Summer Day Camps
The Dalhousie Community Centre is hosting many different summer programs for summer 2026! We were so thankful and excited to be able to offer so many options to the community and surrounding communities.
Licensed Summer Day Camps
Licensed Summer Day Camps are available at the Dalhousie Community Association through Dalhousie Out Of School Care (DOSC) for July and August.
Enrollment and Programming
- Camps are for children enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 6 (Current 2025 to 2026 school year).
- Subsidy & Affordability Grant Approved.
Camps include:
- Arts and Crafts
- Outdoor Games
- Field Trips and Special Guest Speakers
- Fun with friends
To register your child for Licensed Summer Day Camps we require a pre-registration form to be filled in.
Please fill in the Summer Camp PRE-REGISTRATION LINK
- You will be prompted to create an Amilia account if you do not have one already to complete the pre-registration for Licensed Summer Camps. Creating An Amilia Account and Adding in Family Members
Please provide all the info about your child so we can ensure our program can support your child at camp.
A DOSC employee will review your pre-registration in 2-3 business days and reach out.
If you have any questions about Licensed Summer Days Camps, please email doscdirector@dalhousiecalgary.ca
*Licensed Summer Day Camps through DOSC all require a DCA Membership. Please visit MEMBERSHIP
Withdrawal
Families will have until Friday, May 29th, 2026 (6:00pm) to withdraw from summer camp/program services penalty free. Any withdrawals received AFTER May 29th, 2026, will be charged a “Holding Fee” of 50% of the total balance owing in camp fees.
For further questions regarding withdrawal after May 29th, kindly send an email to the DOSC Director at doscdirector@dalhousiecalgary.ca and it will be forwarded to our General Manager for discretionary review.
DCA Summer Day Camp - Non-licensed
Music Theatre Day Camp – Fractured Fairy Tales – August 10 – August 14- For more information, visit the Fractured Fairy Tales Music Theatre Camp page
Fractured Fairy Tales—a fun musical play where classic fairy tales get completely mixed up! Campers will bring a brand-new musical play to life, filled with familiar characters, unexpected twists, catchy songs, and plenty of laughs. Through singing, acting, movement, and teamwork, participants will build confidence, creativity, and performance skills while working together toward a final show.
Other Summer Camps being offered by local companies at the DCA (list will change as more is added)
Mad Science Summer Camps
Polyglots Summer Camps
Explore the world through language and play! Our engaging and interactive Polyglots Language Camps run from July 20 to 24 and July 27 to 31, 2026, at the Dalhousie Community Association. For more information and registration, visit Polyglots.ca.
Why Choose Polyglots Language Camps?
• Immersive language learning in Spanish and French.
• Fun, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Le café
La cathédrale
Rhythms of Cuba with Vivo
Dia de los Muertos
Exceptional Abilities Summer Camps (more info to come)
At Exceptional Abilities Educational Consultation & Tutoring, our Inclusive Summer Day Camps provide neurodiverse children with enriching social, academic, and recreational experiences in a structured and accommodating environment. Our programs are designed to be engaging and supportive, ensuring that every child feels included, challenged, and empowered.