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
To give children and youth safe, engaging opportunities during this time, The City is expanding recreation programming and public swimming starting October 6.
- Rec Adventures Day Camps (ages 5–12): Our camps include sports, games, arts & crafts, play structures and exploring local parks. Register for school disruption day camps
- Public Swim: Additional swim times posted at calgary.ca/pools.
- Existing Programs: All current bookings, including Calgary AfterSchool, continue as planned.
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.
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3-Hour Registered Programs (ages 6–9): Morning and afternoon blocks with lunch supervision if attending both.
Youth Drop-In Access (ages 10–17): Supervised access to youth rooms, pools, and fitness areas (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).
Visit YMCA Calgary for more program information
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Day camps and extra activities at Westside for those aged 4-12 years
Visit Westside Recreation Centre for more program information
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Day camps at South Cardel Rec for children of all ages and abilities
Visit Cardel Rec South for more program information
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Offering day camps from October 6th to 9th in anticipation of a teacher’s strike.
Visit MNP Community & Sport Centre for more program information
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School Disruption Day Camps for Grades 1–6 mix hands-on learning with fun activities around the Park.
Visit Heritage Park for more program information
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SparkED One Day Camps (Grades 1–6):
Chemistry to coding, design challenges, live science shows, and more - led by Spark Educators.
Visit TELUS Spark for more program information
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Day camps for Grades 1 - 6 with complimentary before and after care, outdoor play, and new activities each day.
Visit The Confluence Historic Site for more program information
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Play in a Day (ages 6–9): Kids create and perform a new mini play daily.
Broadway Beginnings (ages 10–14): Musical theatre, choreography, and performance.
Visit StoryBook Theatre for more program information
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All 22 library locations offer spaces, resources, and books for school-aged learners, plus Early Learning Centres (ages 0 - 5) and Questionariums (ages 6 - 12).
Visit Calgary Public Library for more program information
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Day Camps (ages 8–12): Explore the science of flight through crafts, experiments, and aviation-themed learning.
Visit Hangar Flight Museum for more program information
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Expanded children’s art programs (ages 5–13) featuring exhibitions, outdoor activities, painting, and art projects to take home.
Visit Contemporary Calgary for more program information
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:
- Federation of Calgary Communities: Find your community association.
- Sport Calgary: Discover local sport organizations, “try-it” programs, and community opportunities to keep kids active and learning.
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.