Two summer camps for children from kindergarten to 12 years old
The CEPP summer camps are French services that are high quality and rich in experiences.
Admission Conditions
To be admissible at 5 years old:
- Your child must be in kindergarten this year or will enter kindergarten in September;
- Your child must be potty trained and not wear diapers;
- Your child or their family must be francophone.
Locations
The CEPP offers two summer camps in Edmonton:
CEPP Gabrielle-Roy : École Publique Gabrielle-Roy (8728 93 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta). Places for 25 children per day.
CEPP À La Découverte : École Publique À La Découverte (17604 104 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta). Places for 23 children per day.
Dates and schedule
Start of camp : Wednesday July 2nd 2025
End of camp : Friday August 22nd 2025
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 7:15am to 6pm
Friday July 25th – Closure at 4pm: The camp will close at 4pm on Friday July 25th to allow time for a team meeting.
Programming
We maximise outdoor activities to make the most of good weather and spend time outside.
Themes
The following themes were selected:
| Week 1 – Mission: Space |
| Week 2 – The Little Eco-Adventurers |
| Week 3 – Explorers of the World |
| Week 4 – The Academy of Sorcerers |
| Week 5 – World Music and Dance |
| Week 6 – Dinos and Fossils |
| Week 7 – Apprentice Detectives |
| Week 8 – Ninjas in Action |
Excursions
Several excursions are offered each month relating to the weekly theme. Excursions are subject to change if the weather does not allow for the scheduled activity.
Projet E.S.P.O.I.R.
The children will have activity workshops with Projet E.S.P.O.I.R. on different themes concerning mental health : collaboration and teamwork, creativity, conflict resolution, and managing frustration as well as concentration, attention, motivation, and self-confidence.
At the CEPP À La Découverte camp:
- July 8th to 10th – Science Camp: to work on emotional regulation
- July 22nd to 24th – Superhero Camp: to work on healthy relationships
At the CEPP Gabrielle-Roy camp:
- July 29th to 31st – Lego Camp: to work on perseverance and a growth mentality
- August 5th to 7th – Science Camp: to work on emotional regulation
Activity Calendars
View the activity calendar for the camp of your choice below:
Information for parents
What you need to provide
- The lunchbox: families must provide a water bottle, 2 snacks, and a hot or cold lunch with no nuts or seafood.
- You must bring indoor and outdoor shoes.
- Your child must have comfortable clothing for playing outside (as well as a change of clothes).
- The family must mandatorily provide sunscreen, insect repellent, a ball cap, a bathing suit, and a towel.
CEPP Gabrielle-Roy: Friday Lunch
At the CEPP Gabrielle-Roy camp, lunch on Friday is included and will be provided by the service. This does not apply to the CEPP À La Découverte camp.
Parents’ Manual
For detailed information on all aspects of the camp, please consult the parents’ manual by clicking on the button below:
Fees
Selecting Weeks
- During registration, families must choose the weeks desired for the entire summer period.
Fees Per Week
| Week | Fees |
| July 1-4 2025 | $165 |
| July 7-11 2025 | $278 |
| July 14-182025 | $278 |
| July 21-25 2025 | $278 |
| July 28 to August 1 2025 | $278 |
| August 4-8 2025 | $220 |
| August 11-15 2025 | $278 |
| August 18-22 2025 | $278 |
Affordability Grant
Families eligible for the Affordability Grant for the summer camp are:
- Children who will be 5 years old and enter into kindergarten in September 2025
- Children who were in kindergarten during the 2024-2025 school year
To benefit from the grant:
- You must be registered for the full month.
- The grant will be applied automatically. You do not have to submit an application.
- According to your needs, in the registration form please select one of the two following options OR both options to indicate that you are taking the full month:
- “Camp d’été juillet – Maternelle”
- “Camp d’été août – Maternelle”
Anticipated Payment
- During registration, 30% of the invoice total is required after selecting weeks.
- The payment must be completed by credit card (no bank fees are billed by the centre).
- If payment is not received, the registration will be considered incomplete and the place will not be reserved.
Payment of Remainder
- The remaining amount will be payable on the first business day of each month. The center withdraws the amount directly on the credit card in the system (no bank fees are billed by the centre).
- The remainder is calculated based on the number of weeks selected after deduction of the percentage paid in June.
Example
- A family registered to 3 weeks (3 in July and 1 in August) will pay 30% of the bill during registration. The remaining amount will be payable July 1st for the weeks in July and August 1st for the weeks in August.
Registration Fee
- Fee for new registrations: 50$ (non-reimbursable) for opening a new file.
- Exemptions: Children who already attend a CEPP or a centre managed by the FPFA/Horizon are exempt from this fee. Children who attended the summer camp in 2024 are also exempt.
Absences
- No reimbursement or reduction of fees will be offered in case of a child’s absence during booked days.
Cancellation of Reserved Weeks
- Until May 26th 2025: Cancellation with no fees.
- After May 26th 2025:
- The 30% paid during registration will not be reimbursed.
- To cancel a reservation, please write directly to the registrations commissioner (commis@fpfa.ab.ca). Please take into account that the offices are closed on weekends.
Registrations
Registration priority
Registrations will open according to the steps below:
- Starting March 27th 2025: Registrations open to families currently enrolled in the centre, another FPFA/Horizon center or the school
- Starting April 16th 2025: Registrations open to the public
Registration process
- During registration, families must select the desired weeks for each summer month.
- The child must be registered 2 weeks before the first selected week.
Please note: Places will be allotted to the first families to fill out the registration form and to pay their fees.
Registration Form
To register, please fill out the registration form by clicking the button below: