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Skating skills: summer day camp - kids (5 - 7 years)

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMaxWell Soccer Centre
Skating skills: summer day camp - kids (5 - 7 years)

About this event

Through games and activities on the ice, campers will learn basic skating skills such as standing, falling, pushing and stopping.?Camp activities may include trips to a local park, special guest visits and swim/water activities. The day will consist of: a skating lesson games and sports arts and crafts outdoor adventures, weather permitting Prerequisite: None Please bring: CSA approved hockey helmet, sharpened ice skates (we do not provide skate sharpening), gloves/mittens, a healthy lunch and snack, refillable water bottle, any necessary medication and weather appropriate clothing. Be prepared: Skate & Helmet Guidelines , Information about Helmets Video and Learn to Skate Program Video Forms/waivers: Day Camp Participant Information Form – available in the “My Forms” section of your Live and Play account , and Medication Permission and Record Form – Print only.

Time

9:00 AM

Tuesday • 7 hours

Venue

MaxWell Soccer Centre

Calgary, AB

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