The following information is a comprehensive list of things to do during your off hours for both children and adults (while their children are in school). During this time, it is important that you exercise both your brain and your body. Please note this information is for your convenience but the Calgary Board of Education does not endorse anything on this list.
Activities for Students & Families
Now is a great time to try something you haven’t tried before. From hiking to biking and everything in between, there is something for everyone!
Put on your comfiest sneakers and explore the trails that wind through Calgary's wild spaces. | |
Learn where to go hiking in Alberta, from the top trails in the Canadian Rockies, to hidden gems and heli-hiking adventures. | |
Discover free events, programs, stories, films, and workshops. | |
From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. | |
A list of events and activities for your family to enjoy in Calgary and surrounding areas. | |
Drop in or registered programs and summer camps available. (various locations) | |
Fun, free outdoor activities for children ages 6-12, and families this summer. (various locations, drop-in on a first come - first serve basis) | |
Drop in or registered programs and summer camps available. (various locations) | |
Teens aged 12 to 17 can enjoy free access to GoodLife Fitness Clubs across Canada. (various locations, free in summer) | |
10-day festival and exhibition celebrating western heritage through rodeos, chuckwagon races, agriculture showcases, and city-wide community events. (Calgary, July 3 to July 12, 2026) |
Ongoing Learning Websites for Students
Website | Description |
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Listen and read-along to animated story books for young children, their parents, and teachers. Play games and watch videos from National Geographic. Includes a selection of French picture books. Access with library card number and PIN. | |
Course lessons, reviews, and practice tests for students in grades 3 to 12. Follows the Alberta curriculum and provides online access to the same information found in The Key study guides. Access with library card number and PIN. | |
Bilingual tales for language learners. Traditional stories lovingly retold in modern language. Recorded by native speakers, slowly and clearly. | |
Leveled books for young readers (fees apply). | |
Mathematics and computer science resources for grades 3 to 12. | |
Practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners from grades K-12 to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. | |
Explore videos, pictures, books and magazines to learn about animals, environment, history, people, places, and science from around the world. Suitable for K-12. | |
Educational activities, games and explore the Smithsonian’s collections. | |
Experiments you can do at home for grades K-12. | |
A science podcast for kids and curious adults. | |
Science news stories and longer features, all written with a vocabulary and sentence structure aimed at readers grades 3-9. |
Resources for Parents
- Maple Leaf Academy ESL Courses (17+, fees apply)
- AGAPÉ Language Centre ESL Courses (18+, fees apply)
- Equilibrium School English language program (18+, fees apply)
- Bow Valley College (BVC) English language program (16+, fees apply)
- SAIT English Language Foundations Language upgrading (18+, fees apply)
- Mount Royal University Learn English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) program (fees apply)
- University of Calgary English Language Program (fees apply)
- Canadian Immigrant Women's Association New Friends and Neighborhoods Groups program, to learn English and make friends (woman only, free)
- Alberta Education | Learn Alberta A great resource for families to have an “at-a-glance" summary of the curriculum for their children in Grades K-12
- VolunteerConnector Find volunteer opportunities
- Youth Central Volunteer Join the Youth Central - Youth Volunteer Corps. Must be in Calgary and between the ages of 12-18