2022

FREE community outdoor

summer programs
Looking for some fun, FREE activities for children, youth and families this
summer? These safe, supervised programs are great for making new friends
and learning new activities.

Visit calgary.ca/free to see what’s available in your area.

2022
FREE community outdoor summer programs

Youth programs
LEAD | youth 11 - 17 years
LEAD is The City of Calgary’s leadership certification program. Youth will learn
to develop and practice leadership skills while earning credibility, recognition
and opportunities in the community that will strengthen their leadership skills.
Participants are required to complete 20 hours of practicum experience that
will enhance their skills further in a hands-on practical way. Pre-registration is
required. Register online at calgary.ca/free or call 403.268.3800.

LEAD 2.0 | youth 11 - 17 years

LEAD 2.0 is The City’s next step leadership program for youth. Graduates of
LEAD can enhance their leadership skills, exercise their critical thinking, develop
job skills, and discover the positive impact they can have in their community.
Participants must have completed LEAD or Nature LEAD to be eligible to register
for the program. Pre-register online at calgary.ca/free or call 403.268.3800.

Nature LEAD | youth 11 - 17 years

This youth leadership certification program allows youth to learn, develop and
practice their leadership skills, all with an emphasis on nature. Participants are
required to complete 20 hours of volunteer experience that will further their skills
in a hands-on way to receive the certificate. Pre-registration is required. Register
online at calgary.ca/free or call 403.268.3800.

Youth Job Skillz | youth 13 - 16 years

Do you want to earn a training certificate and build your resume? Want to dive
deeper into employable skills and discover ways to set yourself apart from the
rest? Join our FREE youth program to learn about working with children in your
community and using your skills to have fun. If you are 13 to 16 years old, this
program is for you. Pre-register online at calgary.ca/free or call 403.268.3800.

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Youth programs

LEAD | youth 11 - 17 years

LEAD is The City of Calgary’s leadership certification program. Youth will learn to
develop and practice leadership skills while earning credibility, recognition and
opportunities in the community that will strengthen their leadership skills. Participants
are required to complete 20 hours of practicum experience that will enhance their
skills further in a hands-on practical way. Pre-registration is required. Register online at
calgary.ca/free or call 403.268.3800.

LEAD 2.0 | youth 11 - 17 years

LEAD 2.0 is The City’s next step leadership program for youth. Graduates of LEAD can
enhance their leadership skills, exercise their critical thinking, develop job skills, and
discover the positive impact they can have in their community. Participants must have
completed LEAD or Nature LEAD to be eligible to register for the program. Pre-register
online at calgary.ca/free or call 403.268.3800.

Youth Job Skillz | youth 13 – 16 years

Do you want to earn a training certificate and build your resume? Want to dive deeper
into employable skills and discover ways to set yourself apart from the rest? Join our
FREE youth program to learn about working with children in your community and using
your skills to have fun. If you are 13 to 16 years old, this program is for you. Pre-register
online at calgary.ca/free or call 403.268.3800.

Date/Days Activity/Time Location/Address

July 4 – 15 LEAD MARLBOROUGH PARK
Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Marlborough Park Community Association
6021 Madigan Dr. N.E.
Barcode: 61176
July 4 – 15 Youth Job Skillz RANCHLANDS
Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ranchlands Community Association
7713 Ranchview Dr. N.W.
Barcode: 61184
July 18 – 29 Youth Job Skillz MARTINDALE
Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Genesis Centre
7555 Falconridge Boulevard N.E.
Barcode: 61182
July 18 – 29 LEAD CRANSTON
Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dr. George Stanley School
585 Cranston Dr. S.E.
Barcode: 61177
August 2 – 12 LEAD 2.0 SILVER SPRINGS
Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Silver Springs Community Association
5720 Silver Ridge Dr. N.W.
Barcode: 61180

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Date/Days Activity/Time Location/Address

August 2 – 12 Youth Job Skillz MCKENZIE TOWNE
Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. McKenzie Towne Church
7 McKenzie Towne Gate S.E.
Barcode: 61183
August 15 – 26 Youth Job Skillz WILDWOOD
Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wildwood Community Association
4411 Spruce Dr. S.W.
Barcode: 61181
August 15 – 26 LEAD SHAWNESSY
Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Samuel W. Shaw School
115 Shannon Dr. S.W.
Barcode: 61179

Nature LEAD | youth 11 - 17 years

This youth leadership certification program allows youth to learn, develop and
practice their leadership skills, all with an emphasis on nature. Participants are
required to complete 20 hours of volunteer experience that will further their skills
in a hands-on way to receive the certificate. Pre-registration is required. Register
online at calgary.ca/free or call 403.268.3800.

Date/Days Activity/Time Location/Address

July 5 – 8 Nature LEAD INGLEWOOD
Tues. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary – Walker House
2425 9 Ave S.E.
Barcode: 60910
July 26 – 29 Nature LEAD INGLEWOOD
Tues. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary – Walker House
2425 9 Ave S.E.
Barcode: 60911
August 9 – 12 Nature LEAD SHEPARD
Tues. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ralph Klein Park
12350 84 St S.E.
Barcode: 60912
August 23 – 26 Nature LEAD SHEPARD
Tues. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ralph Klein Park
12350 84 St S.E.
Barcode: 60913

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2022
FREE community outdoor
summer programs

This year, you must pre-register for many of our programs. This helps us manage
the number of participants and provide appropriate levels of supervision. Please
stay home if you or your child is feeling unwell.

Please note, all programs are subject to rescheduling or cancellation based on

changes to Provincial public health orders and restrictions.

To find more info and to reserve your spot visit calgary.ca/free.

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