Your Canadian Bucket List, Built into a Summer Camp
(Ages 14–18)
Multi-day canoe and camping, whitewater rafting, Rockies and Icefields, Stampede, Indigenous culture, dinosaur country, UNESCO sites.
Campus home base at the University of Calgary.
2 or 4 week sessions (June–July 2026) | From $4,500 USD (International Students) & $3,500 CAD (Canadian Students) | Calgary, Alberta | Ages 14–18
Supervised, structured, and fully supported
Campus home base, certified-led adventures, and logistics included from arrival to departure
- Safety & supervision: Certified activity leaders and supervised excursions throughout the program
- Campus home base: Residence-style accommodation with single-gender shared rooms and shared lounges
- Meals & dietary support: Meals managed by university food services and dietary needs accommodated
- All logistics included: Airport pickup/drop-off plus transportation for every activity and excursion
ursa Summer Study Camp 2026
The 2026 ursa Summer Study Camp is a teen Canadian adventure with a campus home base and a full calendar of outdoor trips, iconic culture, and unforgettable day experiences. It’s the kind of summer where you raft, canoe, hike, and explore, then come back to shared community life with new friends. Choose 2 or 4 weeks and request current availability and next steps
Highlights
Mosquito Creek 2-day trip (Icefields + Bow Lake hike) • White water rafting (certified guides) • 2-day river canoe trip • Banff Gondola • Camping & outdoor skills • Royal Tyrrell Museum (dinosaurs) • Stampede rodeo + Stampede breakfast • Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (UNESCO) • Tsuut’ina cultural celebrations
Why families choose ursa
- Not a typical camp: A curated Canadian bucket list built into a supervised teen program
- University campus home base: Stable routines and community life between major trip days
- High-adventure, responsibly delivered: Certified-led adventure components and supervised outings
- Logistics fully handled: Airport transfers and transportation for every activity
Three session options
2 Week Session
June 30 – July 14, 2026
2 Week Session
July 14 – July 28, 2026
4 Week Session
June 30 – July 28, 2026
What's included?
This camp is priced as a supervised teen summer program with a university campus base, major excursions, and transportation included. Most families choose ursa because it combines flagship Alberta experiences with a stable campus home base and full logistics support.
- A full calendar of supervised activities and guided excursions across Alberta
- Daily programming and instruction
- Accommodation for boarding students (University residence halls)
- Meals (some variations between boarding vs day students)
- Materials and on-site supervision
Exact inclusions vary by program option (international/Canadian, boarding/day).
International Students
4-Week Session: $7,000 USD
2-Week Session: $4,500 USD
Canadian Boarding Students
4-Week Session: $9,500 CAD
2-Week Session: $6,000 CAD
Canadian Day Students
4-Week Session: $6,000 CAD
2-Week Session: $3,500 CAD
Adventure
Whitewater rafting, multi-day canoe trips, camping, and Rockies hikes, delivered as supervised outdoor challenges that build real confidence.
Culture
A front-row Alberta summer: Stampede season, Calgary landmarks, dinosaur country, and meaningful Indigenous cultural learning beyond the tourist version.
Language
English practice is woven into the whole experience, through daily lessons, teamwork, and shared adventures, with structured support when needed.
FAQ’s
Supervision and safety
All activities and excursions are supervised, and high-adventure components use certified leadership where required. The program is designed around a stable campus home base between trips.
Airport pickups and activity transportation
Yes, airport pickup and drop-off are included, and transportation is provided for every activity and excursion.
Refund/cancellation policy
Refund and cancellation details are provided during registration.
Visa support letter
Yes, the camp admissions offer can be used for visa support.
English level expectations & support
English support is built into the program, and students practice through daily life and structured learning. We recommend a minimum Intermediate level of English where the camp participant can understand instructions, participate in activities, and communicate basic needs in English.
Dietary support
Dietary needs can be accommodated when communicated during registration. Meals are managed by University of Calgary Food Services.
What’s included
A full calendar of supervised activities and guided excursions across Alberta, daily programming and instruction, materials and on-site supervision, plus accommodation and meals for boarding students. Airport pickup/drop-off and transportation for all activities are included.
How fast do you respond
We respond within 2 business days to all inquiries.
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