Summer 2022

Right from the Start Summer Programming

Did you know that Right from the Start offers summer programming to stay connected and available for all of our students and families throughout the summer? We offer drop in and registered programming that is FREE and accessible for all. We hope you can find something on our summer calendar below to stay connected and have some fun with us this summer! Register now by clicking on the calendar and be taken to our registrations forms. For more information or to connect with us please email:

rfts@crps.ca

Family Fun


The fun’s already organized and all you need to do is show up! It’s a family affair, so bring your kids. Different games and activities every week. Drumming. Big field games. Water activities. Painting with a professional artist. And much more! Come and join the fun.


*Registration required. Click the links in the calendars above to register.


Canmore: Tuesdays 1:00 to 3:00pm

Banff: Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:00pm (except August 9/10th)


Locations vary. See calendars (location details are also indicated on the registration forms).




Pop-Ups in the Park


Pop in, to our Pop-up. You can stay and play or pick-up and leave. One of our fabulous coaches will be at the park to hand off supplies for Crafty Fridays and, if you so desire, you can stay and accept an exciting challenge.


If the craft supplies run out, the RFTS team will post that update on social media.


Mondays (except August 1st)

12:00pm to 2:00pm


Canmore location: Centennial Park

Banff location: Rotary Park

The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt


Last summer’s highlight is back. Solve the poetic riddles, walk or bike to the location and get a nifty prize at every stop. All of this while exploring the magical towns of Banff and Canmore. A great way to spend an afternoon. Or if you want, you can spread the joy over the summer.


Start Locations for Banff:

Near the front entrance of Banff Elementary School

Near the front entrance of YWCA

Under the front bench at the Firehall


Start Locations for Canmore:

Near the front entrance of Elizabeth Rummel School

Near the front entrance of Lawrence Grassi Middle School




Crafty Fridays


Make ice cream. Manicure monsters. Bedazzle Birdhouses. That’s just some of what we’ll be doing on our Crafty Fridays. Simply pick up the supplies at our Pop-up in the Park (on Mondays), bring them home, and then tune-in live (via Zoom) for the step-by-step instructions with one of our talented coaches.


**Supplies are limited, and will be given away on a first come first serve basis**


'Zoom' in on Fridays 9:00 - 9:45am

(*End times may vary depending on craft difficulty).


The Zoom meeting rooms for Crafty Friday will not be available until 8:30am each Friday morning.


Artistic Flow at Banff Public Library

A free weekly session designed to explore the basics of mindfulness, the brain, and our senses!

These sessions teach children aged 6-10 how paying attention can help us in all aspects of our lives.

We will practice mindful movement, artistic expression, skill building and breathing exercises to reduce stress, increase resilience and promote healthy relationships.

Each week will be different from others and will build on information from previous sessions.

Register here: Banff Public Library Artistic Flow Registration

Summer Fun Banff and Big Fun Canmore

Right from the Start will be attending weekly with our local Summer Fun and Big Fun programs. We will offer programming that connects us to our communities! Create and Connect this summer with Right from the Start! For times and dates or more information on this, please email: rfts@crps.ca