About Us

Established in 1930, Camp Cadicasu is a year-round outdoor education centre in Kananaskis where people connect with nature and each other.

A haven situated in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Cadicasu offers overnight camps, day camps, school field trips, weekend events, and custom rentals.

Camp Cadicasu was voted the Best Children’s Overnight Camp in 2018, 2019 & 2023 by Calgary’s Child Magazine. We were also named in the Top 5 Traditional Camps as part of the Flight Network‘s Top 60 Camps in North America in 2017.

Mission

Increase confidence, inspire purpose-driven lives, and deepen spirituality for people of all different faiths.

Vision

Empower journeys of personal development toward a sustainable future with strong communities through nature connection and environmental stewardship.

Cadicasu Goals

  • Enable people to see something positive about themselves.

  • Foster opportunities for growth in understanding of each other.

  • Allow people to become increasingly aware of their talents.

  • Promote co-operative living styles within a community.

  • Empower people to feel they have control of their situation.

  • Develop an understanding of the life processes on our planet.

  • Facilitate an appreciation for nature and the environment.

  • Reawaken a sense of awe and wonder toward our world.

Safe Space

Diversity and equity are at the core of who we are. Camp Cadicasu is a safe space for people regardless of socio-economic status, religious background, ethnicity, gender, race, and / or sexual orientation. We have competent and caring leaders who ensure that everyone has the opportunity to grow and learn in an inclusive environment where they feel included and valued.