Whats Up Calgary
Kids and teens will grow their confidence and self-esteem through leadership training. They will develop skills that will help them: become more involved in the community be involved in new opportunities and activities develop meaningful relationships enhance resumes and scholarship applications Prerequisites: None Please bring: Comfortable weather-appropriate clothing, pen, notebook, water bottle, snacks Forms/waivers: Program Participant Information Form
Time
10:30 PM
Thursday • 2h 30m
Venue
Optimist Arena
Optimist Arena
Friday, July 17, 2026 • 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Campers will learn to play a variety of field sports that will improve their movement and leadership skills.?Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and water activities.?The day will consist of: field sports (ultimate frisbee, soccer, ball hockey, lacrosse and flag football) games arts and crafts outdoor adventures, weather permitting Prerequisite: None Please bring: A healthy lunch and snack, refillable water bottle, any necessary medication, and weather appropriate clothing. Forms/waivers: Day Camp Participant Information Form available in the My Forms...
Venue: Optimist Arena
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Campers will learn to play a variety of field sports that will improve their movement and leadership skills.?Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and water activities.?The day will consist of: field sports (ultimate frisbee, soccer, ball hockey, lacrosse and flag football) games arts and crafts outdoor adventures, weather permitting Prerequisite: None Please bring: A healthy lunch and snack, refillable water bottle, any necessary medication, and weather appropriate clothing. Forms/waivers: Day Camp Participant Information Form available in the My Forms...
Venue: Optimist Arena
Thursday, July 30, 2026 • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
If you require additional care for your kid before or after summer day camps, pre and/or post-care is available. Pre-care is from 8 - 9 a.m. and post-care is from 4 - 5 p.m. Kids will take part in low-energy games or independent activities. Only available at specific locations at an additional cost. You must be registered for a day camp prior to program start. Prerequisite: Registered in a day camp Please bring: Refillable water bottle and any necessary medication Forms/waivers: Day Camp Participant Information Form available in the My Forms section of your Live and Play account , and M...
Venue: Optimist Arena
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
If you require additional care for your kid before or after summer day camps, pre and/or post-care is available. Pre-care is from 8 - 9 a.m. and post-care is from 4 - 5 p.m. Kids will take part in low-energy games or independent activities. Only available at specific locations at an additional cost. You must be registered for a day camp prior to program start. Prerequisite: Registered in a day camp Please bring: Refillable water bottle and any necessary medication Forms/waivers: Day Camp Participant Information Form available in the My Forms section of your Live and Play account , and M...
Venue: Optimist Arena
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Learn the four components of water rescue, which are judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification. You will be introduced to lifesaving skills such as: tows and carries various defense and release methods for rescues of conscious and unconscious victims stroke efficiency and endurance being certified in CPR-C and AED Prerequisite: Bronze Star or 13 years old Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None
Venue: North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
Friday, March 20, 2026 • 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Through classroom learning and practical experience with other participants, you will learn the skills necessary to become a certified aquatic fitness instructor. Full attendance is required and a practical exam must be passed for certification. Topics covered include: principles of exercising in water effects of exercising in water on body movement safety in water teaching and leadership skills Prerequisite: Fitness Alberta® Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise Please bring: Swimsuit, towel, pen, notebook, water bottle, snacks and lunch/dinner Forms/waivers: None
Venue: North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
You will learn lifesaving techniques that will allow you to teach Swim for Life® swimming lessons, Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses. You will: learn lifesaving techniques including First Aid and CPR be introduced to leadership and teaching skills take part in practical training Prerequisite: 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher (candidates must present this award on the first day of the course). Apprenticeship: In course. This course requires 100% attendance and participation to complete. Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None
Venue: North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Become a certified lifeguard through in-pool and classroom learning. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification. You will: expand on the skills and judgement learned in Bronze Cross practice lifesaving techniques take part in rescue training Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and current Intermediate First Aid certifications Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None
Venue: North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre