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2024 Back-to-School Guide

Back-to-School

Going back to school means hard work for parents, too. Let us help you take the frenzy out of fall! Check out our comprehensive list of local ‘Grade A’ education resources and class and program listings you’ll need to get you and your family on the right path to school success!

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School Boards

CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION (CBE)

Website: http://cbe.ab.ca

CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Address: 1000 5 Avenue SW
Phone: 403-500-2000
Website: http://cssd.ab.ca

The Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) is the largest Catholic school district in Alberta, serving over 56,000 students in 117 schools located in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, and Rocky View County. CCSD educates and empowers students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 through its mission of Living and Learning in our Catholic Faith, so that students centered in Christ realize their full potential. Contact your nearest CCSD school to register. All families are encouraged to inquire.

CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANCOSUD

FrancoSud provides a Francophone education to more than 3,800 students across 16 schools in Southern Alberta, 12 of which are public and four of which are Catholic.

FOOTHILLS SCHOOL DIVISION

PALLISER SCHOOL DIVISION

ROCKY VIEW SCHOOLS

RUNDLE: ACADEMY, COLLEGE AND STUDIO

Phone: 403-291-3866
Email: contactus@rundle.ab.ca
Website: http://rundle.ab.ca
Alternative, Independent & Charter Schools

BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

Address: 201, 2451 Dieppe Avenue SW
Phone: 403-270-7787
Email: general@banburycrossroads.com
Website: http://banburycrossroads.com

Banbury Crossroads School is a Self-Directed Learning School from early childhood to Grade 12. It’s been founded on mutual respect and communication. What makes us unique is we teach and mentor each child individually. Gifted and self-motivated students thrive with us! Students plan their day and design their assignments depending on their interests and pace. Our atmosphere is relaxed, safe, and stress-free. In small multi-aged groups, we meet individual needs and help students to become self-sufficient while having the freedom to be themselves!

CALGARY ACADEMY

Phone: 403-686-6444
Email: info@calgaryacademy.com
Website: http://calgaryacademy.com

At Calgary Academy, we design student-centered experiences that nurture a love of learning from Kindergarten to Grade 12. 

CALGARY ARTS ACADEMY

Phone: 403-532-3020
Email: admissions@caaschool.com
Website: http://caaschool.com

CAA is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 Alberta Public Charter School with a focus on academic excellence, through Arts Immersion learning. Our innovative and progressive learning environment engages children in the five fine arts: music, visual art, dance, drama, and literary arts to become confident learners and spirited citizens.

CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (CCSD)

CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Phone: 403-240-1500
Email: admissions@cfis.com
Website: http://cfis.com

Calgary French & International School is a vibrant multilingual learning community where children aged 19 months to 18 years thrive through curiosity and exploration. Students graduate bilingual in French and English and fully fluent in Spanish. Student learning is enriched by International Baccalaureate, UNESCO and travel studies programs that develop compassion, respect, and understanding of other cultures. For 55 years, CFIS students have been inspired to discover the world around them with energy and enthusiasm.

CALGARY WALDORF SCHOOL

Address: 515 Cougar Ridge Drive SW
Phone: 403-287-1868
Email: info@calgarywaldorf.org
Website: http://calgarywaldorf.org

Offering Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 9, Central to Waldorf education is a deep respect for childhood. Our enriched curriculum is designed to meet children’s specific developmental needs. Movement and time in nature is built into every student’s daily rhythm. The Waldorf learning experience is hands-on, with low-tech classrooms. The arts – music, story, drawing, painting, and drama – are interwoven through all subjects. Students learn two world languages: French and German. 

CLEAR WATER ACADEMY

Phone: 403-217-8448
Email: info@clearwateracademy.com
Website: http://clearwateracademy.com

Centrally located in Currie Barracks, Clear Water Academy has been providing Catholic education in Calgary since 1995. We are consistently ranked a top school in Alberta and are the only school in Canada to offer the educational model of Integral Formation, which focuses on four dimensions of formation: Intellectual, human, spiritual, and apostolic. Our approach is purposefully designed to teach, educate, and form each child individually, helping each one grow fully into the person God created them to be. We seek to educate the whole child and accompany them in their personal development. To inquire about an in-person or virtual tour, contact our Admissions Director at admissions@clearwateracademy.com. 

LYCÉE INTERNATIONAL DE CALGARY

Website: http://lycee.ca

NORTH POINT SCHOOL FOR BOYS

Phone: 403-744-5214
Email: info@northpoint.school
Website: http://northpoint.school

Teaching Boys – the Way Boys Learn. North Point School for Boys taps into boys’ natural curiosity and energy as a foundation for lifelong learning. A strong academic program is just the beginning. We fuel motivation through real-life learning, digital platforms, our trademark 5R character philosophy, fine arts, and outdoor adventure in order to foster well-rounded, self-motivated learners. This Kindergarten to Grade 9 program is enhanced through our engineering education, financial education, and optional academies such as PEP hockey, soccer, baseball, volleyball, arts, drama and dance.

NORTH POINT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Phone: 403-744-5214
Email: info@northpoint.school
Website: http://northpoint.school

North Point School for Girls is an environment that celebrates girls’ strengths and interests, and nurtures their overall growth within a culture of achievement where discovery and development of a girl’s individual potential is paramount.

PHOENIX EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Phone: 403-265-7701
Email: info@phoenixfoundation.ca
Website: http://phoenixfoundation.ca

Phoenix Education Foundation is an Alberta-accredited private, non-profit, independent school. Phoenix engages Kindergarten to Grade 9 students in parent-directed or school-directed programming to fulfill the Alberta Education curriculum. Phoenix offers Alberta’s only Kindergarten program for homeschooling families, BlendEd. We also offer home education options for Grades 1 to 9, and ‘in-the-scene’ classes in the Creation Studio. These classes give students immersive instruction in science, math, language arts, social studies, and fine arts.

PROVIDENCE

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL

RUNDLE: ACADEMY, COLLEGE AND STUDIO

Phone: 403-291-3866
Email: contactus@rundle.ab.ca
Website: http://rundle.ab.ca

Rundle is a private, post-secondary preparatory, co-ed, day school. Small class sizes, an enriched curriculum, a personalized learning environment, and diverse co-curricular opportunities are pillars of our three distinct academic programs: the College (K to 12), Academy (Grades 4 to 12), and virtual Studio (Grades 7 to 10). Our Academy and Studio programs specialize in teaching students with diagnosed learning disabilities with or without ADHD.

STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

Phone: 403-938-8326
Email: admissions@sts.ab.ca
Website: http://strathconatweedsmuir.com

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is a diverse community where students pursue lives of purpose, flourishing emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Situated on a 220-acre campus near Calgary, STS offers academic excellence and a strong sense of community from Kindergarten to Grade 12 as Alberta’s only independent International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school. STS offers a rich learning environment where students can expect more, including small class sizes, integrated learning, over 90 co-curricular activities, a focus on health and wellness, city-wide bussing, and scholarships, all in unique, natural surroundings.

Associations, Inclusive Education Programming & Support

BETWEEN FRIENDS

CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Address: Multiple locations
Phone: 403-260-2600
Website: http://calgarylibrary.ca

Use your free Calgary Public Library card for access to programs, books, movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and online resources for the entire family. Students can access free online tutoring with Brainfuse, prepare for tests and final exams with Solaro, and receive personalized, librarian-endorsed book recommendations from Beanstack. Head to your nearest library location for free drop-in programs including School Support, where trained volunteers help with language arts and math assignments, and Math Quest, where students explore the library while completing numeracy challenges.

FAMILIES MATTER SOCIETY OF CALGARY

Address: 3404 25 Street NE
Phone: 403-205-5178
Email: info@familiesmatter.ca
Website: http://familiesmatter.ca

Mission: To promote optimal child development by empowering families to be resilient and fostering positive family relationships. 

FOOTHILLS ACADEMY

Address: 745 37 Street NW
Phone: 403-270-9400
Email: info@foothillsacademy.org
Website: http://foothillsacademy.org

Foothills Academy offers a full-time school program for students with Learning Disabilities from Grades 3 to 12. We provide targeted support in literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning for each student while also covering the full Alberta Education curriculum in small classes and a supportive environment. A wide range of year-round programs and services are open to the broader community, including assessments, individual instruction, social skills programs, recreation, and more.

G.R.I.T. CALGARY SOCIETY

Phone: 403-215-2444
Website: http://gritcalgarysociety.com

GRIT Calgary Society is a long-standing program of excellence meeting the diverse needs of preschool children with developmental disabilities in and around the Calgary area. This Alberta Education funded program provides specialized and individualized home, community and school-based education.  A team of experienced professionals work in collaboration with parents to provide an effective and dynamic educational experience. With the core belief that communication is the foundation for lifelong learning, the multidisciplinary team supports all developmental areas of need and endeavors to ensure that children become full participants at home, school and in their community. 

LEARNING DISABILITIES & ADHD NETWORK

Phone: 403-630-1616
Website: http://ldadhdnetwork.ca

The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network provides free resources and helpful, reliable information for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as for those who live, play, and work with them. The Network is a collaborative group which fosters action towards meeting the needs of people with LD/ADHD. This non-profit operates through Foothills Academy and is supported by the Calgary Foundation. We're here to help!

NEW HEIGHTS SCHOOL & LEARNING SERVICES

Address: 2521 Dieppe Avenue SW
Phone: 403-240-1312
Email: info@newheightscalgary.com
Website: http://newheightscalgary.com

Our Kindergarten to Grade 12 school was created for students who have autism spectrum disorder or similar learning differences such as sensory integration difficulties, impairments in social interaction, and difficulties with emotional control and interpersonal skills as set out in each student's IPP.

OXFORD LEARNING - CALGARY ACADIA

"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.

PROVIDENCE

Phone: 403-255-5577
Email: info@providencechildren.com
Website: http://providencechildren.com

Providence offers two unique Alberta Education-funded program streams: those based in our own six schools across Calgary and those based in approved community preschools or child care programs (our LEARN Program). Both programs are designed to support children identified with a delay or disability from ages two years and eight months to six years old. To attend, a child must qualify for special education funding (Program Unit Funding (PUF)). 

RUNDLE: ACADEMY, COLLEGE AND STUDIO

Phone: 403-291-3866
Email: contactus@rundle.ab.ca
Website: http://rundle.ab.ca

Rundle is a private, post-secondary preparatory, co-ed, day school. Small class sizes, an enriched curriculum, a personalized learning environment, and diverse co-curricular opportunities are pillars of our three distinct academic programs: the College (K to 12), Academy (4 to 12), and virtual Studio (7 to 10). Our Academy and Studio programs specialize in teaching students with diagnosed learning disabilities with or without ADHD.

Health, Wellness & Support

ABS PSYCHOLOGY

Phone: 587-894-PSYC (7792)
Website: http://abs.psychology@gmail.com

ABS Psychological Services was founded by Alexandra Suvanto, Registered Provisional Psychologist. She provides therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. Support for school staff is also offered, along with private assessments. Alexandra’s passion is helping young minds explore their world a little more clearly, allowing the chance for growth and change when ready.

ALBERTA ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRISTS

Phone: 1-800-272-8843
Website: http://optometrists.ab.ca

It’s not uncommon for parents to believe they will know if their child has a vision problem. However, vision and eye health issues can be hard to spot, particularly if there is a problem in only one eye. As 80 percent of learning is visual, annual comprehensive eye exams with your doctor of optometry are recommended and there is Alberta Health coverage available towards these eye exams. Use the “Find an Optometrist” search tool on our website to locate an optometrist close to you.

JFS PARENT EDUCATION

Julie offers parenting wisdom. Author, blogger, podcast host and parenting expert, Julie Freedman Smith has been mentoring parents across North America for 20+ years.

KIDS CONNECT PSYCHOLOGY

We focus on treating children under the age of ten with concerns such as: anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, aggression and learning difficulties. 

KIDS R US DENTISTRY

Address: 101, 10201 Southport Road SW
Phone: 403-640-0000
Email: info@kidsrusdentistry.com
Website: http://kidsrusdentistry.com

We specialize in treating children from infancy through university, and special needs. Our pediatric dentist, Dr. Sandy, and our general dentist, Dr. Wendy, have been collectively practicing dentistry for over 55 years. We welcome your child to a playful reception area, which includes play panels, iPads, and retrogames. Dental treatment is performed while watching TV! For the anxious or fearful, we offer ‘laughing gas,’ sedation, and hospital dentistry.

LAWSON COLLAB - PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOLOGY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

Address: 534 23 Avenue SW
Phone: 587-374-0791
Email: hello@lawsoncollab.com
Website: http://lawsoncollab.com

At the core of our approach lies a fundamental belief: therapy goes beyond mere problem-solving; it delves into the exploration of your unique self. Our goal is to create a personalized and actionable care plan that prioritizes your mental health goals. Our team provides a holistic, evidence-based approach that aims to not only alleviate distress but also empower you to lead a more fulfilling life.

LEARNING DISABILITIES & ADHD NETWORK

Phone: 403-630-1616
Website: http://ldadhdnetwork.ca

The Network is a collaborative group which fosters action towards meeting the needs of people with LD/ADHD. This non-profit operates through Foothills Academy and is supported by the Calgary Foundation. We're here to help!

ONWARD PSYCHOLOGY GROUP - DR. BRENT MACDONALD

Address: 1167 Kensington Crescent NW
Email: info@complexlearners.com
Website: http://complexlearners.com

Dr. Macdonald and his team offer relationship-oriented counselling and assessment services for children, adolescents, and young adults.

PSYCHED ABOUT KIDS

Phone: 403-629-4207
Email: joannap@psychedaboutkids.com
Website: http://psychedaboutkids.com

The Psyched About Kids philosophy is based on a heart-centred approach to parenting and uses strategies from the latest brain science research.

THE SUMMIT: MARIAN AND JIM SINNEAVE CENTRE

The Summit: Marian and Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience is a Calgary-based centre designed to provide mental health services for children and youth.

YW CALGARY

YW Calgary Family Resource Network programs focus on supporting the whole family. 

Early Learning & Childcare

BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

Address: 201 - 2451 Dieppe Avenue SW
Phone: 403-270-7787
Email: general@banburycrossroads.com
Website: http://banburycrossroads.com

Commemorating 40 years, Banbury Crossroads School is a Self-Directed Learning School from early childhood to Grade 12. It’s been founded on mutual respect and communication. What makes us unique is we teach and mentor each child individually. Gifted and self-motivated students thrive with us! Students plan their day and design their assignments depending on their interests and pace. Our atmosphere is relaxed, safe, and stress-free. In small multi-aged groups, we meet individual needs and help students to become self-sufficient while having the freedom to be themselves!

CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (CCSD)

Phone: 403-500-2000
Website: http://cssd.ab.ca

CALGARY WALDORF SCHOOL

Offering preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 9. Central to Waldorf education is a deep respect for childhood. Our enriched curriculum is designed to meet children’s specific developmental needs. Movement and time in nature is built into every student’s daily rhythm. The Waldorf learning experience is hands-on, with low-tech classrooms. The arts – music, story, drawing, painting, and drama –

CITY OF CALGARY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Address: Southland Leisure Centre (2000 Southland Drive SW)
Phone: 403-648-6555
Website: http://calgary.ca/preschool
Address: Village Square Leisure Centre (2623 56 Street NW)
Phone: 403-366-3900
Address: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (2425 9 Avenue SE)
Phone: 311
Address: Wildflower Arts Centre (3363 Spruce Drive SW)
Phone: 403-249-3773

ÉCOLE BEAUSOLEIL (Francophone, M-12)

Address: 70 Ranchers Meadows, Okotoks
Website: http://eausoleil.francosud.ca

ÉCOLE DE LA MOSAÏQUE (Francophone, M-6)

Address: 199 Martindale Boulevard NE
Website: http://lamosaique.francosud.ca

ÉCOLE DE LA ROSE SAUVAGE (Francophone, 7-12)

Address: 2512 4 Street NW
Website: http://larosesauvage.francosud.ca

ÉCOLE DE LA SOURCE (Francophone, M-9)

Address: 360 94 Avenue SE
Website: http://asource.francosud.ca

COLE DU NOUVEAU-MONDE (Francophone, M-6)

Address: 220 Scenic Acres Drive NW
Website: http://nouveaumonde.francosud.ca

ÉCOLE DES HAUTES PLAINES (Francophone, M-12)

Address: 1165 Ravenswood Drive, Airdrie
Website: http://efairdrie.francosud.ca

ÉCOLE NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-PAIX (Francophone, M-6)

Address: 809 Willingdon Boulevard SE
Website: http://ndp.francosud.ca

ÉCOLE NOTRE-DAME DES VALLÉES, (Francophone, M-12)

Address: 132 Quigley Drive, Cochrane
Website: http://ndv.francosud.ca

ÉCOLE SAINTE-MARGUERITE-BOURGEOYS (Francophone, M-12)

Address: 4700 Richard Road SW
Website: http://smb.francosud.ca

ÉCOLE TERRE DES JEUNES (Francophone, M-6)

Address: 3720 42 Street NW
Website: http://terredesjeunes.francosud.ca

EDELWEISS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Address: 600 Northmount Drive NW
Phone: 403-282-4220
Email: info@edelweissprepschool.ca
Website: http://edelweissprepschool.ca

A Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Award winner for "Best Preschool" and "Honourable Mention" for over ten years! We offer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), Jolly Phonics, Learning Without Tears curriculum, weekly Music classes, Science experiments with Captain Science, Spanish classes, daily Gym equipment and games, creative movement, and Yoga. Our literacy-rich program includes an Author of the Month study, author readings, journaling, and a Home Reading program. We have a monthly Virtues Program, Environmental Awareness program, Outdoor Education, Cultural and Art presentations, and class field trips. Register for two-day preschool (for three-year-olds); two-, three-, or five-day Jr. Kindergarten (for four-year-olds); or Kindergarten.

FUELING BRAINS ACADEMY

Address: Seven locations in Calgary, one in Strathmore
Phone: 403-258-0498
Email: info@kidsu.ca
Website: http://fuelingbrains.ca

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. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right brain, left brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

KIDS@ CHURCHILL PARK

Phone: 403-266-4656
Email: admin@churchillpark.ca
Website: http://churchillpark.ca

Kids@ Churchill Park is proudly in our 53rd 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.

KING’S KIDS PRESCHOOL

Kings Kids Preschool is a not-for-profit, community-based preschool with Biblical Christian values.Our experienced, qualified, and loving staff strive to instill the love of learning while giving the children a positive educational experience. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive preschool and welcome children of all abilities into our program. We offer a morning or afternoon program for children from three years old to Kindergarten age.

LITTLE KIDS, ACTIVE LEARNERS PRESCHOOL AT VIVO FOR HEALTHIER GENERATIONS

Address: 1950 Country Village Link NE
Phone: 403-532-1013
Email: guestservices@vivo.ca
Website: http://vivo.ca/the-centre/preschool
Ages: 3 to 5

At Vivo’s preschool, we’ll nurture your little one to become an active learner! We’ll help your child develop a growth mindset through a mix of fun activities that encourage curiosity and trying new things.  Your kids will spend an hour being physically active every single class, helping them develop a strong foundation of physical confidence, risk assessment, and gross motor development. They will participate in art, music, physical activity, dramatic play, early literacy, sensory play and more! Ages 3 to 5.

MOUNT ROYAL EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

Address: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Phone: 403-440-6410
Email: childcare@mtroyal.ca
Website: http://mtroyal.ca/childcare

Mount Royal University Preschool is a quality, licensed, non-profit program where you will find a warm and friendly environment supported by well-qualified professionals who implement a fun, hands-on, play-based program for children ages three to five. 

MY KINDERHOUSE

Phone: 403-975-010
Email: info@mykinderhouse.org
Website: http://mykinderhouse.org

A unique, innovative, and integrative approach to early childhood education for children ages two to five featuring literacy, math, STEM, arts education, nature play, and outdoor stewardship. Our program combines the best of the early childhood methods of Montessori, Reggio, and Gardner Multiple Intelligences Theory. Small class sizes, qualified and experienced staff, beautifully appointed classroom environment, and a comprehensive and enriched curriculum are hallmarks of our approach. Our integrative education program prepares children for life! Visit us today.

PATHWAY MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER

Phone: 403-402-0901
Email: pathwaymont@gmail.com
Website: http://pathwaymontessori.com

Looking for a licensed and affordable Montessori Program that satisfies your child’s educational and social developmental needs? Pathway Montessori's fully-equipped Montessori environment is designed to stimulate the absorbent mind of children approximately three to six years old and staffed by trained and dedicated teachers. We are located in Woodbine, SW, with convenient hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm and options for earlier drop off and later pickup. Ask about our funded ECE Kindergarten full day program.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Address: Multiple locations
Phone: 403-605-2988
Email: register@prekindergartened.com
Website: http://prekindergartened.com

Programming includes pre-Kindergarten, half-day Kindergarten Enhancement, and out of school care. Please check the website and choose the school location for specific programs available. Pre-Kindergarten is a three- to five-year-old program combining play with learning. We nurture emergent literacy and each class includes music, large motor movement opportunity, circle time, and centre time in our well-equipped and child-centered classrooms. Kindergarten Enhancement is an early literacy half-day program which combines with the child’s half-day in Kindergarten to create a full day at school. Out of school care is for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6.

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL

River Valley School is an inclusive, independent school providing exceptional education and character development to children in preschool (age three) to Grade 6. 

TRELLIS SOCIETY

Address: 731 13 Avenue NE
Phone: 403-267-9981
Email: KDougherty@growwithtrellis.ca
Website: http://growwithtrellis.ca/preschool

Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) is a play-based, emergent curriculum preschool designed for children ages three to five with locations in the communities of Bowness, Renfrew and Penbrooke. Our teachers are excited to have your child in the class! We hope that each child will have fun while learning and growing, whether they are experiencing preschool for the first time, or getting ready for Kindergarten.

YMCA PRESCHOOL

Address: Offered in all quadrants of the city at most YMCA locations
Website: http://YMCACalgary.org

YW CALGARY

Phone: 403-232-1594
Email: childcare@ywcalgary.ca
Website: http://ywcalgary.ca/childcare

YW Childcare is a safe and flexible daycare located in a new, state-of-the-art centre in Inglewood. Our licensed and accredited facility offers full-time, part-time, and drop-in spaces for children up to five years old. We believe in quality child care that encourages your child’s individual development, emphasizing creative play and child-centred activities. Register today at ywcalgary.ca/childcare.

Supplies & Services

BEANERS FUN CUTS FOR KIDS

At Beaners Fun Cuts, our experienced stylists give the whole family great hair in a fun-filled atmosphere. Maybe it’s the themed chairs, movie screens or the fun extras like braids, color spray or clipper art, but we love kids, and they love us. We also offer ear piercing, up-dos, specialty braiding, baby’s first haircut, and professional hair care products. Book online at one of our three Calgary locations. Experience our haircuts! 

CALGARY SAFETY COUNCIL - SAFETY CITY PROGRAM

The Calgary Safety Council is an organization dedicated to the promotion of safety and the prevention of injuries and fatalities on the streets and highways, in the home and work place.The Safety City program is held at our Safety City location during April to June and September to October. Each class is 90 minutes in duration. This program is centered towards children ages four to six years of age, class size is one to 16 students. Minimum numbers apply, contact us for more information. 

PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOUNDATION

The Perfect Attendance Foundation (PAF) is a registered charity organization providing awards for Grade 2 to 6 students in recognition of exemplary attendance throughout the academic year.  We believe there is value in supporting families and schools wanting to encourage children to develop the concept of investing in their own education and the rewards of leading a committed life. 

REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE

Address: Various Locations in Calgary
Website: http://realcanadiansuperstore.ca

We bring you great prices on your favorite products and services all together under one roof. Discover our great quality and variety of foods, stylish products for your home, and a complete pharmacy to serve all of your family’s needs. 

Animals & Nature

CALGARY REPTILE PARTIES

Phone: 368-887-4758
Email: reptile.party@hotmail.com
Website: http://calgaryreptileparties.com

Since 2008, Calgary Reptile Parties has provided quality educational reptile programming for birthday parties, events, schools, summer camps, and more. Celebrating over 14 years of quality nature education. Thousands of people of all ages have met our amazing animals, such as leaping geckos, colorful pythons, friendly dragons, furry tarantulas, huge boa constrictors, and more while learning about the lives and care of these amazing animals! A multiple-time Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Award Winner, we bring the animal fun to you! Join the adventure with Calgary Reptile Parties!

YYC NATURE & EDUCATION CENTRE

Address: 3, 3530 11A Street NE
Phone: 368-887-4758
Email: yycnaturecentre@gmail.com
Website: http://yycnaturecentre.com

Welcome to Calgary's newest animal education experience! The YYC Nature & Education Centre offers curated private experiences, classes, day camps and more. Pre-registration is required; we do not have walk-ins. Meet a variety of exotic animals including birds, snakes, chinchillas, turtles and more! Contact us today to experience the YYC Nature and Education Centre!

The Arts

ALIKI’S ART HOUSE

Aliki’s Art House - a space and place where the fun begins! Aliki’s proven step-by-step system teaches students of all ages how to draw in a variety of styles from realistic to abstract, while exploring a wide range of media.

CALGARY GIRLS CHOIR (CGC)

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. 

CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Phone: 403-571-0849
Email: info@calgaryphil.com
Website: http://calgaryphil.com

There’s something for the whole family – from blockbuster movies, to favorite classics and concerts just for kids. With actors, storytellers, and more, our one-hour Symphony Sundays for Kids concerts are a perfect way to introduce little ones to the orchestra. 

CALGARY YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE

Phone: 403-242-7118, Ext. 1
Email: cypt@cypt.ca
Website: http://cypt.ca

Calgary Young People’s Theatre is proud to present our exciting lineup of Fall and Winter Drama Classes for youth ages four to 17! Join us as we explore exciting theatrical techniques and skills through various dramatic exercises and games. Our classes provide a unique opportunity for kids to build confidence and teamwork skills, all while having fun!

CHINOOK SCHOOL OF MUSIC

We offer lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, cello, flute, ukulele, drums, saxophone, composition, music production and theory to students of all ages in our Marda Loop and North Haven studios, online, and in-home settings. Our highly qualified, award-winning team of instructors is dedicated to cultivating a lifelong love of music through the development of each student’s natural abilities. Music Kids is Chinook School of Music’s early childhood music program for ages six months to five years. Classes incorporate singing, movement, and instrument play. We also offer a variety of group classes and summer day camps for all ages and skill levels. Come make music with us today! 

COLOUR ON FIRE ART EDUCATION CLASSES

Address: Rosscarrock Community Association, 4411 10 Avenue SW
Phone: 403-542-0178
Website: http://colouronfireartstudio.com

Fall Art Education classes qualified and experienced art education instructors strive to tailor individualized instruction to each participant's needs, skill level and artistic goals. Participants learn about visual literacy, sketching, shading and color while using a variety of unique techniques and art materials. As participants delve into their imagination they develop their own personal style, confidence and abilit

Dance

ALBERTA BALLET SCHOOL

Established in 1991, Alberta Ballet School is recognized as one of Canada’s leading professional dance schools.

CREATIVE EXPRESSION DANCE ACADEMY

Located two minutes west of northwest Calgary, our family-oriented studio is perfect for recreational and competitive dancers.

DECIDEDLY JAZZ DANCEWORKS (DJD)

Phone: 403-245-3533
Email: djd@decidedlyjazz.com
Website: http://decidedlyjazz.com

Dance classes and camps for youth ages two to 18. DJD offers something most other dance studios don’t – a fun, non-competitive environment – which means the focus of our classes is on learning to love dance, not learning specific moves for a recital. Our experienced and exceptional teachers know how to guide and encourage your child in their transition from beginner to advanced dancer.

FREE HOUSE DANCE PLUS LTD.

Phone: 403-282-0555
Email: fhdp@telusplanet.net
Website: http://freehousedance.com

Dance is serious fun at Free House Dance Plus where we welcome, engage, and inspire all ages - kids, teens, and adults. With a credible reputation in the dance community spanning 35 years, our professional instructors provide everyone with a fun, educational, high-calibre, and safe dance experience. Jazz, tap, ballet, modern, hip hop, musical theatre, lyrical, acrodance, flamenco, Bollywood, Latin styles, dance beats, aerial fusion, Zumba, Yamuna body rolling, West African drumming, and more!

LONG & MCQUADE MUSIC LESSON CENTRES

Address: 225 58 Avenue SE
Phone: 403-252-8506
Email: calgarysouthlessons@long-mcquade.com
Website: http://long-mcquade.com/lessons
Address: 3404 5 Avenue NE
Phone: 587-296-6648
Email: calgaryeastlessons@long-mcquade.com
Address: 10 Royal Vista Drive NW
Phone: 587-794-3196
Email: calgarynorthlessons@long-mcquade.com
Address: 3755 Market Street SE (Calgary Seton), opening summer 2024
Phone: 403-906-3060
Email: calgarysetonlessons@long-mcquade.com

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.

MOUNT ROYAL CONSERVATORY

Address: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Phone: 403-440-6821
Email: conservatory@mtroyal.ca
Website: http://mru.ca/conservatory

Calling all mini maestros! Participate in world-class music, speech arts and drama lessons for every age and every stage at the Mount Royal Conservatory. Programs include private lessons, early childhood lessons, group classes, orchestras, ensembles, choirs and advanced performance-based programs. Lessons and programs take place in our incredible facilities within the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts on the Mount Royal University campus. Explore programs at mru.ca/Conservatory.

PAINT UR ART OUT

We offer diverse art classes in different mediums suitable for all ages and skill levels. 

STORYBOOK THEATRE

Phone: 403-216-0808, Ext. 2
Email: theatreschool@storybooktheatre.org
Website: http://storybooktheatre.org

For over 42 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.

VIN GOGH PAINT SIP STUDIO

Address: 7160 Fisher Street SE
Phone: 403-475-4644
Email: info@vingogh.ca
Website: http://vingogh.ca

Vin Gogh Paint Sip Studio is for creating and connecting. We offer birthday parties for all ages, date night, girls night out, fundraisers, team building, and more. We offer painting parties for all of life’s celebrations. Book your event at our studio, or have us come to you. We lead you through step by step. This is fun art for all ages and stages. You keep the art, we clean up the mess!

YOUTH SINGERS OF CALGARY (YSC)

Phone: 403-234-9549
Website: http://youthsingers.org

Sing! Dance! Act! Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC) is a vibrant performing arts company and an exceptional education program that encompasses singing, dancing, and theatre arts for ages three-and-a-half to adult. We also offer performing arts-based PD-day, spring, and summer camps for Grades 1 to 6, as well as programming for

Sports, Recreation & Clubs

CITY OF CALGARY & COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Calgary AfterSchool is a network of free and low-cost programs for children and youth during the school year. Visit the website to view the many offerings at schools, recreation centres, and community partner locations city wide. Check the website often for additional program listings.

BANFF NORQUAY

School’s in for winter, from the bunny slopes to the big mountain! Ski and snowboard lessons, and programs for three to 16-year-olds including early season and holiday camps. Programs fill up fast, so book now!

BETHEL 23 JOB’S DAUGHTERS

Phone: 403-807-3831
Email: http://bethel23yyc.com

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 to become leaders of tomorrow. We encourage fun, friendship, leadership, love of family and country, community service, scholarship opportunities, and self-confidence.

CITY OF CALGARY RECREATION & SOCIAL PROGRAMS

Address: Various Locations
Phone: 403-268-3800
Website: http://calgary.ca/register

City of Calgary logoWe’re offering an assortment of affordable programs. We have over 40 locations for exploring new active and creative classes, making connections, and developing new skills and interests in a safe and inclusive environment. City of Calgary fall classes are good for you and kids too. Plan your fall activities early at calgary.ca/register. 

GLENMORE GYMNASTICS CLUB

Address: 6404 6A Street SE
Phone: 403-251-3469
Email: info@glenmoregymnastics.ca
Website: http://glenmoregymnastics.ca

Join us for some gymnastics fun at our new facility! Registration is ongoing with new monthly intakes. Our programs begin with Active Start for the little ones aged two to five, Cangym for those age six and up, and Acro ages four and up. We also offer Kids Night Out, day camps, and drop-ins. Conveniently located by Hotel Blackfoot. Learn more at glenmoregymnastics.ca.

MASTER RIM’S TAEKWONDO

Address: 1102 288 Street Moritz Drive SW
Phone: 1-844-342-1998
Email: masterrimtkd@gmail.com
Website: http://masterrim.com

Master Rim’s Taekwondo is the leading provider of Martial Arts in Alberta with world-renowned instructors and programs. Our programs teach discipline, focus, commitment, and the values of hard work and self-control. Led by Canadian National Team Head Coach, Master Seoungmin Rim. We’re dedicated to helping students become the best they can be! We guarantee, learning Taekwondo at Master Rim’s is truly rewarding with benefits that last a lifetime.

MNP COMMUNITY & SPORT CENTRE

Phone: 403-233-8393
Email: info@mnpcentre.com
Website: http://mnpcentre.com

Keep the kids active in the pool with group swim lessons starting at four months or check out private lessons offering a more customized approach. For more advanced swimmers, check out our Sea Dragons Swim and Lifesaving Clubs or older kids may be ready to train to become a lifeguard. In our Active Living program, preschoolers ages two to five will learn through hands-on activities in all areas of our spacious facility - gym, pool, park, and classroom. PD Camps keep kids ages five to 12 busy exploring different sports and games, plus some time in the pool during those days off from school. New this winter, Active Energizers, a six-week program designed with inclusivity in mind for children ages five to 12 and of all abilities.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVING CLUB

Rocky Mountain Diving Club (RMDC) offers recreational Learn-to-Dive and, pre-competitive programs for all ages. Our goal is to provide quality technical springboard and platform diving instruction at the introductory level in a safe, controlled, and fun environment. We incorporate trampoline and dry board training, as well as dry land strength and flexibility conditioning into all lessons.

TRICO CENTRE FOR FAMILY WELLNESS

Phone: 403-278-7542
Email: guestservices@tricocentre.ca
Website: http://tricocentre.ca

Trico Centre for Family Wellness wants your family to be #tricotough and active! Come swim with us in our wave pool with waterslide, water features, hot tub, and steam rooms. We offer many children’s programs: skating, swimming, dance, gymnastics, and martial arts to teach children the fundamental movement skills, confidence, and how fun it is to be active. Huge, clean fitness centre, bright pool, hockey arenas. We offer activities for all ages!

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY KINESIOLOGY

Phone: 403-220-7749
Email: active@ucalgary.ca
Website: http://active-living.ucalgary.ca

Active Living, part of the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, provides health and wellness programs, facilities, and educational opportunities that encourage lifelong active living for all. Our programs are open to the public and include health and fitness programs like group fitness classes and personal training, aquatic and First Aid certifications, sports programs, kids' programs, and University of Calgary Summer Camps.

VECOVA RECREATION CENTRE

Website: http://vecova.ca

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!

VIVO FOR HEALTHIER GENERATIONS

Address: 1950 Country Village Link NE
Phone: 403-532-1013
Email: guestservices@vivo.ca
Website: http://vivo.ca

As a charity on an audacious mission to create healthier generations, we empower Canadians to connect, care for and advocate more for their health, community and the planet. Whether you want to skate, swim, climb or just connect with your community, we’re here to help you start where you’re at and pursue whatever ‘healthy’ means to you.

WINSPORT

Our passionate, expert instructors will help your child learn a sport, get better at it, and develop a lifelong love for being active.

YMCA OF CALGARY

Address: Multiple locations
Email: info@ymcacalgary.org
Website: http://YMCACalgary.org

YMCA Calgary is committed to helping our city’s children be healthier and more connected so they can reach their full potential. We operate six health and wellness facilities, six licensed child care centres, two outdoor camp sites, and over 60 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. 

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