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Altadore Gymnastic Club has been serving the Calgary area for over 40 years. We annually see around 1500 athletes, 800 of whom we see on a weekly basis. We have programs from the smallest 18 month olds looking to bounce around in the squishy foam pit to those advanced world level competitors with dreams of attending the Olympics, just like two of our previous athletes 1992 Olympian Jennifer Wood and 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Shewfelt.

Currently, Altadore has started its Fall Recreational Session. The Recreation Program offers once a week classes for those athletes who love the sport of gymnastics and are looking for a fun way to exercise. Within these programs, children will learn basic, fundamental moves that help their gymnastics skills as well as can increase strength, flexibility, motor coordination and air awareness. We have classes for everyone! From those teeny tiny little ones, who are just learning how to walk and balance to those older athletes learning how to flip and fly, and of course even for those adults who just want to bounce around on the trampolines!

AGC also opens its doors to other sports and school programs as Calgary Pythons Cheer Team, Clear Water Academy and Calgary Free Riderz. As well, on the weekends our gym is full of Birthday kids and their friends. With our amazing birthdays, kids get to experience an hour in the gym with some of the best coaches in Calgary where they will play games, learn some cool gymnastics moves, and of course spend time in the always fun Foam Pit. The second hour of the party is spent in the party room, where the classic birthday fun continues, with the parents providing food, opening presents, and of course blowing out the candles on the birthday cake!

For more information on any of these and many more programs please feel free to check out our website, call us, or even stop on by. We will be opening registration for our Winter session on November the 8th.

Come run, jump and fly with us...for more information, visit the website!

 

CALGARY LEARNING INSTITUTE LTD.

Changing the world one student at a time!

#135, 5120 47 Street NE
Contact: Sherm Jeffrey-Ryan
Phone: 403-285-3555
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Website: www.calgarylearning.com
Changing the world one student at a time! Calgary Learning is dedicated to students'success. Our diverse programming enables students to choose from a variety of courses to suit their needs. We employ the best teachers to help student reach their maximum potential. CLI's  dedicated and caring tutors, challenge students to strive for excellence while encouraging social responsibility. We provide a community where achievement, character development and academics are equally important aspects of the total educational experience. We offer tutoring for students from K to 12 and ESL, IELTS, and computers for adults.

Our individualized programs, small class sizes, and commitment to positive discipline play an integral part in the recognition and fostering of individual strengths.  Our dedicated and caring tutors challenge students to strive for excellence while encouraging social responsibility.   We provide a community where achievement, character development and academics are equally important aspects of the total educational experience. 

Helping students develop a life-long love of learning and eliminate poverty is our ultimate goal.

HOW CALGARY LEARNING INSTITUTE PROGRAMS WORK:

* Develop independent work habits
* Follows the themes and concepts as outlined by the Alberta Program of Studies
* Professional testing and assessment
* Tutors use the same textbooks that the students use in their classroom
* Develop math, reading  and writing skills
* Provide regular feedback to parents

WHY CALGARY LEARNING INSTITUTE PROGRAMS WORK:

* Small classes and flexible schedules
* Private one-on-one tutoring
* Small groups that simulate the regular classroom experience
* Specialized program for students with learning disability
* Library with famous and popular titles
* Intensive instruction in ESL training
* Computer lab and modern facility
* Home reading program
* Listening centre and conversation labs
* Free PAT exam preparation for all grade 3, 6 & 9 students currently registered at our facility


 

 

Westside Children's Choir

The Westside Children's Choir is made up of two separate choirs:  the Westside Junior Choir for singers in grades 3, 4, and 5, and the Westside Senior Choir for singers in grades 5 to 12. The choirs are self-sufficient, funded by fees alone and requiring no fundraising activities or volunteer commitments by parents or singers.  Financial assistance is available upon request with no child denied membership because of a family's inability to pay the fee.

The directors of the choirs are professional teachers and musicians.  They are dedicated to developing a love of music and singing in their individual choir members, while working to achieve excellence in the art of choral singing.

Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings at Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Ave. S.W.  Junior Choir:  6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Senior Choir: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

For more information, please visit westsidechildrenschoir.com.

 

 

STIR CRAZY

 

stir crazyStir Crazy is one of Calgary's largest indoor play centres dedicated to providing a clean, fun and healthy environment for all guests. We cater to caregivers and children 12 and under. Our facility includes five private party rooms, a huge themed play structure, bounce houses and a toy room. We also offer fun services like face painting and glitter tattoos, and are working hard to be your #1 retailer for glitter tattoos and face paint products across Canada.

Our Parent and Tot Lounge is complete with sofas, recliners, plasma screens, wi-fi, a play area and a private nursing room. Our concession counter features a variety of healthy options and our very own on site birthday bakery.

We offer all-inclusive party packages with your choice of 35 licensed themes, coordinated birthday cakes, balloons, loot bags, and more! With the added convenience of online booking, it's no wonder Stir Crazy was voted "Best Place to Have a Children's Party" at the 2011 Calgary's Child Parents Choice Awards with an honorable mention for "Best Place to Take Your Kids on a Crummy Day"!

Stir Crazy also assists with off-site celebrations. Visit our website to place orders for grab and go goodies. Stir Crazy lays claim to one of the largest cake pan collections in North America with more than 550 options to choose from. Rent a themed cake pan for your next event! We also have the ability to print Edible artwork including licensed, generic and custom images.

Drop in to play or book your party online TODAY!

 

 

CALGARY AQUABELLES SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING CLUB

 

aquabelles

40 years of history, our world class coaching staff has worked with our recreational Aquabelles all the way to our Olympic Champions! We offer both dedicated recreational PreCompetitive programs, as well as full provincial and national competitive programs.

For more information see our website at aquabelles.com.

 

 



TOMMYKPLAY

 

Are you tired of your kids sitting on the couch watching cartoon re-runs? Is your 10-year old developing carpel tunnel syndrome from computer overload?

Then look to TommyKPlay to get your children up and active! TommyKPlay is a fresh take on an indoor play facility for both children and adults.

Children: All-inclusive prices for children ages 0 to 12 includes access to all play zones including: a Multi-level Play Structure with Mega Slide, Laser Maze, Interactive Gaming Tower, Roller Racer Track and Toddler Play Area.

Adults: Admission is free all day, every day! Adults enjoy healthy café choices, satellite TV, wireless Internet and peace of mind with live action monitors of all play zones. Private party rooms are also available if you're planning a celebration for someone special.

So pry your kids away from the TV and computer and check out TommyKPlay; it's where the cool kids play!

We’re easy to find!

Deerfoot Trail and 130th Avenue SE
#148, 4916 - 130th Avenue SE
Open 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., 7 Days a Week
tommykplay.com

 

 

ACTIVE LEARNING NURSERY ECOLE
ALNEWe are Active Learning Nursery Ecole, a French Bi-Lingual Preschool designed to inspire with Dance, Music & Art.

Students can enrol at 19 months to 2 ½ Years for the Beginner Program, 2 to 3 Years for the Intermediate Program (2, 3, or 5 Day Options available), and 3 to 5 Years for the Advanced Program.  

We assist with Potty Training for the Beginner & Intermediate Programs as that classroom is washroom adjacent. We are a Licensed Preschool with a unique schedule, available subsidies, and one of the few Preschools in the South where Parent Volunteers are not mandatory.  

For more information please visit alne.ca.

 

CALGARY REPTILE PARTIES SUMMER CAMP

Contact: Jason Clevett
Phone: 403-457-2202
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Website: www.calgaryreptileparties.com

What's the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? What do you feed a chameleon? Campers will learn all about our slimy, scaly friends in the world around us and how to take care of them - both as pets, and protecting them from environmental damage.

Calgary's #1 birthday party experience (Parent's Choice Award Winner 2011) blends fun and learning in this week-long day camp. Campers will spend the week with our many on-site animals, including Tobias the bearded dragon, Bartholomew the chameleon, Simon the ball python, and the stars of the week - Yoshi, a five-foot green iguana, and Elvira, the nine foot boa constrictor! Many more guest reptiles and amphibians will visit for theme days.

There will be tons of fun games, exciting crafts to take home, a trip to a nearby park to look for local reptiles and amphibians, and a day at the Calgary Zoo! At the end of the week, campers will take home a keepsake photo with their favourite animal in a frame decorated by them. If your kids are wild about nature, this is the camp for you! Discounts are available for multiple campers and referrals.

ABSOLUTE DANCE INC.

#20, 3616 - 52 Avenue NW
Contact: Meaghan Schulz/Erika Serbu
Phone: 403-210-0188
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Website: www.absolutedanceinc.com
Absolute Dance offers dance and fitness classes for students as young as 3 months and as “young” as 75! As one of the largest and most professionally run dance studios, we pride ourselves on our great customer service, quality instruction and our wide variety of dance and fitness based classes for all ages and levels. Free childcare is available for any adults registered in our daytime classes. Adult classes include: Zumba, Arms & Abs, Pilates, Ballet, Broadway Jazz & more!

 

STIR CRAZY FAMILY FUN CENTRE

STIR CRAZY is one of Calgary’s largest indoor play & party centres, dedicated to providing a CLEAN, SAFE, FUN & HEALTHY environment for all guests. We cater to moms, dads and children 12 and under. Our facility boasts 18 ft ceilings and 11000 square feet of indoor fun including; 5 private party rooms, mini arcade, Huge "THEMED" play structure, 2 Bounce Houses, Play Room AND cupcake, sundae and concession counter. Our exclusive "PARENT & TOT LOUNGE" is complete with sofas, recliners, plasma screens, wi-fi, tot sized play area and a private nursing room. We offer ALL INCLUSIVE party packages including birthday cakes, balloons, loot bags, choice of 30 licensed themes and SO MUCH MORE! We also provide a premium cake pan rental service with more than 550 pan rental options to choose from. All this and so much more! Drop in to play or book your party online TODAY! Website.

 

 
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