2024 Summer Camp & Program Guide

AUArts summer teen courses and kids camps. An exciting and supportive place, filled with creative activities, idea exploration, and hands-on learning. Nurture your teen’s creativity with AUArts' studio-based summer art and design courses in animation, ceramics, drawing, fashion, manga, painting, and photography. Watch your child’s imagination grow as they learn to express themselves through art in an AUArts' kids camp, including Animate It, Crazy for Cats, Draw Cartoons, Painting Party, and Video Game Crafts! 

Art for all and all for art! Learn to draw, paint and sculpt from professional artists in a friendly environment. Our summer camps and weekly classes are specialized, educational and fun. We create opportunities for everyone to discover, experience and develop new art skills plus improve their concentration, problem-solving and perseverance. Artists-in-training gain greater self-confidence in their abilities along the way. Sibling and multi-camp discounts are great for families.

Weekly Art & Nature Summer Camps offer kids a hands-on connection to art, nature and Alberta’s heritage. Campers are inspired to create in a wide variety of art forms while exploring our natural setting through nature hikes, outdoor games and activities. Our historic Education Centre is on 80 acres of breathtaking rural landscape 20 minutes from south Calgary. Our skilled and enthusiastic instructors present activities encouraging creativity, exploration, learning, and fun.

Kids summer art camps with a full curriculum of art education in our gallery space plus outdoor activities at nearby parks. Many different mediums and activities. 8:30am drop-off and 4pm pick-up Monday to Friday; eight different weeks to choose from. $325 plus GST per week.

Creative writing camps for young writers ages ten to 14 and 15 to 19. Learn from professionals in all fields of the writing profession: playwrights, novelists, poets, filmmakers, animators, improvisors, bloggers, singer-songwriters, comics creators, illustrators, and so much more! Join us at YouthWrite to tell your story! YouthWrite®, camps for kids who love to write… just about anything!© Alberta’s premier writing camps – over 28 years of the ‘write’ stuff! 

Calling all future fashion designers, aged ten to 14! Learn to sew (or build on what you know) from an experienced, enthusiastic and fun sewing teacher. During this five-day workshop, you will get super comfortable with the sewing machine and hand sewing, and learn fabric types, pattern layout, cutting, and sewing techniques that can take you far in the wonderful and creative world of sewing! 

Conveniently located in Kensington! This interactive culinary center provides a fun, active, hands-on environment with cooking activities that focus on natural ingredients and a really big “yum” factor.

Join the fun this summer with Alberta Ballet School! No dance experience is necessary to join any of our summer camps. Dancers as young as three years old can discover creative movement and other dance-related activities in a fun and engaging studio environment. Alberta Ballet School dance instructors are looking forward to welcoming you this summer!

DJD summer dance camps are designed to instill a love of dance in your child! With an emphasis on fun and celebration, students are encouraged to explore challenges, demonstrate creativity, expand movement vocabulary, build confidence, and develop friendships with other students. DJD summer dance camps are where your child will want to spend their summer!

Are you looking for a summer program that keeps your child busy, active and engaged in a safe and friendly environment? Make summer awesome with the perfect combination of dance, music, and crafts. We have created a summer camp program that is sure to excite, while allowing your child to grow and enhance their skills. Educate. Ignite. Create! 

Are you born to sing? Join us and sing your heart out! Giving young women a voice since 1995, the Calgary Girls Choir is an award-winning choral program dedicated to inspiring and empowering young women (ages five and up) through music. By focusing on musical excellence and personal growth, the Calgary Girls Choir develops vocal skills, musical literacy, confidence, and enduring friendships. CGC offers exciting performance and touring opportunities and exceptional training from founder and master teacher, Elaine Quilichini.

Come sing with us… more than music… a place to be you! Come sing with the Cantaré Children’s Choir! Boys and girls aged six to 18 are invited to join one of our four award-winning ensembles, led by Catherine Glaser-Climie. Concerts, tours, retreats, and much more. We offer a combination of online and in-person instruction to provide an exceptional music experience.

Students of all ages enjoy lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, cello, flute, ukulele, drums, saxophone, and theory in-studio and in-home settings. Music Kids is Chinook School of Music’s early childhood music program for ages six months to five years. A variety of year-round group programs are offered for babies to adults and summer day camps for children ages three to 12.

Unleash your child's creativity this summer at our unique camp, where music, art, and yoga harmoniously blend. Our program is designed to inspire young minds, offering a perfect mix of fun and learning. From mastering musical instruments and exploring artistic expressions to finding inner peace through yoga, our camp promises a summer filled with growth, creativity, and joy. Enroll your child today for an unforgettable experience that nurtures their talents and passion.

Kodály Music Explorers program for children ages three to seven offers a fun-filled approach to your child’s music development. Using the child’s own instrument, the voice, children learn songs, rhymes, and musical games to acquire knowledge, skills, and a love of music. You will be thrilled at how quickly your child can progress and parents have tons of fun, too! 

Music lessons for every age, level, and style. At Long & McQuade, we believe every person is capable of acquiring the skills and knowledge required to make playing a musical instrument a rewarding activity. We have a wide variety of carefully-chosen professional instructors offering year-round music lessons and a variety of summer programs. In-studio and online video lessons available.

Musicworks Canada is the largest music-centered academy in Canada with global outreach programs in Africa and Asia to share our love of music worldwide. We offer a range of lessons, maintenance, and retail services, as well as AI-driven math tutoring and coding programs in partnership with SPRIX, a Japanese education firm. These programs use deep learning algorithms to identify weak areas and create personalized curricula to improve fundamental learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Our expanded offerings have made us an all-inclusive education academy. 

Registration is now open for youth ages nine to 12 to attend National Music Centre's Build a Band summer camps in July and August.

Sing, dance, act! SHOWBIZ KIDS is a fun and engaging musical theatre summer camp with the Youth Singers. Weeklong full-day camps for Grades 3 to 8. Campers will take part in choral, choreography, and theatre sessions. They’ll write a script, experience a number of popular styles of music and dance, learn about character development, participate in a professional recording session, and end the week performing in a mini-musical. SHOWBIZ KIDS week-long half-day camps for Grade 1 to Grade 2. Campers will explore music and self-expression in theatre arts through listening, movement/dance, games, imaginative characterization, and singing. All camps are led by professional artistic instructors.

For over 47 years, StoryBook Theatre has been entertaining families from all over Calgary with our award-winning professional, quality shows. We also provide a year-round theatre school for children ages six to 17, which is designed to develop acting skills, self-confidence, teamwork, and stagecraft abilities. Our summer theatre school programs include one-week-long summer theatre camps and our popular Summer Spotlight program.

CYPT is pleased to announce that our popular Summer Drama Camps live are back in-person, and as dramatically wacky as ever! This summer we are offering half-day camps, full-day camps, two-week camps and teen intensives in stage combat, stage make-up, improv, and musical theatre. We have locations in north, south, and west Calgary with affordable prices. Visit our website today!

Based in the beautiful arts hub at cSPACE in Marda Loop, Quest Theatre summer camps are a nurturing environment for your young creators to make friends, build confidence, and create and perform in an original devised performance by the end of their camp. Camp is conducted by a team of mature artists who encourage campers’ organic, ridiculous, and brilliant story ideas!  Camps culminate in a performance in the Studio Theatre at cSPACE for family and friends on the final Friday.

For over 47 years, StoryBook Theatre has been entertaining families from all over Calgary with our award-winning professional, quality shows. We also provide a year-round theatre school for children ages six to 17, which is designed to develop acting skills, self-confidence, teamwork, and stagecraft abilities. Our summer theatre school programs include one-week-long summer theatre camps and our popular Summer Spotlight program.

Camp CFIS offers week-long themed camps for kids aged three to Grade 3 and for three age levels: Mighty Munchkins (three to four-and-a-half years), Kickoff To Kindergarten (for upcoming Kindergarteners), and Clever Kids (Grades 1-3). Activities include indoor and outdoor games, crafts, ball sports, and playground play. Kickoff to Kindergarten and Clever Kids have weekly field trips and themed guest presentations. Open to everyone!

Polyglots Summer Camps offer a fun, playful way for children to learn French and Spanish. Whether your child is new to the language or already speaks French or Spanish, they’ll have fun at Polyglots. Children will learn about different countries, cultures and traditions as they make art, play games, read stories, and do STEM activities. As they play, they will learn and practice words and phrases in the target language. We have six weeks of day camps available for children ages five to 11. Previous knowledge in the language is not required. We are here to learn while having fun!

It’s true! The best memories are made at the farm! Give your children more meaningful experiences and wonderful, significant memories they can share with their own children one day… Butterfield Acres Farm Summer Camps for four to 14-year-olds build memories, friends, love and respect for animals, self-confidence, and a can’t-wait-‘til-next-summer attitude! Many parents have told us over the years that Butterfield Acres Farm Camps are the best camps in the city! So, you’re in the right place if you want an active and exciting, vibrant and engaging, well-organized, and authentic farm camp as part of your child’s summer experience. 

Reptile Parties has been the ultimate animal experience camp since 2011! Join us for our 14th year meeting snakes, amphibians, lizards, scorpions and more! Campers learn about conservation, interacting with wildlife, and responsible pet ownership. We offer convenient locations in both Northwest and Southeast Calgary and are open for kids entering Grade 1 through completing Grade 6. Give your kids a week they will never forget with Reptile Camp!

Granary Road has week-long day camps that focus on fun, farming and active learning. That’s eight weeks of thrilling over-the-top fun and excitement, including behind-the-scenes access to the farm, wagon rides, mini-golf, and tons of outdoor hands-on experience! Sign the kids up for Granary Road Camp for $329.99 per camper per week. Free before and after care is available. Limited spots, don’t delay and sign up now.

A volunteer-based charity since 2003 that helps youth cast their dreams by providing youth living in low-income situations the opportunity to experience a sponsored outdoor summer camp. Camp Fish'n Around enables youth to learn conservation, fishing, survival skills and Canadian studies. Transportation provided by camp charter bus only. If you know a youth living in low income who could benefit from a fishing camp experience, please have them contact us. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Epic Fencing Club is hosting half-day beginner fencing summer camps between the weeks of July 17 and August 11. Campers will play games to develop physical literacy and cooperation while learning fencing skills. The fencing skills component will include footwork, bladework, and strategy. Camp hours are 9am to 12pm. 

Join us this summer for eight weeks of gymnastics fun! Summer camps for kids ages six to 12 run for four or five consecutive days as full-day camps. Full-day camps include a fun Friday lunch and special guest workshops depending on the theme of the week. Pre- and post-care available. New facility is located at 6404 6A Street SE (by Hotel Blackfoot). Register now!

Come see for yourself how Master Rim’s TaeKwonDo can help you and your child enhance self-esteem and physical conditioning in a safe, fun, and disciplined environment! Canadian National Team Head Coach, Master Rim, and award-winning instructors will help your child to enhance real-life skills. More than that, the students will learn how to deal with strangers and bullies as a form of self-defense. Find out why our school is recognized worldwide for world-class martial arts education!

No school? No problem! This summer keep your kids active with amazing sport camps at MNP Community & Sport Centre. Your kids will make new friends & memories that last a lifetime. We’re offering more options, including basketball, biking, pool floatables, track & field, & even ninja chamber! There is something for everyone under the tent.

Rocky Mountain Diving Club offers five-day weekly classes each week. The one-hour program will be a great entry to start a new sport. We also offer a family fun class, which allows parents and children all to learn how to dive together! For availability, please check out our website at rockymountaindiving.ca.

The Royal City Soccer Club is a registered non-profit community organization. We are proud to have been hosting our annual grassroots summer soccer camps for over 30 years – No. 1 in Canada! Uniquely designed to offer a soccer focus in the morning and a leisure swim with other organized activities in the afternoons to all children aged five to 13, the camp operates during all weeks in July and August. Check us out at royalsoccer.com or call 1-800-427-0536.

SOGO Adventure Running is all about getting kids outside, active, adventurous and muddy! Our activities include running, map-reading, orienteering and lots of outdoor games. SOGO offers seasonal weekly programs, summer camps, and school programs throughout the year in Calgary, Bragg Creek and Cochrane parks for kids ages two to 17. We’re all about providing high-quality programs that get kids moving, having fun and building confidence outside in natural environments.

SSD offers developmental volleyball and basketball weekly sessions (fall, winter and spring) and summer camps. From little ones just beginning to play team sports up to teens who have experience on the court, these sessions and camps teach more about the game and give kids a chance to have fun and thrive in a positive sports environment.

Get active and have a blast at Trico Centre for Family Wellness! Swim with us in our wave pool, enjoy our fitness center, the gymnasium, or one of our rinks. We offer many children’s programs and summer day camps, including skating, swimming, dance, skill building, Sportarama and more, teaching children fundamental movement skills and how fun it is to be active. Registration is open now!

WinSport’s purpose is to inspire human potential through the spirit of sport and it’s something that is woven into all of our year-round, award-winning programming. Our passionate, expert instructors will help your child learn a sport, get better at it, and develop a lifelong love for being active. We have summer camps and programs in mountain biking, hockey, ringette, basketball, and so much more. Come out and play with us!

Mad Science has been making summer fun with science for over 28 years. Each year we offer four different weekly STEM summer camps for children entering Kindergarten to Grade 6. Our mission is to spark the imagination of children through hands-on programming and inquisitive learning that teaches them how the world around us works. Please visit our website for camp descriptions, locations and online registration. Camps fill quickly. Full-day and half-day options. Free before and after care for full day campers. Register today!

Musicworks Canada, the largest music-centered academy in Canada, extends its influence globally with outreach programs in Africa and Asia, spreading the joy of music worldwide. In partnership with SPRIX, a Japanese education firm, we offer AI-driven math tutoring and coding programs, employing deep learning algorithms to personalize curricula and enhance fundamental learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Our summer camps provide best-in-class instruction across various instruments, including the unique opportunity to build ukuleles, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience.

Turn downtime into discovery time this summer break with hands-on projects in 3D printing, engineering, coding, robotics and more! From catapult competitions that will engage their engineering-brains to coding and designing an RGB desk lamp, kids get into a growth mindset and problem-solving zone. By the end of the week, they’ll have become makers, entrepreneurs, and inventors – ready to dream up their next big idea.

Creating confident young women in your community. Bethel 23 Job’s Daughters is a youth leadership group for girls ages ten to 20 years. We help girls grow and learn life skills, such as leadership, teamwork, community service, public speaking, and self-confidence in a supportive environment and become leaders of tomorrow. We encourage fun, friendship, leadership, love of family and country, community service, scholarship opportunities, and self-confidence. 

Winner of 2024 Parent’s Choice Award – Best Extracurricular Programs for School-aged Children.
Find some fun! With a variety of affordable, high-quality classes available, you’re sure to find a fit for every family member. Explore our day camps and outdoor activities, make friends, and develop new skills and interests in a safe, non-competitive environment. Choose from sailing, swimming, fitness and wellness, visual arts, golf, outdoor programs and more! Our spring and summer classes fill up fast so book early at calgary.ca/register.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. 

When school lets out, it’s time for pioneer play! Send your kids on an educational adventure like no other where they'll go back in time to experience the life of a pioneer child and discover the fun and history of the west! Heritage Park’s summer camps create wonderful memories for your child.

Kids@ Churchill Park is proudly in our 52nd year of offering accountable, trust-based early learning and child care to Calgary families. With eight different programs in the city, we have options for everyone including part-time care, out-of-school care, and Family Day Home options. Kids@ Churchill Park has been Calgary’s best-kept secret for over 50 years! Join our family and experience the difference that loving and compassionate care makes.

Looking for a fun and active summer activity for the kids? We've got just the thing for kids ages six to12 - our Laser Tag, Mini Paintball (ages eight to 12), and Minecraft Day Camps! Our Day Camps include a pizza lunch and snacks to keep kids energized throughout the day. We offer Day Camps at both our North and South locations. The kids are sure to have a blast! 

Have an artist, adventurer, or astronaut-in-training at home? We have a camp for that! Let them dream big in our Amateur Designers camp or let them take to the skies in our Young Aviators camp. New camps this year include Mathemagicians Corner, Shutterbugs and Under the Sea, where campers will learn all about marine life. From creative arts to sports to STEM, we have many educational and active camps for year-round fun. Register now at mrucamps.com.

"Warm up to better grades with us!" Conveniently located in Calgary Acadia, Oxford Learning® provides parents and students in Calgary Acadia tutoring programs that use an engaging, hands-on approach to learning. Whether your child needs help catching up or is looking for more of a challenge, our Calgary Acadia tutors can help your child reach his or her full potential.

Our Summer Kids Club Programs are open to any child in the city; they do not need to attend River Valley School. Our Little Kids Camps are for ages three to five (children must be toilet trained). Our Big Kids Camps are for students moving into Grade 1 to 6 in the fall of 2023. Campers are immersed in hands-on and engaging indoor and outdoor play that challenges them to question, explore, and create! Weekly activities include creative arts and crafts, ‘wonder-ous’ STEAM activities, a variety of sports and athletics, free play and water games in our beautiful river-side green space! Registration kicks off March 1 - Don't miss out!

Choose your own adventure! Let’s fill your child’s summer with adventure and fun at our full-day sport and curiosity summer camps for Kindergarten to Grade 6 campers. Our camps include LEGO®, drama, tech wizards, kindergarten prep, art, multi-sport, stampede, and more! Rundle Ascent Leaders (Jr./Sr. high students), childcare staff, and alumni will make camp so memorable that your child will ask to come back the next week.

Established in 2011, Safer Cycling Calgary offers bicycle education courses for almost everyone, because you don't know what you don't know about cycling. We have courses for ages four and up to learn how to ride a two-wheeler, and for older cyclists to ride for transportation on roads. Summer day camps for ages nine to 15 will teach your young cyclist how to safely navigate the city by bike, fostering independence and healthy activity.

Enjoy a journey of adventure and discovery at our Summer Kids Camp! Running from 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Our action-packed days include a dynamic mix of outdoor games, arts and crafts, and exploration of our 120-acre site. There’s fishing in our private lake, water activities and sports programming on our onsite football field. We are thrilled to provide a well-rounded experience for children aged six to 14.

Our fun, educational camps provide children and youth the opportunity to focus on an area of interest and explore it in-depth. We aim to educate, empower, and excite young minds! Registration is now open.

STS is thrilled to offer a wide variety of week-long day camps that are sure to have children ages four to 17 excited, engaged, and energized over the summer months. Whether it’s exploring the outdoors on our beautiful 220-acre campus, creating new works of art, imagining and inventing in the Innovation Lab, or honing sports skills in the Sports Centre, there are enriching experiences for everyone to “say yes” to. Participants from Calgary and surrounding areas will be able to pursue their passions while enjoying all that our incredible campus and teachers have to offer. Citywide busing is available!

Trellis Society offers summer day camps through July and August with pre- and post-care available. Each week has an exciting theme that will be explored through games, activities, and crafts! Camps are offered at our Bowness and Renfrew locations and are for children from Preschool through Grade 6.

Get out and roar! Register today for the highly popular UCalgary Summer Camps. With so many different camps to choose from, including business, design, STEM, arts, aquatics, sports, outdoor camps and more, there's something for everyone from ages four to 17.

We have something for everybody at Vecova’s Aquatics, Health and Fitness – inclusive programs for you, your family and friends. Check out our programming for youth and children – including camps, swim lessons, drop-in swim and play times, Adapted Recreation and more! Our programs are made for people of every age, ability and skill level to help meet their wellness goals. Discover the right program for you today!

Create, connect and explore at Vivo; north-central Calgary’s place to skate, swim, learn, dance and play! Join us for family fun with a wide variety of unique and innovative programs and activities. Get active, get healthy, and do it together! Visit vivo.ca to discover something new today! 

YMCA Calgary is committed to helping youth be healthier and more connected so they can reach their full potential. We operate six health and wellness facilities, six licensed childcare centers, two outdoor campsites, as well as community-based locations serving all quadrants of the city. We deliver programs, services, and opportunities to help the Calgary community connect with others, build lifelong skills, and keep active and healthy. Spaces and programs vary by location and available amenities. Users are encouraged to visit their local branch or reach out to a member of our team to discuss their specific needs; including accessibility and inclusion requirements.

At Between Friends, we offer social and recreational programs for people with disabilities to connect, grow, and belong. Camp Bonaventure is our inclusive summer day camp, for youth ages four to 17. Camp Bonaventure provides a safe and accessible space for campers to make long-lasting friendships and be who they are. Campers will have fun with activities like canoeing, sailing, swimming, arts and crafts, and more! Come join us for a fun-filled summer!

Camp Amicus is a unique summer camp program designed specifically for children and youth ages eight to 18 with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. Our camp goals are to increase the camper's confidence, self-esteem, and social skills in a fun and safe environment. With our 3:1 ratio of campers to counselors, participants are able to get the individualized attention that they deserve and need. Financial assistance is available, and most camps qualify for FSCD Funding. 

RCC offers after school, weekend and summer camp programming for children and youth ages six to 17. A 3:1 staff/youth ratio ensures that we are able to plan recreational and growth opportunities that are specific to your child’s developmental needs. Ask us about free programming, subsidy and billing to Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).

Camp Kasota West, located on the shores of Sylvan Lake, is an overnight camp for children and youth. Trained counselors provide programming including archery, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, crafts, campfires, and discovery hour. Specialty programs: Sailing and Counselors-in-Training. Transportation from Calgary provided. The camp is accredited by the Alberta Camping Association and the United Church. For more information and to register online, visit the website.

YMCA Calgary operates an overnight summer camp and outdoor education program site at Camp Chief Hector YMCA. Operated year-round, Camp Chief Hector YMCA provides nature-based programming to youth. Campers get to immerse themselves in nature and gain leadership skills through facilitated programs such as archery, canoeing, low ropes courses, and so much more. These outdoor spaces and overnight camps allow YMCA Calgary to deliver programs, services, and opportunities to help the Calgary community connect with others, build lifelong skills, and keep active and healthy.