Ahhh, summer. Those long, hazy, lazy days are so much fun! This is when kids have lots of free time to spend outdoors, play with friends, and have new adventures. But moms and dads often don’t get as long a break as our lucky kids, so we need to find safe and fun places for them to spend part of their time. Happily, there are many great options for Calgary summer camps. But, we know that busy moms and dads also don’t have a whole lot of free time for researching summer camps, so we’re creating this terrific resource to shorten your search for great camps.
FEATURED CAMP: Juvenescence Summer Camps
Summer stories are the best and you can give your child a wonderful story to tell this summer! If you’re looking for a place where your child can play, explore their interests, and have fun in a safe environment, then you’re looking for Juvenescence Child Development Centre. Juvenescence has summer camps for school-age kids that are filled with creative activities, recreation, field trips, and new friends. Camps start as early as 7 am and run until 6 pm, making drop-off and pick-up so convenient for parents, so your kids always have a safe place to go!
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FEATURED CAMP: Code Ninjas Summer Camps
How do you feel about your kids’ desire for technology? For better or for worse, technology is here to stay. And since our kids are growing up in a digital era, let’s make it for the best! Code Ninjas, with multiple Calgary and area locations, can take your child’s love of technology and turn it into an exciting adventure for summer camp. At one of their convenient centres, your kids will learn to code in a fun, safe, and inspiring learning environment; they’ll become a Code Ninja, guided by a team of Code Senseis. They will gain confidence, learn logic, and have a wonderful week at camp!
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FEATURED CAMP: Rundle College Summer Camps
Choose your own adventure this summer, filled with curiosity, imagination, adventure, and FUN! It doesn’t matter what week you choose with Rundle College Summer Camps, your child will make some wonderful memories. This July, all school-age children up to grade 6 can enjoy full-day camps every week. Each camp will bring unique experiences, with an opportunity for learning, growing, and having fun with new friends! (Plus, if you have a child entering kindergarten in the fall, you’ll want to check out KinderCrew!)
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FEATURED CAMP: H/W School of Ballet Summer Camps
If you have a child or teenager who is hoping to continue their dance training through the summer, the H/W School of Ballet has summer camp programs just for them. Voted the 2023 Best Ballet School from Calgary Top Choice Awards, they will be offering junior and senior summer schools this August. Introduce your little dancer to their first plié or help older kids and teens become even more accomplished dancers; the combination of artistry and athleticism will fill your young dancer’s soul.
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FEATURED CAMP: Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School Summer Camps
When you plan your summer with Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School Summer Camps in mind, you’re planning a summer of playing and learning, and a summer filled with adventure, discovery, and imagination. It’s a chance for kids to pursue their own unique interests and discover new passions. You might even discover something new about your kids, while they have an amazing summer! (These camps are open to all kids — you don’t have to be a student of STS to take advantage of their excellent summer camps! )
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Alberta Tennis Centre Summer Camps
It’s so satisfying, as a parent, to watch your kid find a sport they love. Playing tennis is a great way to get outside, stay active, and have fun during the warmer months, but it’s way more fun when you have some basic skills. Alberta Tennis Centre has summer camps operated by Nike Tennis Camps, for the best way to get into the sport, improve your game, and enjoy a fun week of summer camp!
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Asylum for Art Summer Camps
This summer, it’s time to encourage imagination through musical summer camps! Asylum for Art Academy has a wide variety of music lessons, but they also host day camps during the summer, designed to inspire joy in children as they discover another world through the musical arts. A week of music, play, and imagination will inspire your kids this summer, so get ready to play!
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The Beach YYC Summer Camps
Is there anything better than a day at the beach? Okay, so we don’t have that many beach options in Calgary, but your kids can enjoy a week (or more!) of camp at The Beach YYC! It’s a long drive to the ocean, but The Beach YYC summer camps offer all the summer fun kids love, like digging in the sand, playing games and sports, and making crafts.
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The Big Box Family Entertainment Hub Summer Camps
We all look forward to summer and those warm, languid, lazy days. But as a parent, you know how those days of keeping the kids entertained can get old very quickly. There’s help coming! The camp directors at The Big Box – Family Entertainment Hub are planning engaging, fun-filled activities for your kids to enjoy during a week (or more!) at summer camp.
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Butterfield Acres’ Summer Camps
Calgary is a fabulous city, with many opportunities for families to stay active and get back to nature, but you might not have much of a connection to farms, animals, or country living. This summer, give your kids a week on the “farm” at Butterfield Acres’ summer camps! Your little animal lovers or outdoor enthusiasts will love to spend a week at Butterfield Acres; you’ll love all the fresh air they get and all the energy they use up on the farm!
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Calgary Track and Field Club Summer Camps
We know it as a classic summer Olympic discipline, but as a kid, I knew it as Track and Field Day, the very best day of the whole school year. To be sure, some of that was the promise of ice cream, but there was something thrilling about multiple events taking place at the same time, the cheering at the races, and challenging yourself at your favourite event. Calgary Track and Field Club is hosting summer camps to bring the excitement of track and field to kids.
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Calgary Young People’s Theatre Summer Camps
If you have kids, you probably know something about drama. With friends, team tryouts, report cards, and countless other examples, parents are always helping their kids navigate emotions and express them in appropriate ways. But this summer, it’s time to add some positive drama with Calgary Young People’s Theatre summer camps! No experience is necessary.
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Camp Cadicasu Summer Camps
What do the kids need this summer? How about new adventures and getting back to nature? Kids need to get outside and play and they need to make meaningful connections with other people. Camp Cadicasu’s traditional overnight summer camps offer kids a memorable, idyllic summer and will awaken your child’s curiosity about the world, giving them just what they need!
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Code Ninjas (130th Ave SE) Summer Camps
How do you balance a summer schedule in your house? Maybe your kids want to just relax and play video games, but you want to prevent summer slide. You can have it both ways, with Code Ninjas (130th Ave) Summer Camps! Code Ninjas is just the right mix of fun and learning to keep everyone happy, without ever hearing an “I’m bored!” They have a huge variety of tech-based camps for kids as young as age 5.
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Coded Minds Summer Camps
What if your child’s summer could include real-world challenges, digital play, creative engagement, and fun with new friends? That’s what kids can expect from Coded Minds Summer Camps! These camps provide a variety of interactive experiences and new discoveries as they help develop the next generation of leaders. Coded Minds summer camps are fun, engaging, and technology-focused.
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Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Summer Camps
Some kids can’t stop grooving, moving, and feeling the beat! Celebrate that energy in your kids and channel it into dancing with summer camps from Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. Summer dance camps at DJD are designed to inspire a love of dance in your child. This summer is the perfect time for kids to spend a week being active, having fun, and developing their creativity!
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EPIC Fencing Summer Camps
From lightning-fast moves at the Olympics to playing in the backyard with wooden sticks, the sport of fencing inspires dreams of swordplay. Stay light on your feet, move quickly, and use your strength and flexibility to your advantage. If your child is curious about fencing and wants to try this unique sport, you need to check out EPIC Fencing Summer Camps!
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Fort Calgary Summer Camps
There’s an adventure to find this summer and you’ll discover it at the heart of the city! Fort Calgary summer camps will feed your child’s curiosity and creativity with arts, science, and nature. With four camps to choose from, kids can plants and animals, unleash their artistic inspirations, lose themselves in writing and drama projects, or dig deep into archaeology and architecture. This summer is a time to explore!
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Granary Road Summer Camps
Where can you get kissed by an alpaca, climb inside an ant farm, and grow plants without dirt? Granary Road! This summer, sign your kids up for a week-long day camp filled with outdoor fun. Campers can enjoy Granary Road’s Yesteryear Mini Golf, tour the Aquaponics Centre, ride the Rover Wagon, spend time with the Farm Friends and more.
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Green Fools Theatre Summer Camps
This summer is the perfect time for kids to run away and join the circus! Green Fools Theatre is offering circus summer camps for aspiring performers, acrobats, and stunt artists. Camps include circus skills from basic juggling and balancing to tightwire and aerial skills. With small class sizes and one-on-one instruction, kids can learn new skills in their areas of interest and achieve amazing things.
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Heritage Park Summer Camps
It’s time for adventure, discovery, and outdoor fun — but with a twist! This summer, send your kids back in time for a summer camp experience they will never forget. Heritage Park summer camps bring history to life for an educational adventure filled with pioneer play. Your kids will gain a personal perspective on history and 127 acres of fresh air fun and space to play is a recipe for happy kids and easy bedtimes!
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House of Wheels Summer Camps
Does your kid need a boost of active fun this summer? Of course, they do! House of Wheels is hosting select summer camps in Calgary this year, so kids can have a great time, make like-minded friends, and learn some incredible skills. No matter the weather, kids will want to gear up for fun as they are invited to challenge themselves and get their blood pumping with a Skateboard or a Scooter Camp at House of Wheels.
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Kids Coollege Summer Camps
Where can your kids have fun this summer, meeting new friends, exploring, and having great adventures? Where can you find high-quality childcare for July and August at affordable prices? Kids and parents will find just what they need with the Kids Coollege Summer Camps! These creative, energetic camps give kids a chance to play and discover, and parents can be assured their child is in safe, competent hands.
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KidStrong Summer Camps
When school is out, KidStrong Camps are in! KidStrong summer camps are created to help parents empower their kids to become the best they can be. Kids face a lot in their daily life, and we all want our kids to be healthy, smart, and resilient. Kids who have the tools to become strong, happy, and independent are the kids who are ready to lead. They know how to be a friend and they have confidence on the playground and in the classroom.
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Lambert Academy of Sugarcraft Summer Camps
What’s messy, delicious, and totally worth it? Kids in the kitchen! Many kids are naturally drawn to baking and cooking, with its connections to both science and creativity. This summer, be sure to nurture those interests with the Lambert Academy of Sugarcraft summer camps, a terrific experience that kids age 9 to 14 years will love.
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Laser City Summer Camps
How will you add ZAP to your child’s summer – that wonderful time of year kids greet with excitement, enthusiasm, and endless energy? Laser City Summer Day Camps will keep your kids engaged, active, and having FUN over their summer break, whether you’re busy working or just need a day to yourself. With summer day camps for Laser Tag, Mini Paintball, and Minecraft, it’s easy to plan an amazing day.
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Leighton Art Centre Summer Camps
Leighton Art Centre Summer Camps offer a hands-on connection to art, nature, and Alberta’s heritage. Each week campers will be inspired to create in a wide variety of art forms while exploring the natural Alberta Foothills setting through nature hikes, outdoor games, and activities. And the centre’s education team has put together all new themes for this year’s camps!
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McKenzie Towne Council Summer Camps
Summer is filled with everything kids love — playing outside, hanging out with friends, or discovering new passions. But sometimes, kids might get a little bored during the summer and some well-chosen summer camps will add a spark of excitement to an already awesome season! McKenzie Towne Council is hosting children’s summer camps all July and August and they are ready to play!
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MNP Community & Sport Centre Summer Camps
We all know that staying active is essential for a well-rounded, healthy life and this is especially true for kids who are forming healthy habits. This summer, MNP Community & Sport Centre (formerly Repsol) summer camps can help your kids form these important, healthy habits that will benefit them their whole lives. It’s time to get off the screens and back to life with a variety of activities!
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Musica Academy Summer Camps
With a little strumming and a little singing, some dancing and a whole lot of laughter, your child will have a wonderful time at summer camp this year! Musica Academy, Yamaha School of Music, knows how to engage the musical streak in children of all ages, through rich exploration. This summer, you can help discover your child’s creative potential and give them a great time with Musica Academy summer camps.
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National Music Centre Summer Camps
Do you have a child who is interested in playing, listening, and learning more about music? Let them find out this summer! The National Music Centre is offering a summer jam-packed with musical delights! Encourage your child’s passions by enrolling them in a camp that’s sure to inspire them. This summer, everyone’s favourite music camp is returning to Studio Bell and kids ages 9 – 12 can attend the National Music Centre’s Build-a-Band summer camp!
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NBC Summer Camps
Do you have kids who love basketball? Do they want to excel in volleyball? Well, this is the summer your child can get serious about their favourite sport, while building life skills that will benefit them in everything they do! NBC Camps will be in Calgary at various locations this summer with basketball and volleyball day camps and they are designed for kids of all ages to improve their skills.
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Nini’s Cooking Class Summer Camps
What if your kids could learn real-life skills while having fun this summer? As a parent, it’s so satisfying to watch your child learn important, practical skills while they are having a great time! This summer, your kids can learn how to cook and create delicious recipes as they have a blast in the kitchen. Nini’s Cooking Class offers summer camps that allow kids to learn basic cooking skills, get creative in the kitchen, and enjoy tasty meals and good times.
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Pedalheads Summer Camps
They’re not ‘just’ summer camps. They’re a chance to learn new skills and build confidence. They bring an opportunity for independence and they help kids feel great about their achievements. They are the Pedalheads Summer Camps! Pedalheads has helped Calgary kids with everything from getting rid of their training wheels to learning bike safety to trail riding.
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Pegasus Gymnastics Summer Camps
Run, jump, tumble, and play — it’s almost time for the final bell to ring, those school doors to swing open, and for the summer fun to begin! Of course, sometimes a successful summer takes a bit of planning, but Pegasus Gymnastics makes it easy, with active and fun summer camps! Whether your child is a beginner, advanced, or somewhere in between, they’ll find a place to play and thrive.
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Pinnovate Summer Camps
Include the Pinnovate DIY Studio in your summer plans! They have a wide range of DIY crafts and activities for all ages and interests, and this summer your kids can have their own crafting experience as they create something amazing at Pinnovate summer camps! Sign them up today and your kids can enjoy an imaginative and creative summer working on a variety of projects.
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Pumphouse Theatre Summer Camps
Introduce kids to the drama basics with summer camps from Pumphouse Theatre. These camps offer a variety of skills for any child. It’s all about learning how to communicate and express yourself, developing confidence and poise, and learning how to think outside the box. It’s imagination, self-discipline, and critical thinking skills. The theme of the Pumphouse Theatre summer camps this year is LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
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Royal City Soccer Summer Camps
It’s more than just soccer: it’s joy and laughter, running and cheering. It’s a safe place for your child to stay active, learn, and play when school is out. What more could you ask for from summer?! With the Royal City Soccer Club summer camps, your kids will spend their days playing soccer and other games, swimming, and making new friends. It’s sure to be a summer filled with the best childhood memories!
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SSD Summer Camps
SSD (Stryker Sports Development) offers basketball and volleyball summer camps to keep kids active and engaged. From little ones just beginning to play team sports up to teens who have experience on the court, these camps teach more about the game and give kids a chance to have fun and thrive in a positive sports environment. And if you register before May 1, 2023, you will get $25 off your registration fee with the code FFC25OFF!
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Storybook Theatre Summer Camps
Is your living room a stage? With your kids as the players? Maybe your teen sings in the shower or it could be that your kids are just acting up! Either way, it sounds like a week at a summer theatre camp is in order! Storybook Theatre, one of Calgary’s premiere theatres for young audiences, is back with summer camps and programming to give kids a place on the stage. It’s time to shine!
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Trellis Society Summer Camps
This summer, it’s time for an adventure and Trellis Society is ready to welcome your kids to their lively summer camps! With engaging games, playtime, crafts, and meaningful connections, kids can enjoy a little fun and excitement after a busy year. Parents, you don’t need to worry about your kids at Trellis — it’s a safe place for your kids to go while you work, filled with things they love.
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University of Calgary Summer Camps
Childhood is when opportunities abound and options are nearly endless. And nothing catches that feeling of excitement, fun, and possibility quite like summer vacation! When the kids are off school, it’s time to play outside, try new things, and dive deep into passions and emerging hobbies. The University of Calgary has amazing summer camps for kids of all ages and interests. Embrace the opportunity and help your kids explore their potential this summer!
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Summer Camps
If your kids get a little wild during the summer, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo totally understands! With one of Calgary’s most popular camps, the zoo has already SOLD OUT camps ages 4 – 9. There are still spots in camps for ages 10 – 14 but ACT FAST! Kids can enjoy an awesome summer experience at the zoo with summer camps that engage them on every level and inspire a love of nature.
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WinSport Summer Camps
Summer is the time for laughing, running, and playing outside. It’s the time for kids to leave their desks and get a chance to move, challenge themselves, and burn their energy. This July and August, WinSport at Canada Olympic Park is the perfect destination for kids aged 4 to 17, with a variety of exciting and active summer camps. Give your kids an adventure they’ll remember all year long!
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Youth Singers of Calgary Summer Camps
If you’ve ever thought your kids would be good on stage, you need to know about SHOWBIZ Kids! It’s time to warm up, show up, and take the stage! The Youth Singers of Calgary summer camps will get kids singing, dancing, and laying it down on stage this summer. Put away those screens and banish summer boredom with these amazing camps.
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YouthLink Summer Camps
Solve a mystery, fight a crime, and have a summer to remember! Your kids can do all that and more with the YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre summer camps. Kids ages 6 – 12 years are invited to a week of police-themed experiences, with special guests, tours, activities, and adventures. This summer, your child could be busy learning the ins and outs of the policing world!
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YouthWrite Summer Camps
Words, stories, and books are foundational in our society. But there are some people who cherish books and revere stories far more than the average person. They treasure the power of words like it’s the air they breathe. If you have a young writer in your household, you know what I’m talking about and you need to know about YouthWrite Summer Camps, which are all about wordplay, writing, and creative expression.
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YYCMTB Summer Camps and Programs
Summer is the time for kids to pursue their passions, developing hobbies and building skills in ways that they might not have time for during the school year. If your kids want to become better mountain bikers, YYCMTB is offering summer camps and programs that focus on skills training. These camps offer an opportunity for your children to improve their athletic abilities through hard work and to feel a sense of accomplishment through overcoming adversity.
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