Youth Programs
WHCA’s youth programs help kids build confidence, develop life skills, stay active, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment. Check out our all year round programs and seasonal offerings to keep busy from January - December!
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All Year Around
| *Sports + Physical Activity | |||||
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| Program | Age | Hosted | When | ||
| West Hillhurst Skate Club | Providing instruction to skaters aged 3 to adult, it is the mission of WHSC to provide programs that allow skaters to develop fundamental skating skills while supporting goal-achievement and creativity in a positive, safe, and fun skating environment. | All ages | West Hillhurst Skate Club | Varies | Enroll Now |
| Northwest Warriors Hockey | Northwest Warriors exists to provide an enjoyable, rewarding hockey experience to participants where they can develop a strong sense of community while growing socially, physically, and emotionally. | All ages | Northwest Warriors Hockey | Varies | Enroll Now |
| JKA Karate (jkaiwayama) | Beginner & Intermediate Karate classes for youth — build strength, focus, and skill. | All Ages | Jkaiwayama | Tuesday + Fridays: 5 - 5:45pm | Enroll Now |
| Sportball | Sportball Methodology is designed to support three key areas of early childhood development. Sport skills, pro-social skills, and motor skills | 16 month – 6yrs Co-ed | Sportball | Varies | Enroll Now |
| Triple Meg Soccer | We support our participants to become better, not only at soccer but at fair play, teamwork, sportsmanship and respect – those are the values of Triple Meg. | 3-10yrs Co-ed | Triple Meg | Varies | Enroll Now |
| Calgary Roller Derby Jr. | We build confidence and facilitate empowerment as we prepare the next generation of Calgary’s derby players. Calgary Junior Roller Derby (CJRD) is open to skaters of all genders | 6-17 Co-ed | Calgary Roller Derby | Varies | Enroll Now |
| Breakaway Hockey & Ringette Development | Breakaway has over 100 years of specific power skating and hockey/ringette knowledge and we have the best in class group of instructors. | All ages | Breakaway Skating | Varies | Enroll Now |
| *Preschool + Daycare | |||||
| West Hillhurst Community Preschool 2026 - 2027 | Our parent-run, play-based preschool runs mornings and afternoons. | 3-5 yrs | WHCA | Mon/Wed/Fri AM Mon/Wed PM Tues/Thurs AM Tues/Thurs PM | Enroll Now |
| Summit Kids | Daycare, before and after school care, and early learning programs. | All ages | Summit Kids | Varies | Enroll Now |
| *Academic + Life Skills | |||||
| WOW Occupational Therapy | WOW Occupational Therapy is offering programs to support children with ADHD and similar presentations. Limited spots are available. | Elementary age kids | WOW Occupational Therapy | Varies | Enroll Now |
| Jugando – Spanish Centre for Kids! | I’m excited to introduce your child to the amazing world of Spanish and language learning through singing, dancing, cooking, story-telling, and most importantly: PLAYING! | 3-13 yrs | Jugando | Varies | Enroll Now |
Spring 2026
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| Program | Age | Hosted | When | ||
| T-Ball | Join us and learn the basics of t-ball skills through fun drills and games. (Parent volunteer coaches) | 5-8 yrs / Co-ed | WHCA | Mondays May 4 - June 15, 2026 *No class May 18 6pm - 7pm | Enroll Now |
| Timbits Community Soccer | Learn the basics of soccer skills through fun drills, practice, and games. (Parent volunteer coaches) | U4, U6, U8 / Co-ed | WHCA | Dates and times vary based on age group | Enroll Now |
| Girls - Skills and Drills Soccer | Focuses on skill development, spatial awareness, coordination, balance, and agility. | 8 - 12 yrs / Girls | Triple Meg Soccer | Mondays May 4 - June 15, 2026 *No class May 18 5:15pm - 6:15pm | Enroll Now |
| Boys - Skills and Drills Soccer | Focuses on skill development, spatial awareness, coordination, balance, and agility. | 8-12 yrs / Boys | Triple Meg Soccer | Mondays May 4 - June 15, 2026 *No class May 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Enroll Now |
| Youth Tennis | Build your tennis skills while making friends and having fun in the sun! | 5-14 yrs / Co-ed | WHCA | Thursdays May 7 - June 18, 2026 Times vary based on age group | Enroll Now |
| *Art + Creativity | |||||
| Fused Glass Workshop | Create your own suncatcher just in time for the sunny months! Young artists will add their creative touches to bring their artistic vision to life. | 8-13 yrs | Clay for Kids | Friday April 24, 2026 2:30pm - 4pm | Enroll Now |
| Clay for Kids 4 Week Program | Clay for Kids' talented instructors will lead the class in creating a pottery piece each week. | 7 - 12 yrs | Clay for Kids | Fridays May 9 - May 29, 2026 *No class May 15 2:30pm - 4pm | Enroll Now |
| *Academic + Life Skills | |||||
| Home Alone Safety Course | Prepares youth to handle emergencies and make safe choices for staying home alone. | 6.5+ yrs | Child Safe Canada | Sunday May 31, 2026 10am - 12pm | Enroll Now |
| Babysitter Program | Learn the skills and confidence to care for children safely. | 10+ yrs | Child Safe Canada | Sunday June 14, 2026 10am - 5pm | Enroll Now |
Summer 2026
| *Sports + Physical Activity | |||||
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| Program | Age | Hosted | When | ||
| Youth Tennis | Build your tennis skills while making friends and having fun in the sun! | 5-14 yrs / Co-ed | WHCA | Thursdays July 9 - August 13, 2026 Times vary based on age group | Enroll Now |
| Hockey Prep Camp | Get ready for evaluations! Our Prep Camps provide a structured environment to practice essential skills and prepare for evaluations, including skating, puck skills and game play. | U11, U13 Co-ed | WHCA | Friday - Sunday August 21 - 23, 2026 Times vary based on age group | Enroll Now |
| *Summer Camps | |||||
| Pedalheads Summer Camps | Pedalheads kids grow their bike riding skills and confidence – all while having lots of fun. | All Ages | Pedalheads | Summer 2026 (July-Aug) | Enroll Now |
| Summit Kids Summer Camps | Kids will go home tired and happy after a full day of fun, games, art & crafts, experiments, sports & recreation, indoor and outdoor shenanigans, DIY projects, and so much more. | 5 - 12 yrs | Summit Kids | Summer 2026 (July-Aug) | Enroll Now |
Fall 2026
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| Program | Age | Hosted By | When | ||
| Youth Squash: Intro | Youth Squash: Intro | 6-9 yrs Co-ed | WHCA | Fridays Oct 17 – Nov 21 3pm – 3:35pm | Enroll Now |
| Youth Squash: Beginner/Intermediate | Sign your kids up for this introduction to squash! Players will work on developing the foundational skills and learn strategies for gameplay. | 8-16 Co-Ed | WHCA | Fridays Oct 17 – Nov 21, 2025 3:45pm - 5pm | Enroll Now |
| Tot Dance – Funk Foundations | Dancers will discover the wonderful world of dance and movement specific to Street Dance and Hip Hop! Musicality, coordination, and strength development are the focus as we develop the building blocks. | 4-6 yrs unparented Co-ed | WHCA | Fridays 3:30pm - 4:20pm | Enroll Now |
| Basketball Rookies | This program will teach the fundamental movements and get your kids to be able to shoot pass and dribble their way around the competition. | 6-9 yrs Co-ed | WHCA | Sundays Oct 19 – Dec 7, 2025 5:15pm - 6:05pm | Enroll Now |
| Basketball Hot Shots | We will have lots of games, including learning basic tactics on how to get open and how to be successful, working on defense, and more emphasis on rules. | 8-11 yrs Co-ed | WHCA | Sundays Oct 19 – Dec 7, 2025 6:15pm - 7:15pm | Enroll Now |
| Youth Hip Hop – Beginner Breaking | Explore Hip Hop and Breaking in this fun introductory class designed to give your child a taste of the cool and funky world of Hip Hop dance and culture! | 7-11 yrs Co-ed | WHCA | Saturdays Sep 20, 2025 – Nov 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Enroll Now |
| *Creative | |||||
| WHCA Clay Program: Ages | The Clay for Kids talented instructors will lead the class in creating a pottery piece each week and each person will add their creative touches to their art piece. | 7-12 yrs | WHCA & Clay for Kids | Oct 17 – Dec 5, 2025 Fridays 2:30-4:00pm | Enroll Now |
| Holiday Card Workshop | Make beautiful works of heart for the holidays! Little artists will be led by artist Karen Pennifold to design and create a holiday card. | 9-12 yrs | WHCA | Dec 6, 2025 Saturday 10:00-11:30am | Enroll Now |
Winter 2026
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| Program | Age | Hosted | When | ||
| Intro to Squash | Gaining eye-hand coordination, learning the swings, assisted rallies, fun games- No class 14 Feb* | 6-9 yrs / Co-ed | WHCA | Fridays Jan 31 - Mar 7 3pm - 3:35pm | Enroll Now |
| Intermediate Squash | 45 minutes of lessons, drills, and skill development; 30 minutes of dedicated game time- No class 14 Feb* | 8-15 yrs / Co-ed | WHCA | Fridays Jan 31 - Mar 7 3:50pm - 5pm | Enroll Now |
| *Creative | |||||
| Kids Art Workshop (Karen Pennifold) | Does your child love art? This 4-week series will challenge your child to learn and develop new skills. | 8-12 yrs / Co-ed | WHCA | Jan 9, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026 | Enroll Now |