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Fort Macleod and its organizations
offer many fun things to keep you
busy and active during the summer.
Check out the Town of Fort Macleod
Facebook page for more information!
Join Us For A Fun Filled Summer!
Summer Program Guides available at FCSS
June
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
ANNIE
Kite Festival
Watoto Children’s
Choir
Toxic Roundup
ANNIE
4
5
6
Senior’s Week
7
8
Seniors Tea &
Entertainment
ANNIE
Extendicare
Celebrating
Seniors
Fire Department Golf
Tournament
9 ANNIE
Alberta Seniors
Benefit Presentation
Midnight Swim
Homestead Show &
Market
11
12
13
14
15
16
Grad Banquet
ANNIE
10 ANNIE
World Wide Flash Mob
& Geocaching
Family Carnival
Fundraiser
Homestead Show &
Market
17 ANNIE
Grad Cap & Gown
Car Show & Shine
AT Walk
18
19
Car Show & Shine
25
Inshala
Legion Crib
Tournament
26
20
21
22
23
24
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
National Aboriginal
Day
Ice-Cream Social
Inshala
Inshala
27
28
29
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Last Day of School
WA Day
Last Day of School
FP Walshe
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
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ANNIE:
Empress Community Theater presents ANNIE June 1,2,3 & 8,9,10 at 7pm as well as
matinee performances June 3 & 10 at 1pm. Call 1-800-540-9229 for tickets.
Watoto Children’s Choir:
June 1-Fort Macleod Alliance Church from 6:30-9pm. The sound of a transformed
generation! A vibrant musical experience from a family of orphans from Africa.
Free concert! Donations are welcome.
Kite Festival:
June 3 at the Buffalo Jump. This event will be fun for all ages and we will even give
away a limited edition Head-Smashed-In trackable geocoin.
Senior’s Week Events:
Seniors can get a free ticket to ANNIE production June 1, 2, 3 & June 8,9,10
June 7: Seniors Tea & Entertainment at Community Hall 1-3pm
June 8: Extendicare is celebrating with ice-cream sundaes and ice-cream floats!
Entertainment with Boyd Low!
June 9: Alberta Seniors Benefit presentation at Welcome Mat at 10:30am
World Wide Flash Mob followed by Geocaching beneath the Cliff:
June 10 starting at 10am. Buffalo Jump. This event will be fun for all ages and we
will even give away a limited edition Head-Smashed-In trackable geocoin. New to
geocaching or just want to know more? We will host a one hour introduction to
geocaching at 11am, following the flash mob.
Kid’s First Family Centre Family Carnival Fundraiser:
June10. 11am-4pm at the arena. Sparkle Tattoos, Games, Prizes, Popcorn, Cotton
Candy, Balloons, Entertainment! Pay to throw pie at a few local celebrities!
$5 each to a maximum of $20 per family.
Homestead Show & Market:
June 9, 10- Midnight Stadium. Tradeshow! Exotic & heritage livestock breeds for
show & sale. Workshops & demonstrations. Great family event! For more
information contact www.midnightstaduim.ca
A-T Walk & Bike for a Cure:
June 17-5K Family Fun Walk and 83K or 50K Bike Ride.
Register at atcp.org/CanadaOnline.ca. You are invited! Rain or Shine! Come out
and enjoy coffee, donuts, silent auction, prizes, bake sale, pony rides, children’s
play area, petting zoo, face painting, jump tents, candy toss, buffet lunch and more
at Hilltop Dairy Fort Macleod. Municipal Address #94045 Secondary Hwy 811.
Contact Conrad or Rhonda VanHieden at 403-634-2625 or email
[email protected] or [email protected].
Busy B’s Farmers Market:
Starting on July 20. Come enjoy fresh produce, fun and other items every Tuesday
from 3pm to 6pm and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm at the Curling Rink throughout
the summer.
National Aboriginal Day:
June 21. Buffalo Jump. In the “Moon of the Longest Day”, we celebrate First
Nations’ contribution to Canadian society. Experience the sound and spectacle of
drumming and dancing. Interact with our performers. Listen to Blackfoot Elders tell
stories about the plains buffalo culture. Guided facility tours, a live display of
Alberta Birds of Prey, and indigenous food sampling are all included. Try your hand
at Atl Atl throwing, an ancient hunting technique.
Ice Cream Social:
June 22. Join us for FREE ice cream and fun at the Lioness Park at 6:30-8:30. Please
call FCSS for more information 403-553-4491.
Inshala:
June 23-25. Come celebrate 10 years of the Inshala Community! Flow through the
waves of world class musical acts. Receive & rejuvenate on a variety of topics
within the conference. Explore the land with our art installations & creative market
space. Inshala is a multi-generational, co-created gathering of family & friends, from
near & far. www.inshala.ca
Legion Crib Night:
June 25th starting at 10am at the Legion. Please sign up before June 22nd at 7pm on
the sports board. The cost is $15 per person or $30 per team. Please contact the
Legion for more information 403-553-3121.
July
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Canada Day
Celebrations!
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VBS Alliance Church
VBS Alliance Church
VBS Alliance Church
VBS Alliance Church
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Free Youth Movie
Teddy Bear Picnic
VBS Alliance
Church
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
12
Stories with Character
13
14
15
Stories with
Character
Stories with
Character
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Scavenger Hunt #1
9
10
11
Stories with Character
Stories with
Character
Scientists for a Day
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Tea Party (adults)
Tea Party (kids)
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17
18
19
20
21
22
Puppet Adventures
Puppet Adventures
Puppet Adventures
Puppet Adventures
Puppet Adventures
Kids’ Rock Camp
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Kids’ Rock Camp
Kids’ Rock Camp
Kids’ Rock Camp
Escape the Empress
Wilderness Walk
South Country Fair
South Country
Fair
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
28
29
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Escape the Empress
Kids’ Rock Camp
Board Game Night
Show and Tell
Photo Op.
27
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24
25
26
South Country Fair
Creativity in Motion
Creativity in Motion
Creativity in Motion
Creativity in Motion
Amazing Race
Front Yard BBQ
Creativity in
Motion
Boat Races
Wacky Water Day
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Show and Tell
Photo Op. Part 2
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Musical Theatre Triple
Threat
Canada Day Celebrations:
June 1st at the Fort Museum. Start off with a bang at 9am with a cannon
demonstration. There will be kid’s games throughout the day, watermelon eating
contest, horse shoes, drum and dance, scavenger hunt, and much more. Musical
ride will begin on Canada Day and continue throughout the summer. Tours of Jerry
Pots grave site and the original fort site will also take place. There will be an
unveiling of a new exhibit! For more information, please contact the Fort Museum
at 403-553-4703.
Vacation Bible School: Operation Artic
VBS at the Fort Macleod Alliance Church will run from 9am-12pm for kids ages 4-7
and from 9am-2:30pm for kids ages 8-12. Please call the Alliance Church for more
information at 403-553-4607.
Scavenger Hunt:
July 4. Come pick up a scavenger hunt for the month of July. Make your way around
town to find the correct answers and then bring it back to FCSS before August 1 st to
get a prize! Call FCSS for more information at 403-553- 4491.
Free Youth Movie:
July 5. Guardians of the Galaxy will be playing at the Empress Theatre starting at
7:00pm. FREE to anybody accompanied by a youth 12-19 years of age. Call FCSS for
more information at 403-553- 4491.
Teddy Bear Picnic:
July 6. Bring a teddy bear for snacks and fun to the Lioness Park at 10am until 12pm.
All ages are welcome! Call FCSS for more information at 403-553-4491.
Tea Party (kids):
July 11. Ages 6+. Meet at the Scouts Hall at 9am to get dressed for the tea, or to
show off the outfit you already have on! The tea starts at 10am at the Mackenzie
House where there will be lots of fun and games! Pick up will be at 12pm at the
Scouts Hall. Ages 6+. Call FCSS for more information at 403-553-4491.
Scientist for the Day:
July 12. Ages 6+. The Scientist in School program is coming to teach us all about
Newton’s Law and how to run our own experiments at 9:30 am at the Scouts Hall!
Following that, until 12:30pm, we will be doing a craft! Call FCSS for more
information and/or to pre-register at 403-553-4491.
Tea Party (adults):
July 13. The tea will be hosted at the Mackenzie House where we will meet at
10am. Come dressed in your best “going out” outfit! Spaces are limited to a max. of
8 people, so don’t forget to pre-register soon at FCSS 403-553-4491. Call FCSS for
more information as well.
EMPRESS THEATRE SUMMER CAMPS:
Stories with Character: July 10-14. 10 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday -Students will
spend mornings doing creative activities focusing on acting and storytelling. They
will work together with instructors to create, rehearse, and perform an original
short play. Performance will be Friday at 4:00 pm. To register, call the Empress
Theatre at 403-553-4404. $125
Puppet Adventures:
July 17-21. Campers will find, build, make, invent their own puppet-find its voice
and character and show it off! Kids will learn many new things in this half-day camp
and have fun too. They will be able to take their puppet home and keep it forever.
Performance will be Friday at 1pm. To register, please call the Empress Theatre at
403-553-4404. $65.
KIDS ROCK CAMP:
July 17-21. Space is limited-18 spots. Ages 8-16. This camp is for young, budding
musicians. Rock campers will form groups & collaborate on writing, rehearsal &
performance of material. No experience necessary. Instruments provided or bring
your own. Live performance July 21. Cost: $150.00
Show and Tell Photo Opportunity:
July 18. Ages 8-13. Come down to the Scouts Hall at 1:00pm where you will be
taught about photography and get the chance to take your own pictures around
Fort Macleod. Pick up will be at 3:30pm, also at the Scouts Hall. Following the
picture taking we will make frames to showcase all of the favorite pictures at the
next Busy B’s Farmers Market on Tuesday July 25th. Please pre-register by
contacting FCSS at 403-553-4491 or stopping by the office.
Escape the Empress: (this event is for families and or teams)
July 17 and 19. We’re bringing an escape room to Fort Macleod! Put your skills to
the test and try to escape the Empress’ historical dressing room. You are a
performer and you’ve been locked in! Using clues, puzzles and more, you have a
time limit of 1 hour to get out of the room! Good luck! Times TBA. Please
pre-register through FCSS. Call FCSS for more information 403-553- 4491.
Wilderness Walk:
July 20. Ages 6+. Join us as we make our way from the Scouts Hall down to the
Wilderness Park so we can explore together! We will be meeting at the Scouts Hall
at 10am and pick up will be at 12:30pm. Please pre-register through FCSS. Call FCSS
for more information at 403-553- 4491.
Board Game Night:
July 20. Ages 12+. Come play board games with us at Café Orange from 7pm-9pm!
Games will be available, or you can bring some of your favorites from home. Free
popcorn will also be provided. Call FCSS for more information 403-553- 4491.
South Country Fair: www.southcountryfair.com
July 21-23. The mission of South Country Fair has always been to expand cultural
horizons in Southern Alberta by giving our citizens the opportunity to experience a
diversity of music, spoken word and performance art in the context of a three-day,
camping-style, old-world outdoor folk music festival.
EMPRESS THEATRE SUMMER CAMP:
Creativity in Motion: July 24-28. Dance theatre. Participants will explore
movement through dance. Performance will be Friday at 4pm. To register, call the
Empress Theatre at 403-553-4404. $125.
Show & Tell Photo Op. Part 2:
July 25. Ages 8-13. Showcase all of your favorite pictures taken at the first Show
and Tell Opportunity at the Busy B’s Famers Market today! Come to the market at
3pm! Be sure to pre-register with FCSS and/or call for more information at
403-553-4491.
Amazing Race: (this event is for families and or teams)
July 26. The race will begin at the Lioness Park at 6:30pm where your team/family
will need to find clues and complete challenges around town to make your way to
the finish line! Please pre-register your team/family with FCSS (403-553-4491).
Boat Races:
July 27. Ages 6+. Meet us at the Scouts Hall at 12:30pm to build boats out of
materials that FCSS will provide, or you can bring items from home to share! We
will all build together and then walk down to the swimming pool to race our boats
during public swim at 2pm. We will also test them on things like ability to float and
creativity! After, we will stay until 4:30 for public swim, and pick up will be at the
Scouts Hall at 5:00. Please pre-register through FCSS and/or call for more
information at 403-553-4491.
Front Yard BBQ:
July 27. Celebrate summer by eating outside and getting to know your neighbors
while enjoying the great outdoors from 5pm-7pm! Citizens on Patrol and FCSS will
be driving around the community and entering addresses of the people who are on
their front yard for a randomly drawn prize of a steak dinner! If you are missed by
Citizens on Patrol and FCSS, call 403-553-4491 to get your address entered. Call
FCSS for more information at 403-553- 4491.
Wacky Water Day:
July 28. Ages 6+. This event is for ages 6 and up. We will meet at the Scouts Hall at
10am for fun outdoor water activities until 3pm. There will be water balloons,
water guns and more! A snack will also be provided. You must pre-register. Call
FCSS for more information at 403-553- 4491.
EMPRESS THEATRE SUMMER CAMP:
Musical Theatre Triple Threat: July 31-August 4. Campers will explore a variety of
disciplines and work on scenes that will appear in the performance at the end of the
week. If you are interested in being in our community musicals, this one is not to
be missed! Performance will be Friday at 4pm. To register, call the Empress Theatre
at 403-553-4404. $125.
August
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
Musical Theatre
Triple Threat
Musical Theatre
Triple Threat
Musical Theatre
Triple Threat
Musical Theatre
Triple Threat
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Hockey Night in
Fort Macleod
10
11
12
Scavenger Hunt #2
Scientists for a Day
6
7
8
9
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Super Sports Day
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Skateboard Demo
with Boarderline
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Reader Theatre
Reader Theatre
Reader Theatre
Reader Theatre
Reader Theatre
Escape the Empress
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Escape the
Empress
Escape the
Empress
Escape the Empress
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Lego Challenge
Kids Printmaking
Camp
Front Yard BBQ
Kids Printmaking
Camp
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Vaudevillian Variety
Vaudevillian Variety
Vaudevillian
Variety
Vaudevillian
Variety
Vaudevillian Variety
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Back to School
Connect
Cruisin’ the Dub ft.
Kiddie Cruisers
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31
Busy B’s Farmers
Market
Treasure Hunters
27
Kids Printmaking
Camp
28
29
Scientists for a Day:
August 1. Ages 6+. The Scientist’s in School program is coming to teach us how to
make our own edible treats and run our own experiments. It will all start at 9:30am
at the Scouts Hall. Following that, we will be doing crafts until 12:30pm! Pre-register
at FCSS. Call FCSS for more information 403-553- 4491.
Scavenger Hunt:
August 1. Come pick up a scavenger hunt for the month of August. Go around town
to find the correct answers and then bring it back to FCSS before August 31st to get
a prize! Call FCSS for more information 403-553- 4491.
Hockey Night in Fort Macleod: (this event is for families and or teams)
August 2. Come down to the tennis courts to play hockey against other community
teams, including a Mavericks alumni team! Test your hockey skills! Please
pre-register your team of 6-8, or just yourself and we will place you on a team!
Contact FCSS to register or to find out more information (403-553-4491).
Skateboard Demo with Boarderline: (everyone welcome)
August 8. From 3-6pm, Boarderline is coming to Fort Macleod and their team will be
teaching riders the basics of boarding and they will also be riding with those who
are already confident. There will be treats, prizes and a DJ. The event will be held at
the skateboard park near the pool. Call FCSS for more information 403-553-4491.
Super Sport Day:
August 10. Games and all sorts of outdoor activities will be going on at the Scouts
Hall for kids ages 6+. Lunch and a snack will be provided. This FREE event will begin
at 10am and end at 3pm. Please per-register with FCSS (403-553-4491).
EMPRESS THEATRE SUMMER CAMP:
Reader Theatre: August 14-18. Bring your favorite storybook to camp and
together we will put a scene from it on the stage. The acting out of dialogue helps
participants improve their vocabulary, comprehension and retention in a safe, fun
and collaborative setting. Performance will be Friday at 1pm. To register, call the
Empress Theatre at 403-553-4404. $50.
Escape the Empress: (this event is for families and or teams)
August 14, 16, 17 and 18. We’re bringing an escape room to Fort Macleod! Put your
skills to the test and try to escape the Empress’ historical dressing room using clues,
puzzles and more. You’ll have a time limit of 1 hour to get out of the room! Good
luck! Times TBA. Call FCSS for more information and to pre-register as this event is
not included on the registration forms (403-553- 4491).
Lego Challenge:
August 15. You are challenged to create your very best Lego masterpiece! Bring
your creation to the Busy B’s Farmers Market before 5pm for judging. Prizes will be
given out shortly after! Call FCSS for more information 403-553- 4491.
Kids Printmaking Camp:
August 15-17. Email: [email protected] for more information.
Front Yard BBQ:
August 17. Celebrate summer by eating outside and getting to know your neighbors
while enjoying the great outdoors at 5pm to 7pm! Citizens on Patrol and FCSS will
be driving around the community and entering addresses of the people who are on
their front yard for a randomly drawn prize of a steak dinner! If you are missed by
Citizens on Patrol and FCSS, call 403-553-4491 to get your address entered. Call
FCSS for more information at 403-553- 4491.
EMPRESS THEATER SUMMER CAMP:
Vaudevillian Variety: Aug. 21-25. Campers will spend their days leaning the
exciting ins and outs of performing and create short vignettes that will appear in
our variety show on Friday evening. Campers will explore a variety of styles
throughout the week. Performance will be Friday. To register, call the Empress
Theatre at 403-553-4404. $125
Cruisin the Dub ft. Kiddie Cruisers:
August 24. Make your own car at home and join the car show! Kids are welcome to
come out to play games and show off their home made ride! We will parade
through the A&W drive thru and get a free treat! The event begins at 6pm and goes
until 8pm. Please pre-register with FCSS (403-553-4491)
Treasure Hunters:
August 22. Ages 6+. Come and hunt for treasure with us!! We will meet at the
Scouts Hall at 1pm and walk down to the Wilderness Park where we will hunt for
FREE treasure! Kids are to be picked up at the Scouts Hall at 3:30pm later that day.
Please pre-register with FCSS or call for more information at 403-553-4491.
Back to School Connect:
Aug. 23 from 4-7pm. Free, fun event for the whole community at the Fort Macleod
Arena. Combines a huge clothing and footwear exchange with free professional
services, games, give-a-ways, snacks and lots of family fun for parents, caregivers,
children and youth. Drop off your “gently used” clothing/footwear for the whole
family to FCSS or Kids First Family Center. For more information call Trish at Kids
First Family Centre 587-787-1071 or Angie at FCSS 403-553-4491.
OTHER ACTIVITES TO ENJOY IN FORT MACLEOD:
Scavenger Hunt
Do you have a free day this summer with your friends or family? How about going
on a scavenger hunt! Come to the FCSS office and pick up a scavenger hunt sheet.
Complete the form and return it for a treat! Forms available July and a second
scavenger hunt will be available in August.
Go For a Swim
The Fort Macleod Swimming Pool’s summer schedule is provided on the following
page. For more information, please call the Fort Macleod Swimming Pool at
403-553-3211.
Visit the Fort Museum
Hours Open:
June: Everyday 9am-5pm
July & August: Everyday 9am-6pm
RCMP Musical Ride (July & August) 10am, 11:30am, 2pm, & 3:30pm weather
permitting. Red Serge VIP Groom-a-Horse (July & August) 10:45am & 2:45pm.
For more information call 403-553-4703 or email [email protected]
Go For a Walk
There are four trails mapped out. Challenge yourself or a friend! Pick up your map
at the FCSS office, Town Office or Library.
Use the Tennis Courts!
Located next to the Swimming Pool.
Take a Bike Ride:
The wildness park and river side have great pathways to take a bike ride! Enjoy the
beautiful nature view, and maybe see some local wild life! Also visit the local Bike
Park!
We Have A Great Golf Course:
A fully mature and challenging 9 hole layout that is truly a delight to play!
Call to book a tee time: 403-553-4664.
Play Frisbee Golf!
Frisbee Golf is available on the south side of 12th Street and 5th Avenue in the soccer
field area. All you need to grab is a frisbee and a friend or two!
Fort Macleod Royals Baseball:
Cheer on our local baseball team at the Westwinds Stadium!
Home Games:
June 18-against Vauxhall @ 1pm
June 23 against Lethbridge @ 3pm
June 25 against Medicine Hat @12pm
July 4 against Havre @ 1pm
July 11 against Lewistown @ 3pm
July 14 against Tri-County @ 1pm
July 15 against Great Falls @ 1pm
July 16 ALUMNI @ 10:30am
***PLEASE NOTE***
More Summer Programs may arise through-out the summer! So keep an eye on the Town of Fort Macleod Facebook page, the Macleod Gazette and the FCSS
window! Feel free to contact FCSS at 403-553-4491, or stop by our office across from the Post Office at 2215-2nd Ave if you have any questions.
Archery
Information TBA
Frisbee Golf
Information TBA
Country Event
Information TBA
All children under the
age of 7 must be
accompanied by an adult
of 16 years or older IN
the water
Time
6:308:00
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11:0012:00
12:001:00
1:002:00
2:004:40
4:456:15
6:157:15
7:158:50
NOTE:
Monday
Swim
Explanations: Public
Fort Macleod Swimming Pool
Swimming Schedule 2017- JULY AND AUGUST
Tuesday
Wednesday
Lane Swim
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Swimming Lessons
Aqua Fit
Lane Swim
Swim: Everyone
welcome
Family Swim: All
children must be
accompanied by 1
adult IN the water
Lane Swim: Everyone
welcome to swim
lanes
Aqua Fit: Everyone
welcome
Rentals: Available for
private bookings
PRICES:
Adult (18+): $5.00
Family Swim
Senior (55+):$4.00
Public Swim
Public Swim 2:00-5:00
Student (13-17):$4.00
Children (4-12): $3.50
Swim Club
Lane Swim*
Lane Swim*
5:00-6:00
Aqua Fit
6:00-7:00
Swim Club
Lane Swim*
Lane Swim*
5:00-6:00
Aqua Fit
6:00-7:00
Swim Club
July 21nd Pool Closed @ 5pm for Swim Meet
July 22rd Pool Closed ALL Day for Swim Meet
August 19th Pool Closed ALL Day for Triathlon
Three & under: free
Family (max 6):$15.00
Lane Swim*
Public Swim
*During Lane Swim, 3 lanes will be used for the Fort Macleod Swim Club at 6:25-7:10PM
IMPORTANT DATES:
Lane Swim 5:00-6:00
Rental
Available
Family Swim
6:00-7:00
Public Swim
7:00-8:50
Rentals: $90.00/HOUR
SEASON PASSES:
Three & under: free
Child (4-12): $52.00
Student (13-17): $57.00
Adult (18-54): $67.00
Senior (55+): $56.00
Family (max 6): $140.00
Note: *After July 29th all
passes are reduced by
10$. Family passes are
reduced to a total of
$100