It's time to start planning for summer camps! Have a look at what Calgary and the surrounding area has to offer this year. Sending your child to summer camp offers them with awesome learning opportunities, chances to make new friends, develop new skills, and make memories to last them a lifetime.
Whether you're looking for day camps or overnight camps, we've listed a bunch of summer camp options from the City Centre District including Crescent Heights, Bridgeland/Riverside, Renfrew, as well as surrounding areas.
If you want to drill into a particular date, age, or type of camp, ChatterBlock has compiled local options with different camp styles to suit all interests.
Clip Clop Horseback Riding – Bearspaw
- Ages 5 to 18
- Coed Summer Camp
- Horseback Riding Camp
Known as the best summer camp in Calgary, participants ages 5 to 18 will love Clip Clop Horseback Riding.
Your kids will not only explore the outdoors, but they will learn about all things horses.
This coed summer camp features tons of activities including riding, horse handling, horsemanship & leadership skills, fun horse crafts, and more.
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Pedalheads – Various Locations
- Ages 2 to 12
- Coed Summer Camp
- Biking Camps & Swimming Camps
Biking, swimming, trail riding, and more is what you should expect at Pedalheads. These coed summer camps provide innovative and effective physical activities for children ages 2 to 12.
Bring the children for various fun activities in a safe environment with exceptional instructors and make this summer memorable.
Kids in the biking camp will leave behind their training wheels while adopting good road safety knowledge.
Kids in the swimming camp will learn critical swimming techniques, water safety, and independence to swim on their own.
Pedalheads also provides suitable activities for children ages 4 months and older.
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HITT Volleyball – Various Locations
- Ages 8 to 18
- Coed Summer Camps
- Volleyball Camp
Get ready for a summer full of serves, spikes, and smiles at HITT Volleyball Summer Camps!
Bring children ages 8 to 18 for the perfect athletic preparation toward a life of physical, mental, and emotional excellence through the latest techniques in volleyball training, sports nutrition, sports psychology, and volleyball skill development.
At this coed summer camp, participants will learn advanced skills in various areas like attacking, blocking, defense, passing, and serving. Also, tactical information appropriate for each age level will be shared by professional instructors.
That’s not all, HITT Volleyball also features a boys-only camp for children U14- U17 and 4 or 5-day – half-day coed camps for girls and boys U12-14.
Note: The volleyball camps will be held all over Alberta in Grande Prairie, Grimshaw, Slave Lake, Morinville, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, & Medicine Hat.
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Musicworks Canada - Calgary – Various Locations
- Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Coed Summer Camp
- Music & Variety Camp
Send your kids to Musicworks Canada for a fun-filled summer experience! Perfect for children ages 4 to 18 years, this coed summer arts camp boasts various activities with a focus on music and language.
Look forward to learning the origins of musical terms in Latin, French, Italian, or English, writing, speaking, and presenting. Also, participants will learn how to play different musical instruments like the piano, violin, guitar, drums, ukulele, and more.
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Lambert Academy of Sugar Craft – Ogden
- Ages 8 to 14
- Coed Summer Camp
- Baking Camp
Let your children experience an active summer break of learning at Lambert Academy of Sugar Craft. At these coed summer camps, participants will explore and engage in unique baking areas.
During these camps, children will not only discover the art of preparing delicious treats but will also be guided step-by-step through the dough-making process, learn to create fillings from scratch and experience the complete pie-making journey.
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Chinook School of Music – Altadore
- Ages 3 to 12
- Coed Summer Camp
- Performing Arts Camp
Get ready for an exciting summer filled with activities at Chinook School of Music! Join in various experiences like singing, movement, instrument play, crafts, games, and lessons on notes, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, and more!
That's not all! Groove on the drum kit, participate in drum circles to create beats and rhythms, and explore popular chords and strumming techniques on the ukulele.
Let young musicians reach their full potential as they build their performing art skills, make friends, and have fun this summer.
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MRU Camps – Mount Royal University
- Ages 4 to 15
- Coed Summer Camp
- Variety Camp
MRU Camps is where children ages 4 to 15 come to learn and play in a safe, creative, and fun-filled environment. These coed summer camps feature magical adventures, dance, naturescape, painting, and so much more.
Also, the camps create and provide an atmosphere where children and youth can start or continue their learning journey.
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MNP – Erlton
- Ages 2 to 13
- Coed Summer Camp
- Sports Camps
At , passionate and knowledgeable instructors await children ages 2 to 13 for fun coed sports summer camps.
Let the kids get active and learn new skills in half-day or full-day camps with activities like biking, artistic swimming, basketball, Olympic Pentathlon, and more. Participants will master and elevate their skills in their favourite games while getting inspired.
Also, MNP will offer sport partner camps this summer! Join in and explore various sports and team-building activities while you experience unlimited fun.
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WinSport Calgary
- Ages 4 to 17
- Coed Summer Camp
- Sports Camps
WinSport coed Summer camps offer outdoor exploration and skill development for children ages 4 to 17.
These award-winning camps range from specific sports such as hockey and basketball to archery, bikes & blades, and so much more.
So, what are you waiting for? Try all the best WinSport summer camps and explore every inch of the park.
Zipline, fly down the hill on a mountain bike or learn to skate among other awesome options.
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SSD Stryker Sports – Various Locations
- Ages 6 to 16
- Coed Summer Camp
- Basketball Camps & Volleyball Camps
For basketball and volleyball enthusiasts, SSD Stryker Sports has everything you need this summer! This coed summer sports camp offers age-appropriate skill development programs in basketball and volleyball for children ages 6 to 16.
Participants ages 8 to 14 will master fundamental volleyball skills, with an emphasis on competition for those aged 11 to 15. Similarly, those aged 6 to 14 will delve into fundamental basketball skills, while those aged 12 to 16 will experience a competitive edge in a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment.
Also, 2-sport camps with half a day of volleyball and half a day of basketball await you!
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Viva Musica Studio – Royal Oak
Are you ready to get on stage this summer? Join in for an unforgettable journey into the world of music, acting, dance, and more at the Musekids Musical Theatre Camp!
Students of all ages are invited to explore their passion for the performing arts.
Get ready to dance and sing your heart out to the tunes of some of the most popular musicals ever created. Their experienced instructors will guide students through the fundamentals of choreography, movement, and singing, all with a creative twist.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to shine on stage! Musekids Musical Theatre Camp is your chance to embrace your inner performer and create magical memories that will last a lifetime.
Note: for those who love to play instruments and would love the experience of playing in an orchestra, check out their Junior Esta and Musesica Touring Orchestra camps!
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Decidedly Jazz Danceworks – Beltline
If you are looking for the perfect place to chill this summer, DJD summer dance camps have got you covered. With a focus on fun and celebration, these coed summer camps will instill a love of dance in your child. Come and explore challenges, demonstrate creativity, expand movement vocabulary, build confidence, and develop friendships with other campers.
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Pulse Studios – Crescent Heights
- Ages 6 to 12
- Coed
- Dance Camp
Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with fun, laughter, and fantastic dance moves at Pulse Studios summer dance camp.
Let children dive into the world of dance with guidance from expert instructors. Whether it's hip hop, breaking, popping, locking, choreography, or house, there is something for every dance enthusiast at any skill level.
At Pulse Studios, participants will not only learn how to dance but they will also explore the history and evolution of dance styles like the elements of Hip Hop, DJ’ing, Graffiti Art, and MC’ing.
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Here's to a happy, safe, and fun summer!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is summer break 2024 in Calgary?
Summer break in Calgary is from June 28th – September 2nd, 2024.
What kinds of summer camps are there?
During the summer months, there's a whole array of camps tailored to different interests and age groups. Here are some popular ones:
Outdoor Adventure Camps: These are all about exploring the great outdoors. Kids get to go hiking, camping, rock climbing, canoeing, and learn all sorts of cool outdoor skills.
Sports Camps: For the sports enthusiasts, these camps focus on improving skills in specific sports like soccer, basketball, tennis, and more. They often involve drills, games, and friendly competitions led by experienced coaches.
Arts and Crafts Camps: If your child is artistic, these camps provide the perfect outlet. They can try their hand at painting, sculpture, jewelry making, and other creative activities in a supportive environment.
STEM Camps: These camps dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Kids get to experiment with robotics, coding, and other STEM-related activities, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Performing Arts Camps: For those interested in theater, dance, and music, these camps offer training in acting techniques, choreography, and stage production. They're led by experienced instructors who help campers unleash their inner performers.
These are just a few examples of the diverse range of summer day camps out there. No matter what your child's interests are, there's likely a camp that will provide them with a fun and enriching experience.
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