Please see the below updates about resources to support families during school disruption provided:
General Family Supports
Supports for Parents – Government of Alberta
https://www.alberta.ca/parent-supports-during-school-closure
- Parent Toolkit
- Parent Payment Program
Community Cupboard Facebook Group Community Cupboard
https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCupboardYYC
- Donations pending, this group is hoping to start up a lunch bag program for while school is closed for those students on the bagged lunch program. “The Community Cupboard will do what we can in the “keep em fed” aspect (including for parents who are home with their kids but need the dietary support).”
Calgary Public Library
Locations and programming offered all around the city accessible for free. Early Learning Centers for younger children at 13 locations.
https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs
https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/connect/babies-and-toddlers/early-learning-centres
- Solaro (Free with a Calgary Public Library library card.)
Find course lessons, reviews, and practice tests for students in grades 3 to 12. From science and math to social studies and English, Solaro follows the Alberta curriculum and provides online access to the same information found in The Key Study guides.
- Brainfuse Helpnow(Free with a Calgary Public Library library card.)
Interact with live tutors in Alberta curriculum (K to 12) subjects from 2pm to 11pm daily. Get constructive feedback on your writing in the 24-hour writing lab, and submit your homework questions for expert help
Day Camps
City of Calgary School Disruption Day Camps
https://www.calgary.ca/parks-rec-programs/day-camps/school-disruption.html
- Variety of fun, creative and active ALL DAY day camps during school disruption. No before and aftercare
- Eligible for Fair Entry fee reduction for eligible families.
Public swimming
- Additional public swim times will be posted at calgary.ca/pools, making it easy for families to find updated schedules across City-operated pools.
YMCA School Service Disruption Support
https://www.ymcacalgary.org/school-service-disruption-support
- 3 hour programs for youth ages 6 – 9
- Drop in programs for youth ages 10 – 17
Storybook Theatre – Beddington
- Theater Day Care for $25/day
Volleyball Calgary Day Camps
https://www.volleyballcalgary.ca/
- Day camps per day or week for grades 6 – 9
Heritage Park Day Camps
https://heritagepark.ca/series/school-disruption-day-camps/
- Day Camps for Grade 1 – 6 ($75/day)
TELUS Spark Science Centre one day camps
https://www.sparkscience.ca/for-kids/sparked-one-day-camps
- One day camps for grades 1 – 6
The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland day camps
https://www.theconfluence.ca/day-camp
- One day camps for grades 1-6 with complimentary before and after care
The Hangar Flight Museum day camps
https://thehangarmuseum.ca/day-camps
- 3-day day camps for ages 8 – 12
South Cardel Rec
https://www.cardelrecreation.intellionline.ca/WEBSITE/public/category/browse/SCADV
- Day camps for all ages and abilities
MNP Community & Sport Centre
https://mnpcentre.com/programs-training/sport-camps/
- Day camps for ages 5-12
Westside Recreation Day Camps
https://www.westsiderec.com/school-disruption-day-camps/
- Day Camps for 4y – 12y ($45 – $60 per day)
Support for Teens
Free Sport Lessons for Teens 13 – 17
Youth Discover Club, ages 12-17
Wednesdays beginning Oct. 15, 1 – 3 pm, Thornhill Aquatic & Rec Centre, multipurpose room, 6715 Centre St. NW
In response to school disruption, City of Calgary-community strategies is hosting a teen club to support older students who would like help with studying and fun, STEM activities to help them stay sharp for school. Registration Required. Space Limited.
– Independent Study Support
– Fun S.T.E.M. Activities
– Leadership Opportunities
To register, email Sage at sage.wheeler-ramnauth@calgary.ca or Tina at christina.buchan@calgary.ca
This program is intendent for independent learners who require minimal assistance. Community social workers will be present to lead the program. If you have questions, please email either of our local community social workers above.
Local private daycares/before and after school program info
Highland Park Next Afterschool Program is now running all day programs and still has availability.
If you have any additions to this listing, please contact our programming and community engagement coordinator, Vanessa via email with all relevant info: v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com