Across Alberta, you'll find a wide range of spectacular camps for kids. Below, we list many of the most exceptional camps in the province, from day camps in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, to overnight camps in the foothills and the northern part of the province. Below the list of camps, you can read more about camps in specific cities along with advice for parents and kids. Read more
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Kananaskis
Outward Bound Canada provides challenging adventures in the outdoors across the country that develop self-respect, awareness of others, interpersonal skills, and a sense of accomplishment. Read more...
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Calgary
Our coed summer sports camps are geared toward kids ages 4-18 of all abilities and skill levels. From beginner to elite, there is a camp option for everyone. Improve Your Skills & Have SERIOUS FUN at Sports Camps Canada! Read more...
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Calgary; Edmonton; Red Deer
Canada's #1 grassroots summer soccer day camps offering full day and half day sessions in July and August weeks to children aged 5 to 13 years old. Read more...
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Banff
We are a premium summer and winter camp for kids ages 4 to 17. We offer day and overnight camps in the summer in 4 locations: Montreal, Whistler, Banff and San Diego. We also offer a ski/snowboard camp in the winter. Read more...
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Pedalheads Bike, Swim and Sport Throughout Alberta (32)
Pedalheads offers bike, swim, and trail programs to families across Canada. Pedalheads helps kids develop life skills, confidence, and independence through fun, safe, and engaging instruction. Read more...
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Ferintosh
Offers onsite and offsite (hiking and backpacking) camping for ages 6 to 17, along with a weekend family camp. Read more...
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Circle Square Ranch is a children's summer camp providing adventure filled camp experiences. One of nine InterVarsity Camps across Canada, our programs include horsemanship, climbing, archery, swimming and so much more! Read more...
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Our July sport and curiosity camps feature multi-sport, art, dance, kindergarten prep, and more! Our camps and music school lessons are held at our 17th Avenue campus. The greater Calgary community are invited to join. Read more...
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Calgary
Trellis offers safe and confidence building camps, year-round clubs and after-school programs for kids and teens in all four quadrants of Calgary. Read more...
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Rocky Mountain House
A unique western ranch experience where you are immersed in learning horseconnection skills through games in the ring and on the trail. Practice Heart to Heart energy work. Come Ride! Have Fun! Pick your own horse. Read more...
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InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta Rocky Mountain House; Sundre
Pioneer Camp Alberta is a Christian summer camp with two beautiful locations in Sundre & Rocky Mountain House, AB. Get ready for exploration, adventure, creation, challenge, growth, skill development, and of course, fun! Read more...
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Supportive & therapeutic environment for struggling students. Assessment, educational support, life skills and outdoor activities. Earn school credit, acquire skills & stay safe! Read more...
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Calgary; Edmonton
Scouting isn't an activity or setting—it's a discovery. It helps youth prepare for the real world, by exploring the world. Alongside friends, Scouts cultivate skills that will guide them through every stage of life. Read more...
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Science Camps: Grades 3-4: July 4-8 Grades 5-6: July 11-15 French Immersion Camps: Grades 3-4: July 18-22 Grades 5-6: July 25-29 Read more...
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Alberta offers many different types of summer camps for kids aged 2 to 18. There are traditional overnight camps that every child should experience, as well as day camps throughout the province. Here are some of the more popular types of camps in the province.
Summer programs and other camps are the ideal place to build skills, no matter what sport you favour. Sports camps across the province are often run by professional athletes, coaches and trainers. If you love any of the following sports, there’s no better way to improve than by attending camps listed in the links. Note that specialized camps show at the top of the list, while other camps that at least offer that sport as an activity will also show up further down the list.
Kids that attend summer camps during July and August, tend to do better in school, but the benefits of attending summer camp go far beyond better grades. Young people also gain self confidence and build leadership skills within a positive and nurturing environment. Find your favourite subject below and discover camps that focus on that — highlighted in the list linked to — or at least offer it as an activity.
Technology is the present and the future as far as skills youth will need in the world. Click on specific technologies or related activities below to find Alberta camps that focus on that. (Further down the linked lists are camps that offer that tech interest as one activity among others.)
Kids’ arts camps in the province encourage kids to develop their artistic instincts, talents and skills. Find camps offering the following as either a focus (found at the top of lists) or at least as an activity (further down the linked pages).
Found across the province, exceptional needs camps offer a one-of-a-kind experience that fosters independence and growth. Find camps supporting specific needs like the following:
More camp types available in Alberta:
To find camps in your city or town, we offer pages focused on cities across the province. Learn more at the following links:
Some other small towns and regions of the province are popular camp destinations. Links below will take you to our advanced search. Discover camps in the following locations:
That’s a brief overview.
Consult more information in the rest of our guide:
The Alberta Camping Association (ACA) is a provincial organization representing organized summer and youth camps in Alberta. Each member camp goes through the Standards and Accreditation program that includes a formal accreditation visit once every three years that covers all aspects of camp operations. Parents should be aware that camps are not required to be a part of ACA, and many non-member camps also offer excellent safe and well-run programs that meet or exceed standards.
At STEM Camp, your child will participate in fun activities while preparing for their future. [Read more]
Canlan Sports summer hockey camps. [Read more]
The STEAM Project offers hands-on, exciting learning activities. [Read more]
Amici aims to send as many kids to overnight camp as possible, especially those who wouldn’t normally be able to go. We can’t think of a worthier and more admirable goal. [Read more]
Founded in 2007, Kids in Camp is a charitable organization run by past and current camp directors and owners. [Read more]
They can read, but when it comes to functional literacy—expressing ideas, crafting arguments—some feel that students could, and should, be doing better. [Read more]
