Children's Recreation Programs and Services
The City of Edmonton Recreation Centres offer opportunities for your children to explore our facilities at their own pace. We have a variety of drop-in, registered, parented, and non-parented programs and services available.
Preschool Registered Programs and Camps (Ages 1-5)
Parented preschool programs allow you to engage and participate in the activities with your 1-5 year old. Non -parented programs are for the 3.5-5 year old. All preschool programs focus on providing opportunities to have fun through play and movement developing their physical, social and emotional skills independently.
Throughout the summer months, day camps are available for children ages 3 ½ - 12. Your child will participate in team activities, crafts, sports, swimming, and much more.
Children’s Registered Programs and Camps (Ages 6-12)
Our programs focus on making movement fun! We create exciting opportunities for your child to be active for life. Our staff are trained in a range of activities that are age appropriate regardless of previous attendance and skill.
Day camps are available for children ages 6-12 during Winter Break, Spring Break, and Teacher’s Convention. Your child will participate in team activities, crafts, sports, swimming, and much more.
Family Drop-In Programs (Ages 8+)
We offer Zumba or Yoga drop in class designed for children and parents to enjoy together.
Family drop in programs are located at:
- Clareview Community Recreation Centre
- Londonderry Leisure Centre
- The Meadows Community Recreation Centre
- Terwillegar Recreation Centre
School Partnerships & Programs
Physical literacy and positive recreational experiences lead to a healthier, happier life. Through participating in our school programs, students gain confidence to stay Active for Life.
We encourage schools to choose from our diverse program options. The appropriate grade level, cost, and program description is included. All bookings must be made one month in advance.
Indoor Playgrounds & Playspaces
Indoor Playgrounds
Enjoy our drop-in indoor playground where children can climb, slide, hang, and race through a 2 storey play structure. Regular children's admission will be charged for the indoor playground. Children must wear a wristband while in the Playground. Wristbands will also give them access to other applicable areas i.e. swimming or kids drop-in programs.
Our indoor playgrounds are located at:
- Clareview Community Recreation Centre
- The Meadows Community Recreation Centre
- O'Leary Fitness and Leisure Centre
- Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre
Indoor Playspaces
Indoor Play Spaces are great for children and caregivers who want to climb, slide, balance and roll their way to an active, fun experience with the opportunity to interact with other children. Regular children's admission will be charged for the indoor playground. Children must wear a wristband while in the Play space. Wristbands will also give them access to other applicable areas i.e. swimming or kids drop-in programs.
Our Indoor play spaces are located at:
Preschool Wheels
Don’t let the cold weather stop your kids from being active! Now they can ride their wheels indoors!
Preschool Wheels is offered at Kinsmen Sports Centre
Birthday Parties & Celebrations
Create the perfect custom birthday event! Rent a space at one of our recreation facilities to host your own birthday party, then choose from one of our Physical Activity options and have an instructor lead your group through an action-packed hour of activity in one of our multi-purpose rooms, gymnasiums, or field house spaces.
Recreation and Physical Activity Birthday Parties
Childminding (Kids Den)
Child minding is available to facility patrons for up to 2.5 hours. On weekdays, childminding is available for children ages 0 - first day of grade 1. On evenings and weekends, childminding is available for children ages 0-11. Parents / guardians are required to complete a registration form during their first visit. Registration forms are available in the Kids Den (child minding room).
Childminding is available at the following locations:
- Clareview Community Recreation Centre
- Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre
- Kinsmen Sports Centre
- The Meadows Community Recreation Centre
- Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre
For More Information
| Online | Contact 311 Online |
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| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| TTY | 780-944-5555 |
| 311@edmonton.ca |
