Community Events Calendar

Spend your summer unplugged with Edson Youth Interagency, and the return of our Action-Packed camps! These camps are for youth ages 10-14 and will include activities like; gymnastics, field trips, canoeing, team building, tie-dying, sports, cooking, swimming, outdoor pursuits, and more!

Camps run 9:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Thursday. Pick-up and dropoff at Kinsmen Shack (located in Kinsmen Park). $125/week. Space is limited.

The Red Brick Arts Centre & Museum presents Explore Nature Day! The full-day camp where children will explore the different elements of nature. We will do crafts such as tree art, homemade birdhouses, and lanterns. There will be lots of outside activities such as nature scavenger hunts, and outdoor games and adventures. Explore Nature Camp is focused on spending the majority of the day outside exploring! We will be making chocolate-covered pretzel crafts.

Spend your summer unplugged with Edson Youth Interagency, and the return of our Action-Packed camps! These camps are for youth ages 10-14 and will include activities like; gymnastics, field trips, canoeing, team building, tie-dying, sports, cooking, swimming, outdoor pursuits, and more!

Camps run 9:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Thursday. Pick-up and dropoff at Kinsmen Shack (located in Kinsmen Park). $125/week. Space is limited.

Register HERE!

The Red Brick Arts Centre & Museum presents Blast From The Past! Blast From The Past has been a long-standing summer camp for many years. This year we will be doing lots of fun activities and games such as an escape room, trivia, and scavenger hunts. We will be making homemade ice cream, jello, and a party mix. We will do lots of "old time" games that fit the theme. As well as crafts the kids can take home to play with.

Tickets are on sale for the 2nd Annual Edson Renaissance Faire July 27th and 28th! Tickets are available for each day or the full weekend and for the Celtic Concert to take place on Saturday evening. The Facebook Event post is here and tickets can be found here.

Hear Ye Hear Ye! Thou hast been summoned to partake in the merriment and festivities of the first annual Edson Renaissance Faire! 

Thine ticket for the Saturday eve concert includes admission to the food faire and concert with Celtic musicians Celtic Routes from Lethbridge. 

Doors open at 7:00. Angus & Dolina will play until 7:30 when Celtic Routes will take over.

The event is licensed but open to all ages. Cash Bar. The venue is outdoors under a tent to please dress accordingly and bring bug spray.

To purchase tickets from Eventbrite, please click HERE. 

Tickets are on sale for the 2nd Annual Edson Renaissance Faire July 27th and 28th! Tickets are available for each day or the full weekend and for the Celtic Concert to take place on Saturday evening. The Facebook Event post is here and tickets can be found here.

The Red Brick Arts Centre & Museum presents Baker's Dozen. This was a very popular summer camp from last year! Baker's Dozen allows kids to learn basic cooking and baking skills, build confidence in the kitchen, and work alongside peers to follow recipes safely and effectively. We will be baking a variety of treats such as apple doughnuts, fruit salad, homemade ice cream sandwiches, and cake pops. We will also make mini pizzas for lunch and mini pretzels. There will be lots of leftovers for them to bring home too!

When: 9:00am-4:00pm on Wednesday, July 31

Where: Pickup/dropoff at Griffith's Park Centre (5414-6th Ave)

Register HERE!

Come on out and connect with all the amazing Early Childhood Programs and agencies that Edson and Area has to offer! 

This is a FREE event, and yes everything is FREE! Bounce houses, crafts, activities, BBQ and a petting zoo.

Bring the family to enjoy a day together!!

When: 12:00-4:30pm on Wednesday, July 31

Where: Pickup/dropoff at Griffith's Park Centre (5414-6th Ave)

Register HERE!

The Red Brick Arts Centre & Museum presents Mad Scientist. Mad Scientst was a very popular camp from previous summers. We will be doing lots of experiments such as an egg drop, ghost rockets, elephant toothpastes, rainbow bubble blowing, and more. We will be doing crafts such as DIY bouncy balls and slime. We will also play science themed games outside. We will be making science themed cookies that they can eat as a snack in the afternoon.

An outdoor camp for ages 4-6, based in Kinsmen Park! Each day has a different theme, but will all include a craft, games, and time for exploring the park space. 1:30-3:00pm each day. This is an unparented program.

Participants should dress for the weather, including sunscreen and a hat. Please pack a nut-free snack and labeled water bottle. This program will run rain or shine, but will move indoors (Kinsmen Shack) if rain is heavy or lightning/thunder are present.

Thursday, August 8: Nature bookmarks. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AUGUST 8

The Red Brick Arts Centre & Museum presents Beach Day! Beach Day will be our final camp of the summer so we want to end it with a blast! We will be doing lots of beach themed crafts and activities such as making kinetic sand, slime, jellyfish sun catchers, and more. We will be doing lots of outside beach day themed games. We will be making our own homemade popsicles, and beach themed cupcakes that they can eat during the afternoon snack.

Join us for a fun-filled day of gymnastics, swimming, and biking! Ages 8-14.

Please note that the drop-off and pick-up locations are different to accommodate all of the fun activities we have planned!

Drop-off: Edson Tumblers Gymnastics Club (5528-1st Ave)

Pick-up: Edson & District Leisure Centre (1021-49th St)

Participants require a bike with working brakes, helmet, nut-free lunch/snacks, labeled water bottle, swimsuit/towel, and a backpack to carry their belongings while biking. Sunscreen and a bike lock are recommended.

Register for August 13 HERE.

Join us for a mix of traditional and non-traditional Olympic challenges! Free for ages 11-17.

Stay tuned for more information!

An outdoor camp for ages 4-6, based in Kinsmen Park! Each day has a different theme, but will all include a craft, games, and time for exploring the park space. 1:30-3:00pm each day. This is an unparented program.

Participants should dress for the weather, including sunscreen and a hat. Please pack a nut-free snack and labeled water bottle. This program will run rain or shine, but will move indoors (Kinsmen Shack) if rain is heavy or lightning/thunder are present.

Thursday, August 15: Marker water color. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AUGUST 15

When: 9:00am-4:00pm on Wednesday, August 21

Where: Pickup/dropoff at Griffith's Park Centre (5414-6th Ave)

Register HERE!

An outdoor camp for ages 4-6, based in Kinsmen Park! Each day has a different theme, but will all include a craft, games, and time for exploring the park space. 1:30-3:00pm each day. This is an unparented program.

Participants should dress for the weather, including sunscreen and a hat. Please pack a nut-free snack and labeled water bottle. This program will run rain or shine, but will move indoors (Kinsmen Shack) if rain is heavy or lightning/thunder are present.

Thursday, August 22: Nature boards. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AUGUST 22

Join us for a FREE youth-only outdoor movie, complete with a free concession sponsored by Tourmaline! Starts at dusk (approximately 9pm).

Watch for more information!

As the attached poster shows (as well as our website at www.aoaexpo.com) we are an event that acts like summer camp for the whole family. Our Expo runs from Aug 30, 31 and Sept 1 and 2 in 2024 at the Medicine Lodge Rodeo Grounds. We want to see as many local vendors and public as possible come and enjoy themselves for shopping, camping, scavenger hunts, fireside chats, friendship building and course offers. Please call me at 825-706-0930 or email at admin@aoaexpo.com for any further information.

Our swimmers will be heading out around town collecting bottles to help fundraise for our club. We will also have a drop off location at Kinsmen Park (parking lot by the spray park).