Did you know that the City of Calgary offers community-based summer recreational programs that are FREE in July and August? And you can probably find one near you!! If you aren’t familiar with them, here is our guide so you can take advantage of them in your neighbourhood.
Park n’ Play is a free outdoor drop-in program for children aged 6 to 12. You can normally drop your kids off from 10 am – 3:30 pm and they’ll keep busy with loads of activities, games, and crafts. Organizers divide the kids into two age groups where possible (ages 6-8 and 9-12) so that everyone can take part in age-appropriate activities. It’s a free drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis.
If your child is younger than six, they can take part in Stay n’ Play, a free outdoor drop-in program for children aged 3 to 5 that normally runs from 10 am – 12 pm. Adult participation in the programs is mandatory, so parents or caregivers must accompany kids throughout the duration of the program. For the best program experience and supervision of your child, it’s strongly recommended that parents/guardians attend the program with no more than two children within this age group. It’s a free drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is a maximum number of children at each location for health and safety reasons. See here to find locations and weeks.
You can also find information on other free programs here.
Park n’ Play & Stay n’ Play:
When: July and August
Where: Various parks across Calgary
Website:Â www.calgary.ca
