Indigenous Cultural Exploration Camp
Note: Camp registration is now open. Register below!
Get ready for an exciting week of discovery, connection and hands-on learning! Our team will guide campers through experiential activities that celebrate Indigenous culture and traditions. This camp offers a unique opportunity for youth to learn from Indigenous educators, Knowledge Keepers and Elders in a welcoming and supportive environment. Join us for a week of learning, reflection and exploration!
Activities include:
- Nature walks and Medicine Wheel collage – Spend time outdoors gathering natural materials while learning out responsibility within the natural world. This activity prepares us for an art project that deepens our understanding of the Medicine Wheel and our place within it.
- Drumming and singing – A chance to connect with your inner self and experience the power of group collaboration. The drum sound reflects your own heartbeat, where we came from, and where we want to be.
- Medicine walks with Knowledge Keepers and Elders – Explore RRC Polytech’s Medicine Wheel Garden, discovering the ways that plants can help us in our everyday life.
- Indigenous games and practical nature activities – Play traditional games that encourage teamwork, coordination and problem-solving. Discover creative ways to use natural materials in everyday life.
- Opening and closing sharing circles – We begin our journey by getting to know one another and setting intentions. At the end of the week, campers reflect on their experiences and share what was most meaningful to them.
Campers will engage in two to three hours of hands-on themed programming each day. The rest of the day is filled with a variety of guided recreation activities throughout the campus. Recreation activities include games and sports, creative and artistic projects, team building challenges and more. We aim to go outside at least once per day, weather permitting.
Campers are led through their days by experienced leaders from RRC Polytech.
Age
9-11 years old.
Dates and Fees
| Date | Time | Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 7 – 11, 2025 | 9am-4pm | 35 | $270 + GST |
Hours and Location
Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Camp programming runs from 9am-4pm. Flexible drop-off and pick-up times are available before and after camp. Campers will be supervised during this time.
- Drop-Off: Between 8-9am
- Pick-Up: Between 4-5 pm
Location
This camp is held at the Notre Dame Campus. 2055 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, MB.
Detailed parking information and locations will be sent by email upon registration.
Find your way around the Notre Dame Campus with the online campus map.
Free Bus Transportation: Week 1 Camps (July 7 – 11, 2025)
We are offering free bus transportation from R. B. Russell School (364 Dufferin Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2Y3) to RRC Polytech Notre Dame Campus and back during Week 1 of camps (July 7 – 11).
When registering for camp, you’ll have the option to sign up for this service. If you’d like to add bus transportation after registering, please email youthcamps@rrc.ca by Friday, June 20, 2025.
- Bus pick-up from R. B. Russel School: 8:15am
- Bus drop-off to R. B. Russel School: 4:30-4:45pm
Families will receive detailed bus policies, procedures, and pick-up/drop-off instructions two weeks before camp begins.
This service is subject to minimum registration numbers. If we do not reach the required participation threshold, the bus service may be cancelled. Families will receive final confirmation at least two weeks before camp.
What to Bring
Campers should bring the following daily:
- Packed lunch and snacks (nut free) – Fridges and microwaves are not available
- Refillable water bottle
- Comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for activities (closed-toe shoes)
- Weather appropriate outerwear for outdoor activities (hat, sunscreen, etc.)
Registration
How to create an account and register for a youth camp
- Visit the youth camps registration portal.
- Click the ‘Sign In’ button located at the top right corner of the webpage.
- Follow the prompts and create an account. Please note: You do not need to enter an ID number.
- Once signed in, click the ‘Profile’ icon in the top right corner.
- From the Profile screen, add the family members you’ll be signing up for a youth camp.
- Select the camp you’d like to register for and click the ‘Register’ button.
- On the ‘Select Family Member’ screen, add each member who will be attending camp.
- Follow the registration instructions and sign all required waivers.
- Add emergency contacts, authorized pick-ups and other additional information.
- Click ‘Checkout’ and enter in your payment information to complete your camp registration.
Waitlist Process
If a camp is full, we encourage you to add your child to the waitlist. If a seat becomes available in your selected camp, we will email you with an offer. To accept the seat, click the link provided in the email.
You will have 72 hours to accept the seat. If no action is taken within this time, you will be removed from the waitlist.
Financial Assistance Available
If your family is considered near or low income based on the following table, please complete the Financial Assistance Application below to request a no-cost camp spot.
The information provided will be kept confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating your application.
Please contact youthcamps@rrc.ca with any questions.
Financial Assistance Qualification Chart
| Household Size | Maximum Gross Household Income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,380 |
| 2 persons | $36,576 |
| 3 persons | $44,966 |
| 4 persons | $54,594 |
| 5 persons | $61,920 |
| 6 persons | $69,834 |
| 7+ persons | $77,750 |
Financial Assistance Application
Please complete this application to request a no-cost spot at one of our 2025 summer camps.
Our Staff
Two camp leaders will guide each group of 15 campers throughout the day to ensure a safe and fun experience. Campers will engage in hands-on learning with our dedicated and skilled staff.
All camp staff undergo Criminal Record Checks, Child Abuse Registry Checks, and complete comprehensive training in youth engagement, conflict resolution and safety.
Refunds and Questions
Refunds must be requested at least eight calendar days before the camp start date.
To request a refund or to ask a question about RRC Polytech’s Youth Camps, contact us.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.