Activities & Fun
Check out the resources below to help keep you having fun, staying engaged and learning while at home!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary is committed to staying connected to the children, youth and families we work with during these uncertain times. Click through the below for activites, resources and tools from our BGCC staff as well as our community partners that you can use in your home.
If you are already a part of our programs, our Club leaders will be reaching out to you in regards to any additional support during our location closures. If you would like to speak to a leader from one of our locations directly please email: registrar@bgcc.ab.ca
Stay connected and follow us:
Community Clubs instagram: @bgccclubs
Youth Employment instagram: @bgccyouthemployment
BGCC Youth Programs instagram: @bgcc.youth
Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary
Check the drop-down lists below for resources, activities and tools for children aged 3 – 5 and for grades 1-6!
Physical Activity
Looking for things to do to stay active? Click below for some great resources on outside play, exercise, videos, and more!
Preschool and Kindergarten
Looking for things to do to get your little one active? Click below for some great resources on outside play, play along videos and more!
Check below for resources, activities and tools for children aged 3 – 5!
Outside Play – Going outside is recommended by Dr. Hinshaw as longas you’re practicing proper spacing (2 meters apart). Activities include: Nature Scavenger Hunt, sidewalk drawing, or obstacle courses
Yoga at Home – Check out Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube and see how flexible YOU can get!
Zumba at Home – Search for Zumba® Kids Choreography on YouTube and follow along.
Dancing at Home – Search for Just Dance Kids on Youtube and get ready to shake it up!
Indoor Activities – There are many resources out there for creative indoor fun, including on the Today’s Parent website.
City of Calgary – Staying active while at home with many resources for the whole family!
Elementary
Looking for things to do indoors and outdoors? Click below for some great resources on active play, play along videos and more!
Check below for resources, activities and tools for children grades 1 to 6!
Outside Play – Going outside is recommended by Dr. Hinshaw as longas you’re practicing proper spacing (2 meters apart). Activities include: Nature Scavenger Hunt, sidewalk drawing, or obstacle courses
Yoga at Home – Check out Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube and see how flexible YOU can get!
Zumba at Home – Search for Zumba® Kids Choreography on YouTube and follow along.
Dancing at Home – Search for Just Dance Kids on Youtube and get ready to shake it up!
Indoor Activities – There are many resources out there for creative indoor fun, including on the Today’s Parent website.
City of Calgary – Staying active while at home with many resources for the whole family!
Learning & Discovery
See below for reading resources, learning at home guides and online games to keep your kiddos brain stimulated all day!
Preschool and Kindergarten
See below for reading resources, learning at home guides and online games to keep your kiddos brain stimulated all day!
Check below for resources, activities and tools for children aged 3 – 5!
Reading Resources & Help for ages 3-5
ABCYA – Online educational games and activities for kids
Starfall – Online games and activities for kids
BrainPop – Educational resources with free access while schools are closed
Learning is fun and easy with these great resources from the City of Calgary!
Elementary
See below for reading resources, learning at home guides and online games to keep your kiddos brain stimulated all day!
Check below for resources, activities and tools for children grades 1 to 6!
ABCYA – Online educational games and activities for kids
Starfall – Online games and activities for kids
BrainPop – Educational resources with free access while schools are closed
Learning is fun and easy with these great resources from the City of Calgary!
Arts & Crafts
Need ideas for fun, easy crafts for your kiddo? Click below for resources and how to’s!
Preschool and Kindergarten
Need ideas for fun, easy crafts for your kiddo? Click below for resources and how to’s!
Check below for resources, activities and tools for children aged 3 – 5!
Browse Crafts by Topic at FirstPalette
Elementary
Need ideas for fun, easy crafts for your kiddo? Click below for resources and how to’s!
Check below for resources, activities and tools for children grades 1 to 6!
Browse Crafts by Topic at FirstPalette
Crafts with 3 Supplies or Less
Crafts and games on the City of Calgary website
Youth
Check below for resources, activities and tools for youth!
Homework Help- Online!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary is offering 1 on 1 homework support for youth online! Direct message our Youth Employment team on Instagram at @bgccyouth to book your spot. Available Tuesday and Thursdays between 11:00 am & 3:00 pm.
Employment Support- Online!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary is offering 1 on 1 employment support for youth online! Direct message our Youth Employment team on Instagram at @bgccyouthemployment to book your spot! Available Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Stampede Work Experience Program- Online
Community Partner Resources
Check below for resources, activities and tools from some of our friends in the community!
Digital Library!
Check out Calgary Public Librarys selection of digital eBooks and eAudiobooks here!
Calgary’s Child
Check out these indoor activites that will keep kids busy, happy and away for their screens!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada
So many great ideas and options for kids of all ages found here!
Family Fun- Calgary!
Check out the link below for a survival guide to staying at home from Family Fun Canada. Learn how to start your own home garden, the best educational websites, podcasts for the whole family and more!
City of Calgary Resources
Check out all the great links to at-home fun offered by the City of Calgary!
Alberta Health Services Resources
Some wonderful options for creating routines, fun activities, and expressing gratitude!
Esker Foundation Projects & Resources
While their physical space is temporarily closed, Esker is providing weekly online projects, and resources to create, and explore at home.