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The Day-Off Compass Calgary PD Day & School Break Camps

2026–27 School Year Edition

PD Day and Fall, Winter, and Spring Break Camps all in one place, organized by the day your kid actually has off.

Last updated: October 17, 2026

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PD Day camps

Pick your school board below and we'll show you the right dates. Calgary Board of Education (CBE) or Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD).

Insider ScoopEvery day off until the end of October, plus what to do with your kids.

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Date
Oct 19 (CBE + CCSD) · Oct 30 (CCSD) · Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)NW
Aliki's Art House: "I Can Draw" Workshop
2-hour drawing/art workshop for school days off; max 12 students per session, new project each time
Ages 7–1210am–12pm
From $30/day
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Most PD Days (not Oct 30)SW
Heritage Park PD Day Camps
Hands-on history days: Prairie life, old-time technology, and Indigenous ways of life.
Ages 6–119am–4pmBefore/after care available
From $75/day
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Oct 19 (CBE + CCSD) · Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)NE
Fitset Ninja PD Day Camp
Ninja obstacle/parkour single-day PD Day camp; full or half day options
Ages 5–129am–4pm (half-day option)Before/after care available
From $59/half day · $99 full day, +GST
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Oct 19 (CBE + CCSD) · Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)SE
MNP Community & Sport Centre: PD Day Camps
CoreSPORT & SPORTainment day camp: sports, swimming, and active games.
Ages 5–128:30am–4:30pmBefore/after care (paid add-on)
$62/day
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Oct 19 (CBE + CCSD) · Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)NW
City of Calgary Arts Ventures: PD Day Camp
Single-day arts camp: drawing, painting, mixed media and sculpture.
Ages 6–129am–4pm
From $61/day
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Oct 19 (CBE + CCSD)NW, SW
City of Calgary Outdoor Adventures: PD Day Camp
Nature education and survival skills at South Glenmore Park. Groups split by age.
Ages 5–129am–4pm
From $55.25/day
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Oct 19 (CBE + CCSD) · Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)Downtown
Calgary Zoo: Zoo Camp PD Day
Conservation-themed PD Day camp: animal ambassador experiences, zoo education programming.
Ages 6–99am–4pm
From $65/day
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Oct 19 (CBE + CCSD)SE
Calgary Reptile Parties: Spooky Stories of Spiders and Snakes
Halloween turns snakes and spiders into scary decorations, but these animals are nothing to fear. Campers learn the real story behind the "creepy creature" myths. Includes a hands-on reptile show, posed animal photos, a craft, and games. At Park96.
Ages TBD8:30am–3:30pm
From $65/day
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Oct 19 (CBE + CCSD)Downtown
The Confluence: Monsters & Mayhem
Halloween-themed PD Day camp: scavenger hunt through the Cultural Centre, spooky crafts and games.
Grades 1–69am–4pmFree before/after care
From $67/day
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Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)NE
Laser City North: Minecraft Day Camp
Private modded Minecraft server with expert guidance, plus laser tag breaks throughout the day.
Ages 7–129am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)NE
Laser City North: Laser Tag Day Camp
Team battles, free-for-all and specialty games in the laser tag arena.
Ages 6+9am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)SE
Laser City South: Laser Tag Day Camp
Team battles, free-for-all and specialty laser tag games. This location: Laser Tag only.
Ages 6+9am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Oct 19 (CBE + CCSD) · Oct 30 (CCSD) · Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)NW
Between Friends: PD Day Care Camps
Full day of games, creative activities and time with friends in a supervised, inclusive setting. Open to all abilities. Spaces are limited.
Ages 5–178:30am–3:30pm
$60/day
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Also runs Oct 23, Nov 9 and Nov 23. Those aren't CBE or CCSD days off, so check your school's calendar.
Oct 30 (CCSD) · Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)SE
Pinnovate PD Day Camp
Single-project art/craft camp, supplies included, 15-min snack break. Full or half-day.
Ages 6–149am–4pm (half-day 9am–12pm or 1pm–4pm)
From $60/half day · $110 full day
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Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)Downtown
The Confluence: The Great Indoor Snow Day
Winter-themed PD Day camp: indoor snowman building, frosty crafts, and winter challenges.
Grades 1–69am–4pmFree before/after care
From $67/day
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Feb 11 (CBE + CCSD)SE
Calgary Reptile Parties: Jungle Creatures
A jungle adventure for Teachers' Convention: campers meet boas, geckos, tortoises, tarantulas and other jungle creatures from around the world. Includes a reptile show, photo ops holding animals, crafts, and the park's winter amenities (weather permitting). At Park96.
Ages TBD8:30am–4pm
From $65/day
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Feb 26 (CBE)SE
Calgary Reptile Parties: Reptile Restaurant
Meet herbivores, omnivores and carnivores and explore their very different diets. Includes a reptile show, photo ops holding animals, crafts, and the park's winter amenities (weather permitting). At Park96.
Ages TBD8:30am–4pm
From $65/day
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Feb 26 (CBE)Downtown
The Confluence: Game Show Mania
Game-show-themed PD Day camp: relay races, team challenges, and interactive games.
Grades 1–69am–4pmFree before/after care
From $67/day
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Apr 30 (CBE)Downtown
The Confluence: Jurassic Explorer
Dinosaur-themed PD Day camp: prehistoric crafts, hands-on activities, and a dino egg relay race.
Grades 1–69am–4pmFree before/after care
From $67/day
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Oct 19 (CBE + CCSD) · Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD) · Jan 29 (CBE + CCSD)NE
Breathe Parkour: 1-Day Camp
Single-day Parkour/Ninja Warrior PD Day camp: skills training, obstacle courses, nerf, dodgeball
Ages 6–139am–3pmEarly drop-off 8:30am · late pickup to 6pm (fees apply)
From $94.99/day
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Feb 11–12 (CBE + CCSD)NE
Breathe Parkour: 2-Day Camp
Teachers' Convention Parkour/Ninja camp: skills, obstacle courses, nerf, dodgeball
Ages 6–139am–3pmEarly drop-off 8:30am · late pickup to 6pm (fees apply)
From $94.99/day
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Runs most PD DaysSE
Bolder Elevated: Pro-D Day Camp
Full-day rock climbing camp: instruction, games and crafts. Bolder Elevated location only.
Ages 7–12Full day
$70/day
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Most PD DaysFoothills Co.
Granary Road: PD Day Camps
Hands-on activities, farm animal interactions, outdoor fun. Dress for weather, bring lunch.
Ages 5–129am–4:30pmFree before/after care (8am–5pm)
$74.99/day
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Dates TBDSE
Altadore Gymnastics: PD Day Camps
Games, crafts and gymnastics fun. Class minimums apply; camps may be cancelled if unmet.
Ages 5–12
Price TBD
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Most PD Days (not Mar 5)SE
The Compound: PD Day Camps
Skateboarding, gym-floor games and skate movies at Calgary's indoor skatepark. Pack a lunch.
Ages 6–179am–4pmBefore/after care $15+GST/day
$60/day, +GST
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Most PD Days (not Oct 30 or Mar 5)NE
TELUS Spark: PD Day Camps
Hands-on science with a new theme each date, plus an Infinity Dome show and gallery time. Groups for ages 5–7, 7–9 and 9–12.
Ages 5–129am–4pmFree before/after care (8am–5pm)
$80/day
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Oct 19 (CBE + CCSD) · Oct 30 (CCSD) · Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)NE
Shoot 360: Fall PD Day Basketball Camps
Basketball skills, Shoot 360 shooting tech, an off-court speed and agility workout, and live scrimmages.
Ages 7–10 and 11–15Half day: 8:30am–12pm
$99/half day
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Half-day only, so plan for the afternoon. Oct 30 is a Halloween theme.
Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD) · Jan 29 (CBE + CCSD) · Feb 11–12 (CBE + CCSD)SW
Nature Play: PD Day Sessions
Outdoor nature play in Edworthy Park. These are short sessions, not a full school day.
Ages 5–123-hour sessions (10am–1pm or 12:30–3:30pm)No before/after care
$37/session
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Start times change by date, so check before you book.
Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)NE
Vivo Variety PD Camps: Ages 3–5
Vivo-twist day camp: swimming, climbing, movement games, arts. Half-day; must be toilet-trained.
Ages 3–5Half day: 8:30am–12pm or 1pm–4:30pm
$26.35member · $31 non-member/half day
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Nov 27 (CBE + CCSD)NE
Vivo Variety PD Camps: Ages 6–12
Day camp with a Vivo twist: swimming, climbing, movement-based games and artistic activities.
Ages 6–128:30am–4:30pm
$48.45member · $57 non-member/day
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Fall Break camps

Nov 11–13, 2026

CBE and CCSD align this break, so one date range works for both.

Nov 12 & 13Downtown
Calgary Zoo: Zoo Camp, Fall Break
Conservation-themed camp: animal ambassador experiences, zoo education team programming.
Ages 6–99am–4pm
From $65/day
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Nov 12 & 13SE
MNP Community & Sport Centre: Fall Break Camp
CoreSPORT & SPORTainment day camp: sports, swimming, and active games.
Ages 5–128:30am–4:30pmBefore/after care (paid add-on)
Price TBD
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Nov 12 & 13SW
Heritage Park Fall Break Camps
Hands-on history days: Prairie life, old-time technology, and Indigenous ways of life.
Ages 6–119am–4pmBefore/after care available
From $75/day
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Nov 12 & 13NE
Laser City North: Minecraft Day Camp
Private modded Minecraft server with expert guidance, plus laser tag breaks throughout the day.
Ages 7–129am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Nov 12 onlyNE
Laser City North: Mini Paintball Day Camp
Mini paintball in camo gear with smaller, slower-speed guns, plus laser tag for the rest of the day.
Ages 8–129am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Nov 12 & 13NE
Laser City North: Laser Tag Day Camp
Team battles, free-for-all and specialty games in the laser tag arena.
Ages 6+9am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Nov 12 & 13SE
Laser City South: Laser Tag Day Camp
Team battles, free-for-all and specialty laser tag games. This location: Laser Tag only.
Ages 6+9am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Nov 12SE
Calgary Reptile Parties: Invertebrates vs Vertebrates
About 97% of life on Earth is invertebrates. Campers meet crustaceans, insects and more. At Park96.
Ages TBD8:30am–3:30pm
From $65/day
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Nov 12 & 13SE
Pinnovate Fall Break Camp
Single-project art/craft camp, supplies included, 15-min snack break. Full or half-day.
Ages 6–149am–4pm (half-day 9am–12pm or 1pm–4pm)
From $60/half day · $110 full day
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Nov 13NW
Aliki's Art House: "I Can Draw" Workshop
2-hour drawing/art workshop for school days off; max 12 students per session, new project each time
Ages 7–1210am–12pm
From $30/day
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Nov 13SE
Calgary Reptile Parties: Reptiles vs Amphibians
Themed Fall Break camp at Park96, paired with the Nov 12 session. Includes a hands-on reptile show, posed animal photos, a craft, and games.
Ages TBD8:30am–3:30pm
From $65/day
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Dates TBDNE
Fitset Ninja Fall Break Camp
Ninja obstacle and parkour day camp.
Ages 5–129am–4pmBefore/after care available
Price TBD
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Nov 11 · 12 · 13SE
The Compound: Fall Break Camp
Skateboarding, gym-floor games and skate movies at Calgary's indoor skatepark. Individual days.
Ages 6–179am–4pmBefore/after care $15+GST/day
$60/day, +GST
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Nov 11–13NE
Breathe Parkour: Nerf, and Ninja Beginner Camp
6-hr Fall Break camp: Nerf battles, parkour/ninja skills, camp games, changing obstacle courses.
Ages 6–139am–3pmEarly drop-off 8:30am · late pickup to 6pm (fees apply)
From $94.99/day
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Nov 12 & 13NW
KidStrong North Hill: Fall Break Camp
High-energy camp: KidStrong's brain, physical and character development curriculum.
Ages 4–9Thu & Fri, 9am–4pm
$140member · $150 non-member/2 days
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Nov 12 & 13SE
KidStrong MacLeod Trail: Fall Break Camp
High-energy camp: KidStrong's brain, physical and character development curriculum.
Ages 4–9Thu & Fri, 9am–4pm
$140member · $150 non-member/2 days
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Nov 12 & 13NE
Vivo Variety Fall Break Camp: Ages 3–5
Vivo-twist day camp: swimming, climbing, movement games, arts. Half-day; must be toilet-trained.
Ages 3–5Half day: 8:30am–12pm or 1pm–4:30pm
$52.70member · $62 non-member/2 days
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Nov 12 & 13NE
Vivo Variety Fall Break Camp: Ages 6–12
Day camp with a Vivo twist: swimming, climbing, movement-based games and artistic activities.
Ages 6–128:30am–4:30pm
$96.90member · $114 non-member/2 days
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Nov 12 & 13SE
YMCA Calgary: Fall Break Camp
Active play, cooperative games, creative activities and swimming. Kids are grouped by age.
8:30am–4:30pmBrookfield Residential YMCA at Seton
$99.80member · $115.50 non-member for 2 days (Nov 12–13)
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No camp on Tue, Nov 11. Groups cap at 10 to 24 kids, so spots can go fast.
Nov 11–13NE
TELUS Spark: Fall Break Science Camps
Three days of space-themed science: hands-on experiments, an Infinity Dome show and gallery time. Groups by age, from 5–6 up to 9–12.
Ages 5–129am–4pmFree before/after care (8am–5pm)
$240/3 days, GST incl.
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Pack a peanut-free lunch. Each camp caps at 20 kids.
2 days during Fall BreakNE
Calgary Police Discovery Centre: The Best of Policing
Two-day camp with forensic investigations, tactical challenges and Nerf Wars. Kids meet police officers and a police dog, and tour the Police Garage.
Ages 6–12 (grouped 6–8 and 9–12)9am–4pmNo before/after care
$130/2-day camp
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Exact dates aren't posted yet. Check with the centre before you book.

Winter Break camps

Dec 21 – Jan 3

Aligned across both boards. Most camps run select days within the range, not the full stretch, so check each listing.

Dec 21 · 22 · 23 · 28 · 29 · 30NE
Laser City North: Minecraft Day Camp
Private modded Minecraft server with expert guidance, plus laser tag breaks throughout the day.
Ages 7–129am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Dec 21 · 22 · 23 · 28 · 29NE
Laser City North: Laser Tag Day Camp
Team battles, free-for-all and specialty games in the laser tag arena.
Ages 6+9am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Dec 21 · 22 · 23 · 28 · 29 · 30SE
Laser City South: Laser Tag Day Camp
Team battles, free-for-all and specialty laser tag games. This location: Laser Tag only.
Ages 6+9am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Dates TBDSE
Calgary Humane Society: Winter Break Camp
Week-long animal camp: animal interactions, games, and behind-the-scenes shelter tours.
Grades 1–9
$290–$345/week
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Dec 21 · 22 · 23 · 28 · 29 · 30SE
MNP Community & Sport Centre: Winter Break Camp
CoreSPORT & SPORTainment day camp: sports, swimming, and active games.
Ages 5–128:30am–4:30pmBefore/after care (paid add-on)
Price TBD
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Dec 21SE
Calgary Reptile Parties: Cold Blooded Christmas Camp, Day 1
Themed Winter Break camp at Park96. A 3-day package bundle covering Dec 21–23 is also available.
Ages TBD8:30am start
Price TBD
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Dec 22SE
Calgary Reptile Parties: Cold Blooded Christmas Camp, Day 2
Themed Winter Break camp at Park96. Part of the same 3-day package as Days 1 and 3.
Ages TBD8:30am start
Price TBD
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Dec 23SE
Calgary Reptile Parties: Cold Blooded Christmas Camp, Day 3
Themed Winter Break camp at Park96. Final day of the 3-day Christmas package.
Ages TBD8:30am start
Price TBD
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Dec 28SE
Calgary Reptile Parties: Cold Blooded New Year Camp, Day 1
Themed Winter Break camp at Park96. A 3-day package bundle covering Dec 28–30 is also available.
Ages TBD8:30am start
Price TBD
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Dec 29SE
Calgary Reptile Parties: Cold Blooded New Year Camp, Day 2
Themed Winter Break camp at Park96. Part of the same 3-day package as Days 1 and 3.
Ages TBD8:30am start
Price TBD
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Dec 30 onlyNE
Laser City North: Mini Paintball Day Camp
Mini paintball in camo gear with smaller, slower-speed guns, plus laser tag for the rest of the day.
Ages 8–129am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Dec 30SE
Calgary Reptile Parties: Cold Blooded New Year Camp, Day 3
Themed Winter Break camp at Park96. Final day of the 3-day New Year package.
Ages TBD8:30am start
Price TBD
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Dates TBDNE
Fitset Ninja Winter Break Camp
Ninja obstacle and parkour day camp.
Ages 5+9am–4pmBefore/after care available
Price TBD
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Dec 21–23 & Dec 28–30NW
KidStrong North Hill: Winter Break Camp
High-energy camp: KidStrong's brain, physical and character development curriculum.
Ages 4–9Mon–Wed, 9am–4pm
$210member · $225 non-member/3 days
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Dec 21–23 & Dec 28–30SE
KidStrong MacLeod Trail: Winter Break Camp
High-energy camp: KidStrong's brain, physical and character development curriculum.
Ages 4–9Mon–Wed, 9am–4pm
$210member · $225 non-member/3 days
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Dec 21–23 & Dec 28–30NE
Vivo Variety Winter Break Camp: Ages 3–5
Vivo-twist day camp: swimming, climbing, movement games, arts. Half-day; must be toilet-trained.
Ages 3–5Half day: 8:30am–12pm or 1pm–4:30pm
$79.05member · $93 non-member/3 days
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Dec 21–23 & Dec 28–30NE
Vivo Variety Winter Break Camp: Ages 6–12
Day camp with a Vivo twist: swimming, climbing, movement-based games and artistic activities.
Ages 6–128:30am–4:30pm
$144.50member · $170 non-member/3 days
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Dec 21–23 & Dec 28–30NE
Breathe Parkour: Winter Camp
3-day Parkour/Ninja Warrior camp: skills training, obstacle courses, nerf, dodgeball
Ages 6–139am–3pmEarly drop-off 8:30am · late pickup to 6pm (fees apply)
From $94.99/day
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Dec 21–23 & Dec 29–30SE
YMCA Calgary: Winter Break Camp
Active play, cooperative games, creative activities and swimming. Kids are grouped by age.
8:30am–4:30pmDec 21–23 at Remington YMCADec 29–30 at Seton YMCA
$149.70member · $173.25 non-member for 3 days (Dec 21–23)
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Dec 29–30 is a separate 2-day package: $99.80 member · $115.50 non-member. Location changes by week, so check the branch before you book.
Dec 28 · 29 · 30SE
Kyle Shewfelt Gymnastics: Winter Break Camps
Gymnastics day camps at Olympic champion Kyle Shewfelt's gym. Book full or half days.
Ages 4–129am–4pm (or half days)Free before/after care (8:30am–4:30pm)
$92/full day (early bird)
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Early bird runs Nov 3–30. From Dec 1: $100 full day. Half days are $52 early bird, $60 after. Plus GST.
Dec 21–23NW
UCalgary Mini U: Winter Break Camp
Sports, Lego, crafts, science and lifeguard-led pool games. Kids take a swim test first.
Grades 3–58:30am–4:30pmUCalgary campus
$260/3 days
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Only a Grades 3–5 group is posted so far.
Dec 21–23 · Dec 28–30Rocky View Co.
Edge School: Winter Break Hockey Camps
Hockey skills camps run by Edge School's hockey program, for players already in minor hockey.
U9/U11: 8am–12:30pmU13: 9:30am–2:15pm
$525/3 days
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Same price for every group and week. These are part-day camps, so plan for the rest of the day.

Spring Break camps

Boards don't line up this break: CBE is off Mar 20–29, CCSD is off Mar 26–Apr 4. A camp's dates matter more than usual here.

Spring Break at a glance
DaysCBECCSD
Fri Mar 19Off (PD Day)Off (PD Day)
Mon–Thu Mar 22–25Off (Spring Break)In school
Fri Mar 26 and Mon Mar 29Off (Spring Break)Off (Spring Break)
Tue–Fri Mar 30–Apr 2Back in schoolOff (Spring Break)

CBE's Spring Break is Mar 20–29, and Mar 19 is a PD Day, so CBE families get the Friday before too. Green rows are days off for both boards.

Which board is your kid in?
Dates TBDSE
Calgary Humane Society: Spring Break Camp
Week-long animal camp: animal interactions, games, and behind-the-scenes shelter tours.
Grades 1–9
$290–$345/week
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Mar 22–25 (CBE break)SW
Heritage Park Spring Break Camps
Hands-on history days: Prairie life, old-time technology, and Indigenous ways of life.
Ages 6–119am–4pmBefore/after care available
From $75/day
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Mar 30–Apr 2 (CCSD break)SW
Heritage Park Spring Break Camps
Hands-on history days: Prairie life, old-time technology, and Indigenous ways of life.
Ages 6–119am–4pmBefore/after care available
From $75/day
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Dates TBDQuadrant TBD
Laser City: Spring Break Camps
Laser Tag, Mini Paintball & Minecraft day camps; pizza lunch, 2 snacks, equipment included
Ages 6+9am–4:30pmBefore/after care available
From $74.99/day
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Dates TBDQuadrant TBD
ELEV8 Lacrosse: Spring Box Camp
3-day box lacrosse skills camp; separate sessions for U9 (half-day) and U11-U17 (full day)
Ages 9–16 (U9 track separate)9am–3:30pm
From $375/3 days
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Dates TBDSW
Mount Royal University: Spring Break Camps
MRU Camps offers Spring Break Camps for kids in grades 1 to 6, various interests and ages.
Ages 5–128am–5pmBefore/after care available
Price TBD
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Dates TBDNE
Fitset Ninja Spring Break Camp
5-day ninja obstacle and parkour camp with a Friday race day. Single-day and half-day options.
Ages 5–129am–4pmBefore/after care available
From $79/half day · $119 full day, +GST
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