Summer Day Camps

Register for Summer Day Camps

Register for a wide range of fun, creative, and educational City of Calgary summer day camps. Programs offer a variety of activities, including sports, games, and arts, and may also include visits to local parks and access to amenities within our facilities.

Campers enjoy an active and rewarding summer in a safe, supportive environment led by qualified instructors, where they can build confidence, make friends, and explore new interests.

Summer day camps run July & August each year.

Come prepared with the following:

Before the first day of camp, please complete all required forms. Forms may be submitted online through the My Forms section of your Live and Play account. Alternatively, you can print the permission form and bring a signed copy with you on the first day of the program.

For each day of the program, please bring:

  • A healthy lunch and snacks for the day that don't require heating.
  • Refillable plastic or metal water bottles.
  • Any necessary medication or medical equipment (such as an epi-pen).
  • Weather appropriate clothing like sunglasses, hat, footwear, sweater/jacket, etc.
  • You must apply sunscreen and insect repellent before camp.

Arts Ventures: summer day camp - kids


During this week-long summer day camp, young artists will take part in creative expression through drawing, painting, mixed media and sculptures. They will also enjoy supervised outdoor breaks.

Age: 7 - 12 years

Arts & dance: summer day camp - kids


Each day, campers will explore two- or three-dimensional art techniques and dance styles to create their own choreography. The day may also include supervised outdoor breaks.

Age: 7 – 12 years

Dance: summer day camp - kids


In this half day, week-long dance camp, kids will learn the technical elements of a variety of dance forms and express themselves creatively. The day may also include supervised outdoor breaks.

Age: 7 – 9 years

Field sports: summer day camp - kids


Each day, campers will learn and play a variety of field sports such as ultimate frisbee, soccer and lacrosse. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and water activities. 

Age: 5 - 12 years

Golf: summer day camp - kids & teens


Campers will learn golf skills and spend time on the golf course in this three, half-day summer camp. Camp activities include fun games and challenges. A light lunch is provided each day.

Age: 10 - 15 years

Gymnastics: summer day camp - kids


Campers will have fun and learn proper gymnastics techniques on our balance beams, mats and bars during this week-long summer camp. Campers will work on improving their balance, coordination and flexibility for two hours each day in our gym. Other camp activities may include trips to a local park, games, crafts and swimming/water activities.

Age: 5 - 12 years

Hockey beginner: summer day camp - kids


Each day, campers will learn the basic rules and skills needed for hockey. They will take part in games, activities and scrimmages on the ice. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities. Equipment is not provided.

Age: 8 - 12 years

Leisure leaders: summer day camp - kids


Campers will learn to lead an activity for younger age groups in this week-long summer camp. They will learn about themselves and their personal leadership styles. This camp will help them develop the skills needed for LEAD programs. Campers may also enjoy trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities.

Age: 10 - 12 years

Outdoor adventures: summer day camp - kids


Campers who enjoy the outdoors will be introduced to a variety of sports, nature education and outdoor survival skills in this week-long summer camp. Camp activities may include special guest visits and water activities.

Age: 8 - 12 years

Pre-care and Post-care: summer day camp - kids


If you require additional care for your kid before or after summer day camps, pre and/or post-care is available. Pre-care is from 8 - 9 a.m. and post-care is from 4 - 5 p.m. Kids will take part in low-energy games or independent activities. Only available at specific locations at an additional cost.

Age: 5 - 12 years

Rec Adventures: single day summer camp - kids


In this action-packed day, campers will enjoy games, sports, crafts and outdoor adventures. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities.

Age: 5 - 12 years

Rec Adventures: summer day camp - kids


During the summer, campers will enjoy an action-packed week of games, sports, crafts and outdoor adventures. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities.

Age: 5 - 12 years

Rec Adventures: summer day camp - preschoolers


In this half day, week-long camp, preschoolers will enjoy an action-packed week of games, sports, crafts and outdoor adventures. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and water activities.

Age: 3 – 4 years

Ringette beginner: summer day camp - kids


Campers will take part in games, activities and scrimmages to learn the basic rules of ringette. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities. Equipment is not provided.

Age: 8 - 12 years

Rock Climbing: summer day camp - kids


During this one-week summer camp, campers will build confidence and improve problem-solving skills on our bouldering and climbing walls. Other camp activities may include trips to a local park, games, crafts, songs and swimming/water activities.

Age: 5 - 12 years

Sailing Camps - kids & teens


Campers sail every day, weather permitting, and also take part in daily games, morning Flag Circle, a field trip, and the much-beloved tradition of Pirates Day.

Age: 7 - 17 years

Skating skills: summer day camp - kids 


Campers will learn basic skating skills through games and activities that will make them more confident on the ice. Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities. Equipment is not provided.

Age: 5 - 12 years

Sports: summer day camp - kids


This fun-filled day camp will let campers try a variety of sports each day, such as soccer, basketball and badminton. Other camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swimming/water activities.

Age: 5 - 12 years

Swim to Survive®: summer day camp - kids


In a small group of 10 kids, campers will take part in a daily 45-minute Swim to Survive® session where they will learn the three essential skills needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water. The day will also include fun swim time, crafts and games.

Age: 8 - 12 years

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