School Closure Day Camps
The City of Red Deer is here to support families who may need childcare on short notice. In response to the current disruption to the school schedule, we are offering a limited number of School Closure Day Camps for children aged 5 to 12 years, designed to provide a safe, active, and engaging experience while school is out.
Our Arts & Recreation teams have worked quickly and thoughtfully to prepare day camps that prioritize children's well-being. These camps are led by trained, caring staff and are filled with fun, movement, and creativity to help children thrive even during unexpected changes to their routine.
Families can register for single days or for the full week, depending on their needs.
A limited number of spaces are available in School Closure Day Camps at the following facilities:
- Collicutt Centre
- G.H. Dawe Community Centre
- Michener Aquatic Centre
- Culture Services/Intermediate School
If school closures continue, registration for each new week will begin on the Wednesday prior, at 12 noon.
Should schools reopen, School Closure Day Camps will no longer be required, and will therefore be cancelled.
We’re here to help ensure that families have a reliable, high-quality childcare option at their fingertips. The City remains committed to providing responsive, community-focused support.
Register for School Closure Day Camps here
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School's Out Day Camps Frequently Asked Questions
Camps will be offered at four locations across the city to ensure accessibility for as many families as possible. Camp locations include:
- Collicutt Centre
- G.H. Dawe Community Centre
- Michener Aquatic Centre
- Culture Services/Intermediate School
The City is prepared to remain responsive and flexible to community needs.
If school closures end, School Closure Day Camps will be cancelled and City of Red Deer programming will revert to standard offerings.
If needed, each new week of School Closure Day Camps will open for registration on the Wednesday prior at 12 noon on Look ‘n Book.
If school closures are in effect, registration for each subsequent week of camps will open on Wednesdays at 12 noon.
Registration is available online on Look ‘n Book. Camps are available as single-day registration, giving families the option to register only for the days they need.
While these camps are not based on specific themes like our summer offerings, they are designed to keep children engaged, active, and having fun. Led by trained and caring instructors, camp days will include a variety of games, crafts, physical activity, creative play, and social time, all within a safe and supervised environment.
Camps are available in full-day options at the Collicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre and Culture Services/Intermediate School, and half-day options at the Michener Aquatic Centre.
All camps are designed to be playful, active, and engaging for school-aged children.
We are not offering preschool camp options. However, there are limited spots available in off-site childminding at both the Collicutt Centre and G.H. Dawe Community Centre. To book off-site childminding, children must be at least 18 months of age, and reservations must be made in advance.
- Collicutt Centre: 403-358-7537
- G.H. Dawe Community Centre: 403-358-7537
More information can be found at reddeer.ca/Childminding.
| Facility | Camp Hours | Cost |
| Collicutt Centre | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $48.45 |
| Collicutt Centre | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $40.00 |
| Culture Services/ Intermediate School |
8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. | $42.00 |
| G.H. Dawe Community Centre |
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $48.45 |
| G.H. Dawe Community Centre |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $40.00 |
| Michener Aquatic Centre | 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $27.00 |
| Michener Aquatic Centre | 12:30 – 5 p.m. | $24.25 |
In the event of extended school closures, camp information and registration will follow this schedule:
- Fridays: Updated camp details will be posted on Look 'n Book for programs starting 10 days later or beyond.
- Wednesdays at noon: Registration will open for the upcoming week’s camps, if needed.
Given the uncertain nature of the situation, we’ve introduced a flexible cancellation policy specific to these camps:
- If schools reopen during the School Closure Day Camps, the remaining days of camp will be cancelled, and families will receive either:
- A credit for the unused days placed on their account, or
- A full refund for the remaining value, processed within 5 business days.
- No withdrawal fee will be applied
- If schools remain closed, but a family chooses to withdraw their child for other reasons, a 10% withdrawal fee may apply. The remaining value will be refunded or credited within 5 business days.
This policy is designed to reflect the changing nature of school schedules while still supporting parents in making flexible plans for their children.