This Summer, kids can have fun exploring the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village and learning what life was like for early Ukrainian-Canadian settlers in our province. This fun and exciting Historical Children’s Program offers a bit of everything with pyrohy-making (perogy-making), crafts, scavenger hunts, animal interactions, games, and more! Campers aged 6 to 12 can enjoy a full week discovering the village, meeting new friends, and enjoying various hands-on educational and cultural activities. Everyone is welcome!
The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is located just 25 minutes East of Edmonton. This living history museum is a collection of beautifully restored historic buildings, farmyards, and animals in a fun and interactive village setting. You’ll feel like you are stepping right back into history as you meet the friendly interpreters in their historical costumes and make your way through the different homes, churches and stores along the dirt roads.
Everyone is welcome to come be villagers themselves with the choice of 7 different week-long camps in July and August – no Ukrainian background necessary! During these Historical Children’s Programs, campers can experience life as an early Ukrainian Settler while getting to try the different activities, games, foods and historical costuming from the early 1900’s. Days will be a bit of hard work mixed with plenty of fun – just as it was for the early settlers!
Camps Weeks and corresponding locations of bus transportation are:
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July 8 – 12, 2024 | North Edmonton & Sherwood Park
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July 15 – 19, 2024 | South Edmonton & Sherwood Park
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July 22 – 26, 2024 | North Edmonton & Sherwood Park
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July 29 – August 2, 2024 | South Edmonton & Sherwood Park
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August 12 – 16, 2024 | Vegreville & Mundare
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August 19-23, 2024 | Fort Saskatchewan & Sherwood Park
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August 26-30, 2024 (Ukrainian Immersion Week) | North Edmonton & Sherwood Park
2024 marks the 36th anniversary of the Historical Children’s Program being offered by the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society (FoUVS), a registered charity and not-for-profit member-driven organization that promotes and supports the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. Camp programs run from 9 am to 3 pm at the Ukrainian Village, with additional time for transportation to and from the Village. Campers will need to bring a packed lunch and dress for outdoor activities each day.
Bussing is included with camp fees and will be available from locations in South Edmonton, North Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, and Mundare. NOTE: Transportation services vary by week, so please be sure to check the bussing schedule before booking your camp week.
Regular weekly camp prices are $275.00/child. Members of the Friends society will also receive an additional 10% discount. To register your child(ren), complete the online form at www.fouvs.ca/summer-camps.
Ukrainian Village Historical Children’s Program:
Time: Camp programming runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm during select weeks
Where: Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
Address: 195041 Highway 16 East, Alberta
