It’s hard to believe another school year is behind us and warm summer days are ahead.
Although summer is something most of us look forward to, it can be a challenging time for working parents as they look for child care or ways to keep their kids busy.
Summer camps are a wonderful option as they provide educational, social and active opportunities for kids while you’re at work. For Airdrie parents, there are many half-day or full-day summer camps to choose from, run by local organizations, that have options to accommodate most budgets and schedules.
MackiMakes Art Studio is highly recommended by local moms for its artsy summer camps catered to specific age groups. Kids can unleash their creativity and artistic side through a variety of crafts, drawing and painting.
Airdrie Music Lessons has camps planned for the summer, as well, including piano, drumming and singing camps, as well as Taylor Swift- and Harry Potter-themed camps, with the option to add before and after care.
The Airdrie Boys and Girls Club (BGC) offers “kindie” camps for four and five year-olds throughout the summer, featuring a different theme each week. These camps include field trips to Butterfield Acres, Cobb’s Adventure Park, Big Box and Calaway Park. There will also be a water-themed camp at the Airdrie Spray Park.
The BGC will be running full-day camps for kids aged five to 12, as well, with weekly themes like “summerween,” carnival, pirate party and backyard blast, and which include a foam party, obstacle courses and scavenger hunts.
Meanwhile, Explosive Edge runs sports, hockey and goalie camps, while Ambition Performing Arts has camps geared towards different age groups, starting at just three years old. Elements Dance Co. offers a variety of camps as well, from ballet boot camp to tumbling lessons, and themes based on Wicked, Pixar and Mario.
Genesis Place is always a popular choice for summer camps, offering full- and half-day options with add-ons and payment plans. Camps include swimming and water activities at Genesis, as well as field trips to Bowness Park, Telus Spark Science Centre, the Calgary Zoo and Heritage Park.
Not all organizations had camp details finalized at press time, but they will be posting to their websites and social media accounts as they become available.
