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ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE

 ALBERTA REGISTERED MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (ARMTA)
Phone: 403-716-7310
Website: armta-calgary.com
Children and adults can enjoy learning music in a variety of styles from qualified instructors in over 100 studios around Calgary. Students may pursue piano, voice, string, woodwind, brass, guitar, accordion and theory, and may prepare for festivals and Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada exams. New member teachers always welcome. 

BARBARA MOORE ACADEMY OF DANCE
5, 1603 62 Avenue SE
Phone: 403-264-9194
Website: fortheloveofdance.net
Barbara Moore Academy of Dance is a performance-based studio. We believe in developing the joy of movement, expression, self-image and confidence through the art of dance. We offer classes for all ages in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, hip hop, creative movement, musical theatre, conditioning and floor barre.  

BEST BEGINNINGS OFFERS KINDERMUSIK
Contact: Shannon
Phone: 403-938-0912
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Website: best-beginnings.com
Witness your child’s developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, listening, problem-solving, social skills, self-esteem, and musicality. Kindermusik is music and movement for parents and children from newborn to age seven. We have multiple locations for your convenience as well as sibling and concurrent classes so that you can bring two or more children at one time. Find out why 99 per cent of parents would recommend the program to others!

THE CALGARY BOYS CHOIR
Phone: 403-217-7790
Website: calgaryboyschoir.ab.ca
Join now! For boys who like to sing ages five and up. We value musical growth, respect, teamwork, and fun! Beginner programs are available in Arbour Lake NW, Taradale NE and Currie Barracks SW. Call to audition or to arrange a free rehearsal.

CALGARY CHILDREN’S CHOIR
637 Alexander Crescent NW
Contact: Linda White
Phone: 403-210-3499
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Website: calgarychildrenschoir.com
If you love to sing or would like to learn, check out the Calgary Children’s Choir. This unique choral experience offers children ages five to 23 the opportunity to sing, perform and appreciate a wide variety of musical styles. Tuition and other fees are among the most reasonable in the city, and fundraising by parents is optional. 

CALGARY GIRLS CHOIR
203, 6628 Crowchild Trail SW
Phone: 403-686-7444
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Website: calgarygirlschoir.com
Some girls are born to sing! Internationally recognized conductor Elaine Quilichini invites girls and young women ages four to 25 to join the Calgary Girls Choir, an award-wining choir offering training in vocal technique and production, sight singing, ear training, theory and music appreciation. The choir experience includes exceptional choral music education and performance opportunities. Develop poise, confidence, responsibility, and have fun! 

CALGARY YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE
Box 65067, North Hill PO T2N 4T6
Contact: Mat Mailandt
Phone: 403-230-2664
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Website: cypt.ca
Calgary Young People’s Theatre offers introductory and advanced drama programs to children ages four to 17. Join us for our 15th anniversary year of providing professional instruction and direction for those interested in the performing arts. Act. Learn. Play. Grow! 

CANTARÉ CHILDREN’S CHOIR
3212 Palliser Drive SW
Contact: Maggie LeSage
Phone: 403-685-1132
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Website: cantarechildrenschoir.org
Come sing with us… the music experience of a lifetime awaits! Cantaré Children’s Choir invites boys and girls ages six to 19 to join one of our four national award-winning ensembles. Artistic Director Catherine Glaser-Climie believes in enriching the lives of children through the power and wonder of music. No prior musical experience is necessary! 

CANTATÉ MUSIC SCHOOL
Phone: 403-243-3990
Website: cantatemusicschool.com
Cantaté Music School offers a fun-filled music experience for children three- to eight-years-of-age. The Kodaly Music Explorers program uses a singing approach. You’ll be amazed at how quickly and easily your child masters an excellent foundation of musicianship skills and knowledge (and parents learn lots too!)  

CENTRE STAGE THEATRE COMPANY
Phone: 403-208-6736
Website: centre-stage.ca
Centre Stage presents plays, films and classes for all ages. Our popular classes & workshops provide students with opportunities from an introduction to the exciting world of theatre and film to the chance to perform in a full production or independent movie! Classes in five locations are taught by professional actors, directors, playwrights and technicians. Check our website or call for course offerings and our sensational season of shows.

DANCE WITH FRANCE STUDIOS
#104, 8408 Elbow Drive SW
Contact: Rochelle/Dale Gartner
Phone: 403-243-2111
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Website: dancewithfrance.ca
Dance with France is Calgary’s #1 performing dance studio proudly serving Calgary for 23 years. By providing a great facility along with quality instruction, we surpass our clients’ expectations in an environment that is fun, exciting and promotes self-confidence! Beginners to advanced classes in all styles of dance for all ages! Visit our website for more information! Audition for our high-energy performing Demo Teams! Don’t wait... Register now!  

DECIDEDLY JAZZ DANCEWORKS
1514, 4 Street SW
Contact: Jennica Willis
Phone: 403-228-8177
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Website: decidedlyjazz.com
The School of Decidedly Jazz is proud to be Calgary’s largest recreational dance studio, offering over 75 dance classes each week to over 1,000 students, ages two to 82. We strive to provide top-notch dance instruction in a professional, warm and encouraging atmosphere. Our dance instructors are some of the country’s best, and many of them have enjoyed careers on the stage with the professional Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Company.  

DEWAAL MUSIC STUDIO
32B, 4 Street NE
Phone: 403-263-3339
Website: dewaalmusic.com
We have provided private music lessons geared to your child’s individual needs since 1979. Professional instruction is given for most instruments, as well as voice. Preparation for Royal Conservatory examinations and Kiwanis festivals is available. Day or evening times can be arranged. Our Studio is centrally located just out of downtown, one block off of Memorial Drive and 4 Street NE. 

EPCOR CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE SCHOOL
205, 8 Avenue SE
Contact: Javier Vilalta
Phone: 403-294-7455, Ext. 1075
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Website: epcorcentre.org
Learn, laugh and grow with us. Develop confidence and improve team work and communication skills. Learn from first-rate theatre artists and arts educators in the heart of Calgary’s arts scene. Classes available for ages six to adult. Winter session begins January 12. Spring session April 14.

EURO-RUSSIAN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
P.O.55189, Temple R.P.C.
Contact: Isabella Knyazeva
Phone: 403-280-2367 or 403-830-6236
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In-home private lessons for violin and piano. Ages three to adult. Gift certificates for all occasions. Special for Grades 8, 9 and 10. More than 30 years in business. RCM examinations and festival. For more information email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or contact 403-280-2367 or 403-830-6236.  

FREE HOUSE DANCE PLUS LTD.
2020, 12 Avenue NW
Contact: Kathie
Phone: 403-282-0555
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Website: freehousedance.com

A talented assembly of dedicated professionals giving quality instruction to students of all levels and abilities, ages three to adult. Ballet, jazz, hip hop, Indo-jazz (Bollywood), tap, modern, musical theatre, breakdance, creative, Irish, Highland, African, flamenco, bellydance, club styles, samba, West African drumming, hooping, pilates, and flex and tone. Fees from $42 per month.

GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC PROGRAMS
Three Locations Citywide
Phone: 403-278-5264
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Website: gymboreeclasses.com
Kids don’t come with instructions. That is why there is Gymboree. All seven of our age-appropriate levels and new enrichment classes, from birth to five years, are designed to not only encourage your child’s development, but to help you better understand it. We are growing young minds through classes in play, music, arts, baby signs and fitness fun.

IMAGINE MUSIC INC.
Phone: 403-730-0684
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Website: imaginemusicinc.com
Imagine Music Inc. is a unique and innovative company where music is a creative and fun learning experience. Imagine the possibilities with studio and in-home music lessons designed to suit your needs. Piano, keyboards, drums, voice, brass, woodwinds, violin, guitar, bass, theory and improvisation. Registration is ongoing.  

KEYBOARD ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Phone: 403-255-0010 or 403-277-2987
Website: keyboardacademy.ca
Music lessons for ages five and up. Two locations offering piano, organ, keyboard and accordion. Popular, classical and theory programs with exam preparation from qualified teachers. Private and semi-private classes. Beginner’s trial program also offered! Call for more information or to register.  

KINDERMUSIK AND MUSIKGARTEN
Contact: Glenda Evans or Holly Nichols
Phone: 403-241-1363
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Website: music-celebrations.com
Kindermusik and Musikgarten are early childhood music and movement curricula designed to awaken and develop your child’s inborn joy and talent for making music. You will enrich your family life through music as your child explores and learns through singing, dancing, listening, playing instruments and much more. Classes for infants through age nine. Includes group keyboard classes.  

MCDONALD WILSON DANCE ACADEMY
5107, 33 Street NW (Brentwood)
Phone: 403-286-8119
Website: mwdadance.ca
Celebrating over 35 years of teaching dance... from the inside out. The McDonald Wilson Dance Academy has a mandate to develop strong technical skills hand-in-hand with the joy of artistic expression within ‘the non-competitive philosophy.’ Shannon Bachynski, A.R.A.D.; R.T.S.; and a staff of very qualified and dedicated dance educators offer a variety of dance classes. 

MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Phone: 403-257-2890
Website: myc.com
Music for Young Children is a keyboard-based program providing children ages three to 11 with an exciting, child-centered approach to learning music. Children work together with parents and teacher in small age-specific groups to learn fundamental skills. Classes in Calgary and area. Music for Young Children Sunrise Program offers a positive introduction to music for Preschool children through singing, rhythm and listening activities. Group instruction enhances development of listening awareness, fine motor skills, attention span and social skills. 10-week classes offered in Calgary and area.  

MUSICA ACADEMY YAMAHA SCHOOL
Bow Trail SW/Country Hills Landing NW
Contact: Looi Tan
Phone: 403-681-3117
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Website: musicaacademy.com
Musica Academy offers the internationally renowned Yamaha group class for ages three and above. Call for a free demo class. We also offer piano, violin, guitar and voice lessons. We are located on Bow Trail SW and Country Hills Landing NW. Making music makes you smarter!  

MUSIC MAKERS
71 Crowfoot Terrace NW
(Crowfoot Centre - across from Chapters)
Phone: 403-284-3301
And our new location - Country Hills Village
Phone: 403-374-1011
Established as a Calgary business in 1979! We have all your music needs: instruments, books, accessories, instrument rentals and instrument repair. Sign up now for a wide variety of private lessons including: piano, violin (Suzuki, Traditional and Fiddling styles), drums, guitar, viola, brass and woodwinds, voice and keyboard. Please call for more information or registration.  

ORFF AT SING MOVE PLAY
North Glenmore Park Community Centre SW
Phone: 403-258-3466
Website: singmoveplay.com
This 28-week program for three- to nine-year-olds teaches concepts and skills while instilling a love of music. The Preschool level sessions emphasize pitch awareness, rhythm and melody development through speech, song and movement, and use of non-pitched instruments. Older children develop musical skills concentrating on pitch, listening, singing, rhythm, form, basic harmony, improvisation, music, reading and playing instruments in solo and ensemble activities. Come and join us as we joyfully SING MOVE and PLAY!  

PINKMITTENS2 - PUTTING THE HEART BACK INTO ART!
Contact: Adrienne Adams
Phone: 403-244-1809
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Website: pinkmittens2.ca
Fairy and Goblin Art Classes! Learn to draw better and create the fantasy creatures you want! Enhance your skills through in-depth study of animals, plants and geometry. Draw fairies, paint elves, sculpt gargoyles, make dragons, and much more! Offered by visual artist Adrienne Adams, who also works as an artist in residence in city schools and teaches after-school art clubs throughout the year. Call today to register now!  

THE PLAYHOUSE NORTH SCHOOL OF THEATRE
4039 Brentwood Road NW
Phone: 403-284-5100, Ext. 247
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Website: playhousenorth.ca
The Playhouse North School of Theatre is now accepting applications to our Junior Theatre Schools! An exciting opportunity for young people to learn from working professionals, then perform their very own show! Singing, dancing and acting are all incorporated into the curriculum. For an experience they'll never forget, contact us now for more info. or to register! For more information email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or contact 403-284-5100, Ext. 247. Apply early as spaces fill quickly. 

PUMPHOUSE THEATRE
2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW
Contact: Kathryn Waters
Phone: 403-263-0079
Website: pumphousetheatre.ca
Come to The Pumphouse Theatre for fall and winter drama classes for five- to 16-year-olds. Classes include: Introduction to Drama, Improvisation, Shakespeare, and Drama Exploration (modeled after our popular summer camps). Homeschool classes in Shakespeare and Discovering Drama are also offered. For more information call or visit our website.

QUEST THEATRE
310, 815 - 1 Street SW
Theatre School Location: 900, 47 Avenue SW
(one block west of Elbow Drive)
Phone: 403-264-8575, Ext. 4
Website: questtheatre.org
Students who want more in-depth drama experience can learn step-by-step - once a week - about acting, voice, speech and movement from professional actors and directors. Classes are taught in a nurturing environment that allows the creative student to expand and channel all their imaginative energy. Classes will run over two semesters throughout this time period. 

ROOM TO GROW
9 - 1330 15 Avenue SW
Contact: Shannon Kozak
Phone: 403-463-9565
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Website: room-to-grow.ca
Room to Grow offers a wide variety of programs for children 0 to four in a space designed both to stimulate a child's natural curiosity and be comfortable for parents! Featuring playgroups, parented preschool, preschool, dance, art, music, yoga, parenting workshops, family events, Mom's Nights Out and much more, Room to Grow is a unique facility that provides everything you need for support, friendship, and fun in the early years.

THE SCHOOL OF ALBERTA BALLET
West Annex - 2nd floor, 906, 12 Avenue SW
Phone: 403-245-2274
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Website: albertaballet.com/school
Dedicated to providing superior training in a friendly, stimulating and creative environment, we offer programs to promote fitness and personal fulfillment to the recreational dancers as well as programs to nurture and develop aspiring professional dancers to their greatest individual potential. Our regular division program offerings are available to children as young as three up to adult classes. Programs run from September through mid-June and summer programs are also offered.  

SONATA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Unit 344, 2335 - 162 Avenue SW Shoppes of Bridlewood
Contact: Alvena Li
Phone: 403-256-8787
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Website: sonatayamaha.com
Come learn music the Yamaha way! The world famous Yamaha Music Programs are designed for children from age two and up in group lesson format with parent involvement. This gives children motivation, builds confidence and makes learning fun! Sign up now for our fall courses and watch as we release the musical talent from your child through singing, listening and keyboard playing activities.  

STARCHEVSKI SCHOOL OF BALLET INC.
201, 200 Country Hills Landing NW
Phone: 403-226-8874
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Website: ssballet.ca
Whether looking for your child’s first dance school or an experienced dancer aspiring to a professional career or a recreational dancer looking to build confidence and have the opportunity to perform, we have something to offer you. Our dance program includes classes in all levels of ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, flamenco, musical theatre, lyrical and Ukrainian. Performances in December and June highlight the accomplishments of all our students.  

THE STUDIO SCHOOL OF DANCE
3417, 8 Street SE
Phone: 403-228-5668
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Website: thestudio.ab.ca
We are recognized for our youth ballroom and Latin programs. Social to competitive levels, ages five to 17. We also offer day programs for pre-school and mom and baby. Our goal is for kids to have fun while gaining confidence and social skills through the experience of dance.

SUZUKI TALENT EDUCATION SOCIETY
7102, 14 Avenue SW
Phone: 403-243-3113
Website: suzukitalented.org
Violin, viola and piano instruction - ages three and up. Early childhood music classes. Suzuki students learn to play as naturally as learning to speak. All children can learn. For further information, contact the Suzuki Society, a non-profit organization.  

TRINITY CHURCH OF CALGARY
Phone: 403-276-3975
Website: trinitycalgary.org
"To help people live life to the full"; this is one of Trinity's causes. We do that for children and youth by giving them the opportunity to discover God for themselves by experiencing times of quiet through art. We love to support the whole family through marriage courses and mentoring.  

TRYZUB SCHOOL OF UKRAINIAN DANCE
Phone: 403-720-4840
Website: tryzub.ab.ca  

WESTSIDE CHILDREN’S CHOIR
616 Wilderness Drive SW
Contact: Jean Czaja
Phone: 403-271-7925
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Website: westsidechildrenschoir.com
The Westside Children’s Choir offers non-competitive traditional choral programs for girls and boys ages Grade 2 to post-secondary. The three divisions rehearse once a week and perform four times each year. There are no auditions and no fundraising. Call today for information on fees and registration. Financial assistance is available.  

YOUTH SINGERS
620, 13 Avenue SE
Phone: 403-234-9549
Fax: 403-234-9590
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Website: youthsingers.org
Live your music dream! Youth Singers is Calgary’s most unique performing arts organization, providing a comprehensive choral education program incorporating singing, dancing, and acting for ages three-and-a-half and up. Join us or book us for an event! Call us for more information or visit our website.    

EDUCATION, TUTORING & LANGUAGES

ACADEMY FOR MATH AND SCIENCE
4 Calgary Locations
Phone: 1-800-809-5555
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Website: acadfor.com
We are the Math Tutoring Specialists! The Academy offers tutoring in Math from Grade 1 to 12, Language Arts for Grade 1 to 9 and Chemistry and Physics for high school students. The Academy has helped thousands of students - we can help yours too! Call the centre nearest you to start today. NW Brentwood Village 403-338-0008; NE Temple Crossing 403-590-8385; SW Shoppes of Bridlewood 403-201-5050; SE Lake Bonavista Promenade 403-225-2700. 

BEACON LITERACY
Phone: 403-536-5973 (24-hour information line)
Website: literacycanada.com
Warning: Do you suspect that your child may have a reading problem or learning difficulty? Before you do anything else call this free, 24-hour information hotline and learn about the nine signs of a reading difficulty. It will be a few minutes well spent! 

BOWCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GERMAN BILINGUAL PROGRAM
39, 73 Street NW
Contact: Meike Thomsen
Phone: 403-777-6020
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Website: http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b111
Learning another language is like opening a door to a new culture. Take this exciting opportunity and enrol your child in the German Bilingual Program at Bowcroft Elementary School (from K to Grade 6). Registration is ongoing. For further information please visit our website or come to our Open House on Wednesday, January 26, 2008 at 7pm. 

BRILLIANT BEGINNINGS EDUCATIONAL CENTRE
207A - 19 Street NW
Phone: 403-283-KIDS (5437)
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Website: brilliantbeginnings.ca
Brilliant Beginnings is Calgary’s one-stop educational centre for parents, infants, and toddlers (up to four years)! Brilliant Beginnings offers a variety of parented programs that consist of fun and interactive activities to promote language & literacy, thinking skills, self-control, self-confidence & motor skills. Brilliant Beginnings also offers infant massage, baby Signing classes, parenting support, parent workshops (sleep, positive discipline, etc.) and services for children with special needs.  
  

DEVELOP WITH LA CASA
Phone: 403-226-3394
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Hola! Develop with La Casa is a bilingual Spanish program with emphasis on learning Spanish language. Children will learn Spanish through innovative approach incorporating songs, games and physical activities. The experience of learning Spanish will also build confidence and new friendships while having fun. Our teachers are native born Spanish speaking. For more information please call 403-226-3394 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . 

GREEN LEARNING ACADEMY & CREATIVE KIDS
150, 7260 - 12 Street SE (Deerfoot and Glenmore Trail)
Phone: 403-873-1966
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Website: greenlearning.com
We learned who we are and what we love by exploring the world in our own unique way. Green Learning Academy and Creative Kids honors your children by assisting them with an innovative approach to teaching, empowering your children to become successful, independent and confident adults. Creative Kids nurtures your imaginative child with parented art and music programs for newborns to age five. Try out a class, or attend a workshop. “Teaching Children How to Think, not What to Think.”  

MAD SCIENCE OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA
Phone: 403-263-4140
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Website: madscience.org/calgary
Mad Science offers curriculum-based, educational, one-hour workshops and eight-week science clubs for students Grade K to 6, perfect for schools and homeschooling groups. Check out our website for current programs or call our office. Our eight-week “Crazy Chemworks” club starts in October, January and April - don’t miss out! 

MASTERMIND COGNITIVE TRAINING
Phone: 403-243-9533
Website: mastermindtraining.ca
At Mastermind, we enhance the underlying cognitive skills that lead to more proficient learning with three unique, dynamic and powerful programs that offer new hope to families. Developed by a leading team of psychologists, the effectiveness of these one-on-one programs is indisputable as they have been used in over 2000 schools, universities, hospitals and clinics to help with such skills as attention and focus, logic and reasoning, comprehension, language processing, auditory analysis (fundamental to reading and spelling), visual processing and memory. Call today to book your free assessment.

THE READING FOUNDATION
207, 2310 - 2 Street SW
Phone: 403-244-9527
Website: readingfoundation.com
The Reading Foundation is a private clinic located in Calgary that offers unique remedial programs for reading, spelling, comprehension and math. We have helped thousands of clients of all ages to build their reading and math skills, their confidence and self-esteem. The Reading Foundation is highly successful, with a proven track record. Call for more information or to book an assessment.  

ROCKY POINT ACADEMY
Phone: 1-866-685-0067
Website: rockypointacademy.com
Rocky Point Academy is a learning centre who offers unique and effective one-week programs for individuals struggling with reading, writing, math or ADD.  

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Bulldog Interactive Fitness
Hunterhorn Plaza - 6500, 4 Street NW
Contact: Stefne Madison
Phone: 403-730-8550
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Website: bulldoginteractivefitness.com
The newest Youth Fitness Craze! We use video games and interactive exercise equipment to get kids fit! Race against your friends on cool Playstation Exercise Bikes, bust-a-move on DDR Dance Machines, climb to the peak of Mount Everest on our rotating climbing wall! Memberships, sports training, camps and schools all welcome! The COOLEST Birthday Party spot in town!

MARTIAL ARTS

ARASHI-DO KARATE
South, Central and North Calgary
Contact: Becky
Phone: 403-809-0744
Karate classes for ages four and up at three different locations in South, Central and North Calgary. Our acclaimed karate program emphasizes personal development as well as physical fitness and self-defence training practiced in a safe, fun, professional atmosphere. Call to set up your free introductory class. We also offer kickboxing programs for ages 14 plus.  

HIRO'S JUDO CLUB
115, 1919 - 27 Avenue NE
Contact: Allan Sattin
Phone: 403-250-3177
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Website: hirosjudoclub.com
Hiro's Judo Club has been in continuous operation in Calgary since 1957. Judo is fun. Judo is a wonderful sport and a practical means of self-defence for people of all ages. Judo develops self-discipline, confidence, leadership skills and physical coordination. All classes are taught by NCCP certified instructors. 

YU’S TAEKWONDO MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE
Room 102, 7907 Flint Road SE
Contact: Grand Master Yu
Phone: 403-258-0998
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Website: yustaekwondo.org
Yu’s Taekwondo Schools apply the philosophies and teachings of traditional Korean Martial Arts, along with state-of-the-art, modern self-defence techniques to achieve total fitness of the body and mind. Our specially designed program will help you in both business and in daily life. After just a few weeks of training, you should notice improvement in your energy levels, flexibility, and overall health.

ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA CALGARY AREA
2188 Brownsea Drive NW
Phone: 403-283-2848 or 1-800-565-8111
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Website: calgareaguides.com
No two days in Guiding are the same! With the widest range of activities of any youth program, Guiding gives girls a chance to try different activities every time. If your daughter is looking for serious fun, make sure she joins us today! Sparks: five to six; Brownies: seven to eight; Guides: nine to 12; Pathfinders: 12 to 15; Senior Branches: 15 to 17 and up; Adult Leaders: 18 and up.  

UNITARIAN CHURCH OF CALGARY
1703, 1 Street NW
Contact: Sandy Cooper
Phone: 403-230-4146
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Website: unitarianscalgary.org
Our religious education programs for children and youth explore wisdom from the world’s major religions, encourage children’s ideas about spirituality, promote living in harmony with nature, and celebrate what it means to be Unitarian. Families are welcome year round.  

SPORTS & RECREATION

ALBERTA BATON TWIRLING
Contact: Beth Jamieson
Phone: 403-710-9918
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Website: albertabaton.com
Baton Twirling is an excellent way of maintaining good health and fitness. It provides an opportunity for recreation, competition and social interaction. Baton twirling is a sport requiring grace, coordination, concentration and strength. There are various levels of achievement that can be obtained, from beginner to elite.

ALTADORE GYMNASTIC CLUB
101, 6303 - 30 Street SE
Phone: 403-720-2711
Website: altadoregymnasticsclub.com
Offering recreation programs for children of all ages. We have Parent and Pee Wee (ages 18-months to two years), Gym’N Fun, Kindergym, CanGym, Gym’N Dance and Tumbling and Trampoline. Gymnastics helps develop the motor skills to succeed at all other sports. The club has a world-class coaching staff and offers top-level competitive programs. Home club of Olympians and national champions.  

CALGARY AQUABELLES
Phone: 403-209-2941
Website: aquabelles.com 

CALGARY FENCING CLUB
NE Corner of VRRI, Building 3304, 33 Street NW
Phone: 403-246-5801
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Website: calgaryfencingclub.ca
Calling all swashbucklers to learn the exciting modern sport of fencing! Beginner classes for children, youth, and adults start every second month. Excellent coaches and custom-designed facility. Discover why it is nicknamed ‘Physical Chess’!  

CITY OF CALGARY PARKS
Various Locations
Contact: To register call 403-268-3800
Phone: 3-1-1
Website: calgary.ca/parks
The City of Calgary Parks publishes an annual Parks Program Guide featuring many different programs and info. sessions for families, children and adults. You will find a complete listing of Parks programs including: Summer Day Camps, Nature and fitness hiking, Wine tasting, Snowshoeing, Special events and more! The 2008 Parks Program Guide is available January 1 on selected stands throughout the city, online at calgary.ca/parks or by calling 3-1-1. 

CITY OF CALGARY RECREATION
Over 44 facilities to enjoy, including wave pools, aquatics and fitness, Arts and Arenas, all close to home.
Contact: 3-1-1
Phone: 403-268-3800 to register
Website: calgary.ca/recreation
The Winter 2008 Recreation Program Guide consists of recreation facility information, lessons and programs for all ages and abilities. Inside this easy-to-use guide, you’ll find a complete listing of programs including arts, fitness, dance, skating, sports, swimming and more. Programs are offered at convenient times and at various facilities throughout the city. Copies of the Guide are available online and free on selected stands throughout the City.

CITY OF CALGARY - AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTRES
12 convenient locations close to home
Contact: 3-1-1
Phone: 403-268-3800 to register
Website: calgary.ca/pools
As a recognized leader in providing quality swimming and fitness programs, GO2 one of our 12 Aquatics and Fitness Centres. You will find a great place to exercise, meet new friends, have a laugh, learn something new and even find some stress relief. Practice your strokes, work up a sweat or simply relax in one of our salt water swimming pools. Many of our facilities come complete with hot tubs, steam rooms and fully-equipped fitness centres. Our professionally- trained, friendly staff have your best interest at heart.

CITY OF CALGARY - ARENAS
Locations close to home
Contact: 3-1-1
Phone: 403-268-3800 to register
Website: calgary.ca/recreation
Skating is a great way to have fun and get some exercise! You are always welcome at any of the 19 City owned ice rinks. We offer ice time for organized hockey, ringette and figure skating as well as public drop-in times for personal and family skating.  

CITY OF CALGARY - ARTS CENTRES
Choose a location in the SW and NW of Calgary
Phone: 403-268-3800 to register
Website: calgary.ca/arts
North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower Arts Centres guarantee you safe, artful, and supportive learning environments regardless of your age or ability. Our courses teach art concepts and skills while nurturing creativity and individuality. Our Arts Centres have qualified, experienced and professional instructors with formal fine or performing arts training. At the Arts Centres, deliberately small class sizes allow for personal attention and appropriate working space for everyone.

CITY OF CALGARY - GOLF
Various Locations
Contact: 3-1-1
Phone: 403-268-3800 to register
Website: calgary.ca/golf
The City of Calgary Recreation offers the most affordable golf opportunities in Calgary. Whether you are an experienced player or just a beginner, GO2 one of our eight municipal golf courses, conveniently located throughout the city. We have a course suited for everyone’s ability. Amenities vary by location. The golf courses are open for play from April until the end of October (weather permitting).

CITY OF CALGARY – LEISURE CENTRES
Southland Leisure Centre
2000 Southland Drive SW
Phone: 403-251-8105
Village Square Leisure Centre
2623, 56 Street NE
Phone: 403-366-3900
Contact: 3-1-1
Phone: 403-268-3800 to register
Website: calgary.ca/leisurecentres
The City of Calgary’s two Leisure Centres, Southland and Village Square, offer a wealth of fun and excitement for people of all ages! Whether you want to play in the water park, work out in our fitness centre, play basketball or badminton in our gyms, drop in to an invigorating exercise class or learn a new sport, our variety of amenities, activities and courses aim to promote active living and skill development. Group bookings and Birthday parties are available. 

CODA’S CANADA OLYMPIC PARK
88 Canada Olympic Road SW
Contact: Guest Services
Phone: 403-247-5452
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Website: canadaolympicpark.ca
Your Urban Adventure awaits at CODA’s Canada Olympic Park. Winter season at the Park runs from early November until the end of March for skiing, snowboarding, ziplining, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, and, of course, some great shopping and eating! We offer a full slate of ski and board programs throughout the season to keep your family busy. Plan now to put your kids in the Christmas or Teacher’s Convention holiday camps to build confidence on the slopes. Canada Olympic Park takes a short breather and then re-opens in May for spring and summer adventure with mountain biking, zorbing, ziplining, the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum, and a wide variety of summer camps that will keep you coming back. Check us out at canadaolympicpark.ca.  

FLIP FACTORY GYM CLUB & FIT KIDS MOBILE GYMNASTIC
1423 - 8 Avenue SE (Inglewood) and Merganser Drive (Chestermere)
Contact: Darlene Traviss
Phone: 403-617-9591
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Website: flip-factory.com
The Flip Factory specializes in recreational gymnastics, trampoline and birthdays. Give your child a head start through one of our creative pre-school gymnastic programs (one- to five-years). Youth - teen gymnastics and trampoline classes are taught by Darlene Traviss, author of the best seller, “Backyard Trampolining” with 25 years of coaching experience. Hassle-free birthday packages guaranteed to keep party goers talking about the “best birthday ever.” Space is limited, classes fill quickly! 

GYMTASTICS
160, 7260-12 Street SE
Contact: Ric Fedyna
Phone: 403-608-3952
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Website: gymtastics.ca
At Gymtastics we pride ourselves on our innovative and creative approach to gymnastics instruction. We believe that the focus should not only be on gymnastics skills but on helping develop your child's self-esteem as well. We offer gymnastics, tumbling and trampoline programs for all ages in a safe, clean, family-friendly environment. To inquire or register call 403-254-9010 or email at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . We also do Birthday parties!

NAKISKA WINTER SPORTS SCHOOL
Phone: 403-232-8477, Calgary
Direct Website: skinakiska.com
To live in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and not try alpine skiing or snowboarding is missing a doorstep opportunity. The sport is more accessible in our part of the country than almost anywhere else, and it can be learned at any age. Nakiska offers a range of drop-in and multi-week ski & snowboard lesson programs for all ages - check our website skinakiska.com for details!  

SPORTBALL
See our website for locations
Phone: 18-SPORTKIDS (1-877-678-5437)
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Website: sportball.ca
Sportball is a non-competitive sports program for children 16-months to 8-years-old. Children are introduced to seven popular sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and golf. Sportball offers weekly programs, outdoor soccer in the spring and summer, camps during school holidays and birthday parties. Come try a free trial class! See our website for a location near you.

STAMPEDE CITY GYMNASTIC CLUB
2323 - 32 Avenue NE Airways Centre, beside Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Phone: 403-275-4722
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Website: stampedecitygym.com
Stampede City Gymnastic Club is expanding into more space, with more equipment, more coaches and more fun! Come and flip, tumble, jump and roll with us! We offer gymnastic instruction for all skills and ages... parent and tot, Preschool, kindergym and homeschool classes, recreational classes for boys and girls, cheerleading and competitive team training. We also offer private and group gym rentals and fantastic birthday party packages!  

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, HEALTH & RECREATION
2500 University Drive NW
Phone: 403-220-7749
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Website: ucalgaryrecreation.ca
The University of Calgary’s Health & Recreation Centre offers community programs that promote healthy, active lifestyles to children/youth in Calgary and the greater community. Choose from gymnastics, swimming, skating, climbing, badminton and weight loss/lifestyle change programs. Facilities include: aquatic centre, racquet centre, Olympic Oval, outdoor centre and two gymnastics centres (Calgary & Cochrane). For full program information, pick up a copy of an Active Kids Guide or visit our website.  

WILD ROSE FIGURE SKATING CLUB
7215 Fountain Road SE
Contact: Jeff Kimoto
Phone: 403-276-1552
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Website: wildrosefsc.com
Skating lessons with professional coaches in a fun, friendly atmosphere. CanSkate for ages three and up is a badge program teaching everything you need to know to excel in all ice sports. Advance to StarSkate and Competitive programs to pursue your figure skating dreams.

YMCA CALGARY
Website: ymcacalgary.org
Community YMCA: 403-531-1660; Crowfoot YMCA: 403-547-6576; Eau Claire YMCA: 403-269-6701; Rocky Mountain YMCA (city office): 403-269-6156; Shawnessy YMCA: 403-256-5533; South YMCA: 403-255-8131. YMCA Calgary offers a variety of active living opportunities for the entire family. All are welcome regardless of age, ability or financial circumstance. Call for more information, visit us at any of our locations or check out our website at ymcacalgary.org.