Top Calgary Camps for 2026

Types of camps in and around Calgary

Camps today offer a spectrum of opportunities for learning, sports, engagement with various arts and more. Your choices are many! Here’s a look at the camp activities available around the city of Calgary.

Camps outside of Calgary

Towns, cities and regions surrounding Calgary have a different flavour than camps within the bounds of the city. That might mean a traditional overnight camp experience for your child(ren), a quieter setting, or unique adventures that are simply unavailable in an urban location.

Be sure to consider the following alternatives:

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What are the benefits of attending camp?

Attending a summer camp in Calgary offers long-term benefits for kids and teens, despite any trepidation they may have about attending. It's so much better for kids to be spending time in a camp than remaining alone at home. It's precisely the "breaking out of your comfort zone" that makes camp so valuable. As Rick Mercer says, at camp, "you do things you never thought you would ever do." The whole point of attending a Calgary summer camp is to grow in ways you can't when you're sitting at home on your cell phone or in front of the TV.

Take a fuller look at a complete list of the benefits of attending a Calgary kids camp.

How to find the right camp

When searching for a Calgary summer camp, you should consider whether it is accredited by the Alberta Camping Association (ACA). This provincial organization visits camps regularly (at least once every three years) and checks compliance with standards in all areas, ranging from finances to safety to environmental standards. That said, many great Calgary camps are not members of the ACA, offering well-run, safe programs.

Aside from that concern, there are other questions Calgary parents should bear in mind as they investigate summer camps in Calgary and March break camps:

You want to know how the camp protects kids’ and teens’ safety. For example, how well are counsellors screened? Are they required to get a police information check (aka a vulnerable sector verification)? Do counsellors have training in TRACKS, a program specially designed to help camp counsellors deal with conflict resolution and related issues?

You want to understand the camp goals and expectations. Many camps have specific learning or training goals (as with sports camps) that they set out to achieve over a session.

Camp is all the more fun when you are properly prepared. Please review our growing collection of advice on finding the best camp and preparing:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Calgary Camps are there?
There are 8 Calgary Camps that are Our Kids trusted members. Use the filters to narrow options by age or type, then click on each organization to read reviews, browse program schedules, and access registration details.

What are the fees to attend Calgary Camps?
Fees for Calgary Camps range from $80 to $2,195 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

What age do Calgary Camps start at?
There are programs available for children aged 2 through 18.