Summer Day Camps
Summer day camps
Over the summer we offer a variety of fun, creative and educational summer day camps. Our camps have sports, games, art and may include off-trips to local parks and use of amenities in our facilities. Campers will spend the summer happy and active in a supportive environment with qualified instructors.
Summer camps run from July to August each year. Registration will open in Feb. 2025.
Benefits of summer day camps
Summer day camps provide continuing education throughout the summer. It's a fun, interactive, learning adventure where kids build friendships and memories while developing:
- Independence
- Resiliency
- Confidence
- Cooperation
- Cognitive skills
- Communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
- A sense of identity and community
Spring & summer registration dates
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility
Types of summer day camps
You can register online, in person at our Aquatic facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800 (option 1).
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During this week-long summer day camp, young artists will take part in creative expression through drawing, painting, mixed media and sculptures. They will also enjoy supervised outdoor breaks.
Age: 6 - 12 years
Prerequisites: None
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Each day, campers will explore two- or three-dimensional art techniques and dance styles to create their own choreography. The day may also include supervised outdoor breaks.
Age: 6 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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Each day, campers will learn and play a variety of field sports such as ultimate frisbee, soccer and lacrosse. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities.
Age: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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Campers will have fun and learn proper gymnastics techniques on our balance beams, mats and bars during this week-long summer camp. Campers will work on improving their balance, coordination and flexibility for two hours each day in our gym. Other camp activities may include trips to a local park, games, crafts and swimming/water activities.
Age: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisites: None
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Each day, campers will learn the basic rules and skills needed for hockey. They will take part in games, activities and scrimmages on the ice. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities. Equipment is not provided.
Age: 8 - 12 years
Prerequisite: Skating lessons 3 or equivalent. Must be able to skate forwards, backwards and stop
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Campers will learn to lead an activity for younger age groups in this week-long summer camp. They will learn about themselves and their personal leadership styles. This camp will help them develop the skills required for LEAD programs. Campers may also enjoy trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities.
Age: 10 - 12 years
Prerequisites: None
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Campers who enjoy the outdoors will be introduced to a variety of sports, nature education and outdoor survival skills in this week-long summer camp. Camp activities may include special guest visits and water activities.
Age: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisites: None
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If you require additional care for your kid before or after summer day camps, pre and/or post-care is available. Pre-care is from 8 - 9 a.m. and post-care is from 4 - 5 p.m. Kids will take part in low-energy games or independent activities. Only available at specific locations at an additional cost. Fee assistance can be applied to Pre Post care.
Age: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisites: None
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In this action-packed day, campers will enjoy games, sports, crafts and outdoor adventures. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities.
Age: 8 - 12 years
Prerequisites: None
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During the summer, campers will enjoy an action-packed week of games, sports, crafts and outdoor adventures. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities.
Age: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisites: None
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In this half day, week-long camp, preschoolers will enjoy an action-packed week of games, sports, crafts and outdoor adventures. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and water activities.
Age: 3 – 4 years
Prerequisite: Must meet the class age requirement prior to the first-class date. Ages 3 and up are required to be toilet trained.
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Campers will take part in games, activities and scrimmages to learn the basic rules of ringette. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities. Equipment is not provided.
Age: 8 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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During this one-week summer camp, campers will build confidence and improve problem-solving skills on our bouldering and climbing walls. Campers will be instructed by a Rock-Climbing instructor for two hours a day, while learning to climb safely through games and instruction. Other camp activities may include trips to a local park, games, crafts and swimming/water activities.
Age: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisites: None
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Campers sail every day, weather permitting, and also take part in daily games, morning Flag Circle, a field trip, and the much-beloved tradition of Pirates Day.
Age: 7 - 14 years
Prerequisites: None
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Campers will learn basic skating skills through games and activities that will make them more confident on the ice. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities. Equipment is not provided.
Age: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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This fun-filled day camp will let campers try a variety of sports each day, such as soccer, basketball and badminton. Other camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities.
Age: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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In a small group of 10 kids, campers will take part in a daily 45-minute Swim to Survive® session where they will learn the three essential skills needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water. The day will also include fun swim time, crafts and games.
Age: 8 - 12 year
Prerequisite: None
About our summer day camp leaders
Day camp staff are selected based on their experience, ability to relate to children and leadership skills.
Staff are certified in Intermediate First Aid and CPR, High Five® Principles of Healthy Child Development, and receive additional City of Calgary training.
What are summer day camps like?
A day at our camps is filled with activities that will help your child learn more about themselves, others, and the world around them. They will take part in activities like games, sports, and arts.
Depending on the camp, campers may get to do adventures like swimming, exploring nature at local parks, and playing on indoor or outdoor play structures.
Camp drop-off starts at 9 a.m. and children must be picked up by 4 p.m. Late pickups may be charged a late pickup fee. If you will be late, call 311 to be transferred to the facility and inform day camp staff.
Come prepared
On the first day of the program, please bring a signed permission form. Make sure you understand the requirements regarding medication.
For each day of the program, please bring:
- A healthy lunch and snacks for the day that don't require heating.
- Refillable plastic or metal water bottles.
- Any necessary medication or medical equipment (such as an epi-pen).
- Weather appropriate clothing like sunglasses, hat, footwear, sweater/jacket, etc.
- You must apply sunscreen and insect repellent before camp.
Leave all valuable items and personal electronics at home. We are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.
Inclusion for campers with disabilities
For your child to have their best day camp experience, please tell us of any needs that could impact their participation when you register. If your child requires more support than we can provide a day camp supervisor will request you, the parent/guardian, to provide a support worker/aide to attend camp with your child.
More day camps
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Over Spring Break, campers can take part in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that may include games, songs, teamwork, crafts, swimming and more!
Spring break camps run Mar. 27 - Mar. 31 & Apr. 10 - Apr. 14.
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Campers partake in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that may include games, songs, teamwork, crafts, swimming and more!
Fall & winter school break break day camps run Nov. 9 – 14, Dec. 27 –29 and Jan. 2 – 5