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City and partner activities during Alberta teachers' strike

City and partner activities for Calgary kids during the Alberta teachers' strike Activities for children during the strike

With public school classes cancelled across Alberta due to the teachers’ strike, The City of Calgary and its partners are stepping up to support families with a wide range of programs and activities for children. 

From day camps to creative workshops, these offerings help keep kids engaged, active, and learning in safe, enriching environments. We encourage families to explore these options and find programs that best suit their needs.

City of Calgary programs

Day camps and activities

To give children and youth safe, engaging opportunities during this time, The City is expanding recreation programming and public swimming starting October 6.

  • Day camps (ages 5 - 12): Locations include Southland and Village Square Leisure Centres, Calgary Soccer Centre and Wildflower and North Mount Pleasant Arts Centres. Register for school disruption day camps
  • Park n’ Play (ages 6 - 12): This free drop-off program is being offered in Abbeydale, Dover, Glenbrook and Ranchlands. Learn more
  • Calgary AfterSchool (ages 6 - 17): All City-operated and most partner-operated AfterSchool programs continue to run as planned. Find detailed schedules at calgary.ca/AfterSchool
  • Public swimming: Additional swim times posted at calgary.ca/pools
  • Existing programs: All current bookings continue as planned.

Youth Employment Centre

With public school classes cancelled across Alberta due to the ongoing teachers’ strike, The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre is offering free in-person employment workshops for youth ages 14–24. Learn more here.

City partner programs

Our partner organizations are stepping up! There are many options available to provide programming for children during the disruption in Calgary's education. Check out the following for programs that fit best for your children.

  • Osten and Victor Alberta Tennis Centre

    Tennis skill-building, games, and match play⁠ and multi-sport sessions available. Fun, active days for all levels!

    Call 587-393-1600 to book.

More local options

Find even more day activities in Calgary’s Child Magazine: ATA Strike Programming and Childcare.

Families can also connect with local community associations and sport organizations for drop-in programs and neighbourhood activities:

The City of Calgary and its partners are committed to supporting children’s wellbeing, learning, and creativity during the teachers’ strike. Whether your child loves science, sport, or the arts, there’s something for everyone to stay active, inspired and connected.

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