March 3, 2023 WRSC Summer Camp Program Changes

News Release

For Immediate Release

March 3, 2023

Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre Summer Camp Program Changes

Westlock, AB – Town of Westlock is happy to share that we are revamping the Youth Summer Programming at the Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre to serve our community better. Our new WRSC Summer Camp program for youth aged 6 to 12 features a weekly camp running Monday to Friday from July 4 to August 25. This is a welcome shift from the previous Monday to Thursday program as it gives us the opportunity to include Field Trip Fridays. Additional changes in our practice are offering early registration and a summer lunch program.

"We are excited to offer early registration for Westlock region residents from April 5, 6, and 7, with registration for all opening at 8 a.m. on April 8. Campers can sign up for special summer lunches from the concession in the facility." Gerry Murphy, Director of Community Services. "These changes are intended to help families plan their summers well in advance. We want parents and caregivers to know their kids will be engaged and having fun and that the camp closely matches regular working days."

Summer camps have many benefits above and beyond having fun and being occupied during the school break. Kids develop confidence, independence, healthy living, and leadership skills that carry forward into adulthood. To foster these skills, we are accepting applications from anyone over the age of 14 to volunteer at our summer camp program this year. Apply by emailing cfedrau@westlock.ca.

"We hope to grow leaders from our campers. First the kids attend, and then as they grow up, they become our volunteers and eventually take on roles as our Program Leaders." Courtney Fedrau, Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre Supervisor.

Media contact:

Gerry Murphy, Director of Community Services
Town of Westlock
780-349-4444

Courtney Fedrau, Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre Supervisor
Town of Westlock
780-349-6654

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