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Back-to-School Guide

Going back to school means hard work for parents, too. Let us help you take the frenzy out of fall!  Check out our comprehensive list of local A+ education resources and class and program listings you’ll need  to get you and your family on the right path to school success!

Back to School

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School Boards

ALBERTA UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS

Website: http://uarts.ca

CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION (CBE)

Website: http://cbe.ab.ca

CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Address: 1000 5 Avenue SW
Phone: 403-500-2000
Website: http://cssd.ab.ca

The Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) is the largest Catholic school district in Alberta, serving over 56,000 students in 117 schools located in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, and Rocky View County. CCSD educates and empowers students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 through its mission of Living and Learning in our Catholic Faith, so that students centered in Christ, realize their full potential. Contact your nearest CCSD school to register. All families are encouraged to inquire.

CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANCOSUD

FOOTHILLS SCHOOL DIVISION

Phone: 403-652-3001
Email: info@fsd38.ab.ca
Website: http://foothillsschooldivision.ca

Foothills School Division (FSD) provides quality, inclusive educational opportunities from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 across its 25 schools in the Foothills Region. Program options include French Immersion, Fine Arts, Montessori, nature-based learning, career technologies, online learning, and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program — just to name a few. FSD learners are a part of our culture where education is at the centre of a flourishing community.

MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY

ROCKY VIEW SCHOOLS

Alternative, Independent & Charter Schools

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE CALGARY

BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

Address: 201 - 2451 Dieppe Avenue SW
Phone: 403-270-7787
Email: general@banburycrossroads.com
Website: http://banburycrossroads.com

Banbury Crossroads School is a Self-Directed Learning School from early childhood to Grade 12. It’s been founded on mutual respect and communication. What makes us unique is we teach and mentor each child individually. Gifted and self-motivated students thrive with us! Students plan their day and design their assignments depending on their interests and pace. Our atmosphere is relaxed, safe, and stress-free. In small multi-aged groups, we meet individual needs and help students to become self-sufficient while having the freedom to be themselves!

CALGARY ACADEMY

CALGARY ARTS ACADEMY

Phone: 403-532-3020
Email: admissions@caaschool.com
Website: http://caaschool.com

CAA is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 Alberta Public Charter School with a focus on academic excellence, through Arts Immersion learning. Our innovative and progressive learning environment engages children in the five fine arts: music, visual art, dance, drama, and literary arts to become confident learners and spirited citizens.

CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (CCSD)

Phone: 403-500-2000
Website: http://cssd.ab.ca

CALGARY CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Address: 231 6 Avenue NE
Phone: 587-885-3688
Email: info@calgaryclassicalacademy.ca
Website: http://calgaryclassicalacademy.ca

The Calgary Classical Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in the Bridgeland neighborhood near downtown Calgary. We offer an academically rigorous, traditional liberal arts education focused on nurturing a love of truth and beauty. Ours is a community of learning and friendship, in which we preserve the wisdom of the past, cultivate it today, and build upon it for future generations.

CALGARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

CALGARY FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Website: http://cfis.com

CALGARY GIRLS CHARTER SCHOOL

CALGARY WALDORF SCHOOL

Address: 515 Cougar Ridge Drive SW
Phone: 403-287-1868
Email: info@calgarywaldorf.org
Website: http://calgarywaldorf.org

Offering preschool, kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 9. Central to Waldorf education is a deep respect for childhood. Our enriched curriculum is designed to meet children’s specific developmental needs. Movement and time in nature is built into every student’s daily rhythm. The Waldorf learning experience is hands-on, with low-tech classrooms. The arts – music, story, drawing, painting, and drama – are interwoven through all subjects. Students learn two world languages: French and German. 

CLEAR WATER ACADEMY

Phone: 403-217-8448
Email: info@clearwateracademy.com
Website: http://clearwateracademy.com

Centrally located in Currie Barracks, Clear Water Academy has been providing Catholic education in Calgary since 1995. We are consistently ranked a top school in Alberta and are the only school in Canada to offer the educational model of Integral Formation, which focuses on four dimensions of formation: Intellectual, human, spiritual, and apostolic. Our approach is purposefully designed to teach, educate, and form each child individually, helping each one grow fully into the person God created them to be. We seek to educate the whole child and accompany them in their personal development. To inquire about an in-person or virtual tour, contact our Admissions Director at admissions@clearwateracademy.com. 

DALHOUSIE COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN

GOLDEN HILLS LEARNING ACADEMY

Address: Strathmore, AB
Phone: 403-934-5179
Email: learning.academy@ghsd75.ca
Website: http://goldenhillslearningacademy.com

Grades 1 to 12, offering traditional home education, blended, and teacher-directed learning. Full-time, part-time, or upgrading – with over 180 courses to choose from, we can find the right fit for you! Visit our website for more information on our programs. The freedom to learn, anytime, anywhere.

LYCÉE INTERNATIONAL DE CALGARY

Phone: 403-243-5420, Ext. 123
Email: admissions@lycee.ca
Website: http://lycee.ca

Lycée international de Calgary is the city’s premier private French school (preschool to Grade 12). We are the only school in Calgary to teach the French Ministry of Education and Alberta Education curricula, offering students a unique bilingual education. No prior French experience needed to enroll in our preschool, kindergarten, and French Language Intensive Program (Grades 1 to 2).

NORTH POINT SCHOOL FOR BOYS

Phone: 403-744-5214
Email: info@northpoint.school
Website: http://northpoint.school

TEACHING BOYS – the Way Boys Learn. North Point School for Boys taps into boys’ natural curiosity and energy as a foundation for lifelong learning. A strong academic program is just the beginning. We fuel motivation through real-life learning, digital platforms, our trademark 5R character philosophy, fine arts, and outdoor adventure in order to foster well-rounded, self-motivated learners. This Kindergarten to Grade 9 program is enhanced through our engineering education, financial education, and optional academies such as PEP hockey, soccer, baseball, volleyball, arts, drama and dance.

NORTH POINT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Phone: 403-744-5214
Email: info@northpoint.school
Website: http://northpoint.school

TEACHING GIRLS – Building Confidence, Discovering Passions. North Point School for Girls is an environment that celebrates girls’ strengths and interests, and nurtures their overall growth within a culture of achievement where discovery and development of a girl’s individual potential is paramount. A strong academic program is just the beginning. We fuel motivation through real-life learning, digital platforms, our trademark 5R character philosophy, fine arts, and outdoor adventure in order to foster well-rounded, self-motivated learners. This Grade 4-9 program is enhanced through our engineering education, financial education, and optional academies such as PEP hockey, soccer, baseball, volleyball, arts, drama and dance.

PHOENIX EDUCATION FOUNDATION

PROVIDENCE

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL

RUNDLE: ACADEMY, COLLEGE AND STUDIO

Phone: 403-291-3866
Email: contactus@rundle.ab.ca
Website: http://rundle.ab.ca

Rundle is a private, post-secondary preparatory, co-ed, day school. Small class sizes, an enriched curriculum, a personalized learning environment, and diverse co-curricular opportunities are pillars of our three distinct academic programs: the College (K to 12), Academy (Grades 4 to 12), and virtual Studio (Grades 7 to 10). Our Academy and Studio programs specialize in teaching students with diagnosed learning disabilities with or without ADHD.

ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Website: http://stmu.ca

STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL (STS)

Phone: 403-938-8326
Email: admissions@sts.ab.ca
Website: http://strathconatweedsmuir.com

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is a diverse community where students pursue lives of purpose, flourishing emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Situated on a 220-acre campus near Calgary, STS offers academic excellence and a strong sense of community from Kindergarten to Grade 12 as Alberta’s only independent International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school. STS offers a rich learning environment where students can expect more, including small class sizes, integrated learning, over 90 co-curricular activities, a focus on health and wellness, city-wide bussing, and scholarships, all in unique, natural surroundings.

WEBBER ACADEMY

Early Learning & Childcare

BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

Address: 201 - 2451 Dieppe Avenue SW
Phone: 403-270-7787
Email: general@banburycrossroads.com
Website: http://banburycrossroads.com

Commemorating 40 years, Banbury Crossroads School is a Self-Directed Learning School from early childhood to Grade 12. It’s been founded on mutual respect and communication. What makes us unique is we teach and mentor each child individually. Gifted and self-motivated students thrive with us! Students plan their day and design their assignments depending on their interests and pace. Our atmosphere is relaxed, safe, and stress-free. In small multi-aged groups, we meet individual needs and help students to become self-sufficient while having the freedom to be themselves!

CALGARY WALDORF SCHOOL

Address: 515 Cougar Ridge Drive SW
Phone: 403-287-1868
Email: info@calgarywaldorf.org
Website: http://calgarywaldorf.org

Offering preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 9. Central to Waldorf education is a deep respect for childhood. Our enriched curriculum is designed to meet children’s specific developmental needs. Movement and time in nature is built into every student’s daily rhythm. The Waldorf learning experience is hands-on, with low-tech classrooms. The arts – music, story, drawing, painting, and drama – are interwoven through all subjects. Students learn two world languages: French and German.

CITY OF CALGARY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Address: Southland Leisure Centre (2000 Southland Drive SW)
Phone: 403-648-6555
Website: http://calgary.ca/preschool
Address: Village Square Leisure Centre (2623 56 Street NW)
Phone: 403-366-3900
Address: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (2425 9 Avenue SE)
Phone: 311
Address: Wildflower Arts Centre (3363 Spruce Drive SW)
Phone: 403-249-3773

EDELWEISS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Address: 600 Northmount Drive NW
Phone: 403-282-4220
Email: info@edelweissprepschool.ca
Website: http://edelweissprepschool.ca

A Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Award winner for "Best Preschool" and "Honourable Mention" for over ten years! We offer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), Jolly Phonics, Learning Without Tears curriculum, weekly Music classes, Science experiments with Captain Science, Spanish classes, daily Gym equipment and games, creative movement, and Yoga. Our literacy-rich program includes an Author of the Month study, author readings, journaling, and a Home Reading program. We have a monthly Virtues Program, Environmental Awareness program, Outdoor Education, Cultural and Art presentations, and class field trips. Register for two-day preschool (for three year olds); two-, three-, or five-day Jr. Kindergarten (for four year olds); or Kindergarten.

FUELING BRAINS ACADEMY

Address: Seven locations in Calgary, one in Strathmore
Phone: 403-258-0498
Email: info@kidsu.ca
Website: http://fuelingbrains.ca

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right brain, left brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

FUN 2 LEARN PRESCHOOL

Address: 5511 Baroc Road NW (in Dalhousie Community Church)
Phone: 403-239-2033
Website: http://fun2learnpreschool.com
Phone: 403-880-6711

Our preschool has been established for more than 30 years. We offer a learning through play program for three- to five-year-olds, offering two, three, and five half-day programs. Caring, qualified teachers (two teachers per class) provide a happy, stimulating environment for children to learn and play. We offer a non-volunteer program, but parents are always welcome in our bright and cheerful classroom. We supply a healthy snack and water. The facility is equipped with a large gym, where we play games and use a variety of gym equipment for the last 15 minutes of every class. A subsidy program is available.

HEART SMART MONTESSORI

Address: 2024B 21 Avenue NW
Phone: 403-284-4510
Email: heartsmartmont@yahoo.ca
Website: http://heartsmartmontessori.com

Heart Smart Montessori, a dynamic pre-school program, gives your child all that is needed to unlock their full potential. Based on Dr. Maria Montessori’s ‘Help to Life’ method, the environment is carefully prepared to nurture and enhance your child’s joy of mastering basic academic, practical life, social, motor, and artistic skills.

KALEIDOSCOPE KIDS PRESCHOOL

Address: Three Locations in Calgary
Phone: 403-547-1020
Email: office@kalkids.com
Website: http://kaleidoscopekidspreschool.com

We offer preschool and Jr. Kindergarten programs for children ages three and four. Since children explore, discover, and learn through play, we offer an enriched environment for this exploration. Our programs include music and movement, gym time, crafts, sand/water tables, numerous play-based centres, and much more! For more information, visit our website. Voted Best Preschool by parents in the 2018, 2019, and 2020 Parents’ Choice Awards.

KIDS@ CHURCHILL PARK

Phone: 403-266-4656
Email: admin@churchillpark.ca
Website: http://churchillpark.ca

Kids@ Churchill Park is proudly in our 53rd year of offering accountable, trust-based early learning and child care to Calgary families. With eight different programs in the city, we have options for everyone including part-time care, out-of-school care, and Family Day Home options. Kids@ Churchill Park has been Calgary’s best-kept secret for over 50 years! Join our family and experience the difference that loving and compassionate care makes.

KING’S KIDS PRESCHOOL

MY KINDERHOUSE PRESCHOOL

Address: Springbank Hill
Phone: 403-975-0103
Email: contact@mykinderhouse.org
Website: http://mykinderhouse.org
Address: Haysboro
Address: Royal Oak
Address: Country Hills
Address: Chestermere

A unique, innovative, and integrative approach to early childhood education for children ages two to six featuring literacy, math, science and STEM, arts education, nature play, gym and outdoor stewardship. Our program combines the best of the early childhood methods of Montessori, Reggio, and Gardner Multiple Intelligences Theory. Small class sizes, qualified and experienced staff, beautifully appointed classroom environment, and a comprehensive and enriched curriculum are hallmarks of our approach. Our integrative education program prepares children for life!

PRE-KINDERGARTEN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Address: Multiple locations
Phone: 403-605-2988
Email: register@prekindergartened.com
Website: http://pre-kindergartened.com

Programming includes pre-Kindergarten, half-day Kindergarten Enhancement, and out-of-school care. Please check the website and choose the school location for specific programs available. Pre-Kindergarten is a three- to five-year-old program combining play with learning. We nurture emergent literacy and each class includes music, large motor movement opportunity, circle time, and centre time in our well-equipped and child-centered classrooms. Kindergarten Enhancement is an early literacy half-day program which combines with the child’s half-day in Kindergarten to create a full day at school. Out-of-school care is for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6.

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL

THE THINK SUN PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

TRELLIS SOCIETY

YMCA PRESCHOOL

YW CALGARY

Associations, Inclusive Education Programming & Learning Resources

BETWEEN FRIENDS

CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Address: Multiple locations
Phone: 403-260-2600
Website: http://calgarylibrary.ca

Use your free Calgary Public Library card for access to programs, books, movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and online resources for the entire family. Students can access free online tutoring with Brainfuse, prepare for tests and final exams with Solaro, and receive personalized, librarian-endorsed book recommendations from Beanstack. Head to your nearest library location for free drop-in programs including School Support, where trained volunteers help with language arts and math assignments, and Math Quest, where students explore the library while completing numeracy challenges.

FOOTHILLS ACADEMY

Address: 745 37 Street NW
Phone: 403-270-9400
Email: info@foothillsacademy.org
Website: http://foothillsacademy.org

Foothills Academy offers a full-time school program for students with Learning Disabilities from Grades 3 to 12. We provide targeted support in literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning for each student while also covering the full Alberta Education curriculum in small classes and a supportive environment. A wide range of year-round programs and services are open to the broader community, including assessments, individual instruction, social skills programs, recreation, and more.

G.R.I.T. CALGARY SOCIETY

LEARNING DISABILITIES & ADHD NETWORK

Phone: 403-630-1616
Website: http://ldadhdnetwork.ca

The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network provides free resources and helpful, reliable information for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as for those who live, play, and work with them. The Network is a collaborative group which fosters action towards meeting the needs of people with LD/ADHD. This non-profit operates through Foothills Academy and is supported by the Calgary Foundation. We're here to help!

NEW HEIGHTS SCHOOL & LEARNING SERVICES

Address: 2521 Dieppe Avenue SW
Phone: 403-240-1312
Email: info@newheightscalgary.com
Website: http://newheightscalgary.com

Our Kindergarten to Grade 12 school was created for students who have autism spectrum disorder or similar learning differences such as sensory integration difficulties, impairments in social interaction, and difficulties with emotional control and interpersonal skills as set out in each student's IPP.

PROVIDENCE

Phone: 403-255-5577
Email: info@providencechildren.com
Website: http://providencechildren.com

Providence offers two unique Alberta Education-funded program streams: those based in our own six schools across Calgary and those based in approved community preschools or child care programs (our LEARN Program). Both programs are designed to support children identified with a delay or disability from ages two years and eight months to six years old. To attend, a child must qualify for special education funding (Program Unit Funding (PUF)).

RUNDLE: ACADEMY, COLLEGE AND STUDIO

Phone: 403-291-3866
Email: contactus@rundle.ab.ca
Website: http://rundle.ab.ca

Rundle is a private, post-secondary preparatory, co-ed, day school. Small class sizes, an enriched curriculum, a personalized learning environment, and diverse co-curricular opportunities are pillars of our three distinct academic programs: the College (K to 12), Academy (4 to 12), and virtual Studio (7 to 10). Our Academy and Studio programs specialize in teaching students with diagnosed learning disabilities with or without ADHD.

Health, Wellness & Support

ABS PSYCHOLOGY

Phone: 587-894-PSYC (7792)
Email: abs.psychology@gmail.com

ABS Psychological Services was founded by Alexandra Suvanto, Registered Provisional Psychologist. She provides therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. Support for school staff is also offered, along with private assessments. Alexandra’s passion is helping young minds explore their world a little more clearly, allowing the chance for growth and change when ready.

ALBERTA ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRISTS

Phone: 1-800-272-8843
Website: http://optometrists.ab.ca

It’s not uncommon for parents to believe they will know if their child has a vision problem. However, vision and eye health issues can be hard to spot, particularly if there is a problem in only one eye. As 80 percent of learning is visual, annual comprehensive eye exams with your doctor of optometry are recommended and there is Alberta Health coverage available towards these eye exams. Use the “Find an Optometrist” search tool on our website to locate an optometrist close to you.

BABYTOOTH PEDIATRIC DENTAL PRACTICE

Phone: 403-873-1414
Email: info@babytooth.ca
Website: http://babytooth.ca

BabyTooth is the pediatric dental practice of Dr. Kari Badwi and her team specializing in dentistry for children at our office in the southeast Midnapore area of Calgary. While we are serious about providing high-quality dental care — with special pediatric training and experience working with children and their unique dental needs — we also inject a little fun along the way. Our goal is to help kids feel good about visiting the dentist and lay the foundation for good oral health over the course of their lifetimes. Now accepting new patients. No referral required.

JFS PARENT EDUCATION

Phone: 403-815-6509
Email: julie@juliefreedmansmith.com
Website: http://linktr.ee/julie.f.s

Julie offers parenting wisdom. Author, blogger, podcast host and parenting expert, Julie Freedman Smith has been mentoring parents across North America for 20+ years. Navigating parenting looks different now than it did a few years ago. “Julie will help you turn your family around. She is a game-changer!”

KIDS CONNECT PSYCHOLOGY

We focus on treating children under the age of ten with concerns such as: anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, aggression and learning difficulties. We counsel parents and educators in learning tools and strategies so they can effectively support the children in their lives.

LEARNING DISABILITIES & ADHD NETWORK

Phone: 403-630-1616
Website: http://ldadhdnetwork.ca

The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network provides free resources and helpful, reliable information for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as for those who live, play, and work with them. The Network is a collaborative group which fosters action towards meeting the needs of people with LD/ADHD. This non-profit operates through Foothills Academy and is supported by the Calgary Foundation. We're here to help!

MACDONALD PSYCHOLOGY GROUP

Address: 1167 Kensington Crescent NW
Email: info@complexlearners.com
Website: http://complexlearners.com

Dr. Macdonald and his team at Macdonald Psychology Group offer relationship-oriented counselling and assessment services for children, adolescents, and young adults. We work hard to ensure the best fit between the client and their therapist and we use high-quality assessment batteries to help parents really understand their child's profile. Areas we work in include anxiety, depression, social challenges, learning/ attention-related challenges, parenting, gifted complexities, and others. 

PSYCHED ABOUT KIDS

Phone: 403-629-4207
Email: joannap@psychedaboutkids.com
Website: http://psychedaboutkids.com

The Psyched About Kids philosophy is based on a heart-centred approach to parenting and uses strategies from the latest brain science research. A warm, supportive, and trusting relationship between caregiver and child, a consistently nurturing environment and stimulating interactions form the ultimate foundation for raising happy, successful children, youth and adults. We provide the knowledge, techniques and tools to take you down the parenting path in the most successful way possible.

SHELDON PSYCHOLOGY GROUP

Phone: 403-618-8288
Email: info@sheldonpsychology.com
Website: http://sheldonpsychology.com

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Supplies & Services

AMARANTH STORES

Address: Three locations in Calgary
Website: http://www.amaranthfoods.ca

Alberta grown since 1994, we at Amaranth Whole Foods have been fueled by our vision to create an inclusive health food store where making the best choice for your family's health and local communities go hand in hand.

BEANERS FUN CUTS FOR KIDS

At Beaners Fun Cuts, our experienced stylists give the whole family great hair in a fun-filled atmosphere. Maybe it’s the themed chairs, movie screens or the fun extras like braids, color spray or clipper art, but we love kids, and they love us. We also offer ear piercing, up-dos, specialty braiding, baby’s first haircut, and professional hair care products. Book online at one of our three Calgary locations. Experience our haircuts!

REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE

Address: Various locations in Calgary
Website: http://www.realcanadiansuperstore.ca

We bring you great prices on your favorite products and services all together under one roof. Discover our great quality and variety of foods, stylish products for your home, and a complete pharmacy to serve all of your family’s needs

Fall Class & Program - Animals & Nature

CALGARY REPTILE PARTIES

Since 2008, Calgary Reptile Parties has provided quality educational reptile programming for birthday parties, events, schools, summer camps, and more.

YYC NATURE & EDUCATION CENTRE

Address: 2 - 1381 Hastings Crescent SE
Phone: 403-457-2202
Email: yycnaturecentre@gmail.com
Website: http://www.yycnaturecentre.com

The YYC Nature & Education Centre offers curated private experiences, classes, day camps and more. Pre-registration is required. Meet a variety of exotic animals including birds, snakes, chinchillas, turtles and more! Contact us today to experience the YYC Nature and Education Centre!

Fall Class & Program - The Arts

ALBERTA BALLET SCHOOL

Whether trying dance for the first time or seeking top-level training for your aspiring dancer, Alberta Ballet School, the official training school of Alberta Ballet, has programs for all ages and levels of experience. All classes are delivered in a fun and engaging studio environment with qualified instructors and live accompaniment. Alberta Ballet School is the top choice for ballet instruction in Calgary.

ALIKI’S ART HOUSE

ASYLUM FOR ART

Phone: 403-969-7257
Email: info@asylumforart.ca
Website: http://www.asylumforart.ca

Asylum for Art offers group classes, one-on-one lessons and clinics for all ages and interests. Our qualified and dedicated instructors can guide you through your journey to achieve your goals. Whether they are to start your child off on the right musical journey with dedicated preschool classes, educational and fun childhood experiences, youth mentorship, to become a professional musician, or just as an adult hobbyist or weekend warrior, there are a lot of choices for every age and interest.

CALGARY CHILDREN’S CHOIR

CALGARY YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE

Calgary Young People’s Theatre is proud to present our exciting lineup of Fall and Winter Drama Classes for youth ages four to 17! Join us as we explore exciting theatrical techniques and skills through various dramatic exercises and games. Our classes provide a unique opportunity for kids to build confidence and teamwork skills, all while having fun!

CANTARÉ CHILDREN’S CHOIR

Come sing with us… More than music… a place to be you! Come sing with the Cantaré Children’s Choir! Boys and girls aged six to 18 are invited to join one of our four award-winning ensembles, led by Catherine Glaser-Climie. Concerts, tours, retreats, and much more. We offer a combination of online and in-person instruction to provide an exceptional music experience. Includes ensemble work, small groups, and one-on-one coaching.

CHINOOK SCHOOL OF MUSIC (CSM)

Private Lessons: At CSM, students of all ages enjoy lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, cello, flute, ukulele, drums, saxophone, and theory in studio, online, and in home settings. Music Kids is Chinook School of Music’s early childhood music program for ages six months to five years. Our modern approach to music education integrates scientific research supporting the positive role that music plays on brain development. Classes incorporate singing, movement, and instrument play. Children experience a joyful and nurturing learning environment while developing fundamental music skills.

CHRYSANTHEMA SCHOOL OF VIOLIN

CORNERSTONE MUSIC CAFE

Phone: 403-278-3070
Email: lessons@cornerstonemusic.ca
Website: http://www.cornerstonemusic.ca

Welcome to Cornerstone Music Cafe, where music and community intertwine. Our diverse music program offers lessons and group classes for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy artisanal coffee in our cozy cafe while being serenaded by live performances and open mic nights. Our talented instructors bring their passion and expertise to guide you on your musical journey. Join us and experience the harmonious blend of music, community, and artistic growth at Cornerstone Music Cafe.

CREATIVE EXPRESSION DANCE ACADEMY

Address: 253220 Bearspaw Road
Phone: 403-809-6931
Email: admin@creative-expression.ca
Website: http://www.creative-expression.ca

Located two minutes west of northwest Calgary, our family-oriented studio is perfect for recreational and competitive dancers. Our small class size affords optimal learning in a nurturing environment. We offer full-year classes in all genres and sessional classes for adults, homeschool students, and preschoolers.

FREE HOUSE DANCE PLUS LTD.

Phone: 403-282-0555
Email: fhdp@telusplanet.net
Website: http://www.freehousedance.com

Dance is serious fun at Free House Dance Plus where we welcome, engage, and inspire all ages - kids, teens, and adults. With a credible reputation in the dance community spanning 35 years, our professional instructors provide everyone with a fun, educational, high-calibre, and safe dance experience. Jazz, tap, ballet, modern, hip hop, musical theatre, lyrical, acrodance, flamenco, Bollywood, Latin styles, dance beats, aerial fusion, Zumba, Yamuna body rolling, West African drumming, and more!

H/W SCHOOL OF BALLET

Phone: 403-474-0818
Email: info@hwballet.com
Website: http://www.hwballet.com

Share the joy of dance through full-day programming in a fun, engaging class atmosphere. Classes start from two-and-a-half years old in our Storybook Ballet Class. Taught by former professional dance instructors, including Alberta Ballet superstar Yukichi Hattori, students receive training in a variety of styles including ballet, contemporary, character, stretch, and strength! H/W is also proud to bring exciting special guest teachers that have reached the highest levels in their respective dancing fields. Don’t miss this great opportunity to deepen your love and understanding of dance while having a great time and making new friends. Calgary’s Top Choice Winner for best ballet school in 2021.

KODÁLY MUSIC EXPLORERS - CANTARÉ CHILDREN’S CHOIR

Phone: 403-685-1132
Email: catherine@cantarechildrenschoir.org
Website: http//www.cantarechildrenschoir.org

Kodály Music Explorers program for children ages three to seven offers a fun-filled approach to your child’s music development. Using the child’s own instrument, the voice, children learn songs, rhymes, and musical games to acquire knowledge, skills, and a love of music. You will be thrilled at how quickly your child can progress and parents have tons of fun, too!

LONG & MCQUADE MUSIC LESSONS CENTRES

Address: Calgary Chinook: 225 58 Avenue SE
Phone: 403-252-8506
Email: calgarychinooklessons@long-mcquade.com
Website: http://www.long-mcquade.com/lessons/Alberta/Calgary
Address: Calgary East: 3404 5 Avenue NE
Phone: 587-296-6648
Email: calgaryeastlessons@long-mcquade.com
Website: http://www.long-mcquade.com/lessons/Alberta/Calgary_East
Address: Calgary Royal Vista: 10 Royal Vista Drive NW
Phone: 587-794-3196
Email: calgaryroyalvistalessons@long-mcquade.com
Website: http://www.long-mcquade.com/lessons/Alberta/Calgary_North

Music lessons for every age, level, and style. At Long & McQuade, we believe every person is capable of acquiring the skills and knowledge required to make playing a musical instrument a rewarding activity. We have a wide variety of carefully-chosen professional instructors offering year-round music lessons and a variety of summer programs. In-studio and online video lessons available.

MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY CONSERVATORY

Address: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Phone: 403-440-6821
Email: conservatory@mtroyal.ca
Website: http://www.mru.ca/conservatory

Find your tune with the Mount Royal University Conservatory! World-class music, speech arts and drama education for every age and every stage, right here in Calgary. Programs include private lessons, group classes, orchestras, ensembles, choirs and advanced performance-based programs.

MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY CONSERVATORY CHILDREN’S CHOIR PROGRAM

The Mount Royal University Children’s Choirs seek to educate and develop the musicianship of our singers while also exposing them to the creative and imaginative possibilities that performing arts can provide. Each ensemble undertakes suitably challenging and quality repertoire, meaningful collaborations, and impactful performances. Ariel choir for singers in Kindergarten. Arietta choir for singers in Grades 1 to 4. Arioso choir for singers in Grade 5 to 9. Join us Wednesdays in September for our open rehearsals.

MUSICWORKS CANADA

Address: 240 - 5149 Country Hills Boulevard NW
Phone: 403-680-7271
Email: info@musicworkscanada.com
Website: http://www.musicworkscanada.com

Musicworks Canada is the largest music-centered academy in Canada with global outreach programs in Africa and Asia to share our love of music worldwide. We offer a range of lessons, maintenance, and retail services, as well as AI-driven math tutoring and coding programs in partnership with SPRIX, a Japanese education firm. These programs use deep learning algorithms to identify weak areas and create personalized curricula to improve fundamental learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Our expanded offerings have made us an all-inclusive education academy.

PAINT UR ART OUT

PURE MOTION DANCE COMPANY

Phone: 403-452-5722
Email: info@puremotiondance.ca
Website: http://www.puremotiondance.ca

Come for class, stay for community! Preschool dance classes ages two and up. Our playful program develops physical coordination, coordination of the senses, and the coordination of mental processes. Regular participation in dance classes is proven to help children develop their confidence as they try new things, practice skills, and experience success. Contact us for a tour of our state-of-the-art 6,400-square-foot facility in Walden and claim a free trial class today.

STEAMOJI - CALGARY WEST, CALGARY NORTHWEST & CALGARY NORTH

Phone: 236-997-1529
Website: http://www.steamoji.com

Technological change is accelerating. Steamoji is a STEM/STEAM maker academy for children ages five to 18 that trains builders, makers, inventors and entrepreneurs. Our 400-hour Build to Solve™ curriculum complements and enriches children’s school studies by exposing them to new technologies in fabrication, physical computing, engineering and digital arts. With these foundational skills, students are then challenged with problems and encouraged to imagine, create and improve their own solutions.

STORYBOOK THEATRE

Phone: 403-216-0808, Ext. 2
Email: theatreschool@storybooktheatre.org
Website: http://www.storybooktheatre.org

For over 42 years, StoryBook Theatre has been entertaining families from all over Calgary with our award-winning professional, quality shows. We also provide a year-round theatre school for children ages six to 17, which is designed to develop acting skills, self-confidence, teamwork, and stagecraft abilities. Our summer theatre school programs include one-week-long summer theatre camps and our popular Summer Spotlight program.

VIN GOGH PAINT SIP STUDIO

Address: 7160 Fisher Street SE
Phone: 403-475-4644
Email: info@vingogh.ca
Website: http://www.vingogh.ca

Vin Gogh Paint Sip Studio is for creating and connecting. We offer birthday parties for all ages, date night, girls night out, fundraisers, team building, and more. We offer painting parties for all of life’s celebrations. Book your event at our studio, or have us come to you. We lead you through step by step. This is fun art for all ages and stages. You keep the art, we clean up the mess!

YOUTH SINGERS OF CALGARY (YSC)

Phone: 403-234-9549
Email: yscadmin@youthsingers.org
Website: http://www.youthsingers.org

Sing! Dance! Act! Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC) is a vibrant performing arts company and an exceptional education program that encompasses singing, dancing, and theatre arts for ages three-and-a-half to adult. We also offer performing arts-based PD-day, spring, and summer camps for Grades 1 to 6, as well as programming for those with cognitive delays. No matter your age or musical experience, YSC has a program for you.

Fall Class & Program - Sports, Recreation & Clubs

BANFF NORQUAY

School’s in for winter, from the bunny slopes to the big mountain! Ski and snowboard lessons, and programs for three to 16-year-olds including early season and holiday camps. Programs fill up fast, so book now!

BETHEL 23 JOB’S DAUGHTERS

Phone: 403-807-3831
Website: http://www.bethel23yyc.com

Creating confident young women in your community. Bethel 23 Job’s Daughters is a youth leadership group for girls ages 10 to 20 years. We help girls grow and learn life skills, such as leadership, teamwork, community service, public speaking, and self-confidence in a supportive environment and become leaders of tomorrow. We encourage fun, friendship, leadership, love of family and country, community service, scholarship opportunities, and self-confidence.

CALGARY AQUABELLES

CITY OF CALGARY RECREATION

Address: Various Locations
Phone: 403-268-3800
Website: http://www.calgary.ca/recreation

With our assortment of affordable classes for all ages and abilities, you’re sure to find a fit for every family member. We have over 40 facilities for exploring new active and creative classes, making connections, and developing new skills and interests in a safe and inclusive environment. City of Calgary fall classes are good for  you and kids too. Plan your fall activities early at calgary.ca/recreation.

EPIC FENCING CLUB

Phone: 403-685-3733
Email: info@epicfencing.ca
Website: http://www.epicfencing.ca

Epic Fencing Club is hosting three six-week Intro to Fencing programs for kids and adults this fall! Practices will focus on fencing skills such as footwork, bladework, and strategy, and include games to develop physical literacy and cooperation. The Intro to Fencing fee includes a fencing glove! Youth fencing seven to 15 years old is $315 for six weeks; see the website for more details on class times, frequency and adult program information.

FLIP FACTORY

Phone: 403-265-2656
Email: flipfactoryyyc@gmail.com
Website: http://www.flip-factory.com

Flip Factory offers classes in gymnastics, trampoline, circus, parkour and ninja warrior training. We welcome toddlers through to adults and beginners to professionals. We also do birthday parties, sleepovers, school field trips, cross training for skiers, snowboarders and dancers, summer camps and drop-in for tots. We’re centrally located and easy to reach from Deerfoot Trail and 32 Avenue Connector NE. There’s something for everyone in your family at Flip!

GLENMORE GYMNASTICS CLUB

Address: 6404 6A Street SE
Phone: 403-251-3469
Email: info@glenmoregymnastics.ca
Website: http://www.glenmoregymnastics.ca

Join us for some gymnastics fun at our new facility! Registration is ongoing with new monthly intakes. Our programs begin with Active Start for the little ones aged two to five, Cangym age six and up, and Acro aged four and up. We also offer Kids Night Out, day camps, and drop-ins. Conveniently located by Hotel Blackfoot. Learn more at glenmoregymnastics.ca.

MASTER RIM’S TAEKWONDO

Address: 1102 288 St. Moritz Drive SW
Phone: 1-844-342-1998
Email: masterrimtkd@gmail.com
Website: http://www.masterrim.com

Master Rim’s Taekwondo is the leading provider of Martial Arts in Alberta with world-renowned instructors and programs. Our programs teach discipline, focus, commitment, and the values of hard work and self-control. Led by Canadian National Team Head Coach, Master Seoungmin Rim. We’re dedicated to helping students become the best they can be! We guarantee, learning Taekwondo at Master Rim’s is truly rewarding with benefits that last a lifetime.

MNP COMMUNITY & SPORT CENTRE

Phone: 403-233-8393
Email: info@mnpcentre.com
Website: http://www.mnpcentre.com

Keep the kids active in the pool with group swim lessons starting at four months or check out private lessons offering a more customized approach. For more advanced swimmers, check out our Sea Dragons Swim and Lifesaving Clubs or older kids may be ready to train to become a lifeguard. In our Active Living program, preschoolers ages two to five will learn through hands-on activities in all areas of our spacious facility – gym, pool, park, and classroom. PD Camps keep kids ages five to 12 busy exploring different sports and games, plus some time in the pool during those days off from school. New this winter, Active Energizers, a six-week program designed with inclusivity in mind for children ages five to 12 and of all abilities.

PAPERNY FAMILY JCC

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVING CLUB

Rocky Mountain Diving Club (RMDC) offers recreational Learn-to-Dive and, pre-competitive programs for all ages. Our goal is to provide quality technical springboard and platform diving instruction at the introductory level in a safe, controlled, and fun environment. We incorporate trampoline and dry board training, as well as dry land strength and flexibility conditioning into all lessons.

SLS FAMILY SPORTS CENTRE

Phone: 403-932-1635
Email: info@slsfsc.com
Website: http://www.slsfamilysportscentre.com

With 350,000 square feet of space and over 15,000 weekly users, the Spray Lake Sawmills Centre is a tremendous facility for all members of the community and surrounding area. SLS Centre includes three NHL Size Ice Surfaces, Jayman BUILT Aquatic Centre, and many spray features that will give your children hours of entertainment!

TRICO CENTRE FOR FAMILY WELLNESS

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY KINESIOLOGY

VIVO FOR HEALTHIER GENERATIONS

Address: 1950 Country Village Link NE
Phone: 403-532-1013
Email: guestservices@vivo.ca
Website: http://www.vivo.ca

Skate, swim, dance, climb, create, connect, and explore. Come in from the cold for family fun at Vivo with a wide variety of unique and innovative programs and activities for parents and children alike. Get active, get healthy, and do it together! Visit vivo.ca and discover your passion today!

WINSPORT

Phone: 403-247-5452
Email: info@winsport.ca
Website: http://www.winsport.ca

YMCA OF CALGARY

Address: Multiple locations
Email: info@ymcacalgary.org
Website: http://www.YMCACalgary.org

YMCA Calgary is committed to helping our city’s children be healthier and more connected so they can reach their full potential. We operate six health and wellness facilities, six licensed child care centres, two outdoor camp sites, and over 60 community-based locations serving all quadrants of the city. We deliver programs, services, and opportunities to help the Calgary community connect with others, build lifelong skills, and keep active and healthy.

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