Recreation Fee Assistance

Recreation Fee Assistance gives families or individuals living under the Low Income Cut Off limits the opportunity to participate in recreational activities for discounted rates up to 90% off a registered program and 75% off drop-in admissions or passes at City of Calgary Leisure Centres, Aquatic & Fitness Centres and Arenas. Acceptance into the program also gives you access to discounted rates at 28 partner organizations such as the Calgary Zoo, Telus Spark, VIVO, WP Puppet Theatre and YMCA.

Try something different. Spring/Summer recreation program registration begins March 3.

The City of Calgary’s Spring/Summer Recreation Program Guide offers hundreds of fun and affordable recreational opportunities to get you and your family more active, more often. Registered programs are offered at dozens of facilities located throughout the city, including summer day camps, swimming, skating, hockey, fitness, dance, martial arts, sports and more.  Registration for spring and summer begins March 3. To learn more and find a program that’s right for you, visit calgary.ca/register.

Tap into your creative side with The City of Calgary

Think you don’t have a creative bone in your body? Think again! We all have the ability to be creative and programs with The City of Calgary can help you find your inner artist. The City of Calgary is offering hundreds of artistic and creative programs for all ages, interests and abilities, allowing you to get more creative, more often. Performing and visual arts classes range from beginner drawing and painting for adults, to pre-school dance and ballet, clay classes for families, and even belly dancing for those looking for something a little different. Registration begins March 3. To tap into your inner artist and see which program is right for you, visit calgary.ca/register

The fun starts after the bell with Calgary AfterSchool

This school year the fun starts after the bell. After school programs are offered by The City of Calgary and its partners for FREE or low cost. Youth are provided positive, fun and supervised after school programs in schools, recreation buildings and community facilities across Calgary. Children and youth grades 1-12 can drop into a weekday program in their community and take part in a variety of activities from 3-6 p.m. Activities may include basketball, swimming, arts, leadership, skating, sports and much more. At Calgary AfterSchool, it’s more than just getting children and youth active. These programs are designed to stay productive, increase self-esteem and teach them skills that will follow them throughout their life. Learn more at calgary.ca/afterschool.