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LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development)

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The LEAD program, offered by the City of Calgary, provides youth aged 13-17 with leadership development, volunteer experience, and certification opportunities.

▌ Editor's read The LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) program is a day program for youth aged 13-17, operated by the City of Calgary Parks and Recreation. The program focuses on developing leadership skills, providing volunteer opportunities, and offering certifications such as Standard First Aid and CPR. The website states that all City of Calgary staff undergo criminal record checks, including vulnerable sector checks. While specific Google reviews for the LEAD program itself are not readily available, the City of Calgary Parks and Recreation generally receives positive feedback for its programs. The program is not accredited by the ACA. The website lists a Facebook handle for the City of Calgary, but no specific Instagram for the LEAD program.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–17

LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in community/rec center, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 11–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 800 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2P 2M5, Canada
  • Phone: (403) 268-2489
  • Cost notes: CAD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development)

What ages does LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) accept?
LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) is open to children ages 11–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) cost?
LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-17 Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development)'s hours?
LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development)?
LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) provide lunch?
LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) compare to other community/rec center camps in Calgary?
LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) is one of 6 community/rec center camps in Calgary that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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