Fall Break Camps in Edmonton for Kids & Teens
Day camps to keep kids busy, active, and having fun when school lets out for fall break
Fall break can catch parents off guard. Between PD days, Remembrance Day, and the break itself, kids can be off school for anywhere from a long weekend to a full week or two — and that's a lot of days to fill. The good news: Edmonton has a great lineup of day camps that turn those days off into something kids actually look forward to.
This guide is for parents who need a single day of coverage or a full week. Our team has rounded up the best fall break camps around Edmonton from science and sports to animals, art, and everything in between. Many providers offer flexible one- and two-day options built specifically for those tricky PD-day childcare gaps.
Fall Break Camps 2026 registration will begin in August.
When is fall break in Edmonton?
Fall break timing depends on your school division, and it changes from year to year. Some divisions schedule a break around the Remembrance Day long weekend in November, while others (and year-round schools) now run a longer break in October. Because the dates shift, always confirm against your own division's calendar before you book — and register early, since the most popular fall break camps fill fast.
Active & sports camps
For kids who need to move, these camps burn energy and build skills:
Laser City | Flexible single-day Laser Tag, Mini Paintball, and Minecraft camps for ages 6+, with a pizza lunch included and registration open as late as the day before. The Minecraft days tend to fill quickly.
Fitset Ninja | Ninja-course camps where kids run, jump, and climb their way through agility challenges — a favourite for high-energy campers.
Community sport centres | Sport-specific day camps (volleyball, basketball, and more) pop up at local sport clubs, great for kids who want to sharpen one skill over the break.
Science, building & discovery
TELUS World of Science Edmonton | Hands-on science and engineering day camps with single- and multi-day options, plus pre- and post-care to cover working-parent hours.
Alberta Aviation Museum | Flight-themed PD day camps for ages 6–12, where kids explore aviation through hands-on builds and experiments.
Animals & nature
Edmonton Humane Society | Day camps for ages 6–12 focused on animals, their welfare, and how to be a caring companion, with behind-the-scenes shelter experiences.
City of Edmonton nature camps | River Valley adventure camps and nature-based programs (including sessions at spots like the Muttart Conservatory) for kids who'd rather be outdoors.
Arts, writing & creativity
Youthwrite | Guided writing and illustration sessions for tweens and teens (roughly ages 10–15) led by working authors and illustrators.
Local art studios | Drop-in and day-long creative camps where kids paint, build, and make — check studios near you for break programming.
City & YMCA day camps
City of Edmonton | Registered day camps for ages 4–17 across recreation centres, attractions, and cultural sites, with a mix of sports, arts, and outdoor adventure.
YMCA of Northern Alberta | Day camps at multiple Edmonton locations for ages 6–12, grouped by age, with pre- and post-care available.
Planning tip
Fall break camp dates and registration open closer to the break, and availability changes every year - so bookmark this page and check each provider's site for current dates. If you're piecing together coverage, mixing a couple of flexible single-day camps (like Laser City or TELUS World of Science) is often easier than finding one full-week spot.