on any given day, a $10 fine will be added to your following month’s invoice to cover the cost of providing a meal.

           

        • Child Information

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        • If your child currently DOES NOT attend Steps Academy, please complete the full Parent Package found in the links below.

          Parent Package

        • Government Permissions

          In order to apply the Affordability Grant Funding to your child's space we are required to submit the following information to the Government. Later, each child will be issued a number by the Government for registration and tracking purposes.


        • I give permission to Steps Academy to share the following information with the Government when submitting the claim for the Affordability Grant funding.


          Child’s Name

          Child’s Birthdate

          Parents Name, Email, Phone Number

          Number of Registered Hours

          Number of Actual Attendance Hours

          Optional Fees/Supplemental Fees

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