PD day camps
Benefits of our PD day camps
Our PD day camps provide an interactive learning environment where kids build friendships and memories while developing:
- Independence.
- Resiliency.
- Confidence.
- Cooperation.
- Cognitive skills.
- Communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- A sense of identity and community.
Fall registration dates
Fall registration is open for all classes, lessons and day camps.
Types of PD day camps
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
PD day camps will be back for the fall season.
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Campers will be introduced to a variety of nature education and survival skills. Camp activities can include shelter and fire building, s'more making, animal track identification and sports. This program is held outdoors. All supplies and equipment are provided.
Age: 5 -12 years
Prerequisite: None
About our PD day camp leaders
Our day camp staff are selected based on their experience, ability to relate to children and leadership skills.
Their certified in Intermediate First Aid and CPR, High Five® Principles of Healthy Child Development and receive additional City of Calgary training.
What are PD day camps like?
We start our camps with fun icebreakers so kids can meet each other and their leaders. A day at our camps is filled with activities that will help your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them.
Drop-off is at the same location each morning at 9 a.m. Breaks are offered throughout the day to recharge, have lunch or eat snacks. Participants must be picked up by 4 p.m. each day. Late pickups may be charged a late pickup fee. If you will be late, call 311 to be transferred to the facility to inform day camp staff.
Come prepared
On the first day of the program, please bring a signed permission form. Make sure you understand the requirements regarding medication.
For each day of the program, please bring:
- A healthy lunch and snacks that don't require heating.
- A refillable plastic or metal water bottle.
- Any necessary medication or medical equipment (such as an epi-pen).
- Weather-appropriate clothing like gloves, hats, boots, footwear, sweater/jacket, etc.
Leave all valuable items and personal electronics at home. We are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.
Inclusion for campers with disabilities
For your child to have their best day camp experience, please tell us of any needs that could impact their participation when you register. If your child requires more support than we can provide, a day camp supervisor will request that you provide a support worker or aide to attend camp with your child.
More day camps
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Campers partake in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that may include games, songs, teamwork, crafts, swimming and more!
Fall & winter school break break day camps run Nov. 9 – 14, Dec. 27 –29 and Jan. 2 – 5
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Over Spring Break, campers can take part in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that may include games, songs, teamwork, crafts, swimming and more!
Spring break camps run Mar. 27 - Mar. 31 & Apr. 10 - Apr. 14.
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During the summer, campers can enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that may include games, songs, teamwork, crafts, swimming, sailing and more!
Summer camps run July & August each year.