The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) Kids' Camp is a five-day residential program that combines summer activities with educational activities.

The camp is open to children of trade unionists belonging to unions affiliated with the AFL. Learning is combined with recreational activities such as canoeing, wall climbing, hiking, horse back riding, rappelling, group challenges, crafts and swimming.

 When: August 9-13, 2010

Where: Goldeye Centre near Nordegg on Goldeye Lake

Ages: 8 to 15 years

Registration Deadline: June 18, 2010

 *Please register early as space is limited.

 Kids’ Camp Goals:

*    Learn about unions

*    Foster participation based on cooperation

*    Create a positive and safe place for young people to be creative and to work and play together

*    Develop collective action skills to solve problems and make decisions

*    Have fun!

The AFL sponsors two youths to camp through the S’ean Gillen Memorial Scholarship and one youth through the Kerry Barrett Bursary. Brother Gillen served as Camp Director from 1997-1999 and Sister Barrett, former AFL Secretary Treasurer, served as Camp Director from 2002-2006.  For campers to be considered for a scholarship or bursary they must submit, along with the registration form, a written essay of no more than 250 words on the following: “Why is it important for kids to learn about unions?” Please mail to: AFL Kids' Camp, Alberta Federation of Labour, 10654 – 101 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5H 2S1 or fax to 780-484-5928.

To print a copy of the registration form or read more details, please click on the following link to view the original poster from the AFL:

http://www.twu-stt.ca/sites/default/files/CampReg2010.pdf

The full cost of the camp is $450 for each youth. Some unions subsidize the fee for the children of its members. Make sure to check with your local. The AFL hopes to offer reduced registration fees because of the generous donations from its affiliates. The AFL is committed to ensuring that no campers will be excluded from attending camp because of registration costs.

For more information, please call 780.483-3021 or toll free at 800-661-3995