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.
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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 due to the teachers' strike.
Visit MNP Community & Sport Centre for more program information
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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.
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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.